Diploma in Logistics

Purpose

The intended purpose of this qualification is to give the successful learners a professional, vocational and sound understanding of the general theoretical principles and their applications in the field of Logistics.

Rationale.

This qualification intends to provide learners with an overall understanding of supply chain and logistics. It further equips learners with the analytical and problem solving skills necessary in the field of supply chain and logistics.

The Institutional Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and procedures are followed. Learners who do not meet entry requirements can apply for access to the qualification through RPL against a module, or part/full qualification for learning obtained through formal, informal and non-formal learning. Learners need to submit a Portfolio of Evidence which will be internally assessed. Credits may be awarded based on the assessment results and learners have the opportunity to appeal against the assessment result where credits were not awarded.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement is

• National Senior Certificate National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 4.

This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 5 and 6 totalling at 368 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 166 Credits

• Costing and Estimating 1.2, 10 Credits.
• Information and Communication Technology(ICT) Skills 1, 10 Credits.
• Costing and Estimating 1.1, 10 Credits.
• Purchasing Management 1.1, 10 Credits.
• Accounting Skills 1.1, 12 Credits.
• Applied Communication Skills 1.2, 8 Credits.
• Business Management 1.2, 12 Credits.
• Business Management 1.1, 12 Credits.
• Purchasing Management 1.2, 10 Credits.
• Applied Communication Skills 1.1, 8 Credits.
• Economics 1.2, 12 Credits.
• Economics 1.1, 12 Credits.
• Economics 2.1, 15 Credits.
• Logistics Management 1.1, 15 Credits.
• Entrepreneurship 1, 10 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 202 Credits

• Business Management 2.2, 12 Credits.
• Applied Communication Skills 2.1, 8 Credits.
• Business Management 2.1, 12 Credits.
• Purchasing Management 2.2, 15 Credits.
• Commercial Law 1.2, 15 Credits.
• Purchasing Management 2.1, 15 Credits.
• Commercial Law 1.1, 15 Credits.
• Operations Management 1.2, 15 Credits.
• Economics 2.2, 15 Credits.
• Logistics Management 1.2, 15 Credits.
• Applied Logistics 1.2, 10 Credits.
• Operations Management 1.1, 15 Credits.
• Applied Logistics 1.1, 10 Credits.
• Procurement Management 1.2, 15 Credits.
• Procurement Management 1.1, 15 Credits.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of supply chain activities such as procurement, warehousing, transportation and reverse logistics.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range of business disciplines.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of supply chain related systems and applications.
4. Analyse supply chain problems and come up with the solutions to the problem.
5. Use supply chain systems.
6. Manage supply chain activities such as procurement, warehousing, transportation and reverse logistics.
7. Apply business logistics management principles.
8. Apply the knowledge and the skills acquired.
9. Research supply management issues and provide solutions to them.
10. Construct, reconstruct and deconstruct supply chain management issues.
11. Work with and in cross-functional groups.
12. Comprehend multiple contexts.
13. Take responsibility for his or her own learning development. Have insights into the dynamics of the supply chain management function in the business world.

The Exit Level Outcomes will be assessed in an integrated manner.

Associated Assessment Criteria

• Demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems.
• Demonstrate critical and creative thinking about advanced Logistics Management concepts and principles.
• Correctly apply and reflect on the applications made in terms of concepts to logistics functions.
• Explain the importance and role of logistics.
• Explain the importance and role of logistics in the management at international, regional and national levels.
• Distinguish between the roles of logistics at various macro- and micro-levels.
• Identify and describe the ethical implications of decisions taken within the logistics management industry correctly.
• Plan and execute investigations in the field of logistics as well as explain and apply the correct gathering, integrating, interpreting and presenting of information on Logistics Management.
• Distinguish between the relationships and impact of different areas within logistics and transportation management.
• Identify and apply relevant logistics management information to effectively manage tasks.
• Use the necessary management technology, in particular specified computer hardware and software including internet and databases.
• Use the computer competently.
• Organise and coordinate relevant resources in the logistics management field.

Integrated Assessment.

Both formative and summative assessments are integral components of all modules within the qualification and have application to both traditional summative and continuous assessment, ensuring overall applied competence. All teaching and learning activities in the qualification are aligned to the assessment approach of the individual modules indicating a constructive alignment approach in the design of the qualification. The assessment activities form an integral part of the teaching and learning process and are systematically and purposefully used to generate data for grading. Timely feedback to learners' forms part of the assessment strategy of the institution and is used to inform teaching and learning and to improve the curriculum. Learning outcomes in all modules give an indication as to what will be assessed in the module and thus ensures constructive alignment of the modules within the qualification.