Boston City Campus

Higher Certificate in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Practice

Higher Certificate in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Practice

H.Cert. Logistics & Supply Chain Management Practice

SAQA ID 109009

This programme is offered by Boston City Campus Head Office in the distance education mode, with all other Boston City Campus operating as Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus branch countrywide.

This unique qualification provides graduates with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s degree study from the South African Matriculation Board, subject to their rules. 

Download the Fact Sheet for additional, detailed programme information.

MODULES

Semester A

  • Computer Literacy
  • Academic Literacy
  • Principles of Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Business Management 1

Semester B

  • Stock Control and Inventory Management
  • Introduction to Accounting Practice
  • Principles of Logistics Management
  • Work Integrated Learning
DURATION

Based on credits and notional hours of this qualification, the minimum duration is one year and the maximum duration is three years of study.

OUTCOMES

On completion of the programme, graduates will have the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to:

  • Operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications
  • Demonstrate an informed understanding of the key role of logistics and supply chain management in achieving sustainable enterprise-wide strategic objectives
  • Understand the implications of basic accounting and value analysis in the reduction and possible elimination of total cost of operations in an organisation
  • Apply different stock and materials management techniques in order to offer best service to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the different sources of vendor information essential to a logistics and supply chain practitioner
  • Apply logistics and procurement principles to manage forecasting and make available the correct quantities on time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Higher Certificate study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Higher Certificate study; or prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the modules passed. Alternatively, a post school qualification may also be considered, for example, an FET/National Certificate, NQF (OQSF) Level 4, minimum Credits 120.

PROGRAMME CATEGORY

QUALIFICATION

On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Higher Certificate in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Practice, NQF Level 5, SAQA ID 109009, minimum 124 credits from Boston City Campus & Business College.

All modules are compulsory and must be passed.