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Higher Certificate in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Practice
Study the Higher Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Practice with Boston City Campus.
This Higher Certificate introduces you to the systems that keep goods, services and information moving across South Africa and the global supply chain. You learn how logistics operations support business performance and why efficient supply chains are essential in retail, manufacturing, transport and distribution.
When you study with Boston, you work with practical logistics concepts that show how stock is controlled, suppliers are managed and deliveries are coordinated. You build confidence in the processes that keep organisations running smoothly and cost effectively.
This qualification prepares you for entry level roles in logistics support, warehouse coordination and supply chain administration. It also offers a clear pathway into further business or supply chain studies for those who want to progress into more advanced operational and management roles.
Higher Certificate in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Practice
Time to Complete
1 Year (min) - 3 Years (max)
Study Options
Full-time or Part-time
Credits
124
NQF Level
5
SAQA ID
109009
Field of Study
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.
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.
Possible employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Procurement Officer
- Supply Chain Consultant
- Assistant Procurement Manager
- Inventory and Materials Controller
- Assistant Production Manager
- Distribution Centre Supervisor
- Distribution Clerk
- Quality Controller
- Merchandise and Retail Clerk
Did you know that Boston does not work on a points system
Although your subjects may be considered, Boston does not use a point system for entry.
Your endorsement says it all.
Your endorsement says it all.
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Various How You’ll Be Assessed (ASC, ASW and AS2) are used throughout the modules in the programme. For example, AS2 is predominately applied in this programme and consists of a Formative Assessment (FA1), also known as an assignment or test, which count fifty percent (50%) towards the overall mark.
The Summative Assessment in the form of a final exam or capstone project (SA1), will count fifty percent (50%). No supplementary assessment is provided for FA1. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for SA1, which will be charged for.
An overall mark of fifty percent (50%) is required to pass a module. Please consult the Fact Sheet and Student Rulebook for additional, detailed programme information.
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
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.