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National Certificate: Supply Chain Management (Level 5)
Course fee
Price: R18,100.00
Please Note:
The special Payment in Full Web Price listed above is only valid if you complete the enrolment form on the Damelin Correspondence website and choose one of the Payment in Full options available to you.
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- Credit Card (you can use your budget facility)
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The Payment Plan option on our website does not qualify you for our special Web Only Prices.
Course Introduction
Successful students will gain the knowledge and skills that they require to manage supply chain processes and inter-relationships across the supply chain.
Course Contents
Module 1: The Basics of Supply Chain Management
- Apply professional values and ethics in the operational environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of the supply chain environment
- Evaluate the influences of key components in a supply chain
- Negotiate with suppliers
Module 2: Planning of Supply Chain Management
- Analyse and apply management practices within the supply chain
- Manage relationships between supply chain partners
- Monitor, assess and manage risk
- Analyse logistic systems and implement appropriate strategic plans
Module 3: Enactment of Supply Chain Management
- Outline the philosophy of supply chain management
- Establish a competitive supply chain infrastructure
- Develop and implement supply chain performance management systems
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key elements in developing strategies to optimise operational supply
Module 4: Operational Supply Chain Management
- Manage logistic operations
- Prepare products for transportation; manage the return of goods and warehousing
- Design a distribution network
- Conduct demand forecasting and develop supply and capacity plans to meet demand
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of international trade and execute international purchases
Career Fields/Further Studies
This qualification provides you with the appropriate knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the field of Supply Chain Management effectively. Please enquire at the nearest Damelin Correspondence College branch for the prospectus containing information with regard to further studies.
Accreditation
SAQA ID: 74149
NQF: Level 5
Credits: 157
Programme Type
The National Certificate: Supply Chain Management, NQF 5, SAQA ID 74149 is an accredited NQF programme with the TETA Seta.
Programme Duration
You should be able to complete this course within 18 months.
Entrance Requirements
In order to achieve the exit level outcomes of this qualification, students need the following knowledge and skills:
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
- Communication at NQF Level 4
- Computer Literacy and the ability to use databases and spreadsheets at NQF Level 3
Student Assessment
Formative and summative assessments will assess all specific outcomes and adhere to all assessment criteria of the learning programme. You have to be declared competent in the formative assessment before you are able to submit the summative assessment. Once you have successfully been declared competent in all four modules, you will be required to write and pass a Final Integrated Summative Exam to achieve the complete qualification.
All students are encouraged to work on all the assignments that are in the study guide. However, students are required to submit compulsory assignments that are provided in the Study Programme. Only these compulsory assignments will be marked and accounted for to be included in the final mark.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the programme and verification by the TETA SETA, you will receive a National Certificate: Supply Chain Management.
Short Programme in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Part Time | Damelin Short Programme* | Short Programmes upgrade skills and knowledge to ensure success in a chosen field of learning, but are not credit bearing
Why this course is perfect for you?
The Short Programme in Procurement and Supply Management provides fundamental information on the principles, procedures, terminology, techniques and tools used in the field of purchasing and supply management. Current practices are examined, providing learners with up-to-date knowledge and skills to operate successfully in various enterprises.
The programme is aimed at equipping first-line managers with the knowledge and skills required to fulfil their management role within the supply chain by solving well-defined problems.
Careers you’d be great at
Learners could pursue any of the following career fields:
- Procurement Administration
- Procurement Management
How to get in?
- Knowledge, comprehension and application of English and Mathematics at Grade 11 or equivalent
- Relevant purchasing management experience would be an advantage
Time you will spend on the course
The programme duration is 52 hours and the tuition is face-to-face. Each Damelin campus has a different tuition schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.
Course content and modules
Planning your Procurement
- Planning and preparing specifications
- Buying the right quality and quantity
- Making buying decisions
Sourcing the Right Suppliers
- Selecting new suppliers
- Tendering and negotiation
Buying and Paying for Supplies within the Law
- Essential elements of a contract
- Creating a contract and contract terms
- Terms and conditions of purchase
- Product liability
- The law of agency
- Methods of purchasing and ordering
- Paying suppliers
Receiving and Coding Stock
- Timing and scheduling deliveries
- Paperwork and inspection
- Procedure for receipt and inspection of goods
- Stock coding systems
- Storage and issue of stock
- Documentation and issue procedures
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The strength in your qualification
On successful completion of the programme, the learner will receive the Damelin Short Programme in Procurement and Supply Chain Management Certificate
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