Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner

The programme

Programme overview

The purpose of this Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner qualification is to provide the required knowledge, practical skills, and workplace-based learning experience to prepare a learner to operate as a Supply Chain Practitioner. A Supply Chain Practitioner develops operational schedules and action plans to coordinate service delivery in the supply chain in accordance with customer/end user requirements and performance objectives and manages relationships with customer/end user and suppliers.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

• Secretarial services.
• Reception services.
• Switchboard operators.
• Health administrators.
• Legal administrators.
• Financial administrators.
• Banking administrators.
• Personal/executive secretarial services.
• Data capturing.
• School administration

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

Supply chain management is important as increasing supply chain efficiency provides a unique advantage. Efficient supply chain management can lead to a competitive advantage, underscoring the importance of supply chain management in logistics. An effective supply chain can help reduce costs while improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Develop and coordinate supply chain operational plans and schedules.
• Assess execution of supply chain operational schedules.
• Develop operational schedules that cover all functional responsibilities and align them with operational plans and performance objectives.
• Describe processes for the coordination and communication of supply chain operational schedules implementation.
• Evaluate supply chain operational activities and indicate re-scheduling processes.
• Draft requirements for contract implementation and service level agreements monitoring.

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

This Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills, and Work Experience Modules.

Knowledge Modules:

• 333905-000-01-00-KM-01, Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 333905-000-01-00-KM-02, Demand Execution Management Operations, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 333905-000-01-00-KM-03, Transport and Distribution Operations, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 333905-000-01-00-KM-04, Inventory Management, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 333905-000-01-00-KM-05, Warehousing and Facilities Operations, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 333905-000-01-00-KM-06, Production Operations, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 333905-000-01-00-KM-07, Procurement Operations, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 333905-000-01-00-KM-08, Returns Management, Level 5, 7 Credits.
• 333905-000-01-00-KM-09, Performance and Contract Management and Improvement of Operations, Level 5, 7 Credits.

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 84.

Practical Skill Modules:

• 33905-000-01-00 PM-01, Translate operational plans and performance objectives into
• operational schedules for the supply chain, NQF Level 5, Credits 13
• 333905-000-01-00 PM-02, Coordinate and implement supply chain operational schedules, NQF Level 5, Credits 13
• 333905-000-01-00 PM-03, Manage contract implementation and service level agreements, NQF Level 5, Credits 10
• 333905-000-01-00 PM-04, Monitor implementation of demand execution and customer relationship activities, NQF Level 5, Credits 8
• 333905-000-01-00 PM-05, Monitor execution of operational activities for transportation, warehousing and production, NQF Level 5, Credits 11
• 333905-000-01-00 PM-06, Monitor operational procurement-related activities, NQF Level 5, Credits 5

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 60

Work Experience Modules:

• 333905-000-01-00-WM-01, Operational Scheduling and Coordination Processes, Level 5, 22 Credits.
• 333905-000-01-00-WM-02, Processes for Monitoring and Evaluating Operational Plans, Level 5, 14 Credits.

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 36

Before you book

Entry requirements

NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy.

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

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Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.