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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Higher Certificate in Business Management in Operational Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102415  Higher Certificate in Business Management in Operational Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Higher Certificate  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 05  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to introduce learners in the workplace with general business management theories and basic operational management competencies to enable them in assisting management so that the organisational objectives can be achieved.

Rationale:
This is a Career orientated qualification particularly associated with just in time and enough to meet the specified needs of the industry. The qualification facilitates access to learning in a manageable manner in terms of cost, time, energy and resources, both for the employer and employee. The qualification target specific adult learners to upgrade skills and knowledge in the workplace context. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted following the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required National Qualifications Framework(NQF)-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through Recognition of Prior Learning, learners may gain access, or advanced placement, or status recognition on the condition that they continue their studies at this institution.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirement is:
  • National Senior Certificate, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 5 totalling 120 Credits:
  • Introduction to Analytical Techniques, 12 Credits.
  • Human Resource Management, 12 Credits.
  • Strategic Management, 12 Credits.
  • Environment of Business, 12 Credits.
  • Project Management, 12 Credits.
  • Marketing Management, 12 Credits.
  • Business Decision Making, 12 Credits.
  • Accounting Aspects, 12 Credits.
  • Risk Management, 12 Credits.
  • Business Writing and Communication, 12 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Describe, explain and illustrate managerial theories applicable in the specific business environment.
    2. Describe strategic management concepts and analyse the business environment.
    3. Provide an overview of motivational theories and the management of conflict in the workplace.
    4. Communicate and write reports in a business environment.
    5. Illustrate basic management accounting principles.
    6. Use performance management theories in evaluating the performance of a team or organisation.
    7. Analyse the market environment through the application of marketing theories.
    8. Describe, explain and illustrate risk management concepts in the business environment.
    9. Apply basic business analytical techniques to inform management about operational business processes.
    10. Use basic project management tools and techniques. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The Associated Assessment Criteria will be applied in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Explain managerial theories that can be applied in a specific business environment.
  • Discuss basic accounting principles.
  • Report on strategic management concepts that a business can use in evaluating their business environment.
  • List the motivational theories and the management of conflict in the workplace.
  • Apply communication and writing skills in a business environment.
  • Describe systems methodology as one of the components of a learning organisation.
  • Review the market environment through the use of marketing theories.
  • Practice accepted risk management terminology and the risk management framework in the work context.
  • Apply basic business analytical techniques to inform management about operational business processes.
  • Use basic project management tools and techniques to achieve project deliverables.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The curriculum is coherently aligned in that all teaching, learning and assessment activities are linked to module outcomes and qualification outcomes. Assessment methods are varied and include a summative and formative assessment to enhance applied competence from students and facilitate authentic assessment and learning. Assessment will not only be used to determine whether outcomes were achieved but also to generate data for grading and provide feedback in order to improve the curriculum. Assessment methods used to test the knowledge of the learners are using a written individual assignment as well as a closed book examination. Each of these assessments counts towards the final mark, with a sub-minimum to be obtained in each assessment. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Internationally, most universities do not offer the Higher Certificate as a qualification type at the undergraduate level. The Diploma is an example of an equivalent undergraduate qualification of one-year duration. The Higher Certificate in Business Management in Operational Management offered by the institution is similar to the Diploma in Business Management offered by the London School of Planning and Management about the structure, content of the modules and the total credits for the qualification. The Higher Certificate in Business Management in Operational Management offered by the institution is similar to the Diploma of Leadership and Management offered by Unity College in Australia about the contents of the range of modules. The qualifications differ concerning the range of electives offered by Unity College, whereas the institution's qualification does not include elective modules. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for horizontal and vertical articulation:
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Higher Certificate in Business Management in Risk Management, Level 5.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Certificate in Management in Operations and Productivity Management, Level 6. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.