Participant Profile
The Higher Certificate in Operations Management specializing in Project Management prepares learners for employment in entry-level or support positions in the field of project management, with the fundamental modules addressing the need for general knowledge and skills required in the workplace, and the core modules addressing the need for foundational knowledge and skills
in the field of project management.
The Higher Certificate in Operations Management specializing in Project
Management is a learning programme and consists of 8 modules which are presented by way of lectures, group discussions, case studies and role plays. The duration of the programme is 1 year. Four of the modules in the programme will be continuously assessed and four modules will include a final examination. The weightings allocated to each assessment as well as the nature of the assessments for each module will be outlined in the respective study guides.
Upon completion of the Higher Certificate in Business Administration, the student should be able to:
- discuss and apply the basic concepts, terms and principles of business administration;
- demonstrate an understanding of the basic legal principles and concepts applicable to businesses in South Africa;
- demonstrate a knowledge of basic accounting and financial management principles and practices;
- demonstrate a basic knowledge of business enterprises and the basic principles and practices applicable to the operation of a business;
- communicate information clearly in the business context, using appropriate technology, language, structure and style, and
- provide an insight into entrepreneurship
Applicants with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a Senior Certificate (SC) qualification must score a minimum of 20 points, and achieve a minimum rating/symbol for English as reflected in the Table below. Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) level 4 qualification must score a minimum of 50% for English or Communication.
The total points scored by an applicant with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) will be calculated as follows:
The total points scored by an applicant with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) will be calculated as follows:
In calculating the total points scored by an applicant, the ratings/symbols achieved for Life Orientation and more than one additional language will be excluded.
The total points scored by an applicant with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) will be calculated as follows:
The total points scored by an applicant with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) will be calculated as follows:
In calculating the total points scored by an applicant, the ratings/symbols achieved for Life Orientation and more than one additional language will be excluded.
The selection and application process below will apply. All applicants are expected
to:
- Complete an application form
- Need to be a minimum age of 23 years
- Have atleast three years work experience.
- Need to be self-funded (NSFAS funding does not apply for part-time studies)
- Complete all personal details on the application form
- Submit clear certified copies of previous qualification/s completed
- Submit clear certified copy of ID and matric certificate
