Supply Chain Practitioner – NQF Level 5
QCTO LEARNERSHIP
Course overview
The Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience required to develop, coordinate, and monitor operational schedules across an integrated supply chain.
This qualification addresses the full range of disciplines within supply chain management — procurement, logistics, warehousing, transportation, inventory, production, and customer service — preparing learners to enhance operational efficiency in both public and private sectors. It aligns with international professional standards, supporting career progression and life-long learning within the global supply chain environment.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, learners will be able to:
A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To:
- Develop and coordinate supply chain operational plans and schedules.
- Assess and monitor the execution of supply chain operational schedules.
- Draft and manage contract implementation and service level agreements to support operational goals.
- Evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Entry Requirements
This qualification compares favourably with:
- APICS (USA): Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution (CLTD).
- CSCMP (USA): Supply Chain Pro Certification (SCPRO) Level 1.
It incorporates the core content of CPIM and SCPRO, with selected elements from CLTD, while adding the advantage of structured workplace learning.
Occupational Trainer – NQF Level 4 Certification
Learners must have completed an appropriate Occupational Trainer qualification or an equivalent NQF Level 4 certificate as a foundation before entering this Level 5 programme.
Potential Career Opportunities
Graduates of this qualification may pursue roles such as:
Employment opportunities exist across manufacturing, logistics, retail, public sector, and global supply chain enterprises.
Learning Options
This qualification is offered through:
- Classroom-based or blended learning at accredited training providers.
- Workplace-integrated learning, ensuring exposure to real operational environments.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for experienced practitioners seeking formal certification.
Learners complete internal formative assessments and a final External Integrated Summative Assessment overseen by the QCTO to achieve certification.
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