Further Education and Training Certificate:
Project Management
SAQA ID
50080
MIN CREDITS
136
EST DURATION
12 MONTHS
SETA
SERVICES
How is the programme aligned?
This programme is a SAQA registered qualification aligned to Unit Standards.
Unit Standards
The fundamental component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 56 credits all of which are compulsory. Qualification rules state that it is compulsory for learners to do Communication in two different South African languages, one at NQF Level 4 and the other at NQF Level 3.
The core component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 66 credits all of which are compulsory.
The following elective Unit Standard to a value of 14 credits has been selected:
- US 120388: Supervise a project team of a small project to deliver project objectives (14 Credits)
Who is the target audience?
This qualification is aimed at learners who would like to be exposed to and improve on the skill-set required to manage projects. The programme is suitable for learners who:
- Work as contributing team members on a moderately complex to complex project
- Lead simple projects or sub-projects
- Run their own businesses
- Plan to advance their career opportunities further into project administration, support services or management within an organisation, in all sectors
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must meet the following criteria, or equivalent thereof, to enter the programme:
- Communication at NQF Level 3
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3
- Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3
What is the purpose of the programme?
The Further Education and Training Certificate Project Management NQF 4, caters for the current and future needs of those working on projects. The advantage of the general skills-set offered on the programme, is its adaptability and applicability across economic sectors. The project industry is fundamental in the global business environment and skilled practitioners are required to meet the demands of the industry, providing significant benefits to individuals, global corporations and the country.
This qualification aims to provide the foundation or the initial skills required for an individual in an organisation to; conduct projects successfully, be an effective project team member, undertake a range of project management administration or support tasks and contribute to the planning and execution of projects or sub-projects.
What are the learning outcomes?
The learning outcomes from the qualification exit level outcomes will enable learners to:
- Work with others to undertake or support the project management activities
- Assist the project manager and/or project team by contributing and participating in planning, execution and control activities
- Provide support to the administration of a project
- Supervise a project team of a small project to deliver project objectives
How is the programme structured?
The unit standards of the qualification have been collated into the following 9 modules:
- Introduction to Project Management
- Project Admin Support
- Project Budgeting and Risk Management
- Project Implementation
- Project Planning
- Supervise a Project Team
- Business Communication First Language
- Business Communication Second Language
- Problem Solving
Note: Credit Accumulations and Transfer (CAT) exemption for specific Unit Standards is applicable to approved learners and CAT applications for approval will be provided on request.
Approved learners will have reduced contact days.
How will the course be delivered and assessed?
Facilitation strategy
We offer our clients various facilitation methods based on specific needs. This can include in-person, on-line, and virtual facilitation methods or a combination of any of these. Various learning techniques, such as simulations, roleplays, and presentations are used. Facilitators give feedback on participation, strengths, and areas for improvement. Practical application is crucial, requiring learners to apply knowledge in their daily work under supervision.
Assessment strategy
- Formative Assessment is conducted throughout the programme during the facilitated sessions. Assessment activities are included in the Formative Assessment Workbook and will be checked by the facilitator. Learners are expected to complete all the activities in their workbooks.
- Summative Assessment is conducted at the end of the foundational training phase. Learners are expected to complete summative assessment activities in the workplace and complete a logbook.
- Final Integral Assessment (FISA) is conducted at the end of the qualification and learners are only eligible for the FISA once competent for all modules. The FISA will consist of assessment of knowledge, practical and reflexive components although these may be integrated
What are the workplace requirements?
Outcomes-based qualifications require application of skills in the workplace. For this qualification the following human and physical resources are required:
- Line manager and or project team leader, project team members
- Copies of organisational documents such as reports, e-mails, learning guides or material outlining internal learning opportunities, project schedules etc.
- Company policies, processes and procedures related to project management and relevant administration procedures
- Access to internet and PC with MS Office
- Exposure to all outcomes related to the qualification; this would include all project management activities
What workplace activities will need to be completed?
Learners receive a logbook providing guidelines for workplace integration activities and in some cases specific workplace assignments to be conducted with evidence collection.
Some of the practical workplace activities for this qualification include the following:
- Create a 5-minute presentation to present to a group of 5 -10 people. Ask for feedback on your presentation. Use the feedback to develop an action plan to improve oral communication
- Think about a current project and use this to: identify a list of five project risks, assess each risk using the likelihood and impact matrix, choose a top priority and develop a risk response plan
- Plan, conduct and document a project progress meeting
- Research and write a report describing and explaining a range of project schedule control processes and techniques
- Undertake the management activities, from start to end, for a small project
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