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Diploma in Operations Management

  • NQF LEVEL 6
  • SAQA ID 59509
  • CREDITS 360

Purpose

This programme will enable you to learn to plan and manage outputs and optimise resources through the deployment of strategy and the effective use of systems, tools and techniques within a manufacturing or service environment.

PMI’s Diploma in Operations Management must be completed in a minimum of three years or a maximum of eight years.

Entry
Requirement

The student must: 

The student must have:

  1. Have a National Senior Certificate with an achievement rating of (40-49%) or better in four recognised National Senior Certificate (NSC) subjects and a minimum of 30% in English. This excludes Life Orientation or
  2. Have a NC(V) with Diploma admission at Level 4 with a minimum of 50% in English and two other fundamental subjects and 60% in three compulsory vocational modules or
  3. Have a Learnership at NQF Level 4
  4. Apply for access via Recognition of prior learning in accordance with PMI’s RPL policy applied to this qualification
  5. Be competent in Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4

Who Will Benefit

This qualification is ideal for those aiming to excel in operations management, including school leavers interested in building a career in this field. It equips participants with the skills to boost productivity, lower production costs, and optimise operations using the latest technology and management practices. Whether you’re a current or aspiring production manager, project manager, operations manager, business owner, or just starting on this path within the service or manufacturing industry, this qualification will provide valuable insights and practical skills to drive success.

Modules

YEAR 1

  • Operations Management I
  • Quality Management I
  • Applied Mathematics I
  • Human Resources Management I
  • Logistics management
  • Business Finance
  • Fundamentals of Project Management

YEAR 2

  • Operations Management II
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Business Statistics
  • Research Design | or Contemporary Management
  • Quality Management II
  • Project Management Techniques
  • Supply Chain Management I

YEAR 3

  • Operations Management III
  • Operations Process Design and Improvement
  • Operations Research
  • Quality Management III
  • Supply Chain Management II
  • Electives: Logistics Management I, Warehouse Management, Digital Transformation in the 4IR