Diploma in Operations Management
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About this qualification
The Diploma in Operations Management is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 in the HEQSF, within the field of Business, Commerce and Management Studies and the subfield of Generic Management. It is intended to provide a structured higher-education pathway focused on operations management and general management practice. The qualification is associated with Tshwane University of Technology (TUT).
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a formal foundation in operations management and generic management may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to learners seeking structured preparation for work involving the coordination and oversight of organisational operations, subject to the provider’s admission rules.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development for operations- and management-related work, but no approved related careers are mapped in the available information. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Operations coordination
- Management and organisational planning
- Process oversight
- General administrative and organisational skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma in Operations Management
- SAQA ID
- 100968
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Generic Management
- Originator
- Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and its current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site or mode is covered by that authorisation.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment approach and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 100968, NQF level and credit value match the programme being advertised.
- Check whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether any updated or replacement qualification applies.