Description

The purpose of the qualification is to empower candidates to become competent in all the generic components of management. RPL is a component of this qualification.

Duration:
This course consists of five self-directed online learning modules (video lectures followed by completion of various tasks and activities), coupled with facilitator/tutor support over Telegram group chat, Telegram individual chat and six scheduled Zoom group support sessions over a three week period.

NQF Level 5: 162 Credits

Module 1: Planning for Managers
Module 2: Management Foundations (Risk, Finance, Legal, Ethics)
Module 3: Relationship and Perception Management
Module 4: Performance Management
Module 5: Elective: SD Management or General Management

Module:	Exit Level Outcomes:		Unit Standards:
Planning for Managers （credits: 58)	Initiate, develop, implement and evaluate operational strategies, projects and action plans so as to improve the effectiveness of the unit.	252020 252032 252027 252021 120300 252026 252022 12433	Create and manage an environment that promotes innovation. Develop, implement and evaluate an operational plan. Devise and apply strategies to establish and maintain working relationships. Formulate recommendations for a change process. Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context. Apply a systems approach to decision making. Develop, implement and evaluate a project plan. Use communication techniques effectively.
Management Foundations （credits: 52)	Apply the principles of risk, financial and knowledge management and business ethics within internal and external regulatory frameworks.	252044 252025 120300 252036 252022 252040 12433	Apply the principles of knowledge management. Monitor, assess and manage risk. Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context. Apply mathematical analysis to economic and financial information. Develop, implement and evaluate a project plan. Manage the finances of a unit. Use communication techniques effectively.
Relationship and Perception Management （credits: 55)	Lead and manage a team of first line managers to enhance individual, team and unit effectiveness. Build relationships with superiors and with stakeholders across the value chain.	252037 252027 252029 252043 120300 252042 252022 12433	Build teams to achieve goals and objectives. Devise and apply strategies to establish and maintain working relationships. Lead people development and talent management. Manage a diverse workforce to add value. Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context. Apply the principles of ethics to improve organisational culture. Develop, implement and evaluate a project plan. Use communication techniques effectively.
Performance Management （credits: 65)	Monitor and measure performance and apply continuous or innovative improvement interventions in the unit. Enhance the development of teams and team members.	252020 252029 252043 252034 252035 120300 252042 252022 12433	Create and manage an environment that promotes innovation. Lead people development and talent management. Manage a diverse workforce to add value. Monitor and evaluate team members against performance standards. Select and coach first line managers. Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context. Apply the principles of ethics to improve organisational culture. Develop, implement and evaluate a project plan. Use communication techniques effectively.
Elective: Skills Development Management （credits: 36)	Elective module; Learning programme no separate ELOs are identified in the registered qualification.	11911 15219 15220 15232 116926 252041	Manage individual careers. Develop and implement a strategy and action plans for a team, department or division. Set, monitor and measure the achievement of goals and objectives for a team, department or division within an organisation. Coordinate planned skills development interventions in an organisation. Implement skills development as workplace learning to support organisational transformation. Promote a learning culture in an organisation.
Elective: General Management （credits: 54)	Elective module; Learning programme no separate ELOs are identified in the registered qualification.	114212 252024 252039 252031 117853 252034 264408 15214 15219 114226 15224	Explain the impact of organisational wellness on a business environment and indicate a strategy for a business unit. Evaluate current practices against best practice. Develop a plan to combat corruption. Apply the principles and concepts of emotional intelligence to the management of self and others. Conduct negotiations to deal with conflict situations. Monitor team members and measure effectiveness of performance. Manage and improve communication processes in a function. Recognize areas in need of change make recommendations and implement change in the team, department or division. Develop and implement a strategy and action plans for a team, department or division. Interpret and manage conflicts in the workplace. Empower team members through recognising strengths, encouraging participation in decision making and delegating tasks.