Project Manager NQF Level 5
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Qualification Type: Occupational Certificate
Qualification Title: Project Manager
Field: Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield: Project Management
SAQA ID: 101869
Curriculum code: 121905000
NQF Level 5
Credits: 240
QUALIFICATION RATIONALE
Project Managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company or a government entity and every small or large scale development project requires high quality project management skills. The need for a qualification that will serve as a competency framework for the development of project managers is identified by a number of key government strategic frameworks and policy documents. Project Managers however can work in a variety of fields, from Information and Communication Technology, Human Resources, Advertising, Marketing, Construction and more.
Improved service delivery and economic growth in South Africa are dependent on the quality of project management skills available in the country. Project management is a cross-cutting function, needed in all social and economic sectors. This qualification presents a competency framework appropriate for South African contexts and was developed and closely benchmarked against international standards. The qualification establishes a national standard for the training of fully qualified Project Managers and is closely aligned with international best practice.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a
Project Manager. A Project Manager applies knowledge of project management to
achieve project objectives in a specific field of application.
A qualified learner will be able to:
·
Initiate a project to
address specific project objectives.
·
Plan and prepare the delivery
of a project.
·
Execute and control the
delivery of a project management plan.
·
Manage the project close
out process.
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY
Two
global standards for Project Managers were selected for international
comparability purposes. These are the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK) and the Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE2) best practices
methodology. Both standards are globally recognised as best practices models
for Project Managers.
THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (PMBOK) STANDARD.
The PMBOK® Guide is widely accepted as a recognised global standard for project
management. It provides project managers with a project management framework
consisting of structured integrated processes, fundamental practices and the
associated body of knowledge needed to achieve organisational results and
quality in the practice of project management.
THE
PRINCE2 STANDARD.
PRINCE2 defines project management methodology that is internationally accepted
as a framework for the delivery of projects. The methodology is applicable for
the delivery of a large range of projects including Information Technology
(IT), research and development projects, construction projects, product
development projects, marketing projects, business transformation projects and
many more.
CONCLUSION
The qualification is closely aligned with the two most recognised international standards for project managers.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Learner
who has passed Grade 12, with English, a Second Language and
Mathematics
or Mathematical Literacy. Preference given to Learners with Project Management
Fundamentals and Computer knowledge.
DURATION
The duration of this course is 12 to 24 months and the content covers
all the aspects that is covered in the South African Occupational Certificate.
ASSESSMENTS
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Learners will be assessed internally on the application of scope of
practical skills and applied knowledge. Portfolio of evidence will be submitted
after the training of each module. Assessment activities include evaluating all
documentation produced during the process and questioning to test knowledge and
ability to apply. This formative and
summative assessments qualify the learner for external integrated summative
assessment.
EXTERNAL INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (EISA)
An External Integrated Summative Assessment, conducted through the
relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality
Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external
integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and
Associated Assessment Criteria. The external assessment will be conducted
through a theoretical assessment by an assessor registered by the AQP at
approved assessment centres.
CERTIFICATION
The learner will be issued a statement of academic records with Certificate of completion from the Institution. The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) with Development Partner will issue the National Certificate to successful candidates after completion of the EISA.
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge,
Practical Skill and Workplace Learning Modules:
KNOWLEDGE MODULES
121905000-KM-01, Introductory Studies for Project Managers, Level 5, 4
Credits.
121905000-KM-02, Project Integration Management, Level 5, 4 Credits.
121905000-KM-03, Project Scope Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
121905000-KM-04, Project Time Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
121905000-KM-05, Project Cost Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
121905000-KM-06, Project Quality Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
121905000-KM-07, Project Human Resource Management, Level 5, 8 Credits.
121905000-KM-08, Project Communications Management, Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-KM-09, Project Risk Management, Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-KM-10, Project Procurement Management, Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-KM-11, Project Stakeholder Management, Level 05, 8 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 80
PRACTICAL SKILL MODULES:
121905000-PM-01, Initiate a project, Level 5, 4 Credits.
121905000-PM-02, Plan and develop a project management approach and
scope statement, Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-PM-03, Plan and develop a project time line and schedule,
Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-PM-04, Plan for and project the cost of a project, Level 05, 8
Credits.
121905000-PM-05, Plan project management systems, Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-PM-06, Monitor and control the scope of a project, Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-PM-07, Control the project delivery schedules and costs, Level
05, 8 Credits.
121905000-PM-08, Control the project quality, Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-PM-09, Manage and control the human resources of a project,
Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-PM-10, Conduct and control project communication and
stakeholder interaction, Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-PM-11, Manage and control project risks, Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-PM-12, Manage and control project procurement activities,
Level 05, 8 Credits.
121905000-PM-13, Manage and control project close-out activities, Level
05, 8 Credits.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 100
WORK EXPERIENCE MODULES:
This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:
121905000-WM-01, Attend to project initiation management processes,
Level 05, 10 Credits.
121905000-WM-02, Attend to project planning processes, Level 5, 20
Credits.
121905000-WM-03, Attend to project execution and control processes,
Level 05, 20 Credits.
121905000-WM-04, Attend to project close out processes, Level 5, 10
Credits.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 60
ARTICULATION OPTIONS:
Horizontal Articulation:
National Certificate: Generic Management, Level 5, SAQA Qual ID: 59201.
Higher Certificate: Operations Management, Level 5, SAQA Qual ID: 88916.
Vertical Articulation:
Advanced Certificate in Project Management, Level 6, SAQA Qual ID:
83546.
Advanced Certificate: Management, Level 6 SAQA Qual ID: 90665.
Diploma in Operations Management, Level 6, SAQA Qual ID: 59509.