Introduction
The qualification introduces the learner to the basic concepts of management for those who want to enter into a management position in the future.
The qualification introduces key terms, rules, concepts, principles and practices of management that will enable learners to be informed managers in any occupation.
The scope of management covers four domains:
- Leadership
- Self-management
- People management
- Management practices.
This qualification addresses each of these domains with generic competencies, thereby providing opportunities for people to transfer between various specialisations within management.
This will therefore enable management competencies to be strengthened, and enable managers to better manage systems, processes, resources, self, teams and individuals in various occupations.
This qualification must be completed over a period of 12 months as a learnership. All learners must be employed in a business environment with a mentor for the duration of the course.
Who Should Enrol
This qualification is intended for junior managers of small organisations, junior managers of business units in medium and large organisations, or those aspiring to these positions. Junior managers include team leaders, supervisors, foremen and section heads.
Course Design
This is a blended course
Course Content
Based on the qualification description and requirements, the Generic Management qualification is divided into 7 modules with sub-divisions, based on the exit level outcomes and related assessment criteria.
Course Highlights
This qualification will allow learners to acquire the knowledge and skills required to enter into junior managerial positions within their workplace.
Learning Outcomes
The learners who achieve this qualification will be able to demonstrate competencies in management relating to planning, organising, leading, controlling and ethics. Overall, this qualification will ensure that learners are capable of:
- Develop plans to achieve defined objectives.
- Organise resources in accordance with developed plan.
- Lead a team to work co-operatively to achieve objectives.
- Monitor performance to ensure compliance to a developed plan.
- Make decisions based on a code of ethics.
Assessment
Learners must study the Resource Guide and then answer the questionnaire and compile a portfolio of evidence for each module. All modules must be completed successfully before certification.
Accreditation
Accredited by LG SETA
LGRS-1547-140913
Certification
To obtain the certificate of competence, the learner must successfully answer a questionnaire with a pass rate of 50% and be found competent for the portfolio of evidence submitted for each module.