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DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
Botswana geographical advantage to become the hub of transport and logistics is in alignment with government long term strategy to create a SADC business center will require trained people in Transport and Logistics qualifications. This qualification will equip students with the knowledge and skills to implement transport and logistics project in the country and create job opportunities in public and private sectors. The purpose of this qualification is to impart students with the knowledge of various modes of transport like road, rail, air and water transport. Road transport is the most commonly used transport in Botswana and is in high demand which opens up opportunities in transport and logistics.
- Acquire knowledge of basic supply chain concepts
- Purchasing process
- Use logistics as a source of competitive advantage
- Identify and list Botswana import and export documentation
- Demonstrate basic ways of fulfilling transport requirements.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Entry requirement is NCQF Level IV, BGCSE or other equivalent secondary school qualification with a Minimum of ‘D’ in Five Subjects and should include English and Mathematics among the qualifying subjects with at least grade “D”: Or Certificate IV (TVET Certificate), NCQF level 4 in related fields.
Or
Holders of NCQF Level 5, Certificate V qualification in the same of field of discipline can progress into Diploma with exemptions based on Credit Accumulation and Transfer System
Or
Holders of Diploma (NCQF Level VI) or equivalent qualification in a related field
Or
Holders of Certificate V, NCQF Level 5 (General Education or TVET) Certificate V holders may be granted exemptions based on the relevance of the subjects
Or
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria but have relevant industry experience of minimum of 2 years will be considered through recognition of prior learning sectors. The purpose of this qualification is to impart students with the knowledge of various modes of transport like road, rail, air and water transport. Road transport is the most commonly used transport in Botswana and is in high demand which opens up opportunities in transport and logistics.
NCQF – National Credit & Qualification Framework
TVET – Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Year 1 Semester 1
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLTM111 | Introduction to Business Communication | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM112 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM113 | Introduction to Accounting | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM114 | Introduction to Purchasing and Supply | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM115 | Introduction to Principles of Logistics | 6 | 12 |
Year 1 Semester 2
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLTM121 | Principles of Transport Management | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM122 | Principles of Economics | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM123 | Principles of Management | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM124 | Introduction to Quantitative Methods | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM125 | Inventory and Stores Management | 6 | 12 |
Year 2 Semester 1
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLTM211 | Warehousing and Material Handling | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM212 | Transport Costing and Pricing | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM213 | Supply Chain Management | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM214 | Health and Safety | 6 | 12 |
| KDLTM215 | Corporate Government and Ethics | 6 | 12 |
Year 2 Semester 2
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLTM221 | Distribution Channel Management | 5 | 15 |
| KDLTM222 | Marketing Management | 5 | 15 |
| KDLTM223 | Logistics Systems and Strategy | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM224 | Information and Technologies in Supply Chain | 7 | 15 |
Year 3 Semester 1
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLTM311 | Green Logistics | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM312 | Airline and Airport Management | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM313 | Risk Control Strategies | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM314 | Road Freight and Sea Transport Management | 7 | 15 |
Year 3 Semester 2
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLTM321 | Global International Logistics | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM322 | Industrial Attachment | 7 | 15 |
| Electives (Select 1) | |||
| KDLTM323 | Transport Economics | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM324 | Hazardous Material Compliance | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM325 | Logistics Activities | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM326 | Transport Planning and Investment | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM327 | Food Management | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM328 | Forecasting and Demand Management | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM329 | Integrated Logistics Management | 7 | 15 |
| KDLTM330 | Intermodal and Multimodal Transport | 7 | 15 |