Open Learning Group is one of the most prestigious resources for gaining knowledge that can help improve one’s earning potential – either in private business, or as an employee.
This is a great opportunity for South Africans to gain knowledge and certification, which can lead to good career opportunities, and the chance to add value to the community.
With Open Learning Group, one can take online courses in a wide range of fields such as wholesale and retail sales, freight forwarding, warehouse management, and so on. This learning resource already has so many positive reviews; showing that it has already made great positive impact in the lives of many.
Open Learning Group Courses
Access programme
Diploma: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
BBA: BBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Further Education and Training:
Wholesale and Retail Operations
Road Transport Supervision
Wholesale and Retail Operations Supervision
Supply Chain Practitioner
Wholesale and Retail Operations Specializing in Forecourt Supervision
Wholesale and Retail Distribution
Supply Chain Management
Road Transport Supervision
Freight Handling
Road Transport
Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance
Freight Handler
Wholesale and Retail Operations – Chain Store Specialisation
Dispatching and Receiving Clerk
Road Transport Manager
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
Retail Supervisor
Transport Clerk
Clearing and Forwarding Agent
Coaching and Mentoring
Skills Development Facilitator
Train the Trainer
Moderator
Assessor
Further Information And Admission Requirements
Access Programme
This is a bridging course that is designed for those who do not have the qualifications to enroll for its Diploma and Degree courses.
Duration:
The OLG Access Programme may be completed between 6 months and 1 year.
Admission requirements:
Candidates should not yet have obtained a Matric Certificate.
Candidates must meet the age requirement which is 23 years.
Candidates must have at least two years of work experience in a related field (you will need to provide a CV).
Candidates who are over the age of 45 must have the equivalent of Grade 8 English level of competence.
Diploma: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The diploma in logistics and supply chain management is a course that is designed to help students gain a deep understanding of what it takes to organize a supply chain. How to management it, and make it sustainable.
With this training, students can take on more responsibilities at work.
Duration:
This course should be completed between 3 to 5 years.
Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Diploma endorsement
English (1st or additional) 40% (E symbol) Senior Certificate (SC) or equivalent English (1st or 2nd language) SG D symbol or HG – E symbol and three subjects National Certificate Vocational (NCV) At least 50% in three fundamental subjects including English Plus at least 60% in three vocational subjects Completed the OLG Higher Certificate in Logistics Management (NQF Level 5) or other relevant 120-credit Higher Certificate with a minimum aggregate of 50%
BBA: BBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
BBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a course that is designed to provide training and proficiency in the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Those who pass through this training will become capable of executing and managing operations in the procuring, warehousing and transporting of goods.
Duration: this course should be completed between 3 to 5 years.
Admission Requirements:
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with B. Degree/Exemption endorsement plus English (1st or additional) – 40% (E), Math Literacy – 60% (C), Mathematics – 40% (E) Senior Certificate (SC), Universities South Africa (USAf) exemption certificate or conditional exemption certificate plus English (1st or 2nd) SG D symbol or HG – E symbol and Mathematics pass SG or HG National Certificate Vocational (NCV): At least 60% in three fundamental subjects including English plus at least 70% in three vocational subjects Completed OLG Higher Certificate in Logistics Management or other relevant 120 credit Higher Certificate with a minimum aggregate of 60% plus a Universities SA (USAf) exemption certificate Completed Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at NQF Level 6 or other relevant 360 credits Diploma plus a Universities SA (USAf) exemption certificate
National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations
This learnership is designed to provide the necessary skills and abilities for people already working in the field of sales. As long as they work within wholesale and retail operations functions, this course is beneficial.
With this course, they can take on greater responsibility at work, or start up their own businesses.
Duration: 12 Months
Admission Requirements
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1.
Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner
This course is designed to provide the knowledge, practical skills and workplace-based learning needed to operate a supply chain.
Duration: 29 days plus 252 hours in the workplace
Admission Requirements:
NQF Level 4 Qualification with mathematical literacy.
National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations Specializing in Forecourt Supervision
This course is designed to provide the training in the operation of wholesale and retail sectors. This capacity is needed to keep industry competitive and profitable.
Duration: 12 Months
Admission Requirements
Mathematical literacy and communication at NQF Level 2
National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Distribution
The course is designed as a certificate for learners who are already employed and involved in the major areas of the distribution field, and who now want a career in the wholesale and retail industry. They can now use the additional knowledge they receive through this training to advance their careers.
Duration: 12 Months
Admission Requirements
Learners who wish to enroll for this programme must be have mathematics and first language Literacy standards at NQF level 3.
National Certificate: Freight Handling
This course is designed to enable students make decisions that will make them better at freight handling administration, planning, goods handling, storage, transport planning, and basic freight handling equipment maintenance.
Duration: 12 Months
Admission Requirements:
Communication at NQF Level 2 and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.
National Certificate: Road Transport
The purpose of this course is to provide the necessary training to make students proficient in the southern African road transport industry. The course will also provide added insights into the freight forwarding industry.
Duration: 12 Months
Communication at NQF Level 2 and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2
National Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance
This programme is designed to provide learners with ideas and the skills necessary to perform routine functions within the field of freight forwarding and customs compliance.
Duration: 12 Months
Admission Requirements:
Mathematical Numeracy and Communication skills at NQF Level 2.
Skills Programme: Coaching and Mentoring
This programme is designed for those who are involved in teaching, mentorship or assessment of performance. It is great for those who work in Human Resources and supervisors.
Duration: 3 days
Admission Requirements
Communication at NQF Level 3. Knowledge and understanding of education, training and development practices.
Skills Programme: Skills Development Facilitator
This programme is designed to build the capacity and experience of those jobs involve teaching, motivating, and assessing performance.
Duration: 5 Days
Admission Requirements
Communication, Mathematics and Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4
Skills Programme: Train the Trainer
Duration: 5 Days
NQF Level: 5
Conduct outcomes-based assessments
The purpose of this programme is to learn how to plan and prepare a learning event, as well as to facilitate programmes, using a range of methods and techniques.
Admission Requirements
Numeracy and Literacy at NQF Level 4.
Skills Programme: Moderator
Duration: 4 Days
This programme is designed for conducting internal and external moderation of courses, training programs, and events.
Admission Requirements
Individuals will need previous assessment experience and recognition for unit standard 115753: Conduct Outcome-Based Assessments.
Skills Programme: Assessor
This course will be particularly beneficial to those who are in the field of assessing performances, especially in a learning environment. It will also be beneficial to HR managers and supervisors.
Duration: 4 Days
Admission Requirements
Evaluative expertise within the area of learning in which they intend to assess.
Open Learning Group Fees And Payment Structure
Open Learning Group has a liberal fee and payment structure; the institution offers large discounts depending on the individual student’s financial situation.
The institution reviews the students’ financial positions, including whether the learning is self funded, or whether the student has external funding.
The institution does not accept government funding; this is stated on the website.
Every intending student will have to visit the institutions’ website to obtain an individualized fee quote.
The fees will of course vary according to the programmes each student intends to study.
To obtain a fee quote, please go to the institution’s website to fill an application, which would indicate the programme you intend to study.
Please note that fees are to be paid before the start of the learning programmes; and that they are to be paid through the institution’s bank account.
Credit cards are also accepted; please use the ID number of the prospective student as a reference when making the payment.
Open Learning Group Application forms
In order to obtain application forms for Open Learning Group’s programmes, just visit the institution’s webpage; https://olg.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FET-APPLICATION-FORM-2023.pdf and then print the form which is in the PDF format.
After printing the form, you have to fill it in capital letters, and then send to: [email protected] Or send to Open Learning Group on 87 Central St, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa.
If you have any enquires you can use a contact form on the Open Learning Group website; https://olg.co.za/wholesale-and-retail-operations-chain-store/ which is on every programmes’ description page.
The institution also provides extensive information about its programmes in its leaflet which is obtainable on its website: https://olg.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/OLG-FET-Brochure-2023-07-17.pdf .
Rules And Important Notifications
Copyright: the institution maintains all intellectual property rights. Whether capable of registration or not, including but not limited to OLG’s name, nickname, educational programmes, study material, logo and/or image shall remain the sole property of the OLG and/or the THIRD PARTY.
By filling the form, the Student acknowledges and agrees to be liable for a penalty of R50 000.00 if it is discovered that the study material of OLG under his/her care has been copied or reproduced. If the damages and expenses incurred by the institution are more than the penalty, the Student shall be liable for the balance of the damages and expenses incurred by OLG due to unlawful reproduction of the material.
Paying tuition fees: The Student acknowledges that he/she is fully liable for all fees and costs in respect of the enrolment of a programme and accepts responsibility for paying the full programme fee on/ before the stipulated dates.
Legal fees: The Student hereby consents to the jurisdiction of the magistrate’s court and acknowledges that he/she shall be held liable for all legal costs, including costs on an attorney and own client scale should the programme fees not be paid according to the method of payment selected in the Application Form, or if copyright be infringed.
This means failure to pay tuition fees will result in legal action.
Legal address: The student must take note that the address provided in the Application Form by the Student, is his/her address for purposes of delivering legal notices or communications related to the agreement between him/ her and OLG. The Student undertakes to notify the institution of any change in address in writing by prepaid registered post or fax.
Indemnity: the institution absolves itself from any legal implications where a qualification is not recognized by the Department of Education. In a case where a Student had falsely claimed to be in possession of a previous qualification or any other requisite entry requirement, the Student will automatically be de-registered without repayment of fees.
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Summary
These are the Open Learning Group courses, as well the requirements, fees, payment structure, and other important details.
Please make sure to read the rules and notifications as presented above, as well the terms and conditions as presented on the application form.
Please make sure to pay your fees on time, in the exact mode that is stipulated in your application forms.