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Title: Occupational Certificate: Project Manager – Qualification Document
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Knowledge Module 1: Project Management Fundamentals
project characteristics, the project environment, organisational structures, the triple constraint, and the essential competencies required of project managers. Learners gain an understanding of the full project life cycle and the key roles involved in delivering successful projects.
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Knowledge Module 2 : Project Initiation
This module introduces learners to the processes, documentation, and decision-making required to formally start a project. Learners explore how project needs are identified, how feasibility is assessed, and how the project is authorised through key documents such as the Business Case and Project Charter. The module also covers stakeholder identification and analysis, high-level scope definition, early risk assessment, and the roles of the sponsor and project manager in initiating a project. By completing this module, learners will understand how to justify, structure, and secure approval for a new project, laying the foundation for detailed planning in subsequent phases
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Knowledge Module 3 : Project Planning
This module focuses on the detailed planning activities required to establish a clear roadmap for project execution. Learners will understand how scope is defined, how the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is developed, how schedules and budgets are created, and how resources, risks, quality, and communication are planned. By the end of the module, learners will be able to develop a comprehensive and realistic project plan that guides the team throughout the project lifecycle.
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Module 4 (KM04) – Project Execution
This module focuses on the execution of project plans to deliver the project’s defined scope and objectives. Learners will explore team coordination, leadership, communication, procurement management, quality implementation, contractor management, and how work is carried out according to project baselines. The module emphasises practical oversight, effective stakeholder engagement, and managing changes or challenges that arise during execution. By the end of this module, learners will understand how to manage people, resources, tasks, and unexpected issues to keep the project on track.
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Occupational Certificate: Project Manager (SAQA ID 101869)

This is the official SAQA/QCTO document describing the entire qualification. It contains:

  • Qualification purpose
  • Rationale
  • Entry requirements
  • Exit-level outcomes
  • Associated Assessment Criteria
  • Total credits and NQF level
  • Qualification rules

📄 2. Curriculum Document.pdf

Title: Occupational Certificate: Project Manager – Curriculum Document
Summary:
This is the MOST important QCTO document. It contains:

  • All Knowledge Modules (KM01–KM11)
  • All Practical Modules (PM01–PM13)
  • All Work Experience Modules (WM01–WM04)
  • Credits, hours, and module purpose

This document is used to structure your LMS course.

📄 3. Form 2 – Learning Material Matrix Project Manager

Title: Learning Material Matrix – Project Manager
Summary:
This file shows which training materials (lesson plans, guides, assessments, workbooks) are required per module according to QCTO.
It does NOT need to be shown to QCTO it’s an internal provider planning sheet.

 

📄 4. Form 4 – Internal Assessment Specification (Project Manager)

Title: Form 4 – Assessment Specifications
Summary:
This document explains:

  • Assessment conditions
  • Tools and instruments
  • Internal assessment requirements
  • Moderation guidelines

Again, this is provider internal documentation, not learner-facing.

📄 5. Annexure – Implementation Plan (SAQA 101869)

Title: Implementation Plan – Project Manager Qualification
Summary:
This file outlines how each module should be delivered:

  • Sequence
  • Duration
  • Contact time
  • Practical time
  • Workplace integration
    This is also internal  used to show readiness for accreditation.

 

📄 6. Programme Curriculum, Strategy and Alignment Document

Title: Programme Curriculum & Alignment Document – Project Manager
Summary:
This is your training provider’s alignment document showing how your course materials match QCTO module outcomes.
It is used ONLY during accreditation audits.

 

Exercise Files
Curriculum Document.pdf
Size: 1.11 MB
Qualification Document.pdf
Size: 291.24 KB
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