STRUCTURE OF THE BASIC CERTIFICATE IN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY

The required hours for the Basic Technician Certificate in Procurement and Supply are calculated to ensure comprehensive and adequate coverage of all the technical material that the student requires mastering the module. The programme contains 12 modules which are spread over two semesters, in one academic year of 15 weeks each, meaning that the whole programme has a total of thirty (30) weeks of study.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW:
The modules are divided into two semesters of the one year programme. The table below shows the division of the modules, notional hours per week and credits for each.

PROGRAMME MODULES:

The programme modules have been divided into two parts. The first part consists of core modules and the other consists of support modules.

The core modules refer to those modules associated with the core studies. They are the development of the main theme of this Certificate Programme.

Support modules are the modules that provide a range of supportive skills, knowledge, principles and competences expected for a Basic Technician Certificate Graduate.

The tables below summarizes core modules and support modules:

Core Modules:

S/N	MODULE CODE	MODULE TITLE
1	BTCPS 402	Bookkeeping
2	BTCPS 408	Introduction to Office Practice
3	BTCPS 407	Introduction to Economics
4	BTCPS 411	Basic Storekeeping
5	BTCPS 412	Introduction to Entrepreneurship-I
6	BTCPS 405	Basic Procurement Principles
7	BTCPS 406	Elements of Marketing
8	BTCPS 401	Introduction to Commerce

Support Modules:

S/N	MODULE CODE	MODULE TITLE
9	BTCPS 403	Elementary Mathematics
10	BTCPS 404	Introduction to Communication Skills
11	BTCPS 410	Introduction to Computer Applications
12	BTCPS 409	Introduction to Legal Systems

CURRICULUM DETAILS – NTA LEVEL 4:

3.1	QUALIFICATION	Basic Technician Certificate in Procurement and Supply
3.2	PURPOSE OF QUALIFICATION	This qualification is intended for persons who will assist in activities of procurement and supply in establishments under close supervision.
3.3	NATIONAL TECHNICAL AWARD	4
3.4	COMPETENCE LEVEL DESCRIPTORS	The holder of this qualification will be able to apply skills, knowledge and attributes of procurement and supply at routine level.
3.5	MINIMUM OVERALL CREDIT	120
3.6	MINIMUM CREDIT AT THIS LEVEL	120
3.7	MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS	NVTA 3 OR Form IV with at least five passes or equivalent qualifications.
3.8	DATE OF DEVELOPMENT	2010

 

PRINCIPAL LEARNING OUTCOMES, CREDIT VALUES SUMMARY

PLO	PRINCIPAL LEARNING OUTCOMES	CREDIT
PLO 1	To apply the basic principles of Commerce, Economics, Marketing, Office Practice and Entrepreneurship for the smooth operations of the procurement and supply functions.	48
PLO 2	To apply bookkeeping and accounting concepts, principles and procedures and keep accounting records.	9
PLO 3	To carry out fundamental mathematical operations for application in business and prepare for dealing with more complex concepts and applications in mathematics.	12
PLO 4	To apply the basic principles and procedures involved in the procurement and supply process.	24
PLO 5	To communicate effectively and efficiently at the place of work and apply basic computer skills.	18
PLO 6	To apply law and related concepts in a business environment and expose how they affect personal lives.	9
TOTAL CREDITS FOR NTA LEVEL 4 IN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY		120

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