Occupational Certificate: Insurance Underwriter (NQF 5)

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Course Description

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to evaluate and interpret information to protect stakeholders’ interests by using specialist technical knowledge to determine, price, manage and transfer risk.

A qualified learner will be able to:

  • Apply and adhere to operational and administrative procedures and practices.
  • Evaluate risk information to determine risk profile and manage risk exposure.
  • Understand and apply basic legal and insurance principles to underwriting recommendations.
  • Understand and apply knowledge of product and pricing to underwrite profitable risks.

Length of Course: xxx

  • Develop a foundational understanding of the structure, key functions, and processes within the supply chain.
  • Gain the skills to effectively plan, coordinate, and implement supply chain workflows and daily operations.
  • Learn to perform essential tasks in inventory control, warehousing, and logistics to support efficient operations.
  • Acquire tools and techniques to assess supply chain efficiency and implement continuous improvement strategies.
  • Strengthen communication and collaboration with suppliers, stakeholders, and internal teams to optimize supply chain outcomes.
  • Understand and manage contractual, performance, and risk-related aspects of supply chain operations within a legal and ethical framework.
  1. Unemployed individuals with a high school qualification
  2. Junior staff currently working in warehousing, logistics, or procurement
  3. Career changers
  4. Entrepreneurs and small business owners
  5. Interns and graduate trainees in supply chain or operations roles
  6. Supervisors or team leaders in operations roles
  • Knowledge Modules: Cover fundamental concepts and principles related to supply chain environments, operations management, workflow implementation, inventory and logistics functions, supplier relationship optimisation, planning and sourcing products or services, contract and risk management, and the use of systems to support supply chain activities.
  • Practical Skills: Focus on real-world skills including executing and monitoring operational workflows, managing inventory and distribution processes, coordinating logistics activities, analysing supply chain performance, applying risk mitigation strategies, maintaining stakeholder and supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Work Experience: Provides hands-on experience in coordinating supply chain tasks, managing inventory and logistics activities, implementing operational improvements, collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers, assessing performance and risk, and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations.