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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Organise the movement of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242993  Organise the movement of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Transport, Operations and Logistics 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  2 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to organise the movement of for dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes. They are able to arrange and complete relevant documentation required for the movement of the dangerous and harmful goods and organise and book the storage of the goods. They are also able to arrange the transportation of the goods with the relevant documentation required.

A person credited with this unit standard is capable of:
  • Arranging relevant documentation relating to the movement of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes.
  • Organising the booking of storage for dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes.
  • Arranging the carriage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes according to the relevant classification and documentation. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard requires the individual to undertake the relevant outcomes actions for the nine identified classes of Dangerous Goods as listed below:
  • Class 1 - explosives.
  • Class 2 - gasses.
  • Class 3 - flammable liquids.
  • Class 4 - flammable solids.
  • Class 5 - oxidizers & peroxides.
  • Class 6 - poisons & infectious substances.
  • Class 7 - radioactive materials.
  • Class 8 - corrosives.
  • Class 9 - miscellaneous dangerous goods/substances. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Arrange relevant documentation relating to the movement of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The differences between ordinary documentation and documentation relating to the movement of dangerous goods are explained and described as it relates to international codes and guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The documents needed for the movement of dangerous goods are listed as per international codes and guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The primary requirements of a transport document for dangerous goods are explained and described as per international codes and guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The duties and information required from the consignee and consignor in the provision of relevant documentation are explained and described as required by international codes and guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The information required on the dangerous goods transport document is explained, described and applied as required by international codes and guidelines. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Organise the booking of storage for dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A suitable storage facility is selected according to classification of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Appropriate arrangements are made by applicable communication medium within the time limits, as is applicable to the industry. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Booking of cargo, documentation.
  • Phone, e-mail, fax.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The correct packaging relating to the movement of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes is verified according to the relevant classification and documentation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Arrange the carriage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes according to the relevant classification and documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Suitable carriage is identified according to the relevant classification and documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The national and international legislation and regulations are explained and described as they pertain to the transport of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    General and specific stowage and handling requirements are verified according to international codes and guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    General and specific segregation requirements are verified according to international codes and guidelines. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Knowledge of segregation and stowage requirements affecting planning as it relates to international codes.
  • Knowledge of statutory requirements as it relates to the relevant Act(s) and regulations dealing with the transportation of dangerous goods.
  • Knowledge of legislation that may impact on the type of vessel which will be booked.
  • Knowledge of the classification of dangerous goods pertaining to the specific transportation mode.
  • Knowledge of the packaging of dangerous goods pertaining to the specific transportation mode. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to the organisation to move dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities so that all requirements are met in achieving competence in organising the movement of for dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information in organising the movement of for dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when organising the movement of for dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate the world as a set of related systems where the proper arrangements for the storage of dangerous goods impacts favourably on the safety and protection of people and the environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  57849   Further Education and Training Certificate: Dangerous Goods: Multi-modal Transportation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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