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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Further Education and Training Certificate: Exports |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 57806 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Exports | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Transport and Logistics Operations | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| TETA - Transport Education and Training Authority | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Further Ed and Training Cert | Field 11 - Services | Transport, Operations and Logistics | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 129 | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
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Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
EXCO 07158/17 | 2015-07-01 | 2016-12-31 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2017-12-31 | 2019-12-31 | |||
| 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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
This qualification will contribute to increasing levels of competence of learners within the Export environment. It provides learners with a formal qualification that allows for recognition, further mobility and portability. A person acquiring this qualification will be able to obtain the necessary applied competence to make decisions whether to enter a specific export market by conducting research, determining potential export costs and to analyse logistical alternatives. The learner will also be able to perform the processes and procedures required for the administration of export transactions. The qualification aims at developing a competent and professional work force that will be sensitised to the specific cultures, opportunities and demands relating to Exports. The skills, knowledge, values and understanding demonstrated within this qualification are essential for a positive impact on social and economic transformation and upliftment within the democratic South African society. The learner will be able to: Rationale: South Africa accounted for over half of Africa's foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows as its transnational corporations marched outside the nation's borders in search of greener pastures. According to an investment report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad), the value of cross-border capital investments by African firms rose to $2.8 billion (R17.8 billion) from $1.2 billion in 2003. South African economic policy in the past decade has successfully promoted export growth. Average export growth across the 1990s was 5.5%, whilst manufacturing exports grew by 11%. Most significantly, exports to the rest of Africa grew by more than five-fold. This qualification could provide learners with access to employment opportunities within the broader exports environment. Learners completing this qualification will be able to make decisions to enter an export market and deal with export administrative issues. It reflects the need of the community, Government and employers to enable the learner to obtain the essential skills needed for further learning and to receive recognition for existing skills and knowledge. This qualification aims to develop learners, promote professionalism, work ethics and good governance. The level of flexibility within the range of electives will also allow the individual to pursue further career opportunities within export related fields. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| It is assumed that the leaner accessing this qualification will have the following knowledge and skills:
Recognition of Prior Learning: This qualification may be achieved in part or completely through the recognition of prior learning, which includes formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience and must adhere to the policies and procedures specified by the relevant ETQA. The learner should be thoroughly briefed on the mechanism to be used and support and guidance should be provided. Care should be taken that the mechanism used provides the learner with an opportunity to demonstrate competence and is not so onerous as to prevent learners from taking up the RPL option towards gaining a qualification. Access to the qualification: Access to this qualification is open. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| The Qualification consists of a Fundamental, a Core and an Elective Component.
To be awarded the Qualification, learners are required to obtain a minimum of 129 credits as detailed below. Fundamental Component: The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards in: It is compulsory therefore for learners to do Communication in two different South African languages, one at NQF Level 4 and the other at NQF Level 3. All Unit Standards in the Fundamental Component are compulsory. Core Component: Elective Component |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| On achieving this qualification, a learner is able to:
1. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 2. Use Mathematics correctly in work and personal situations. 3. Demonstrate understanding of the export market. 4. Perform processes and procedures for exports administration. 5. Apply knowledge of financial transactions in the export industry. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| 1.
2. 3. 4. Integrated assessment: Integrated assessment should provide an opportunity for learners to show their ability to understand the knowledge and application necessary to make a decision to enter an export market and to deal with the administrative issues related to Exports across a range of unit standards and contexts. Integrated assessment must evaluate the quality of observable performance as well as the thinking behind the performance. Some assessment aspects will demand practical demonstration on site, while others may not. In some cases inference will be necessary to determine competence depending on the nature and context within which performance takes place. The assessor will collect evidence of the learner's competence by: It is necessary to ensure that the fundamental part of the qualification is also targeted to ensure that while the competence may have been achieved in a particular context, learners are able to apply it in a range of other contexts and for further learning. The assessment should also ensure that the critical cross-field outcomes have been achieved. Formative assessment The assessment criteria for formative assessment are described in the various unit standards. Formative assessment takes place during the process of learning and assessors should use a range of assessment methods and tools that support each other to assess competence. These tools may include but are not limited to the following: The assessment method and or tools used by the assessor must conform to the following criteria: Summative assessment Summative assessment is carried out at the end of the learning programme to assess the acquired competencies of the learner. A detailed portfolio of evidence may be required to prove the practical, applied and foundational competencies of the learner. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| In selecting countries for international comparison it is important to consider countries where the economic context in which the Qualification is to be used is similar to the South African context. Ideally, this qualification should be compared to qualifications from countries with a developed economy and countries with an emerging economy in order to include contexts that have similarities to the South African situation. It must be remembered that there are strong links between the South African Exports environment and that of the USA, Europe and Australia.
In selecting countries for international Comparability it was decided to look at training provided in countries with whom South Africa has strong trading ties so that the competencies developed in South African learners matches those on offer in those countries. It is believed that approach will aid the export process also exhibit best practice in this regard. Countries compared with are: Australia There are three Senior Certificates within the School Sector, i.e. Senior Certificates I, II and III. The following certificates are offered as part of the vocational education and training sector - Certificate I, II, III and IV, diploma and advanced diploma. These qualifications are at the same level as the FETC: Exports as stated below: Senior Certificates I, II, and III. These qualifications are at state/territory level. The requirements of the qualifications are set by statutory bodies which are responsible for the development and accreditation of courses of study, assessment and quality assurance of the qualification. Studies range from traditional academic disciplines in order to prepare students fro university entrance to more vocational and semi-vocational courses to prepare the learner to enter the world of work. The balance between the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills, and between academic disciplines and applied and work related courses very depending on the needs of the learner and the work environment. The outcomes include both specific and subject specific knowledge and skills. Certificate I and Certificate II Qualifications are based on nationally endorsed competency standards where they exist or on competency standards developed by the relevant industry. The qualification certifies achievement of learning outcomes generally identified as sets of competencies for levels of the workplace performance reflected in the qualification. The focus in the vocational qualifications is on the capacity to enter a specific work environment. The Certificate I prepares a learner to perform a defined range of activities which may be routine and predictable. The duration is normally two years of full-time study. The Certificate II prepares the learner to perform a range of varied activities or knowledge application where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear and there is limited complexity in the range of options applied. Performance involves known routines and procedures. The Certificate I prepares a learner to perform a defined range of activities which may be routine and predictable. The duration is normally two years of full-time study. The Certificate II prepares the learner to perform a range of varied activities or knowledge application where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear and there is limited complexity in the range of options applied. Performance involves known routines and procedures. Certificate III The Certificate III covers selecting, adapting and transferring of skills and knowledge to new environments or a variety of environments. Performance involves a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures where some discretion and judgement is required. The duration is normally according to the pathway taken and factors related to the particular industry or work area. Nominal duration statements appear in training programmes. Certificate IV The Certificate IV covers a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of context, which are complex and non-routine. Performance involves a broad range of skilled applications including requirements to evaluate and analyse current practice and to develop new criteria and products. The duration is normally according to the pathway taken and factors related to the particular industry or work area. Nominal duration statements appear in training programmes. The FETC: Exports achieves more than those of the vocational qualifications offered in Australia. The FETC: Exports allows a learner to obtain the Communication and Mathematical Literacy skills, as well as to obtain applied knowledge at level 4 and skills to prepare the learner for the world of work. Qualifications are offered at the following educational institutions: Certificate Courses: Diploma courses: Degree Courses: United States The institute for Business Training offers on short courses the following: Export Documentation Shipping A step-by-step through the various layers of an international transaction beginning with the responsibilities and liabilities of the seller and the buyer. Export Letters of Credit and Drafts This course will help you instruct your international customers in opening a letter of credit and guide you through the procedures to take when you can't comply with the stipulations. Exports Marketing and Sales This course focuses on how to establish an export sales network of foreign sales agents or distributors, including step-by-step instructions for identifying, evaluating, selecting, training, motivating and managing foreign sales representatives. Import Procedures and Documentation This course begins by defining the parties to an import transaction including the role of banks, carriers, insurance companies, customs brokers and U.S. Customs officials. Export Marketing and Sales This course focuses on how to establish an export sales network of foreign sales agents or distributors, including step-by-step instructions for identifying, evaluating, selecting, training, motivating and managing foreign sales representatives. Import Procedures and Documentation This course begins by defining the parties to an import transaction including the role of banks, carriers, insurance companies, customs brokers and U.S. Customs officials. NAFTA Documentation and Procedures This course provides a complete overview of NAFTA regulations and their implications for trade with Mexico, Canada and the United States. The Centre for quality assurance in international education monitors issues of quality and scope of higher education, which crosses borders. It is stated that the professional workforce is drawn from institutions of higher education, which have internationalized and produce globally prepared graduates. It is stated on the website that the United States higher education is exporting campuses and programs at an increasing rate, and that the large student market provided by the United States is drawing foreign institutions of higher education to reside within its borders. Available globally through both higher education and the corporate sectors, transnational education can be found in multiple forms, ranging from electronic (virtual) to traditional on-site instruction and training programs. Trade Information Centre offers the following courses. This short course deals with the Harmonized System. This short course explains what letters of credit are, their use and the steps or process to obtain a letter of credit. There is also an Export Programme Guide available and it deals with the following: > Customized Programs > Electronic Matchmaking and Trade Contact Programs > Electronic and Published Market Information > Domestic Trade Promotion Events > Foreign Trade Promotion Events > Export Finance > Investment Finance > Grants and Funding for Feasibility Studies and Other Export-Related Needs > Agricultural Export Programs > Agricultural Technical Assistance > Agricultural Finance and Grant Programs Institutions offering qualifications in Exports are the following: Exports Procedure Academy Export Administration Export Documents Global Training Centre, Inc Seminars on exports and imports The Windsor Center, Inc. 1613 Pelican Lakes Point Suite B, Lower Level Windsor, CO 80550 USA International Traffic in Arms Regulations New Zealand The Exporter Education Programme that is offered in New Zealand, has been designed to provide existing and new exporters in New Zealand with the skills and advice to help them grow exports. It is stated that these courses will appeal to both those new to exporting and more experienced exporters looking to upskill staff and keep up to date with current information and processes. The Exporter Education Programme provides the following: Exporter needs assessment - This is to assess the exporter's readiness and their particular training needs. This is to identify which courses will be offered to the Exporter. Workshops - Workshops cover the following topics: The following institutions offer export related training: United Kingdom The following courses relates to the FETC: Exports. Introductory course - This course deals with the following: International logistics and documentation - This course deals with the following: International sales, marketing and marketing research - This course deals with the following: International trade finance - This course deals with the following: International trade management - This course deals with the following: Specialist topics- This course deals with the following: The FETC: Exports at NQF level 4 compare with qualifications and training offered in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| The qualification has been designed and structured so that qualifying learners can move from one context to another. Employers or institutions should be able to evaluate the outcomes of this qualification against the needs of their context and structure top-up learning appropriately.
This qualification has horizontal articulation possibilities with the following qualifications: This qualification has vertical articulation possibilities with the following qualifications: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| The following criteria should be applied by the relevant ETQA:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| NOTES |
| N/A |
| UNIT STANDARDS: |
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
| Core | 11246 | Apply a knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms of international trade in a Freight Forwarding Environment | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Core | 242876 | Analyse the logistics alternatives | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Core | 242872 | Conduct international market research | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Core | 242897 | Define supplier specifications | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Core | 242898 | Determine the competitive potential export cost build up | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Core | 11224 | Frame and Submit Surface Export Documents | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 7 |
| Core | 11221 | Frame in Bond and ex Warehouse Bills of Entry and Vouchers of Correction | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Core | 11258 | Generate shipment costings, invoices, credit notes and estimates | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
| Core | 11387 | Perform the processes and procedures required for the administration of export transactions | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Core | 242878 | Process export enquiry and orders | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119467 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119465 | Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9015 | Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 119462 | Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119469 | Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9016 | Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 7468 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 12153 | Use the writing process to compose texts required in the business environment | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119459 | Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Elective | 11396 | Pack, mark, document and handle export airfreight General Non-Hazardous Cargo | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 11397 | Pack, mark, document and handle Export General Non-Hazardous Cargo (Surface) | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Elective | 117901 | Receive stock in a DC/Warehouse | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
| Elective | 11253 | Administer foreign exchange receipt and payment systems in an international trading company | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Elective | 11257 | Analyse and report on client profitability | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Elective | 7791 | Display cultural awareness in dealing with customers and colleagues | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Elective | 11261 | Facilitate the final release and delivery of goods imported and exported by Airfreight | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Elective | 11262 | Facilitate the final release and delivery of goods imported by surface modes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Elective | 11255 | Implement and Manage Quality Assurance Systems in a Freight Forwarding environment | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Elective | 11473 | Manage individual and team performance | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
| Elective | 11244 | Perform the processes and procedures required for the administration of import transactions | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Elective | 7789 | Provide Customer Service | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
| NONE |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |