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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Manage the freight forwarding of capital projects

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11276	Manage the freight forwarding of capital projects
ORIGINATOR
SGB Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Mngt
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Procurement
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	14
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2005-09-13	2007-11-28	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-11-28		2011-11-28

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
252292	Manage freight forwarding capital projects	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	14
252296	Secure and retain new business in the freight forwarding industry	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	8

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This Unit Standard is intended for people wishing to expand their existing forwarding and clearing skills and knowledge into the advanced environment of Project Management, imports and exports.

Individuals who are credited with this Unit Standard will be able to demonstrate the ability to prepare and present proposals for the securing of contracts for the co- ordination of the international movement of project cargoes, on a door to door basis, and carry them out in accordance with the client`s requirements

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

FOR 12 Facilitate the final release and delivery of goods imported by surface modes,
FOR 13 Facilitate the final release and delivery of goods imported and exported by Airfreight,
Report Writing

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The applied competency expressed in this standard cover a variety of familiar and unfamiliar processes requiring a range of responses based on informed judgment and reliant largely on the ability of the learner to analytically interpret and disseminate information, in order to achieve a desired outcome.

Competence includes the application of influencing and negotiation techniques, in the pursuit of the required result.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

The learner must demonstrate the ability to consider a range of options.

OUTCOME NOTES

The learner must demonstrate the ability to consider a range of options, make decisions about and evidence performance around each of the specific outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Prepare proposals for the securing of contracts.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Refers to projects concerned with the co- ordination of the international movement of project cargoes

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Develop and implement project implementation plan in accordance with clients requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Audit project implementation, during and on completion of the project.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
3. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE:

The learners can understand, explain and apply:

Apply a comprehension of the facts principles and procedures contained in :
1. Client source documentation,
! Plant engineers drawings
! Project schedule
! Bill of materials and material sources
! Specifications of weights and measurements
! Indents
! Transport documents
! Commercial invoices
! Clearing and delivery instructions
! Insurance certificates
! Packing lists
! Import and other statutory permits
2. Abnormal Load Properties
! Definition of abnormal load
! Concept of centre of gravity
! Concept of self-supporting loads
! Securing points

3. Carrier capabilities, terms and conditions
! Heavy lift air and ocean carriers, availability`s and capabilities
! Port abnormal loading handling capabilities and availability
! Carrier terms and conditions relating to the handling of abnormal loads
4. Transport Regulations
! Regulations in countries of origin, transit and destination relating to route planning and the movement of abnormal loads
5. Relevant Sections of the Customs Act
! Provisions of the Customs Act relating to stage consignment rulings and temporary importation of capital equipment
! The application for Customs Rulings in respect of stage consignments and temporary capital importations
! The administration of project documentation in conformity with the provision of stage consignment rulings and temporary importation authorities
6. Routing and Scheduling
! The compilation and administration of the project shipping schedule to conform with the requirements of the project construction schedule

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical thinking, have been made,eg,
! Identify and apply the knowledge of Project Management in arriving at workable solutions within a freight forwarding operation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

2. Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community,eg,
Appreciate that:
* since the Forwarding Industry is practised in an international environment at the micro, meso and macro levels it operates in systems which are reliant on others and which address the processing of data,
* the processing systems approach as well as the productivity orientation of Forwarding companies demands high levels of teamwork and the understanding, reaction and maintenance of team coherence and co- operation,
* the level of competency is largely dependent on the individual`s ability and capacity to operate effectively with peers, supervisors, internal and external customers

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

3. Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively,eg,
! Prioritise and blend daily activities in such a way as to enable the working process to run effectively and efficiently.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information,eg,
! Apply a knowledge and comprehension of the principles, processes and procedures used in project Management in the Freight Forwarding Abnormal Transport and Consulting Engineering environments.
! Collect, organise and analyse information received to arrive at rational decisions with regard to Project Management, in order to expedite, clear and release cargo to clients

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

5. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical, and/or language skills in the modes of written and/or oral presentation,eg,
! Identify from written material and verbal interaction the specific requirements and needs of the existing and potential clients, communicate the resulting outcome of each selection decision to the affected parties by written and oral persuasion

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

A composite statement of outcomes which expresses applied competence in the particular component of practice

Outcomes will be judged by whether the learner can:

1. Determine from the relevant source documents the handling and transportation requirements of abnormal loads.
2. Secure contracts for the forwarding aspects of capital projects by the effective compilation and presentation of proposals using client source documentation and the principles, processes and procedures underlying project management
3. Apply a knowledge and understanding of the relevant transport regulations for the movement of abnormal loads on a door-to-door basis in the planning and co- ordination of abnormal load transportation.
4. Apply a knowledge and understanding of the relevant sections of the Customs Act (e.g. Staged Consignment Rulings and Temporary Importations) in the facilitation of the import process and the minimisation of duties and taxes payable on the importation of project cargoes.
5. Apply a knowledge and understanding of available transport providers, surface and air route alternatives to the selection of the optimum route for each abnormal piece in a project.
6. Apply a knowledge and understanding of landside and sea transit times to the planning and co- ordination of the delivery of project abnormal loads in concert with the project building schedule.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 252292, which is "Manage freight forwarding capital projects", Level 5, 14 credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	22444	National Diploma: Freight Forwarding	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-11-28	Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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