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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Assess and implement e commerce trading e systems in a forwarding environment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11289	Assess and implement e commerce trading e systems in a forwarding environment
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	10
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2004-12-02	2007-12-02	SAQA 1657/04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02		2011-12-02

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

This Unit Standard is for people wishing to expand their existing procurement and materials management skills in international trading into the environment of E Commerce.

Individuals who are credited with this Unit Standard will be able to formulate strategies for the implementation of solutions that will enable the organisation to participate in the automated process of entering into contracts via the parties` computers, whether networked or through electronic messaging.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

INTL 12 Source, Select and Develop Overseas Suppliers

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. Evaluate the extent of existing and potential suppliers' ability to trade electronically.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Integrate the logistics functions of various supply chains using electronic commerce technology.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Select and install e commerce solutions in the construction of supply chains.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Assess the company's e commerce abilities and make recommendations for their enhancement through the incorporation of existing systems or the writing of customised software.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Select and recommend the appointment of software solution suppliers such as e commerce hubs, portals exchanges and the like.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Ensure the compliance of the organisation's e commerce systems with laws and regulations pertaining to international e commerce procedures and practices as well as quality standards such as ISO

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:

1. Electronic Commercial Transactions
2. Electronic Transactions And Information Security
3. Existing Law And Electronic Transactions
! General
! UNCITRAL - Model Law on Electronic Commerce and draft Signature rules
! European Directives
! Other initiatives
4. Electronic Contracting
5. Business Context Of Electronic Contracting
6. Electronic Business Models
7. Development Affecting Economic Models
! More Powerful Messages
! Commercialisation of Trust
! Electronic Contracting
8. Purpose Of Principles Of Fair Electronic Contracting (POFEC)
9. Best Practices
10. Authenticating A Message
! Authenticating a message as a Factual Matter
! Attribution and Legal Significance of Authenticating a Message
! Authentication of a message by an Agent
! Appropriate Practices for Authenticating a Message
! Scope of an Authenticated Message
! Safeguarding an Authentication Device
! Representations to a Certifier
11. Certification
! Effect of a Valid Certificate
! Accuracy of Representations in Certificate
! Trustworthiness of a Certifier
! Notice of Practices and Problems
! Financial Resources
! Records
! Termination of a Certifier`s Business
! Suspension of Public Key Certificate by Request
! Revocation of Public Key Certificate by Request:
! Suspension or Revocation of Public Key Certificate Without Consent
! Notice of Revocation or Suspension of a Public Key Certificate
12. The Core Concepts
! Agent
! Authenticate
! Certificate
! Certification Practice Statement
! Certificate Policy
! Certificate Revocation List
! Certifier
! Digital Signature
! Document Processing Systems
! Document Type
! Hold a private key
! Human-readable form
! Issue a certificate
! Notice
! Person
! Public key certificate
! Relying Party
! Repository
! Revoke a public key certificate
! Signatory
! Subscriber
! Suspend a public key certificate
! Technologically reliable
! Trustworthy
! Valid certificate
! Verify a digital signature

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,
! Apply a knowledge and comprehension of supply chain management in arriving at workable solutions to problems arising from the lack of co- ordination between the systems through which materials must be processed from original supplier to end user.

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 and processes of supply chain management in the synthesis of integrated systems for the optimisation of enhancement of customer service levels.
! Collect and organise information received to arrive at rational decisions with regard to the administration of the international purchase of goods.

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 CCFO DEMONSTRATING

6. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation,eg,
! Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation through integration of sourcing strategy development, commercial relationship design and management, and cross functional/ cross organisational systems.

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. Use analysis techniques to evaluate the ability of existing and potential suppliers to trade via E Commerce
2. Apply the principles of electronic commerce to the integration of the logistics functions of the various supply chains within the organisation
3. Use E Commerce technology to select, install and construct international supply chains
4. Use a knowledge of international E Commerce "best practice" standards to make recommendations for the enhancement of the company`s abilities to trade electronically
5. Demonstrate a knowledge of computer technology, supplier evaluation criteria and negotiation techniques when appointing software solution suppliers
6. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the statutory measures and international quality management systems when ensuring the organisation complies with the international E Commerce policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	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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