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

Dispatch stock 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114892  Dispatch stock 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Retail and Wholesale 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Wholesale and Retail 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
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 
This unit standard is intended for people who will be responsible for the dispatching of stock from a wholesale or retail outlet. Persons credited with this unit standard operate in a number of contexts, of which some may be non-routine. They demonstrate the ability to make comparisons and interpret available information. This function involves co-ordinating with others when dispatching stock from a wholesale or retail store.

These persons are able to help implement security procedures to prevent shrinkage and losses and enhance the efficiency of the supply chain by recording required information on stock being dispatched. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that the learner has completed the following areas of learning before attempting this unit standard.
  • Numeracy and Literacy at NQF Level 1 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare stock for dispatch from a wholesale or retail outlet. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Stock to be dispatched is selected and prepared as per instruction and organisation's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Applicable packaging techniques are identified and used correctly as per organisational requirements and stock characteristics. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant documentation is completed according to organisation's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Stock is dispatched according to organisation's policies and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prevent shrinkage and losses in the dispatching area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of shrinkage and how it impacts on the organisation is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Ways in which shrinkage and losses occur are explained in relation to the process of dispatching stock. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Shrinkage and loss prevention measures are implemented in the dispatch area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Breaches in security are reported to the relevant parties following organisational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Stock is moved from the dispatch area to prevent shrinkage and losses following the stock characteristics and the organisation's policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The work area, stationery and equipment meet the organisation's housekeeping standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Maintain stock balances in the dispatch area in order to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The impact and functioning of the supply chain on the organisation is explained as it appears in the organisation's documents. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Stock flow through the organisation or business is explained as it appears in the organisation's documents. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stock records are maintained to enhance the supply chain following organisational procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Programmes leading to the award of credits from this unit standard will be accredited by the relevant SETA in its ETQA role. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant SETA ETQA.

    Internal Moderations will be performed by the Accredited Providers whilst the relevant ETQA will perform external moderations of assessments across the Accredited Providers according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    A demonstrated understanding of the following embedded knowledge as it applies to dispatching stock in a wholesale or retail outlet:
  • Common terms and concepts used when dispatching stock
  • Policies and procedures for dispatching stock
  • Techniques and safety procedures for lifting and transporting stock to be dispatched
  • Methods for packing the different types of stock carried by the organisation
  • Causes of and preventative methods for shrinkage and losses while dispatching stock
  • Organisational procedures in the dispatch area for maintaining stock records in the supply chain 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solving problems

    Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

    Specific outcome:
    Prevent shrinkage and losses in the dispatching area.

    Assessment criteria:
    Ways in which shrinkage and losses occur are explained in relation to the process of dispatching stock.
    Shrinkage and loss prevention measures are implemented in the dispatch area. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team.

    Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

    Specific outcome:
  • Prevent shrinkage and losses in the dispatching area.

    Assessment criteria:
  • Ways in which shrinkage and losses occur are explained in relation to the process of dispatching stock.
  • Stock is moved from the dispatch area to prevent shrinkage and losses following the stock characteristics and the organisation's policies and procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and ones activities

    Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

    Specific outcome:
  • Prepare stock for dispatch from a wholesale or retail outlet.

    Assessment criteria:
  • Stock to be dispatched is selected and prepared as per instruction and organisation's procedures.
  • Applicable packaging techniques are identified and used correctly as per organisational requirements and stock characteristics.
  • Relevant documentation is completed according to organisation's procedures.
  • Stock is dispatched according to organisation's policies and procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

    Specific outcome:
  • Prepare stock for dispatch from a wholesale or retail outlet.

    Assessment criteria:
  • Stock to be dispatched is selected and prepared as per instruction and organisation's procedures.
  • Applicable packaging techniques are identified and used correctly as per organisational requirements and stock characteristics. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

    Specific outcome:
    Prevent shrinkage and losses in the dispatching area.

    Assessment criteria:
    Ways in which shrinkage and losses occur are explained in relation to the process of dispatching stock.
    Breaches in security are reported to the relevant parties following organisational policies and procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related system

    Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

    Specific outcome:
  • Prevent shrinkage and losses in the dispatching area.

    Assessment criteria:
  • The concept of shrinkage and how it impacts on the organisation is explained.

    Specific outcome:
  • Maintain stock balances in the dispatch area in order to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain.

    Assessment criteria:
  • The impact and functioning of the supply chain on the organisation is explained as it appears in the organisation's documents.
  • Stock flow through the organisation or business is explained as it appears in the organisation's documents.
  • Stock records are maintained to enhance the supply chain following organisational procedures. 
    		•

    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  48763   National Certificate: Retail Shop Floor Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-05-02  Was W&RSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  62709   National Certificate: Service Station Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  W&RSETA 
    Elective  58206   National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  W&RSETA 
    Elective  50308   National Certificate: Bread and Flour Confectionery Baking  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  57694   National Certificate: Food and Beverage Packaging Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  59386   National Certificate: Fresh Meat Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  57880   National Certificate: Meat Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  49792   National Certificate: Retail Perishable Food  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-10-22  Was W&RSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  63409   National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  W&RSETA 
    Elective  48764   National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Sales Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-10-22  Was W&RSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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