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

Receive stock 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114896  Receive 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  12 
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 receive stock in 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.

These persons are able to receive stock in a wholesale/retail organisation, implement security procedures to prevent shrinkage and losses and enhance the efficiency of the supply chain by recording required information on stock being received. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that the learner has completed the following area of learning before attempting this unit standard:
  • Numeracy and Literacy at NQF Level 1 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Receive goods into the wholesale or retail outlet. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Offloaded stock is sorted according to organisational requirements and stock characteristics. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The stock received is recorded as per organisation's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The stock received is checked against required documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    All variances between actual stock received and invoiced/ordered stock are identified and resolved according to organisation's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Relevant documentation is completed according to organisation's procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prevent shrinkage and losses in the Receiving 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 is explained in relation to the process of receiving stock. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Shrinkage and loss prevention measures are implemented in the Receiving Area. 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Received stock is moved to storage areas to prevent shrinkage and losses following the stock characteristics and the organisation's policy and procedures. 

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

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Maintain stock balances in Receiving 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 is stated the organisation's documents. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Stock flow through the organisation/business is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stock records are maintained to enhance the supply chain following organisation's 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 ETQA.

    Internal Moderations will be performed by the Accredited Providers whilst the specific 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 
  • Common terms and concepts used when receiving stock.
  • Organisational policies and procedures for receiving stock.
  • Techniques and safety procedures for lifting and transporting stock received, where it applies.
  • Techniques and equipment used to count stocks received.
  • The terms shrinkage and losses.
  • The effect of shrinkage and losses on profits and employees.
  • Causes of and preventative methods for shrinkage and losses while receiving stock.
  • The supply chain and the roles of the various players in the supply chain.
  • Organisation procedures in the Receiving Area for maintaining stock records in the supply chain. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solving problems.

    Evident in Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteira:

    Prevent shrinkage and losses in the Receiving Area.
  • All Assessement Criteria. 
    		•

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

    Evident in Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteira:

    Receive goods into the wholesale or retail outlet.
  • All Assessement Criteria.

    Prevent shrinkage and losses in the Receiving Area.
  • All Assessement Criteria.

    Maintain stock balances in the Receiving Area in order to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain.
  • All Assessement Criteria. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and ones activities.

    Evident in Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteira:

    Maintain stock balances in the Receiving Area in order to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain.
  • All Assessment Criteira. 
    		•

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

    Evident in Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteira:

    Receive goods into the wholesale or retail outlet.
  • All variances between actual stock received and invoiced/ordered stock are identified and resolved according to organisation's procedures.
  • Relevant documentation is completed according to organisation's procedures.
  • The concept of shrinkage and how it impacts on the organisation is explained. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively.

    Evident in Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteira:

    Prevent shrinkage and losses in the Receiving Area
  • Ways in which shrinkage and losses occur is explained in relation to the process of receiving stock.
  • Shrinkage and loss prevention measures are implemented in the Receiving Area. 
    		•

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

    Evident in Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteira:

    Receive goods into the wholesale or retail outlet.
  • Offloaded stock is sorted according to organisational requirements and stock characteristics. 
    		•

    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
    Core  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 
    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  50541   National Certificate: Locksmithing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    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 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    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.
     
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