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

Arrange the distribution of small to medium sized consignments door-to-door 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242983  Arrange the distribution of small to medium sized consignments door-to-door 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Transport, Operations and Logistics 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6 
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 
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to co-ordinate the express process of moving small to medium sized consignments within strict time parameters. They are able to bag and label consignments and lodge courier material with the required agents.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Establishing appropriate routing for a consignment.
  • Selecting and completing correct documentation for consignments.
  • Bagging and labeling consolidation of consignments.
  • Lodging courier material with third party carriers and agents. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Range statement for this Unit Standard is included in the Specific Outcomes of the Unit Standard. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Establish appropriate routing for a consignment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Cognizance must be taken of modes of transport, services, costs, description of goods and special instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The mode of transport is selected based on service requirements, final destination, special instructions and description of goods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Dangerous and hazardous goods are recognised in accordance with the International Dangerous goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Weight breaks are analysed in order to maximise load capacity for transportation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Select and complete correct documentation for consignments. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Correct documentation for consignments will include but not limited to RAF, IATA, Hazmat. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Documentation is collated in accordance with organisational procedure to ensure movement of express consignments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Documentation is completed in required format and in accordance with company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Documentation for consignments is sourced according to organisational requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Bag and label consolidation of consignment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Shipments for movements are processed within the organisation's system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Consignment is bagged in accordance with organisation's system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Consignment is labeled in accordance with organisational requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Lodge courier material with third party carriers and agents. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Third party carriers and agents will include but not limited to airlines, shipping agents, courier brokers, airport handlers and transport couriers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Courier material is lodged with third party carriers in accordance with third party carriers and agents requirements and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Carrier specific documentation is completed according to organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Arrangements are made for collection and delivery of consolidated consignments in accordance with deadlines. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
  • Company specific hubs, networks and routings.
  • Areas serviced by 3rd party carriers.
  • Tariff Guides (company).
  • Volumetric weight formulae.
  • Metric Conversions.
  • IATA coding.
  • Company coding.
  • Hazmat.
  • Customs and Excise Act (relevant sections).
  • Accident Fund (relevant sections).
  • Components of House/Master Waybill. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
  • Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical thinking, have been made when planning appropriate routing for a consignment.
  • Learners are expected to solve problems related to insufficient documentation being provided or when goods are incorrectly classified, i.e. in the case of dangerous goods. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
  • Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when selecting and completing documentation required for consignments.
  • Organise work in order to meet customer and transport carrier cut-off times. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when selecting and completing documentation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when planning and establishing routing for consignments. 

    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  59326   National Certificate: International Trade  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  59365   National Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  57831   National Certificate: Freight Handling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 


    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.
     
    1. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd 
    2. Andebe Group 
    3. AUK MARINE AND MINING 
    4. Centre for Logistics Excellence (Pty) Ltd 
    5. Circleway College 
    6. Clearline Consulting Pty Ltd 
    7. College of Transport Logistics (Pty) Ltd 
    8. DB Schenker Logistics Campus MEA Pty Ltd 
    9. Dee-Bravo Training Centre 
    10. Diversity technology Training Institute 
    11. ECPG PTY LTD 
    12. Edu Wize Group Pty Ltd 
    13. Full Output 
    14. Global Maritime Learning Solutions Empowered (PTY) 
    15. Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd 
    16. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
    17. kholwa management and training consultancy (pty) Ltd 
    18. Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) 
    19. Makwedeng Training 
    20. Networx for Career Development 
    21. NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD 
    22. Ntshingila Group 
    23. Open Learning Group 
    24. P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd 
    25. Phephani Learnerships cc 
    26. Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd 
    27. Robertsons Cargo Consultancy 
    28. Robertsons Cargo Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    29. Royal Impression Academy 
    30. SA Maritime School and Transport College 
    31. School of Shipping 
    32. Sobabini Group Pty Ltd 
    33. Training Consultant and SD College 
    34. Velile Supply Chain Consulting 


    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.