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

Prepare and secure freight for transportation 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243210  Prepare and secure freight for transportation 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 for persons working in the International trade environment especially within exports. The learner is able to prepare and secure freight for transportation.

This unit standard is intended for learners who will demonstrate:
  • An ability to acquire a wide range of technical skills.
  • An ability to discuss a considerable choice of procedures.
  • A broad knowledge that incorporates theoretical concepts.
  • An ability to critically analyse information.
  • An ability to make judgements to unknown problems.
  • An ability to work on its own with complete responsibility.

    A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Develop freight packing, marking and labelling instructions.
  • Ensure that all required pre packing and shipping inspections are done.
  • Ensure the proper coordination of delivery of consignments to the carrier.
  • Issue appropriate forwarding instructions to agents/carriers. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication Literacy at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.
  • Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Develop freight packing, marking and labelling procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The packing, marking and labelling requirements are identified for specific transport modes taking into consideration optimisation principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The packing, marking and labelling requirements are identified for each product/market combination. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Packing, marking and labelling procedures are prepared and continuously updated for each mode of transport and each product/market combination. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Ensure that all required pre-packing and shipping inspections are carried out. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The pre-packing and shipping inspection procedures are determined for each product/market combination as they relate to different products and markets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Pre-packing and shipping inspection procedures are prepared and continuously updated for different products and markets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The required certification as proof that pre-packing and shipping inspections have been carried out is obtained in accordance with statutory requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Ensure the co-ordination of delivery of consignments to the carrier. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A delivery plan is processed with all the carriers down the supply chain in accordance with the sales contract. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Documentary proof of receipt in accordance to delivery plan is obtained for different products and markets. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Issue forwarding instructions to agents/carriers, verify forwarders' documentation and confirm arrival of goods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The forwarding requirements of the transaction are determined in accordance with the sales contract and relevant payment instruments, particularly documentary credits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Forwarding instructions are issued in conformity with the determined forwarding requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Forwarders' documentation is verified as correct according to the forwarding instructions and relevant financial instruments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Arrival of goods at destination is confirmed according to forwarding instructions. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) exists with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any Institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA or ETQA where a MOU exists with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Forwarders' shipping instructions.
  • Forwarders' documentation.
    > Transport documents.
    > Customs documentation.
    > Port/airport authority documentation.
  • Freight packing, marking and labelling procedures.
  • Pre-packing and shipping inspection procedures.
  • Delivery plan.
  • Track and trace systems. 
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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 related when preparing and securing freight for transportation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities so that all requirements are met in achieving competence when preparing and securing freight for transportation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information when preparing and securing freight for transportation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when preparing and securing freight for transportation. 

    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  96401   National Certificate: Export Administration  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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.
     
    NONE 


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