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

Apply policy and procedures to ensure compliance with international packing/marking standards 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243219  Apply policy and procedures to ensure compliance with international packing/marking standards 
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  5 
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 ensure compliance with international packing/marking standards.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Interpret the relevant international packing and marking standards relevant to specific consignments.
  • Define packaging standards in terms of the insurance requirements.
  • Calculate the cost implications of conformance to packing and marking standards and requirements.
  • Generate appropriate packing specifications. 
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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 
    Interpret the relevant international packing and marking standards relevant to specific consignments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The packing and marking of dangerous goods are identified, explained and assessed according to international packing and marking requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    ICOA, IMO, SANS and SABS codes.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The classification of dangerous goods when accepting and processing dangerous goods for transportation by air, sea or road are explained, verified and applied according to international packing and marking requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The packaging and marking of non-dangerous goods are identified, explained and assessed according to international packaging and marking requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include but not limited to perishable, live stock.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Non-dangerous goods are accepted and processed for transportation by air, sea or road according to international packing and marking requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Define packaging standards in terms of the insurance requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Packaging considerations are identified according to insurance requirements and consignment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Political and cultural issues affecting packing and marking of consignments are identified and applied as they relate to specific markets, products and/or services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The preparation, storage and handling of specific cargoes for international transport are identified, explained and applied according to international insurance requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Bulk, perishable, dangerous and live stock.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Calculate the cost implications of conformance to packing and marking standards and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of calculating the cost implications of conformance to packing and marking standards and requirements for export transactions are explained in terms of company profits and long-term viability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Financial options applicable to each transaction are evaluated and an option is selected in accordance with company policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Cost implications are communicated and negotiated with involved parties in accordance with company policy. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Generate appropriate packing specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The identification and classification for packaging groups are explained and described according to codes of practice. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    IMO, ICOA, SANS and SABS codes.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Packaging groups are assessed based on the classification and identification of the dangerous and non-dangerous goods to be packed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The differences between normal packaged goods and intermediate bulk containers are explained and described according to the accepted codes of practice. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Dangerous goods and non-dangerous goods.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The classes, divisions, packing groups, UN numbers, proper shipping names are explained and described as they relate to international and national codes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Physical properties of different types, description of different types, limited quantities.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Compatibility of consignment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Dangerous goods and substance and non-dangerous goods and substances with packaging specifications are identified, described and explained according to international and national codes.
     


    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 
  • International/National Codes and Regulations (ICOA, IMO, SANS and SABS):

    > Product quality
    > Health
    > Environmental
    > Labelling
    > Rules of origin
  • Certification Bodies
  • Transport risks
  • Preparation, handling and storage of specific cargoes for international transport:
    > Bulk
    > Perishable
    > Dangerous
    > Live products
  • Political sensitivities affecting packing and marking
  • Packing Considerations:
    > Factors influencing the packing of cargo
    > Different forms of packing
    > Packing for surface transport
    > Containerising break-bulk cargo
    > Packing for air cargo transport:
    > General cargo
    > Dangerous goods
    > Perishables
    > Live animals
  • Marking Considerations
    > Categories of marks
    > Shipping marks:
    > Surface transport
    > Air transport
  • Cargo handling marks:
    > General cargo
    > Dangerous goods
    > Perishables and live products conveyed by air
  • Rules for the application of marks 
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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 ensuring compliance with international packing/marking standards. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities so that all requirements are met in achieving competence when ensuring compliance with international packing/marking standards. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information when ensuring compliance with international packing/marking standards. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when ensuring compliance with international packing/marking standards. 

    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: 
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