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

Ensure that packaging and labelling requirements meet specific market requirements 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243222  Ensure that packaging and labelling requirements meet specific market requirements 
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 ensure that packaging and labelling requirements meets specific market requirements.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Interpret the market requirements and cultural market preferences for packaging/labelling specifications.
  • Define the cost implications of compliance to packaging and labelling requirements.
  • Ensure that the packaging and labelling of products are compatible with electronic control systems and processes.
  • Establish marking, packaging and labelling quality control system and process.
  • Ensure that the packaging and labelling complies with the intellectual property and branding requirements. 
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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 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Packaging of a product refers to the outward appearance of the product as displayed for retail sale. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Interpret the market requirements and cultural market preferences for packaging and labelling specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of packaging and labelling products in conformity with market requirements and cultural market preferences is explained in relation to different markets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The market requirements and cultural market preferences are identified as they relate to different markets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The packaging and labelling specifications of a specific export market and product range are interpreted for different markets. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Define the cost implications of compliance to packaging and labelling requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The cost elements of packaging and labelling compliance are identified for different markets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The costs of compliance with packaging and labelling requirements are calculated and incorporated into export costing for variety of markets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The costs of compliance with packaging and labelling requirements are incorporated into export strategies for variety of markets. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Ensure that the labelling of products is compatible with electronic control systems and processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A labelling system, which is compatible with the supply chains of buyer and seller, is selected to suit client's requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Product identification is captured and transmitted in accordance with the inventory management systems of buyer and seller. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Establish marking, packaging and labelling quality control system and process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The criteria for packaging and labelling quality control systems and processes are established for to different markets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A number of quality control systems and processes are identified for different markets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The identified quality control systems and processes are evaluated for different markets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The preferred quality control system and processes are implemented for different markets. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Ensure that the packaging and labelling complies with intellectual property and branding requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Intellectual property and branding requirements for different markets and products are identified as they relate to packaging and labelling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    International intellectual property protocols and agreements are identified and considered (TRIPS) as they relate to different products/services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A procedure is prepared for each market and product in order to ensure compliance with the intellectual property and branding requirements as applied to packaging and labelling. 


    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 Regulations:

    > 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 and cultural sensitivities affecting packaging and marking
  • Packaging Considerations:

    > Factors influencing the packaging of cargo
    > Different forms of packaging
    > Packaging for surface transport
    > Containerising break-bulk cargo
    > Packaging for air cargo transport:

    > General cargo
    > Dangerous goods
    > Perishables
    > Live animals
  • Marking and labelling systems, e.g. bar-coding, RFID
  • Marking considerations
    > Categories of marks
    > Shipping marks:
    > Surface transport
    > Air transport
  • Cargo handling marks:

    > General cargo
    > The different classes of dangerous goods
    > Perishables and live products conveyed by air
  • Rules for the application of marks
  • Cost implications of packaging and labelling
  • Quality assurance systems in packaging and labelling 
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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 that packaging and labelling requirements meets specific market requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities so that all requirements are met in achieving competence when ensuring that packaging and labelling requirements meets specific market requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information when ensuring that packaging and labelling requirements meets specific market requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when ensuring that packaging and labellin requgirements meets specific market requirements. 

    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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