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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Apply geographic principles in mapping a trade route |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
252417 | Apply geographic principles in mapping a trade route | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 | 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 | |||
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 for persons in the field of freight forwarding who must orientate themselves in order to read a map and understand time zones, hemispheres, continents, countries, cities, oceans, borders, ports, trade routes.
The qualifying learner is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Learners accessing this qualification will be assumed competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Interpret maps. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The importance of ability to read maps in explained in the context of freight forwarding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The importance refers to determining distances, time zones, climatic areas, constraints to cargo movement and political entities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Various types of map are analysed in order to identify key geographic features. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Key geographic features may include but is not limited to mountains, rivers, seas, oceans, continents, countries and lines of latitude and longitude. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Localities of points on the earth's surface are explained by means of latitude and longitude. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Distances are calculated using the scale of a map. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Approximate heights of points on the earth's surface are determined using maps. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Locate major geographical points. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The major continents of geographical locations are identified on a world map. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Major continents include North America, South America, Africa, Australasia, Asia, Antarctica and Europe. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The major oceans, seas and waterways are located on a world map. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Geographical locations of major ports are identified on a world map. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Major ports may include but are not limited to the South African international ports and one international port in each of Nigeria, Tanzania, Angola, Namibia, Mozambique, Canada, USA East Coast, USA West Coast, USA Gulf, South America, each country in the European Union, Middle East, India, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Australia and New Zealand. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Geographical locations of major airports are identified on a world map. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Major airports may include but are not limited to the South African international airports and one international airport in each of Nigeria, Tanzania, Angola, Namibia, Mozambique, Canada, USA, South America, each country in the European Union, Middle East, India, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Australia and New Zealand. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Explain the importance of geographical aspects on international trade. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The importance of socio-political structures is explained in the context of effective communication between trading partners. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The need for the understanding of and sensitivity to different religious, cultural and value systems is explained in the context of handling diversity in international trade. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The effects of climatic conditions on cargo flows and constraints on international transport are explained in the context of international trade. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The importance of identifying the different currencies used in international transactions is explained in the context of freight forwarding operations. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Explain trade routes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
South Africa's major trade routes are identified on a map. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The ways in which trade routes change are explained with examples of varying trade alliances and commodity fluctuations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
South Africa's major trading partners are identified in terms of the trade agreements and groupings which have been established. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Trade agreements and groupings may include but is not limited to Marrakech Agreement, Southern African Development Community (SADC), South African Customs Union (SACU), African Growth (AO), South Africa/European Union Free Trade agreement, Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), New China Textile Agreement. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
A list is made of the top 15 major export and import commodities from and to South Africa by sea for the purpose of illustrating South Africa's trading activities. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
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 to the mapping of a trade route by interpreting maps, locating major geographical locations and identifying trade routes. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities by having all the required information at hand as and when required to plan a trade route. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the geographic situations for the mapping of a trade route. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology to apply the geographical principles in mapping a trade route. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems of how the poor mapping of a trade route can have a negative impact on the organisation and the client. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
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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 | 59365 | National Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance | 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. | Answerthecall |
3. | AUK MARINE AND MINING |
4. | BPL Academy |
5. | Centre for Logistics Excellence (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Circleway College |
7. | Clearline Consulting Pty Ltd |
8. | DB Schenker Logistics Campus MEA Pty Ltd |
9. | Dee-Bravo Training Centre |
10. | Diversity technology Training Institute |
11. | Full Output |
12. | Global Maritime Learning Solutions Empowered (PTY) |
13. | Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd |
14. | Innovative Shared Services |
15. | KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd |
16. | Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) |
17. | Makwedeng Training |
18. | Maritime Business Institute |
19. | Metro Minds |
20. | Ncameni Kasizane Skills Development PTY LTD |
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. |