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

Demonstrate understanding of processes and obligations to trade in diamonds 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
259857  Demonstrate understanding of processes and obligations to trade in diamonds 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Fabrication and Extraction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  2 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
110214  Demonstrate understanding processes and obligations to trade in diamonds  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is useful for people who are required to understand the processes and obligations to trade in diamonds.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Identify the diamond exchanges and describe their nature.
  • Explain the tendering processes for diamonds and the obligations on the parties involved.
  • Explain the processes for collection of diamond gemstones.
  • Explain the requirements regarding customs, excise and taxation relating to trade in diamonds.

    The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector, particularly in the aspect of beneficiation.

    This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of processing of diamond gemstones in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable and informed workers. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • History, structure and operations of the diamond processing industry. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope and context applies to the conversion of rough diamond gemstones into cut and polished diamond gemstones for sale into local and international markets. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify the diamond exchanges and describe their nature. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The major diamond bourses and exchanges in the world are identified and the nature of their activity is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The diamond bourses and exchanges in Southern Africa are identified and the nature of their activity is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The frequency of tendering in the major Southern African bourses and exchanges are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The consequences of trading outside of the recognised bourses and exchanges in South Africa are described in terms of legislation and penalties that can be imposed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the tendering processes for diamonds and the obligations on the parties involved. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The requirements of tendering for diamonds are described with reference to the formalities, confidentiality, reporting and disclosure and with regard to local and international trading. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The controls over tendering are explained in terms of practices in the industry and legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The obligations on parties operating and participating in tenders are explained in terms of practices, legislation and disclosure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role of the SA Diamond Board is explained in regulating and inspecting tenders and other exchange of diamonds in South Africa. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the processes for collection of diamond gemstones. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The requirements for bourses and exchanges to inform the SA Diamond Board of transactions are explained with reference to legislation and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The obligations for the declaration of content, weight and valuation are described in terms of the applicable regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The requirements for checking the content of parcels, sealing cachets and transferring cachets are described in terms of the applicable regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The consequences of breaking the seal of a cachet are explained in terms of international practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The controls exercised by the SA Diamond Board over exports and imports of diamonds are described in relation to the regulations and the appropriate documentation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the requirements regarding customs, excise and taxation relating to trade in diamonds. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The implications and obligations associated with trading in diamond gemstones are explained in terms of industry practice and legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The requirements for declaration of imports of diamonds, valuations and checking of parcels is described in terms of the applicable regulations and the appropriate documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The relevant sections of Revenue requirements over trading, importing and exporting of diamonds is explained in terms of customs and excise, VAT and income tax regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role of the SA Diamond Board regarding interaction with Revenue authorities is explained in terms of regulations and practice in the industry. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard.

    Knowledge relating to the structure of the industry and associated laws:
  • Different trading centres.
  • Areas of specialisation.
  • Identification of relevant features of legislation.
  • Relevant terminology.
  • Implications of non-conformances, their consequences and mitigating actions.

    Security of diamonds:
  • Realising the requirements of the law relating to legal trading and possession of diamonds.
  • Codes of practice for issue, handling and safeguarding of diamonds.
  • Eliminating the infiltration of illegal/conflict diamonds into the industry.
  • Upholding the security of diamonds.

    Communication:
  • Reporting requirements and ability.
  • Communicating with relevant personnel.
  • Liaison with associated operations and personnel. 
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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 and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

    Note: The ability of the learner to understand the requirements of legislation and practice and to apply them to commercial activity requires critical and creative thinking to solve problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note: The ability of the learner to communicate the requirements of legislation and practice indicates the ability to work effectively as a team member within the scope of the industry. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

    Note: The distinction between the different sections of the legislation and their application in the workplace requires the learner to organise and manage activities in the work environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Note: The ability of the learner to interpret the legislation and practice indicates the learner's ability to analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

    Note: The ability to explain the intricacies of legislation and practice and relate them to the commercial applications of the industry indicates the learner's ability to communicate effectively through visual and language skills. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Note: The interpretation of legislation and practice and their importance in preserving the mineral wealth of the nation demonstrates the critical use of science and technology in the processing of information and the safeguarding of the material, the environment, fellow workers and oneself. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Note: The ability to reflect on legislation and practice in the context of world diamond activity shows understanding against a set of related systems, which are dynamic in nature. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 110214, "Demonstrate understanding processes and obligations to trade in diamonds", Level 3, 6 credits.

    Terminology:

    Specified Requirements:

    Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal:
  • The Bargaining Council for the Diamond Cutting Industry Main Agreement.
  • Regulations of the Diamonds Act, No 56 of 1986, as amended.
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993.
  • SABS and other accredited standards and quality assurance measures.
  • The glossary of terms about the terminology of the industry issued by the Bargaining Council for the Diamond Cutting Industry.

    Site-specific:
  • Workplace rules and procedures regarding the issue and custody of diamonds and equipment.
  • Occupational Health and Safety risk management programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • User manuals supplied by equipment manufacturers.
  • Working Guides, tariff agreements, policies and procedures.
  • Equipment and materials specifications. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  64249   Further Education and Training Certificate: Diamond Design and Evaluation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


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