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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Giving effect to international trade principles

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8048	Giving effect to international trade principles
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 4	NQF Level 04	10
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

A learner accredited with this standard will be able to apply his knowledge of international trade in the design and improvement of logistics operations and to optimise the safe and efficient movement of freight through the logistics chain.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

National Certificate in Freight Handling or equivalent at NQF level 3 or higher.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The applied competence expressed in this standard covers key aspects around international trade and the formulation of solutions to often unfamiliar problems, where such solutions are reliant on informed judgement. The learner has complete responsibility for the decisions made which effect the safe and efficient movement of freight within the international arena.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Interpret documents for the purpose of correct handling of freight.

OUTCOME NOTES

Interpret documents, including customs and excise documents, transport documents, phyto-sanitary, health and environmental certificates for the purpose of correct handling of freight in terms there-of.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Under simulated export/import conditions, use appropriate documents to make recommendations on how freight should be handled.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain the need for and demonstrate the ability to engage in effective communications at international level.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate transport mode combinations and resources to move different freight types internationally.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Identify the documents and describe the processes required in a given international trade transaction, encompassing both inward and outward movement of freight.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Explain aspects of basic economic principles as applied to international trade (e.g. fundamentals regarding competitive advantage, supply and demand).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Identify the impact of errors, omissions and inefficiencies in the effectiveness and costs of freight handling within sea and airports on overall international supply chain.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Describe the influence of INCO terms on the roles of service providers and the needs of clients with respect to the handling of freight.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Communicate with other functional areas.

OUTCOME NOTES

Communicate with other functional areas, transport providers, agents, other service providers and clients.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Under simulated export/import conditions, use appropriate documents to make recommendations on how freight should be handled.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain the need for and demonstrate the ability to engage in effective communications at international level.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate transport mode combinations and resources to move different freight types internationally.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Identify the documents and describe the processes required in a given international trade transaction, encompassing both inward and outward movement of freight.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Explain aspects of basic economic principles as applied to international trade (e.g. fundamentals regarding competitive advantage, supply and demand).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Identify the impact of errors, omissions and inefficiencies in the effectiveness and costs of freight handling within sea and airports on overall international supply chain.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Describe the influence of INCO terms on the roles of service providers and the needs of clients with respect to the handling of freight.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Handle freight, freight selection and the utilisation of specific road carriers.

OUTCOME NOTES

Handle freight, freight selection and the utilisation of specific road carriers (where applicable) in accordance with customer, port/airport/inland terminal requirements and freight type.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Under simulated export/import conditions, use appropriate documents to make recommendations on how freight should be handled.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain the need for and demonstrate the ability to engage in effective communications at international level.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate transport mode combinations and resources to move different freight types internationally.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Identify the documents and describe the processes required in a given international trade transaction, encompassing both inward and outward movement of freight.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Explain aspects of basic economic principles as applied to international trade (e.g. fundamentals regarding competitive advantage, supply and demand).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Identify the impact of errors, omissions and inefficiencies in the effectiveness and costs of freight handling within sea and airports on overall international supply chain.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Describe the influence of INCO terms on the roles of service providers and the needs of clients with respect to the handling of freight.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Take corrective action.

OUTCOME NOTES

Take corrective action with respect to incorrect/missing documentation, incorrect handling procedures and unacceptable quality of procedures/condition of freight.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Under simulated export/import conditions, use appropriate documents to make recommendations on how freight should be handled.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain the need for and demonstrate the ability to engage in effective communications at international level.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate transport mode combinations and resources to move different freight types internationally.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Identify the documents and describe the processes required in a given international trade transaction, encompassing both inward and outward movement of freight.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Explain aspects of basic economic principles as applied to international trade (e.g. fundamentals regarding competitive advantage, supply and demand).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Identify the impact of errors, omissions and inefficiencies in the effectiveness and costs of freight handling within sea and airports on overall international supply chain.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Describe the influence of INCO terms on the roles of service providers and the needs of clients with respect to the handling of freight.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Determine trade routes and appropriate mode of transport.

OUTCOME NOTES

Determine trade routes and appropriate mode of transport for movement of freight in an international arena.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Under simulated export/import conditions, use appropriate documents to make recommendations on how freight should be handled.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain the need for and demonstrate the ability to engage in effective communications at international level.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate transport mode combinations and resources to move different freight types internationally.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Identify the documents and describe the processes required in a given international trade transaction, encompassing both inward and outward movement of freight.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Explain aspects of basic economic principles as applied to international trade (e.g. fundamentals regarding competitive advantage, supply and demand).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Identify the impact of errors, omissions and inefficiencies in the effectiveness and costs of freight handling within sea and airports on overall international supply chain.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Describe the influence of INCO terms on the roles of service providers and the needs of clients with respect to the handling of freight.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered with the FE/HE Registrar and the programs offered by this institution must be accredited with the relevant ETQA.

3. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The learner can understand, explain and apply:

1. The procedures in moving goods internationally by sea/air/rail/road, using different methods e.g. containers, bulk, groupage, breakbulk.

2. Other legal persona (e.g. Port authorities, Ships Agents) within the supply chain and their functions and activities.

3. Basic economics and the impact of economics on international trade.

4. The consequences of errors/omissions and why quality standards are set (e.g. conforming to ISO standards).

5. The utilisation and purpose of documentation used in international trade (e.g. LC's, BOL's, Way bills, CTO's, bills of entry, quarantine documentation, carrier regulations and other contracts of carriage etc).

6. Methods of payment, INCO terms and International Freight codes (e.g. Air Freight Codes) and their implications on risk, responsibility and costs for both the exporter and the importer.

7. Characteristics of different transport modes and the packaging, labelling options and requirements based on freight characteristics (e.g. mass, volume and physical properties) and international regulations and legislation.

8. Company policies and guidelines on international trade (if the candidate is involved in an organisation).

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by interpreting documents correctly and applying generally accepted meanings in the international context.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate ideas and information by demonstrating initiative in generating recommendations concerning modal options and procedures and effective utilisation of resources.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate initiative in communicating effectively and efficiently across barriers (e.g. language) encountered in international trade.

Demonstrate and understand that the world is a set of related systems by demonstrating initiative in developing updated corrective action with respect to incorrect/missing documentation, incorrect handling procedures and unacceptable quality/condition levels.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	14590	National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-06-14	Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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1.	Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL)
2.	Makwedeng Training