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

Store stock 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8139  Store stock 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Secondary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  4 
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 who has achieved this unit standard will be competent in:
  • Effectively storing merchandise without supervision by moving, securing, stacking and dismantling stock. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    To enter a learning programme for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have:
  • Literacy, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1;
  • Attended the course on Introduction to Agri Trade or equivalent;
  • An understanding of supplier and customer relationships at NQF level 1;
  • Basic principles of handling and storing of hazardous substances as stipulated in the Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973;
  • Basic requirements of handling and storing weapons and ammunition as stipulated in the Weapons and Ammunitions Act 75 of 1996;
  • An understanding of General safety in the work place at NQF level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard without direct supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and operating instructions.

    The learner has to comply with the basic operational requirements with regard to the relevant statutory requirements such as the Weapons and Ammunitions Act 75 of 1996 as well as the Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for storage of stock 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Preparing the workarea according to worksite procedures
    Selecting appropriate equipment according to work-site procedures and statutory requirements
    Selecting and applying appropriate personal protective equipment according to work-site procedures and statutory requirements.
    Identifying and applying prescribed safety rules and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • The purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.
  • Reasons for identifying, selecting and using appropriate equipment are explained.
  • Consequences of not stacking and dismantling stock according to operational procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and reporting damages to stock are explained.
  • Affected parties are informed of damages and corrective actions are taken. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Move stock to correct storage areas 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Identifying and selecting storage areas
    Identifying and selecting correct stock to be stored in selected areas.
    Moving and unloading selected stock using appropriate equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • The purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.
  • Reasons for identifying, selecting and using appropriate equipment are explained.
  • Consequences of not stacking and dismantling stock according to operational procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and reporting damages to stock are explained.
  • Affected parties are informed of damages and corrective actions are taken. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Stack commodities 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Stacking and securing commodities according to stacking requirements, work-site and safety procedures.
    Handling equipment according to safety procedures.
    Counting and recording commodities according to work-site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • The purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.
  • Reasons for identifying, selecting and using appropriate equipment are explained.
  • Consequences of not stacking and dismantling stock according to operational procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and reporting damages to stock are explained.
  • Affected parties are informed of damages and corrective actions are taken. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Dismantle stack 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Moving and positioning commodities according to operational and safety procedures.
    Placing and counting commodities according to stacking characteristics and safety procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • The purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.
  • Reasons for identifying, selecting and using appropriate equipment are explained.
  • Consequences of not stacking and dismantling stock according to operational procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and reporting damages to stock are explained.
  • Affected parties are informed of damages and corrective actions are taken. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Complete storage of stock process 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Handling listed merchandise according to work-site procedures and statutory requirements.
    Handling merchandise according to work-site and loss control procedures.
    Storing equipment after completion of the task and according to worksite procedure.
    Reporting damages to stock according to work-site, loss control and quality procedures.
    Restoring the workarea after completion of the task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • The purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.
  • Reasons for identifying, selecting and using appropriate equipment are explained.
  • Consequences of not stacking and dismantling stock according to operational procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and reporting damages to stock are explained.
  • Affected parties are informed of damages and corrective actions are taken. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA.

    Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited by SETASA.

    Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Quality - and loss control principles.

    Stock controlling principles.

    Stock storage principles. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in the process of reclaiming damaged stock. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in the process of moving, stacking and dismantling stock. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself by identifying and selecting correct stock to be moved, stacked and dismantled. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with others during the process of recording and reporting damages to stock. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems by ensuring that hazardous substances as well as weapons and ammunition are handled according to prescribed regulations stipulated by legislation. 

    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 
    Values:

    All learners should demonstrate:
  • An application of company ethics, values as well as general safety and customer care principles.
  • An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker/management relationships. 
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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
    Core  57829   General Education and Training Certificate: Grain Handling Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Core  14851   National Certificate: Agri Trade Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    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. Betterskills Academy 
    2. Guest Resource Services (Pty) Ltd 
    3. NWK Beperk 
    4. Senwes Beperk 


    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.