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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Receive merchandise 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8137  Receive merchandise 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Grain 
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 2  NQF Level 02  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:
  • Receiving merchandise without supervision, according to quality and quantity specifications and guidelines. 
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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;
  • Basic computer skills at a level to be able to input and extract data to and from the relevant computer system. 
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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 receiving merchandise 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Preparing the workarea according to worksite procedures.
    Selecting appropriate equipment according to work-site and quality procedure. 

    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 performing intake actions in the correct order are explained.
  • Reasons for checking and controlling merchandise against relevant documentation are explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and recording deviations in the intake process are explained.
  • Process of distributing merchandise in the prescribed order is checked.
  • The consequences of not capturing data on merchandise received are explained.
  • Affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions are taken. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Check that correct merchandise is received 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Determining the sequence of operation according to work-site procedure
    Using the correct documentation to control the quantity and quality of merchandise.
    Identifying deviations between documentation and merchandise.
    Recording problems or deviations according to work-site procedures.
    Reporting deviations 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 performing intake actions in the correct order are explained.
  • Reasons for checking and controlling merchandise against relevant documentation are explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and recording deviations in the intake process are explained.
  • Process of distributing merchandise in the prescribed order is checked.
  • The consequences of not capturing data on merchandise received are explained.
  • Affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions are taken. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Group merchandise for distribution 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Identifying commodities according to product classifications, work-site procedures and statutory requirements.
    Grouping commodities according to product classifications, work-site procedures and statutory requirements. 

    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 performing intake actions in the correct order are explained.
  • Reasons for checking and controlling merchandise against relevant documentation are explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and recording deviations in the intake process are explained.
  • Process of distributing merchandise in the prescribed order is checked.
  • The consequences of not capturing data on merchandise received are explained.
  • Affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions are taken. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Record receipt of merchandise 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Capturing data on merchandise received according to worksite procedures and statutory requirements.
    Informing affected parties according to worksite procedure. 

    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 performing intake actions in the correct order are explained.
  • Reasons for checking and controlling merchandise against relevant documentation are explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and recording deviations in the intake process are explained.
  • Process of distributing merchandise in the prescribed order is checked.
  • The consequences of not capturing data on merchandise received are explained.
  • Affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions are taken. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Distribute merchandise 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Handling listed merchandise according to work-site procedures and statutory requirements.
    Handling other merchandise according to work-site and loss control procedures.
    Storing equipment after completion of the task and according to worksite procedure.
    Restoring the workarea after completion of the job. 

    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 performing intake actions in the correct order are explained.
  • Reasons for checking and controlling merchandise against relevant documentation are explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and recording deviations in the intake process are explained.
  • Process of distributing merchandise in the prescribed order is checked.
  • The consequences of not capturing data on merchandise received are explained.
  • Affected parties are informed of results, deviations 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 
    Applicable computer systems used to capture receiving of goods.

    Quality control principles.

    Stock controlling and -receiving principles and processes. 

    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 identifying deviations in merchandise.received and taking corrective actions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in the process of checking and controlling the merchandise and informing affected parties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself by planning, preparing and completing the work task. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information during the process of planning and preparing the sequence of operation according to work-site procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with others during the process of checking and controlling merchandise and informing affected parties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology by capturing data on merchandise received, on the computer. 

    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  14851   National Certificate: Agri Trade Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Core  14854   National Certificate: Agric Sales and Services  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
    2. Cedara College of Agriculture 
    3. ELSENBURG AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE 
    4. Guest Resource Services (Pty) Ltd 
    5. NWK Beperk 
    6. RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP) 
    7. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
    8. Senwes Beperk 
    9. Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk 
    10. VKB LANDBOU (PTY) LTD 


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