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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Complete sales transactions 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8144  Complete sales transactions 
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  6 
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 completing sales transactions without supervision to ensure correct documentation of sales. 

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.
  • Care for electronic equipment and measuring instruments
  • An understanding of supplier and customer relationships at NQF level 1.
  • An understanding of General safety in work place at NQF level 1.
  • Basic computer skills at a level to be able to input transactions data on the relevant computer system.
  • Basic loss control principles in order to prevent damages and losses. 
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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 is expected to handle and secure cash within set guidelines and rules as specified in work site procedures.

    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 processing of transactions 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Preparing the workarea according to worksite procedures.
    Acquiring and securing cash according to work site procedures.
    Selecting appropriate equipment according to work-site and quality procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • Reasons for identifying, selecting and using appropriate equipment are explained.
  • Consequences of not determining the correct type of transaction are explained.
  • Reasons for applying credit control measures (where applicable) are explained.
  • The consequences of not capturing transaction data are explained.
  • Purpose of informing affected parties is explained. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Determine transaction details 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Determining the type of transaction according to work-site procedures.
    Acquiring transaction details according to the type of transaction.
    Applying credit control measures, where applicable, according to work-site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • Reasons for identifying, selecting and using appropriate equipment are explained.
  • Consequences of not determining the correct type of transaction are explained.
  • Reasons for applying credit control measures (where applicable) are explained.
  • The consequences of not capturing transaction data are explained.
  • Purpose of informing affected parties is explained. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Complete transaction 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Capturing transaction data according to worksite procedures and statutory requirements.
    Completing relevant documentation according to work-site procedures.
    Informing affected parties according to worksite procedure
    Restoring the workarea after completion of the task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • Reasons for identifying, selecting and using appropriate equipment are explained.
  • Consequences of not determining the correct type of transaction are explained.
  • Reasons for applying credit control measures (where applicable) are explained.
  • The consequences of not capturing transaction data are explained.
  • Purpose of informing affected parties is explained. 
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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 
    Knowledge and application of applicable computer systems used to capture sales transactions.

    Loss control principles in respect of correct capturing of transaction detail.

    Knowledge of processing of different types of transactions

    General knowledge of consumer behaviour.

    Knowledge and principles of handling and securing cash. 

    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 determining types of transactions and applying credit control measures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in the process of interaction with colleagues and clients. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself by acquiring and securing cash and selecting appropriate equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with others during the processing of business transactions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology by capturing data on relevant computer systems. 

    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  23154   National Certificate: Grain Handling Processes  Level 3  NQF Level 03  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 
    Elective  58011   National Certificate: Acoustic Piano Back-framing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 


    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. Betterskills Academy 
    3. Cedara College of Agriculture 
    4. Deloitte 
    5. ELSENBURG AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE 
    6. Guest Resource Services (Pty) Ltd 
    7. NWK Beperk 
    8. RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP) 
    9. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
    10. Senwes Beperk 
    11. Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk 
    12. VKB LANDBOU (PTY) LTD 


    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.