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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Certificate: International Trade and Export

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
14706	Certificate: International Trade and Export
ORIGINATOR
IMM Graduate School of Marketing (Pty) Ltd
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Marketing
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 9900/00	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2010-06-30

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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

A qualifying learner will be able to apply the fundamentals and practical aspects of international trade on an administrative level. He/she will also gain knowledge of the principles and processes used in foreign trade (account packaging, costing, communication, insurance, government requirements etc.).

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

None.

Entrance Requirements:

National senior certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent at NQF Level 4, and/or relevant business (practical) experience.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

Rules for the award of this qualification:

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single providers' learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit Level Outcomes:

1. Develop an understanding of role, benefits and structure of international trade in South Africa.
2. Administer an export consignment from its source to its destination.
3. Select an appropriate method of payment and accurately calculate the export cost of a consignment.
4. Apply the principles of communication techniques in a relevant international business situation.

Specified Outcomes:

1.1 Understand the importance and role of international trade to South Africa.
(5 credits NQF 5)
1.2 Understand the international trade framework within which South African businesses operate.
(10 credits NQF 5)
1.3 Identify factors that influence South African exporting opportunities.
(5 credits NQF 5)

2.1 Efficiently administer a consignment by taking into account packaging, legal and other procedures.
(20 credits NQF 5)
2.2 Understand and apply the correct terms (Incoterms) in international trade transactions to minimise risks/losses.
(15 credits NQF 5)

3.1 Prepare quotes based on accurate calculation of the total cost of an export consignment.
(15 credits NQF 5)
3.2 Select the most suitable method of payment and credit insurance plan.
(10 credits NQF 5)
3.3 Identify the benefits of government and private sector export assistance programmes.
(10 credits NQF 5)

4.1 Communicate clearly and appropriately in a relevant business situation.
(15 credits NQF 5)
4.2 Understand the importance of an intended audience.
(5 credits NQF 5)
4.3 Understand the basic principles of international marketing and role of cultural differences in establishing the international marketing mix.
(10 credits NQF 5)

Critical Outcomes embedded in the Specific Outcomes:

1. Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made..
2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community.
3. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
4. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
5. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
6. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by realising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
7. Contributing to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of reflecting and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively participating as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts exploring education and career opportunities developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment Criteria:

1.1 Define the fundamental principles of international trade.
1.2 Discuss trade restrictions, grouping and other factors in context.
1.3 Identify and discuss South Africa's foreign trade patterns in detail.
1.4 Discuss South Africa's global competitiveness and cluster studies.

2.1 Identify the different types of cargo and transport mediums.
2.2 Know the South African port facilities and apply designated transport routes to the consignment administration (given context).
2.3 Discuss international trade terms regarding the export consignment.
2.4 Analyse customs procedures both out of South Africa and into a foreign country.

3.1 Identify and apply the variables to be used in calculating the cost of a given export consignment.
3.2 Distinguish between the different methods of payment and select the appropriate option for a given context.
3.3 Discuss credit insurance options.
3.4 Briefly discuss export assistance schemes.

4.1 Use language correctly, effectively and appropriately in any given international business context.
4.2 Write and develop effective presentation and documents for the correct audience.
4.3 Analyse and discuss the marketing mix in an international context.

Integrated Assessment:

Various forms of continuous assessment are used, such as learning, assignments, tests and examinations as a summative form of assessment.

Training is carried out by experts with extensive experience in a variety of international trade areas - exporting, importing, forwarding, shipping and clearing. Assessments and results are achieved through a combination of intensive lectures, audio-visual presentations, group discussions and syndicate work.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Advanced Certificate in International Trade and Export.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Examinations are moderated annually by the Institute of Export UK.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Relevant NQF level 6 qualification and relevant experience in order to apply export principles and give practical examples that are taught in as realistic a situation as possible within an academic environment.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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.

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