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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Auctioneering Support

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
48864	National Certificate: Auctioneering Support
ORIGINATOR
SGB Marketing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement			OQSF - Occupational 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	143	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Regular-Unit Stds Based
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 0480/09	2009-07-01	2011-02-16
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2012-02-16		2015-02-16

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
80546	Further Education and Training Certificate: Auctioneering Support Services	Level 4	NQF Level 04	150	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This Qualification is for any individual who is or wishes to be involved in the Auctioneering Industry. This is the first Qualification in a learning pathway in Auctioneering that starts at NQF Level 3 and ends with the National Diploma in Auctioneering Management: NQF Level 5. The qualification will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills required for a person working in the Auctioneering sector as well as with skills and knowledge required to perform the administration functions that are required of an Auctioneering support person.

A learner can complete the Qualification specialising in Real Estate, General and Specialised Assets or Livestock, Game and Agricultural Products Auctioneering. The Core Unit Standards are relevant to all three areas of specialisation.

Learners working towards this Qualification will find that the acquisition of competence in the Unit Standards, which make up the Qualification, will add value to their job. This Qualification is intended to enhance the provision of entry-level service within the Auctioneering industry.

It will provide the broad knowledge; skills and values needed in the Auctioneering Industry and will facilitate access to, and mobility and progression within, education and training and to progress along a learning path in Auctioneering.

The Qualification consists of building blocks of learning that can be developed further at qualifications at higher levels on the NQF. The intention is

To promote the development of knowledge, skills and values that are required in the Auctioneering Industry.

To release the potential of people, in order for them to grow and develop.

To provide opportunities for people to move up the Auctioneering career path by them being more valuable to their organisation, the economy and themselves.

Due to the nature of the Unit Standards contained in this qualification, it would allow qualifying learners to follow a career in the following fields:

Auctioneer of general movable assets.

Auctioneer of specialised movable assets.

Auctioneer of livestock.

Auctioneer of game.

Auctioneer of agricultural products.

Retail sales.

Wholesale sales.

Representative

Car sales person

Sheriff of the court

Game farming.

Storeman

Cashier

Real estate agent

Livestock agent

Distribution agent

The three sets of Elective Standards are applicable to persons working in the first 5 occupations listed above while the contents of the Fundamental and the Core components would equip the learners with the generic skills required for the other occupations listed above.

Rationale for the Qualification

The National Certificate in Auctioneering Support: NQF Level 3 is designed to meet the needs of those learners who are already involved in the field of Auctioneering, particularly in an administration support role and who wish to obtain a formal Qualification to start on a path of lifelong learning in the Auctioneering Industry. Auctioneering is an established industry and by its very nature a constant supply of customers is ensured. This means there is a need to develop career paths in this field, and it is an industry constantly in need of skilled people.
The National Certificate in Auctioneering Support: NQF Level 3 supports the objectives of the NQF in that it gives the learner access to a registered National Qualification It will therefore ensure that the quality of education and training is enhanced and of a world class standard.

The National Certificate in Auctioneering Support: NQF Level 3 allows the learner to work towards a nationally recognised Qualification. The Qualification will allow both those in formal education and those already employed in organisations in the Auctioneering Industry access to a Qualification that can be used as a benchmark to gauge their competence against local and international standards.

The National Certificate in Auctioneering Support: NQF Level 3 exposes learners to a broad set of core competencies covering a number of aspects of Auctioneering and administration related to Auctioneering. It is intended for learners who:

Have been working in the Auctioneering Industry in a number of job roles, but without a formal Qualification

Were previously disadvantaged and were therefore denied access to Further Education and Training or auctioneering positions.

Wish to extend their range of skills and knowledge of Auctioneering so that they can progress within their chosen career path.

Are already working in the Auctioneering Industry and wish to improve their Auctioneering knowledge and skills.

The National Certificate in Management: Level 3 is flexible enough to accommodate both learners in formal education and learners already employed in business or industry. It aims to develop informed and skilled auctioneers. The skills, knowledge, values and attitudes reflected in the Qualification are building blocks that will be developed further at NQF level 4. The intention is:

To promote the development of knowledge and skills that are required in the auctioneering industry.

To release the potential of people.

To provide opportunities for people to move up the value chain.

The National Certificate in Auctioneering Support: NQF Level 3 should assist people working as support staff in the Auctioneering industry to contribute to improved productivity and efficiency within the industry. It should provide the means for employees in the Auctioneering Industry to receive recognition of prior learning and to upgrade their skills.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that the learner is competent in:

Communication at NQF Level 2

Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The structure of this Unit Standard based Qualification makes the Recognition of Prior Learning possible. Credit will be given to the learner for competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in individual Unit Standards and/or the Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification. This could result in the learner being awarded with the complete Qualification or credit for constituent Unit standards towards the Qualification.

This Recognition of Prior Learning may allow:

For accelerated access to further learning at this or higher levels on the NQF

Gaining of credits towards a Unit Standard

Gaining the Qualification in part or in whole.

All recognition of Prior Learning is subject to quality assurance by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance Body and is conducted by a registered workplace assessor

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

Level, credits and learning components assigned to the Qualification

The Certificate is made up of a planned combination of learning outcomes that have a defined purpose and will provide qualifying learners with applied competence and a basis for further training. It is a building block for the National Certificate in Auctioneering Practices: NQF Level 4.

The Qualification is made up of a combination of learning outcomes that are grouped into Fundamental, Core and Elective Components totaling 179 credits. However, only 21 credits need to be selected from the Elective Component making the total credits to complete the Qualification 143.

Motivation for number of credits assigned to Fundamental, Core and Elective

Fundamental Component

Unit Standards to the value of 20 credits in Communication and 16 credits in Mathematical Literacy have been selected for the Fundamental Component. These Unit Standards will add value to learners both socially and economically in terms of their ability to operate as literate and numerate workers in a global economy.

All the Fundamental Unit Standards are compulsory (45 credits).

Core

Unit Standards to a value of 77 credits have been allocated to the Core Unit Standards. These Unit Standards cover administration as well as core concepts and skills related directly to Auctioneering. This means that the Qualification has a strong Administration focus.

The Core Unit Standards offer a broad contextual understanding of Auctioneering and will enable the learners to gain competence in vital Administration functions required in the Auctioneering industry.

All the Unit Standards in the Core Component are compulsory

Electives

The Unit Standards in the Elective Component are grouped into three sections enabling the learner to specialise in one of three areas of operation in the Auctioneering industry. There are Unit Standards totalling 21 credits for each of the areas Real Estate, General and Specialised Assets and Livestock, Game and Agricultural Products. All three Elective groups allow for progression to the next level of learning.

The learner must choose all the Unit Standards for one specialization.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Communicate verbally and in writing for various purposes, audiences and contexts
2. Use basic mathematics in both personal and business situations
3. Perform basic administrative services and handle cash transactions in accordance with organisational requirements
4. Handle cash payments and receipts according to organizational requirements
5. Greet customers and explain auction procedures to them according to organizational procedures
6. Source products for auction and clients for the company
7. Implement the Legal requirements pertaining to contracts
8. Apply real estate administrative procedures and auctioning processes
9. Handle general and specialised assets according to accepted practice
10. Handle livestock and game according to accepted practice
11. Handle Agricultural products according to standard practices and processes

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Oral communication is adapted to accommodate different audiences in order to have effective communication in the workplace

Information and texts are interpret to aid oral and written communication with internal and external clients

Written communication in the form of letters, reports and memorandums are compiled using appropriate format, language and register

2.

Calculations are performed correctly for business and/or personal purposes

3.

General office administration duties and processes are executed according to organisational procedures and policies

Own businesses legal environment is understood to enable compliance

Time and work processes in a work environment are managed efficiently

Stock control practices are performed according to organizational requirements

4.

Money received either in the form of cash or cheque or by credit card is correctly receipted

All receipted money is correctly kept in the appropriate moneybox or safe

All receipts for the day are reconciled with cash on hand

Procedures to avoid fraud are implemented in terms of organizational procedures

5.

Customers are greeted appropriately and assistance given to them when necessary

Client queries are carefully listened to and handled correctly

Correct information is given to clients when requested

6.

Stock sourcing techniques particular to a particular area of specialization are appropriately used so as to gain stock, keep existing customers, attract new customers and improve the image of the organisation

The theory and practice of sales and marketing activities are appropriately used in an auctioneering business

Customers of the auctioneering business are identified and attended to in accordance with organisational requirements

Auctioning processes are performed in order to enhance the success of the auction

7.

Contracts with clients are drawn up using the principles contained in the basic law of contracts

Dealings with clients are conducted in terms of the conditions contained in the contract drawn up with them

8.

Real estate and property auctioning processes are applied according to organizational requirements

Real estate administrative systems, policies and procedures are applied and administered according to organizational requirements

9.

Movable assets are prepared and handled on their receipt according to accepted practice

Legal implications pertaining to specialised assets complied with for each type of asset

10.

Livestock and game are receipted according to common practice in the sector

Livestock and game are transported, handled and moved according to laid down procedures, particularly those pertaining to safety

11.

Agricultural products are received and receipted according to standard practice and legal requairements

Agricultural products are handled and moved according to standard practice and legal requirements in the industry

Integrated Assessment

Because assessment practices must be open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable and ensure that no learner is disadvantaged in any way whatsoever, an integrated assessment approach is incorporated into the Qualification.

Learning, teaching and assessment are inextricably linked. Whenever possible, the assessment of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values shown in the Unit Standards should be integrated.

Assessment of the communication, language, literacy and numeracy should be conducted in conjunction with other aspects and should use authentic Auctioneering contexts wherever possible.

A variety of methods must be used in assessment and tools and activities must be appropriate to the context in which the learner is working. Where it is not possible to assess the learner in the workplace or on-the-job, simulations, case studies, role-plays and other similar techniques should be used to provide a context appropriate to the assessment.

The term 'Integrated Assessment' implies that theoretical and practical components should be assessed together. During integrated assessments the assessor should make use of formative and summative assessment methods and assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies.

Assessors and moderators should make use of a range of formative and summative assessment methods. Assessors should assess and give credit for the evidence of learning that has already been acquired through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.

Assessment should ensure that all specific outcomes, embedded knowledge and critical cross-field outcomes are evaluated. The assessment of the critical cross-field outcomes should be integrated with

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The Auctioneering Industry is a discipline with globally recognised best practices, standards and Qualifications. This Qualification and set of Unit Standards incorporates international and locally recognised best practice and standards for the running and conducting of auction sales.

Benchmarking was done by comparison to Unit Standards/Outcomes of learning against:

New Zealand Unit Standards in Livestock business -

Present livestock and chattles for auction - 6 credits - level 3

Sell selected grades of stock by auction - 8 credits - level 3

Demonstrate knowledge of selling boats by auction - 3 credits - level 3

Arrange for sale of livestock by auction - 10 credits - level 4

Sell livestock and chattles by auction - 14 credits - level 4

Sell boats by auction - 3 credits - level 4

Prepare, plan and facilitate a property sale by auction - 3 credits - level 4

Auction wool - 10 credits - level 5

A direct comparison with each Unit Standard was undertaken and the content aligned. However the outcomes incorporated were written in a South African context.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification articulates vertically with the following qualifications:

National Certificate in Business Administration Services: Level 4

National Certificate in Auctioneering Practices: Level 4

National Certificate in Customer Management: Level 4

National Certificate in Marketing Management: Level 4

MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQA's (including professional bodies).

Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the Qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual Unit Standards as well as the integrated competence described in the Qualification.

Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:

To be declared competent in all the outcomes of the National Assessor Unit Standards as stipulated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

Be in possession of an Auctioneering qualification at NQF Level 4 or higher, or a minimum of 2 (two) years' practical, relevant occupational experience in the Auctioneering sector

NOTES

This qualification has been replaced by qualification 80546, which is "Further Education and Training Certificate: Auctioneering Support Services", Level 4, 150 credits.

UNIT STANDARDS:

	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	8015	Executing general office administration	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	8275	Handling cash	Level 2	NQF Level 02	12
Core	8256	Handling stock	Level 2	NQF Level 02	16
Core	14342	Manage time and work processes within a business environment	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	8025	Controlling and locating stock	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Core	115298	Demonstrate and apply an understanding of auction basics	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Core	115297	Demonstrate and apply an understanding of preamble, bid calling, chanting, spotting and writing	Level 3	NQF Level 03	6
Core	13936	Outline the legal environment of a selected industry	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Core	115303	Welcome clients and explain auction procedures	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Core	13940	Demonstrate knowledge and application of ethical conduct in a business environment	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Core	8561	Function in a Team	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Core	10015	Identify customers of the business	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Core	10024	Liaise with a range of customers of a business	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Fundamental	8968	Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	9960	Communicate verbally and non-verbally in the workplace	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Fundamental	9010	Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Fundamental	9013	Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Fundamental	8969	Interpret and use information from texts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	9012	Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	11241	Perform Basic Business Calculations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	6
Fundamental	7456	Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	8970	Write texts for a range of communicative contexts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Elective	115300	Apply legal requirements pertaining to special assets sales	Level 3	NQF Level 03	14
Elective	115305	Canvass and source game, livestock and agricultural products	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Elective	115301	Demonstrate an understanding of real estate auctioning	Level 3	NQF Level 03	3
Elective	115302	Identify and apply safety, health and risk prevention procedures for livestock, game and agricultural products	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Elective	115304	Organise and record the transportation, handling, moving and loading of livestock, game and agricultural products	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Elective	115299	Prepare for and handle the receiving of movable assets	Level 3	NQF Level 03	7
Elective	15082	Apply and administer real estate systems, policies and procedures	Level 4	NQF Level 04	6
Elective	15088	Recognise and comply with legal requirements and records in a real estate business	Level 4	NQF Level 04	12

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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