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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Apply an understanding of basic Transport Principles to International Trade

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11413	Apply an understanding of basic Transport Principles to International Trade
ORIGINATOR
SGB Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Mngt
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Procurement
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 2	NQF Level 02	7
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2005-09-13	2007-11-28	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-11-28		2011-11-28

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
252380	Explain transport principles used in international trade	Level 2	NQF Level 02	7

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This Unit Standard is intended for people who wish to pursue a career in the Forwarding and Clearing industry, and is intended as part of a bridging programme to introduce learners to industry principles, processes, practices and systems.
Individuals who are credited with this Unit Standard will be able to understand and apply transport related legislation and contractual conditions of the transport carrier.
The purpose of this Unit Standard is also to provide learners with the ability to distinguish between the various transport services available in South Africa and to make a choice of transport mode based on this knowledge.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that learners assessing this unit standard will be competent in:

Numeracy at ABET level 4/NQF level 1

Literacy at ABET level 4/NQF level 1.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Learners accredited with this standard will reflect the ability to:

! Employ a narrow range of applied knowledge, skills and basic comprehension within a limited range of predictable and structured contexts, including working with others under direct supervision, but with a very limited degree of discretion and judgement about possible action

! Demonstrate the acquisition of a knowledge base without which the tasks and procedures cannot be undertaken. This knowledge base consists of a discrete and limited set of data and known responses. Learners are not expected to generate ideas from information supplied, but they are expected to make choices from a limited range of options.

Learners will be expected to demonstrate applied competence within the context of a clearly defined (structured) role within a cooperative working environment.

Learners should be able to operate independently in familiar contexts taking some responsibility for the tasks and procedures, with guidance, support and regular quality control.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Apply an understanding and comprehension of transport legislation in South Africa

OUTCOME NOTES

Apply an understanding and comprehension of transport legislation in South Africa, to the transportation of goods within and across the borders of South Africa.

OUTCOME RANGE

This refers particularly to the transportation of Dangerous Goods - regulations affecting Dangerous Goods. Acts include the Road Traffic Act, No. 29 of 1989 and Cross-Border Road Transport Act, No 4 of 1998.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The following Assessment Criteria should be applied in an integrated way to assess the Specific Outcomes listed above
1. The roles and functions of Airports and Seaports are identified and given in a table illustrating similarities and differences
2. Transport legislation in South Africa is explained with a summary given of the major clauses
3. The contractual conditions of carriage for transportation of goods by
! Sea
! Air
! Rail
! Road, are identified and shown on a table
4. The components of the transport services available in South Africa are identified and described, i.e.
! Coastal Shipping Services
! Rail Transport
! Air Transport
! Road Transport
! Courier Services
! Postal Services
5. A mode of transport for six commodities is chosen and the reason for the choice is motivated in terms of Transport Acts, regulations, types of service offered, etc.

The assessment of learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established assessment principles.

Assessment methods and assessment tools must be selected and developed appropriately for the purpose and context of the assessment. For example, the written method could be used to assess essential embedded knowledge, using an in-basket exercise as the assessment tool. Observation of an on-job demonstration could be used to measure practical competence. These methods and tools should include an appropriate combination of assessment methods i.e.,

1. Written tests/case studies/assignments/projects
2. Computer simulations
3. Oral assessment methods (e.g. presentations)
4. In-situ (on the job) observations or simulation
5. Portfolios of Evidence

Assessment should be in the form formative and summative assessments. The evidence generated from the integrated assessments must provide the assessor with sufficient, reliable and valid proof of competence.

The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge components are assessed, with evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes being found both in the demonstration of competence and in the essential embedded knowledge.

The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge components must be assessed in relation to each other. If a learner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, he/she should not be assessed as competent.

Similarly, if a learner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify the performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, he/she should also not be assessed as competent.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Display a comprehension and understanding of the contractual conditions of transport carriers

OUTCOME RANGE

Conditions of Carriage by sea, air, rail and road

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Distinguish between the provisions of the various transport services available in South Africa

OUTCOME RANGE

This refers to Coastal Shipping Services, Rail Transport, Air Transport, Road Transport, Courier Services and Postal Services

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
3. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Agreement with the relevant ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The learners can understand, explain and apply:

1. Role of Airport and Seaports in transportation of goods;

Road Traffic Act, No. 29 of 1989

Cross-Border Road Transport Act, No 4 of 1998

Dangerous goods regulations, e.g. SABS Code of Practice No. 228, IATA dangerous goods regulations
2. Conditions of Carriage by:
! Sea
! Air
! Rail
! Road
3. Components of transport services available in South Africa:
! Coastal Shipping Services
! Rail Transport
! Air Transport
! Road Transport
! Courier Services
! Postal Services.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical thinking, have been made e.g.
! The learner will be able to identify the most appropriate mode of transport for a type of cargo
! The learner will be able to suggest alternative modes of transport when normal modes of transport and transportation routes cannot be used due to environmental factors such as adverse weather conditions, political unrest etc.,

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community, e.g.
Appreciate that:

* since the Forwarding and Clearing Industry is practised in an international environment at the micro, meso and macro levels, it operates in systems which are reliant on others and which address the processing of data,
* the processing systems approach, as well as the productivity orientation of Forwarding and Clearing companies, demands high levels of teamwork and the understanding, reaction and maintenance of team coherence and co- operation,
* the level of competency is largely dependent on the individual`s ability and capacity to operate effectively with peers, supervisors, internal and external customers.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, e.g.
! The learner will be able to recognise the importance of structured self-management in meeting the time requirements of the Forwarding and Clearing industry, and that this is a critical factor contributing to achievement of customer satisfaction.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, e.g.
! The learner will be able to collect, organise and critically evaluate all relevant information relating to the nature of the cargo to be transported in relation to the route to be selected, the packing method to be applied and the cost and time constraints determined by the customer

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical, and/or language skills in the modes of written and/or oral presentation, e.g.
! The learner will be able to describe in writing the planned cargo route and mode of transport, as well as complete the necessary documentation involved in the trade cycle. The learner should be able to communicate clearly and directly with the customer in order to determine customer requirements

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others, e.g.
! The learner will be able to recognise the hazards involved in transporting different types of cargo, and ensure that the relevant procedures are carried out in order to ensure the safety of all parties concerned in the transportation of such cargo.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, e.g.
! The learner will be able to understand the interrelationship between the roles and functions of Airports and Seaports

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 252380, which is "Explain transport principles used in international trade ", Level 2, 7 credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	22439	National Certificate: International Trade	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-11-28	Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	35953	General Education and Training Certificate: Transport	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-02-06	Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	59300	General Education and Training Certificate: Transport	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA

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.	Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd
2.	Andebe Group
3.	Dee-Bravo Training Centre
4.	Dionysus Skills Development Initiative (Pty) Ltd
5.	Learncorp
6.	Makwedeng Training
7.	Maritime Business Institute
8.	New Company FAT
9.	NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD
10.	P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd
11.	PPLE Group Pty Ltd
12.	Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd
13.	Skills For Life
14.	Staffing Logistics
15.	TEST 3_18 March 2019