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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Receive, distribute and dispatch mail 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114982  Receive, distribute and dispatch mail 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Insurance and Investment 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
8100  Receive, distribute and dispatch mail in an insurance environment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard focuses on the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes required to work in a mailroom in a business organisation.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Receiving and sorting mail.
  • Distributing and dispatching mail.
  • Explaining the importance of the mailroom process.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of information in the mail system. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners should
  • Hold a GETC or equivalent qualification; or
  • Be competent in communication and mathematical literacy NQF level 1. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this Unit Standard is processes and procedures used in the mailroom of a business organisation:
  • Post Office requirements include, but are not limited to, certified, registered and bulk mail, parcels and franking.
  • Mail includes, but is not limited to, internal and external mail, parcels, cheques, envelopes, memos and letters. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Receive and sort mail. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Mail is received according to established procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Mail is sorted according to established procedures within an appropriate time scale. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of maintaining confidentiality and security of documentation is explained in terms of receiving and sorting mail. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Distribute and dispatch mail. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Mail is distributed internally to relevant persons within an agreed time scale following established procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Possible reasons for unnecessary delays in distribution are explained with examples of the consequences when there are unavoidable disruptions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    External mail is dispatched in accordance with established procedures and Post Office requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Enclosures are securely attached and any missing items are reported using a familiar procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Mail is legibly and correctly addressed for internal and external distribution. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Mail is dispatched externally by Post Office, Doccex and/or courier service within agreed mail deadlines. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the importance of the mailroom process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The reasons for stamping incoming mail are explained and mail is stamped correctly in accordance with established requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Different ways of recording used for different tasks and the reason for creating the record are explained in terms of different organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The legal implications of neglecting to comply with mailroom procedures are understood in terms of own work performance and possible cost to company. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Ways of avoiding unnecessary errors are identified and an indication is given of the cost of errors and mistakes to the organisation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Maintain confidentiality of information in the mail system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Established procedures regarding the confidentiality of information in the mail system are explained and violations are reported using a familiar reporting process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Work activities in the mailroom are carried out according to agreed service levels, a familiar Code of Conduct and within the requirements of established security procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The risk to the organisation if security and confidentiality procedures are violated is explained with reference to the threat to the organisation and the individual's right to confidentiality. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    This Unit Standard will be internally assessed by the provider and moderated by a moderator registered by a relevant accredited ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant accredited ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner can identify and solve problems occurring in a mailroom. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The learner is able to work effectively with others as a member of a team by understanding the consequences of unnecessary delays and their effect on the productivity of the mail team, their colleagues and the company. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner can organise and manage him/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively by ensuring that all in-coming mail reaches its destination timeously. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is able to collect and organise information when mail and sorting, addressing and dispatching items in the appropriate format, with the appropriate documentation and according to the specific mode of distribution. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner can demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that unnecessary mail delays or inaccuracies can negatively impact on the productivity of the Company, the department and co-workers. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The learner is able to participate as a responsible citizen in the life of the local community while carrying out his/her duties as an effective worker. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 8100, "Receive, distribute and dispatch mail in an insurance environment", Level 2, Credits 2. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48783   National Certificate: Financial Services  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  INSETA 


    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.
     
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