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

Demonstrate an understanding of port and harbour economics 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244455  Demonstrate an understanding of port and harbour economics 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Transport, Operations and Logistics 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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 
The learner will be capable of understanding the economics of ports and harbours in relation to international and regional benchmarks. This unit standard will equip the learner to successfully manage stakeholder interests and cargo movement within the economic constraints of port operations.

Learners accredited with this Unit Standard will be capable of:
  • Explaining the demand for ports and terminals.
  • Explaining the supply of ports and terminals.
  • Measuring port productivity using best practice.
  • Understanding the pricing of port services.
  • Determining port performance and best practice benchmarks. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of local and international trade at NQF Level 4 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the demand for ports and terminals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Derived demand for port services is explained in relation to the characteristics of South Africa's trading patterns, cargo types and volume. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    International shipping markets, shipping cycles and trends are explained in relation to their impact on the requirement for port services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Changes in ship types and sizes in international trade are described in terms of the demand for port infrastructural facilities. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the supply of ports and terminals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Development of specific ports and terminals in response to market demand is described using examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Supply of ports and terminals to compete with local and regional competitors is explained in terms of the comparative advantages/disadvantages of SA ports to competitors'. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The impact of trends, developments and technology in shipping is explained in relation to the provision of ports and terminals. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Measure port productivity using best practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Best practice methods in are identified terms of port productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    International port productivity is quantified and compared with regional and local productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Areas where productivity can be improved are identified and methods of improving productivity are determined according to organisational procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Understand the pricing of port services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    International pricing practices are identified in relation to port and terminal services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Local pricing method is explained and compared to international pricing practices in competitive and monopolistic types of ports. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Cost and pricing theory of facilities and services that a modern port provides is explained in the context of local tariffs. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Determine port performance and best practice benchmarks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The methods in measuring port performance are identified as employed globally. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    International, regional and local port performance indicators are identified using examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Local port performance is compared to regional and international ports. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Areas where port performance can be improved are identified and methods of improving performance are determined. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard and the related Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification must be accredited by the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant band or sector ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the specific outcomes as well as the integrated competence described in the Unit Standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Supply and demand of ports and harbours.
  • Port productivity.
  • Port performance.
  • Pricing of port services. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems associated with determining port performance and measuring port productivity, employing responsible decision-making and creative thinking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group or role-players associated with port operations to fulfil the economic purpose of ports. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in the execution of port duties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using appropriate modes of oral and/or written persuasion in dealing with all role-players associated with port functions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world, as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving in terms of the economics of ports exists in a variety of related contexts. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
  • Assessors must be registered as assessors with a relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessors must be in possession of a relevant qualification at a minimum of National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 6. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary Information:

    For the purpose of this unit standard "port" refers to a harbour or a place where ships berth. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58759   National Certificate: Ports and Harbours  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  65649   National Certificate: Official Statistics  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 


    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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