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

Allocate stock to stores 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252252  Allocate stock to stores 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Retail and Wholesale 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Wholesale and Retail 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  10 
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 
This unit standard is intended for people who work in the buying/planning function of an organisation. They are responsible for allocating stock to stores. This could include allocating not just quantities but also deciding on the ranges of stock for stores.

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Explain organisations policies and procedures relating to the allocation of stock to stores.
  • Allocate stock to stores.
  • Evaluate stock allocation. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain organisations policies and procedures relating to the allocation of stock to stores. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The methodology for allocating stock ranges to stores is explained as it applies to an organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The method used to calculate quantities for allocation to stores is explained as it applies to an organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The effect of seasonal activity on the timing of allocations to store is explained as it applies to various commodity stocked by an organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The methodology for allocating promotional merchandise to stores is explained as it applies to an organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The methods used to record and allocate stock to stores are described as they apply to an organisation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Allocate stock to stores. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Ranges are allocated to the correct stores according to the requirements of the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quantities allocated are correct as per the procedures of the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stock allocated to stores is recorded as per company policies and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Evaluate stock allocation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The policies and procedures for evaluating the allocation of stock are explained as they apply to an organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The variables that could impact on the success of the allocation of stock to the stores is described as they apply to an organisation and stock category. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The allocation of a range of merchandise is evaluated by identifying over and under allocations and recommending action that will reduce the chances of similar problems accruing in the future. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA; which has a MOU with the relevant ETQA. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA, according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Methods in the organisation for allocating ranges to stores.
  • Methods used to calculate quantities for allocation to stores.
  • The effect of seasonal activity on the timing of allocations to store.
  • Methods used in the organisation for allocating promotional merchandise to stores.
  • Methods used in the organisation to record allocated stock to stores.
  • Policies and procedures in the organisation used for evaluating the allocation of stock.
  • The variables that could impact in the success of the allocation of stock to the stores.
  • Methods in the organisation used to evaluate over and under allocations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solving problems:

    Refer to Specific Outcome 3:
  • Refer to the following Assessment Criteria:
    > The allocation of a range of merchandise is evaluated by identifying over and under allocations and recommending action that will reduce the chances of similar problems accruing in the future. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team:

    Refer to Specific Outcome 1:
  • Refer to the following Assessment Criteria:
    > The methodology for allocating promotional merchandise to stores is explained as it applies to an organisation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and ones activities:

    Refer to Specific Outcomes 1 and 2:
  • Refer to the following Assessment Criteria:
    > The methods used to record and allocate stock to stores are described as they apply to an organisation.
    > Ranges are allocated to the correct stores according to the requirements of the organisation.
    > Quantities allocated are correct as per the procedures of the organisation.
    > Stock allocated to stores is recorded as per company policies and procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:

    Refer to Specific Outcomes 1 and 3:
  • Refer to the following Assessment Criteria:
    > The effect of seasonal activity on the timing of allocations to store is explained as it applies to various commodity stocked by an organisation.
    > The allocation of a range of merchandise is evaluated by identifying over and under allocations and recommending action that will reduce the chances of similar problems accruing in the future. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:

    Refer to Specific Outcome 3:
  • Refer to the following Assessment Criteria:
    > The allocation of a range of merchandise is evaluated by identifying over and under allocations and recommending action that will reduce the chances of similar problems accruing in the future. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related system:

    Refer to Specific Outcome 1:
  • Refer to the following Assessment Criteria:
    > The effect of seasonal activity on the timing of allocations to store is explained as it applies to various commodity stocked by an organisation.
    > The methodology for allocating promotional merchandise to stores is explained as it applies to an organisation. 
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    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  59299   National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail: Buying Planning  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  W&RSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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