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

Accredit customs clearing clients 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252268  Accredit customs clearing clients 
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 4  NQF Level 04  5 
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 person credited with this unit standard is able to understand the criteria required for accreditation as well as the quality management system. The learner will also be able to analyse the audit report and address any problem areas. The learner will also be able to monitor the accreditation criteria and ensure the clearing clients meet these at all times.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Processing customs accreditation application.
  • Rectifying accreditation audit shortfalls.
  • Implementing continuous improvement. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will be assumed competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Process customs accreditation application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Customs accreditation criteria are analysed for the purpose of ensuring compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quality management systems are written or modified to comply with accreditation criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Self evaluation audit is carried out in terms of accreditation criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Application process is executed in terms of Customs requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Accreditation audit is arranged by allocating organisation resources and responsibilities. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Rectify accreditation audit shortfalls. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Audit report is analysed to determine a way forward. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Problem areas are identified and addressed in order to meet accreditation requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Follow-up audit is arranged within agreed time frames. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implement continuous improvement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Accreditation criteria are monitored in order to maintain accreditation status. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Recommendations are made in order to improve internal management of Customs related activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Accreditation process is monitored in order to motivate submissions to Customs for improvement to the process. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Organisational policies, systems and procedures required for accreditation. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems pertaining to the accreditation of Customs clearing clients and any issues related to continuous improvement. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others to ensure that Customs clearing clients are accredited as and when required. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities in order to have all the information at hand regarding the accreditation situation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the accreditation of Customs clearing clients. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in the writing of Customs clearing reports and during the accreditation and feedback process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to capture, store and process accreditation information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where the proper accreditation of Customs clearing clients improves both service and profitability. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts in the accreditation process. 
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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  59298   Further Education and Training Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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. BPL Academy 
    3. DB Schenker Logistics Campus MEA Pty Ltd 
    4. Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd 
    5. Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) 
    6. Metro Minds 
    7. P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd 
    8. Robertsons Cargo Consultancy 
    9. Robertsons Cargo Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    10. School of Shipping 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.