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

Apply basic business principles 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8000  Apply basic business principles 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Secondary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  9 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
A learner accredited with this standard will be able to understand and effectively apply basic business principles in order to improve productivity and efficiency of practice within the Freight Handling Environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The applied competence expressed in this standard will enable the learner to select and implement the most effective business solution/s to familiar problems within own operational environment, with partial responsibility for quality under limited guidance. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Utilise machinery, equipment, materials and time. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Utilise machinery, equipment, materials and time allocated to the individual cost effectively and productively. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of quality customer service on profitability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Generate and consider options and possibilities for improving the profitability of an operation within a simulated environment, making recommendations on new methods and/or technologies which will enhance competitiveness. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Identify and explain methods for ensuring cost-effective utilisation of allocated resources. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Suggest methods to be used to combat cost overruns with respect to a given budget. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explain how an individual's actions impact on organisational profit and/or loss and cashflow. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Describe the impact of new technologies on the budget of an organisation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Describe relationships between the stakeholders in a business and how that will impact on an organisations' success. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Identify and apply goals aligned to the work situation which reflect the organisational goals. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of quality customer service on profitability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Generate and consider options and possibilities for improving the profitability of an operation within a simulated environment, making recommendations on new methods and/or technologies which will enhance competitiveness. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Identify and explain methods for ensuring cost-effective utilisation of allocated resources. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Suggest methods to be used to combat cost overruns with respect to a given budget. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explain how an individual's actions impact on organisational profit and/or loss and cashflow. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Describe the impact of new technologies on the budget of an organisation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Describe relationships between the stakeholders in a business and how that will impact on an organisations' success. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Maintain and enhance organisational image and customer service (both internal and external). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of quality customer service on profitability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Generate and consider options and possibilities for improving the profitability of an operation within a simulated environment, making recommendations on new methods and/or technologies which will enhance competitiveness. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Identify and explain methods for ensuring cost-effective utilisation of allocated resources. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Suggest methods to be used to combat cost overruns with respect to a given budget. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explain how an individual's actions impact on organisational profit and/or loss and cashflow. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Describe the impact of new technologies on the budget of an organisation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Describe relationships between the stakeholders in a business and how that will impact on an organisations' success. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Identify and anticipate customer's requirements. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Identify and anticipate customer's requirements, and meeting those requirements within budget constraints. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of quality customer service on profitability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Generate and consider options and possibilities for improving the profitability of an operation within a simulated environment, making recommendations on new methods and/or technologies which will enhance competitiveness. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Identify and explain methods for ensuring cost-effective utilisation of allocated resources. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Suggest methods to be used to combat cost overruns with respect to a given budget. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explain how an individual's actions impact on organisational profit and/or loss and cashflow. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Describe the impact of new technologies on the budget of an organisation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Describe relationships between the stakeholders in a business and how that will impact on an organisations' success. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Select and implement the most effective business solution. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Select and implement the most effective business solution to problems within his/her own operational environment and level of authority. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of quality customer service on profitability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Generate and consider options and possibilities for improving the profitability of an operation within a simulated environment, making recommendations on new methods and/or technologies which will enhance competitiveness. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Identify and explain methods for ensuring cost-effective utilisation of allocated resources. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Suggest methods to be used to combat cost overruns with respect to a given budget. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explain how an individual's actions impact on organisational profit and/or loss and cashflow. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Describe the impact of new technologies on the budget of an organisation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Describe relationships between the stakeholders in a business and how that will impact on an organisations' success. 


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 Freight Handling Chamber of the Transport SETA and/or relevant ETQA.

3. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
The learner can understand, explain and apply:

1. Different business entities and the legal relationships and responsibilities that exist in such entities.

2. The principles of supply and demand, and the effect of these principles on an organisation (e.g. remaining globally competitive).

3. The relationship between "accountability" and "responsibility" in a corporate environment.

4. The principles of profit and loss, and the factors which impact on this (e.g. interest rates, fixed costs).

5. Availability and effectiveness of new technologies on the profitability of an organisation.

6. Business ethics, a quality customer service and current labour legislation within an industry context and how this impacts on operations and profitability. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems by taking proactive measures to prevent or eliminate problems that impact on organisation. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Demonstrate initiative in developing personal interactions with customers designed to enhance corporate image and quality of service, by working effectively with others and in teams. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to make suggestions for business improvement. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Demonstrate initiative in analysing impact of own actions (or lack thereof) on budget, by managing and organising oneself. 

REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core  58975   National Certificate: Automated Packaging Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Core  67589   National Certificate: Equine Practices  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Core  20656   National Certificate: Flour Confectionery Baking  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2006-04-20  Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement 
Core  20658   National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Plant Baking Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2015-06-30  FOODBEV 
Core  57831   National Certificate: Freight Handling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  TETA 
Core  48887   National Certificate: Hiring Services and Support  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Core  57879   National Certificate: Manufacturing of Surface Coatings  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  CHIETA 
Fundamental  14851   National Certificate: Agri Trade Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Fundamental  14574   National Certificate: Freight Handling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2006-12-03  TETA 
Elective  59099   National Certificate: Agricultural Equipment Service and Repair  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  48655   National Certificate: General Abattoir Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  48892   National Certificate: Macadamia Production and De-husking  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  48894   National Certificate: Milling and Blending of Spice Powder  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  50226   National Certificate: Rooibos Processing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  50227   National Certificate: Rooibos Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  64909   National Certificate: Small Scale Mining  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  MQA 
Elective  48903   National Certificate: Tea Production and Processing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  50228   National Certificate: Wool and Mohair Handling  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  48902   National Certificate: Abattoir Supervision  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  67465   National Certificate: Business Administration Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective  48848   National Certificate: Fruit Packing and Grading Processes  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  49555   National Certificate: Operation of Mobile Explosives Manufacturing Units  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  CHIETA 
Elective  48904   National Certificate: Paprika Oleoresin Extraction and Blending  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  49216   National Certificate: Pipeline Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  TETA 
Elective  50285   National Certificate: Professional Driving  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  TETA 
Elective  13716   National Certificate: Professional Driving  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2006-06-29  TETA 
Elective  48650   National Certificate: Seed Research and Development Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  59019   National Certificate: Tissue Conversion  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
Elective  60650   Professional Qualification: Business Administration  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective  48651   Further Education and Training Certificate: Meat Classification  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  48649   Further Education and Training Certificate: Meat Examination  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  65949   Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  48792   Certificate: Broadcast Engineering  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  MICTS 


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. A5 Competence Evolution (Pty) Ltd 
2. AAH Skills and Development 
3. ACT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 
4. Advanced Assessments and Training Pty Ltd 
5. Africa Training Centre 
6. Akane Training Academy 
7. All Connections 
8. ALLINA FRANCIS (SA) 
9. Andebe Training and Skills Development 
10. Anderson Transport Pty Ltd 
11. Andzanie Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
12. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
13. Bc Training Academy 
14. Betterskills Academy 
15. Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) 
16. Big Tree Group 
17. Blue Crane Skills Development 
18. BPL Academy 
19. Bright Storm Projects 
20. Brilliant Skills Development & Training Solutions 
21. Bumbene Safety Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
22. BYTES PEOPLE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
23. Career Pathing Solutions (Pty) Ltd (KRUGERSDORP) (TP) 
24. Cargo Carriers Pty Ltd 
25. Centre for Logistics Excellence (Pty) Ltd 
26. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
27. CHAMDOR DRIVER TRAINING CC 
28. Clearline Consulting Pty Ltd 
29. College of Production Technology (Pty) Ltd 
30. College of Cape Town 
31. College of Vocational Studies (Pty) Ltd 
32. Colors Packhouse (Pty) Ltd 
33. Commercial Transport Academy CTA Pty Ltd 
34. Connemara Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
35. DB Schenker Logistics Campus MEA Pty Ltd 
36. Devolden Group 
37. Diversity technology Training Institute 
38. Divine Academy Skills Training 
39. Dynamic Institute of Training S.A 
40. Ebn-Tec 
41. EDU - FLEET 
42. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
43. Effective Interactions 
44. Equal Development Oppotunity and Training 
45. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
46. Evaflex 
47. Exousia Skills Academy 
48. Farisanani Health Care Services Pty Ltd 
49. FBT Consultants CC 
50. GOLDEN ARROW BUS SERVICES PTY LTD 
51. Golden Arrow Bus Services_pty Ltd 
52. Green Light Training and Projects 
53. GREENRIM TRAINING PTY LTD 
54. Guest Resource Services (Pty) Ltd 
55. Halfway Service Station 
56. Hazchemwize (PTY) Ltd 
57. He and She Driver Training Centre 
58. Hi-Veld Fruit Packers (Pty) Ltd 
59. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
60. HR Consultancy and Learning (Pty) Ltd 
61. Humrec Human Resource Training 
62. ICollege Pty Ltd 
63. Ikusasa Lethu Projects and Training (Pty) Ltd 
64. Imperial Crown Trading 490 Pty Ltd 
65. In House Media Instruction 
66. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
67. Inkqubela Consultants 
68. Innovative Knowlege Worx Trading And Projects PTY LTD 
69. Intellect Management & Training consultancy 
70. Interstate Bus Lines 
71. Izithelo Strategic Partners 
72. Kahisano Skills Development and Training 
73. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
74. Khulani HR Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
75. KLM Empowered Human Solutions Pty Ltd 
76. Kromco (Pty) Limited 
77. Kulika Training and Consultancy Pty Ltd 
78. KVR Training and Business Solutions Pty Ltd 
79. KZN Business Solutions And HR Management cc 
80. LEARNINGWORKS (Pty) Ltd 
81. Lesemole Projects (PTY)Ltd 
82. LFP Training Consultants 
83. Little Treehouse Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
84. LNR Training and Development (Pty)Ltd 
85. Lwaze Lwanda General Traders CC 
86. Macadamia Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd 
87. MadibengGeneral Suppliers 
88. Madidi Supply Chain Institute & Business Consultant 
89. Maliwa Investment (Pty)Ltd 
90. Margie Angamuthu Training (Pty) Ltd 
91. Mbimbini Training and Community Development 
92. Mnce Trading cc 
93. Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC 
94. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
95. Mothusi Management Consultants 
96. Mpilo Enhle Management Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
97. Mpontshe Training 
98. MUST Graduate Academy 
99. National Training Institute (NTI) 
100. Ncameni Kasizane Skills Development PTY LTD 
101. Nowethu Learning Institute cc 
102. NWK Beperk 
103. P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd 
104. PAL PASSENGER BUS SERVICES 
105. Pathways of Purpose Potential Development Centre Pty Ltd 
106. Phephani Learnerships cc 
107. Phezulu Worx 
108. Phumelela Sisonke African Foundation 
109. Precision skills development and training 
110. Premier Conferencing cc 
111. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
112. Prior Learning Centre 
113. Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
114. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
115. Quality Solutions 
116. Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd 
117. Rand International Management and Training Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
118. Rasehlo Transport and Tourism 
119. Rasinkhu Investments 
120. RCH Investments (Pty) Ltd 
121. Regal Training Solutions (PTY) LTD 
122. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
123. Resonance Institute of Learning 
124. Royal Impression Academy 
125. Safe and Eco Driving Pty Ltd 
126. Sakhisisizwe Projects 
127. Sanda Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
128. Sange SA (PTY) LTD 
129. Sbongukhanyo Pty Ltd 
130. SC Training 
131. SEDA Construction Incubator Trust 
132. Segaole Driving School 
133. Senwes Beperk 
134. Seshego Risk Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
135. Sherq Technical Solutions (Pty) Ltd. 
136. Shipping And Transport College Pty Ltd 
137. Sinovuyolethu Trading Pty Ltd 
138. Sisekelo Sustainability Institute 
139. Skills Priority 
140. Sonani Training and Communications 
141. South African Transport Centre of Excellence 
142. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
143. Spectrium 
144. SPINA Consultancy cc Cape Town 
145. SSS Advanced Driver Training 
146. Tasa Training Services cc 
147. Thabomeleng 
148. The Assessment Zone (Pty) Ltd 
149. The Skills Authority 
150. The Skills Development Corporation Private (Pty) Ltd 
151. Thelin t/a TL Consulting 
152. Thwala Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
153. Training Consultant and SD College 
154. Training Force 
155. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
156. Training Leadership Consulting 
157. Triton Express (Pty) Ltd 
158. Twin Mark Strategy and Management Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
159. Ukwakhile Projects Pty Ltd 
160. UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 
161. Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd 
162. Varsity Institute of Science &Technology 
163. Vhonisani Training Academy & Projects 
164. VSL General Trading CC 
165. vusheni learning academy 
166. Wheelset Academy Of Machine Operators 
167. Whitehall Trading Projects 
168. WHSE Training College 
169. WHSE Training College (Pty) Ltd 
170. Workplace Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd 
171. Yes We Can Consulting Pty Ltd 
172. Zama Training & Development cc 


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