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

Introduction to Agri Trade 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8147  Introduction to Agri Trade 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Grain 
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 1  NQF Level 01  4 
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 
A learner who has achieved this unit standard will be competent in:

Identifying, recalling and explaining the basic principles in Agri Trade as well as the relevant safety procedures and work ethics. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
To enter a learning programme for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have:

Basic numeracy, literacy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard with access to work-site procedures, operating instructions and relevant induction material.

The learner has to comply with basic operational and statutory requirements with regard to handling of hazardous substances and occupational health and safety. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Plan and prepare for introduction to agri trade 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Ensuring attendance and participation in relevant induction program according to work site procedures.
Reading and understanding provided documentation according to worksite procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Consequences of not identifying and reporting unsafe working practices and potentially dangerous situations in the work place are explained.
  • Purpose of maintaining sound customer relations and service excellence are recalled and explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and handling hazardous substances in the work place are explained.
  • Consequences of not adhering to company norms, values and ethics are explained. 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and recall basic principles in agri trade 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Explaining the nature of the Agri Trade business and principles.
    Explaining broad organisational structures within the relevant organisation.
    Recalling broad product ranges and services offered within the Agri Trade business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Consequences of not identifying and reporting unsafe working practices and potentially dangerous situations in the work place are explained.
  • Purpose of maintaining sound customer relations and service excellence are recalled and explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and handling hazardous substances in the work place are explained.
  • Consequences of not adhering to company norms, values and ethics are explained. 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify and recall basic principles of safety in the work place 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Recalling and applying basic safety rules and regulations applicable in the work place.
    Identifying and utilizing safety equipment and PPE according to work site procedures and statutory requirements.
    Identifying hazardous substances and dealing according to safety procedures and requirements.
    Identifying and reporting unsafe working practices and potentially dangerous situations in the work place according to work site procedures and statutory requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Consequences of not identifying and reporting unsafe working practices and potentially dangerous situations in the work place are explained.
  • Purpose of maintaining sound customer relations and service excellence are recalled and explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and handling hazardous substances in the work place are explained.
  • Consequences of not adhering to company norms, values and ethics are explained. 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify and recall basic principles of work ethics 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Understanding and recalling company rules and regulations.
    Understanding and explaining channels of communication and lines of authority.
    Recalling, explaining and adhering to values, norms and company ethics.
    Recalling and explaining the need for and implications of sound customer relations and service excellence in the work place. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Consequences of not identifying and reporting unsafe working practices and potentially dangerous situations in the work place are explained.
  • Purpose of maintaining sound customer relations and service excellence are recalled and explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and handling hazardous substances in the work place are explained.
  • Consequences of not adhering to company norms, values and ethics are explained. 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Complete introduction to agri trade 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Applying and adhering to relevant concepts, rules and regulations applicable within the Agri trade business and the specific company. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
  • Consequences of not identifying and reporting unsafe working practices and potentially dangerous situations in the work place are explained.
  • Purpose of maintaining sound customer relations and service excellence are recalled and explained.
  • Reasons for identifying and handling hazardous substances in the work place are explained.
  • Consequences of not adhering to company norms, values and ethics are explained. 
    		•


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA.

    Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited by SETASA.

    Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Basic principles of customer care and service excellence.

    Basic principles of business ethics, lines of authority and channels of communication.

    Basic occupational health and safety principles. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in the process of dealing with hazardous substances and dangerous working practices. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in the process of acquiring knowledge on Agri trade business. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself by systematically studying and working through relevant learning material. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with others during the recalling and explanation of information required. 

    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 
    VALUES:

    All learners should demonstrate :
  • An application of company ethics, values as well as general safety and customer care principles.
  • An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management relationships. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  14851   National Certificate: Agri Trade Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    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. Guest Resource Services (Pty) Ltd 
    2. NWK Beperk 
    3. Senwes Beperk 


    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.