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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Monitoring credit in retail/wholesale

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8279	Monitoring credit in retail/wholesale
ORIGINATOR
SGB Retail and Wholesale
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Wholesale and Retail
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	20
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2003-12-03	2006-12-03	SAQA 1351/03
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-12-03		2010-12-03

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 is a core unit towards the qualification National Certificate in Retail/Wholesale Sales and Service. It is an optional unit to provide flexibility of choice in the construction of a qualification that is relevant to the differing needs across the sector. It also supports learner progression into the more sophisticated areas of the retail/wholesale sector

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Accounting skills at NQF Level 3. Credit Control procedures. Persuasive communication at NQF 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Criteria for checking credit references including employment history, salary structure, payment history, bank records

UNIT STANDARD OUTCOME HEADER

The demonstrated ability to make decisions and con

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

The demonstrated ability to make decisions and consider options when

OUTCOME NOTES

Evaluating and rating credit applications using a range of criteria for checking credit references of customers applying for credit facilities in retail/wholesale outlets

Informing customers of the outcome of credit applications and explaining the reasons for declining credit facilities in retail/wholesale outlets?

Calculating payment instalments and explaining payment procedures to customers buying merchandise on credit in retail/wholesale outlets?

Negotiating payment commitments and assisting customers wishing to renegotiate payment terms for credit transactions in retail/wholesale outlets?

Evaluating status of credit transactions and handing bad debts over to debt collectors in accordance with non-payment policies of retail/wholesale outlets?

Supplying customer payment record information to credit bureaus in accordance with customer credit reference procedures for retail/wholesale outlets

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The demonstrated ability to make decisions and consider options when:

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Evaluating and rating credit applications using a range of criteria for checking credit references of customers applying for credit facilities in retail/wholesale outlets

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Primary accreditation will be provided by the Retail and Wholesale SETA, under the auspices of the Banking ETQA. Moderation will be provided by the FETQA

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The demonstrated understanding of:?

Basic financial and accounting terms relating to credit transactions ?

Current legislation regulating credit granting procedures?

Organisational policies and procedures for granting credit facilities?

Organisational terms, conditions, interest and pay-back periods for credit transactions?

Techniques for investigating and evaluating credit-worthiness of customers?

Negotiating and conflict management techniques for dealing with defaulting customers?

Legal procedures for handing non-payments over to debt collectors?

Methods of calculating interest, payment instalments and payback periods for merchandise purchased on credit? Usuary Act

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems when collecting outstanding payments so that customer circumstances are understood and appropriate measures taken to renegotiate payment terms with customers

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when handing non-payments over to debt collectors so that all actions are carried out in accordance with current legislation regulating bad debt recoveries

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse and evaluate information when determining creditworthiness of customers so that credit facilities are aligned with financial status of customers and organisational criteria for granting credit

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate objectively and openly when declining credit applications by offering alternative options to customers wishing to purchase merchandise over an extended period so that conflict situations between customers and retail/wholesale outlets are minimised

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

The ability to produce at least three of the following types of evidence

:This evidence needs to be demonstrated to the branch Credit Controller who should be registered as a retail/wholesale assessor?

Explain organisational procedures for conducting reference checks and evaluating customer creditworthiness?

Explain organisational terms, conditions and payback periods for merchandise purchased on credit?

Explain procedures for handing non-payments over to debt collectors?

Demonstrate techniques for performing reference checks and explaining to customers why credit facilities have been declined?

Perform a negotiation of receiving payment commitments from customers

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	13719	National Certificate: Retail and Wholesale, Sales and Service Technology	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2006-12-03	W&RSETA

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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