Global Trade Training

SAQA ID & TITLE: 242996 - Handle dangerous goods during warehousing and storage
CREDIT VALUE: 4
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to handle dangerous goods during warehousing and storage. They are able to classify goods in preparation for storage and prepare these goods for safe transportation. Learners are also able to handle incidents in the event of them happening in accordance with required safety procedures and guidelines.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
A person credited with this unit standard is capable of:

1. Identifying and classifying dangerous goods in accordance with documentation, packaging and labelling.
2. Handling and storing classified goods and substances.
3. Preparing the dangerous goods for transportation.
4. Taking appropriate actions in the event of accidents in the handling of dangerous goods.

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 117655 - Know and understand the basics of marine insurance
CREDIT VALUE: 8
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of Marine Insurance when dealing with any insurance claims or procedures.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of Marine Insurance
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of the practice of marine insurance
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of Insurance Claims

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 252243 - Arrange and administer insurance of goods in transit
CREDIT VALUE: 6
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to understand issues related to the insurance of internationally traded goods whilst they are in transit from seller to buyer. The learner will also be able to ensure that the interests of the shipper and receiver clients are protected by appropriate insurance measures. The learner will also be able to process and report on situations related to insurance of goods in transit.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Determine the transit risks and advise accordingly.
2. Arrange appropriate transit insurance for international cargo
3. Administer transit insurance on behalf of cargo owner.
4. Administer insurance claims procedures.

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 117667 - Demonstrate the basic legal principles applied to shipping
CREDIT VALUE: 8
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
A Learner competent against this unit standard will know and demonstrate an understanding of the basic legalities normally associated with the shipping industry, and the impact that these legal requirements have on the ships agency environment.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic general legal principles relevant for the shipping fraternity.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of the Law of Contract.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of the Law of Agency.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of the law of Tort (Delict).

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 242990 - Load/unload dangerous goods for transportation by road
CREDIT VALUE: 10
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to load/unload dangerous goods for transportation by road. Learners are also able to complete required documentation regarding declaration and comply with South African National Standards 10231 requirements and organisational operational procedures and requirements.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Adhere to standard operating procedures and applicable requirements of South African National Standards 10231 for the loading/unloading of packaged goods and bulk.
2. Identify required danger warning diamond, warning placards, tremcards and dangerous goods declaration
3. Comply with standard operating procedures and South African National Standards 10231 after loading/unloading of dangerous goods.
4. Comply with contents of operational arrangement

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 252268 - Accredit customs clearing clients
CREDIT VALUE: 5
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
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.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Process customs accreditation application
2. Rectify accreditation audit shortfalls
3. Implement continuous improvement

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 252257 - Apply international trade systems, policies and procedures
CREDIT VALUE: 5
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to describe, carry out and report on the international trade function in an organisation. The learners will be able to use their comprehension to effectively with, and related to the integral functions through which the objectives of international trade are achieved.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Describe and create the organisation`s international trading functions
2. Apply the policies and procedures of the organisation to perform international trade transactions.
3. Report on the results of international trading activities.

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 242986 - Accept and process dangerous goods for transportation by air
CREDIT VALUE: 6
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to understand and apply the philosophies underpinning the carriage of dangerous goods by air and identity and apply limitations associated with the carriage of dangerous goods. They will also be able to classify dangerous goods and compile and verity relevant documentation in line with organisational and legislative requirements.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Interpret and apply the philosophy underpinning the carriage of dangerous goods by air.
2. Identify and apply the limitations associated with the carriage of dangerous goods by air.
3. Verify the classification of dangerous goods when accepting and processing dangerous goods for transportation by air
4. Compile and verify documentation.

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 242983 - Arrange the distribution of small to medium sized consignments door-to-door
CREDIT VALUE: 6
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to co-ordinate the express process of moving small to medium sized consignments within strict time parameters. They are able to bag and label consignments and lodge courier material with the required agents.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Establish appropriate routing for a consignment.
2. Select and complete correct documentation for consignments
3. Bag and label consolidation of consignment
4. Lodge courier material with third party carriers and agents

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 252436 - Document and handle export airfreight general non-hazardous cargo
CREDIT VALUE: 6
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to check and handle airfreight shipments for export. The learner will also be able to consolidate and choose equipment to handle the airfreight cargo. The learner will also be able to accurately and timeously complete the correct document for airfreight and accept and dispatch airfreight cargo.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Receive airfreight shipments for export
2. Match airfreight equipment to cargo requirements
3. Prepare airfreight documentation
4. Dispatch airfreight cargo

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 242991 - Facilitate the forwarding and clearing of dangerous goods for transportation
CREDIT VALUE: 4
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to facilitate the forwarding and clearing of dangerous goods for transportation. They are able to identify and classify goods in preparation of transportation. Learners will also be able to facilitate the transportation of the goods and organise the storage of the transported goods in line with regulatory and organisational standards and procedures.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Arrange and evaluate relevant documentation relating to the movement of dangerous goods for transportation.
2. Identify and classify dangerous goods
3. Facilitate the transportation of dangerous goods
4. Organise storage for dangerous goods.

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 252438 - Apply groupage processes and procedures to cargo imported by surface
CREDIT VALUE: 5
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to issue container transfer and release instructions as well as instructions to unpack. Learners will also be capable of processing the overseas groupage charges and conducting groupage reconciliations. Learners will also be able to issue groupage release authorisation and process groupage acquittals as required.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Release groupage containers for unpacking.
2. Bring to account overseas and local collect charges
3. Release groupage consignments
4. Carry out acquittal and claims procedures

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 252272 - Perform the processes and procedures required for the administration of export transactions
CREDIT VALUE: 6
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to carry out the processes and procedures required for the administration of export transactions. The learner will also be able to source potential export trade finance providers and negotiate this finance. The learner will also be able to go through the process of selecting service providers and follow all the required legislative and documentary requirements.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Plan an export transaction
2. Source trade finance.
3. Choose service providers.
4. Conform to statutory requirements.
5. Finalise international trade documentation.
6. Manage export incentives.

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 252263 - Perform the processes and procedures for the administration of import transactions
CREDIT VALUE: 6
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this unit standard is able to carry out in an efficient and effective way the processes and procedures required for the administration of import transactions. The learner will also be able to source potential import trade finance providers and negotiate this finance. The learner will also be able to go through the process of selecting service providers and follow all the required legislative and documentary requirements.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Conducting import shipment activities.
2. Arrange payment terms and methods.
3. Organise service providers
4. Conform to statutory requirements
5. Process international trade documentation.
6. Administer international purchase activities.

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 252262 - Resolve customer service problems
CREDIT VALUE: 5
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:
The person credited with this Unit Standard will be able to manage activities of a team that has to deliver excellent customer service, which involves meeting and exceeding customer demands, selecting and implementing the best solutions to resolve customer service problems.

Learners acquiring this standard will be able to make sure that their workplace and their own working practices as well as that of their team are healthy and safe.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1. Deal with customer service problems
2. Provide advice and support regarding the information received to facilitate problem solving.
3. Apply the best solution to resolve customer service problems
4. Implement the solution to customer service problems.

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SAQA ID & TITLE: 252422 - Calculate cost of airfreighting goods
CREDIT VALUE: 5
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify and apply cost elements to airfreight and routing requirements. The learner will also be able to ensure the airfreight costing is verified before final application and then to submit the costing to the affected parties.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Explain the concepts airfreight costing.
2.    Apply different airfreight tariffs
3.    Verify and communicate airfreight costing.
  

e-learning Price:   1,200.00

Blended learning Price:   1,500.00

SAQA ID & TITLE: 120009 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of transportation insurance
CREDIT VALUE: 3
NQF LEVEL: 4

PURPOSE:

This Unit Standard provides an introduction to transportation insurance. It is intended for learners in Short Term commercial and retail insurance.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Explain transportation insurance
2.    Identify the different products that a transportation insurance company offers
3.    Analyse the role of transportation insurance in international trade.
4.    Identify events in the news that could impact on goods that are in transit.


e-learning Price:   1,200.00

Blended learning Price:   1,500.00

SAQA ID & TITLE:  252416 - Describe and apply the Customs and Excise Act
CREDIT VALUE: 6
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

The person credited with this Unit Standard will be able to find their way around the current Customs and Excise Act and describe the impact of Customs legislation on importing and exporting activities.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Explain and apply the rationale and scope of the current Customs and Excise Act.
2.    Explain the functions, responsibilities and powers of the Department of Trade and Industry in relation to Customs and Excise
3.    Explain the key elements of the current Customs and Excise Act.
4.    Explain the consequences of non-compliance with Customs legislation

   

e-learning Price:    1,320.00

Blended learning Price:   1,500.00

SAQA ID & TITLE:  252415 - Identify equipment and infrastructure used in international transport
CREDIT VALUE: 5
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

The person credited with this Unit Standard will be able to apply the transport requirements of various cargoes to the equipment used in air, sea and land operations. The learner will be able to understand the criteria for selecting the correct mode of transport and facilities which are used for internationally traded goods. The learner will also be able to identify specialised cargo and how it should be handled.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Differentiate between transport modes and services in accordance with importer and exporter requirements
2.    Describe the air and surface infrastructure used in internationally traded cargo transport operations
3.    Identify transport and handling equipment used for the various phases of cargo transit.
4.    Select appropriate equipment for the handling, storage and transport of internationally traded cargo in transit
5.    Differentiate between specialised cargoes.
    

e-learning Price:    1,200.00

Blended learning Price:   1,500.00

SAQA ID & TITLE: 7456 - Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues
CREDIT VALUE: 5
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this unit standard is to enable individuals to use mathematical methods to establish and control domestic and business budgets and other financial tools.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Use mathematics to plan and control personal, regional and/or national budgets and income and expenditure
2.    Use simple and compound interest to make sense of and define a variety of situations.
3.    Use mathematics to debate aspects of the national economy.
    

e-learning Price:    1,200.00

Blended learning Price:   1,500.00

SAQA ID & TITLE: 244589 - Identify causes of stress and techniques to manage it in the workplace
CREDIT VALUE: 2
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

This unit standard provides a broad introduction to the legal environment of a selected business sector.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Identify the statutory elements in the structure of an organisation in a selected business sector
2.    Describe the structure of an organisation within their own business sector
3.    Explain how their own business sector is regulated
4.    Identify legislation that applies to their own business sector


e-learning Price:    1,200.00

Blended learning Price:   1,500.00

SAQA ID & TITLE: 119465 Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

Learners at this level write/present/sign texts with complex subject matter and a need for various levels of formality in language and construction. They select text type, subject matter and language to suit specific audiences, purposes and contexts. Writers/signers can use linguistic structures and features to influence readers/their audience. They draft, redraft and edit own writing/signing to meet the demands of a range of text-types. They use language appropriate to the socio-cultural, learning or workplace/technical environment as required. They explore presentation techniques as an alternative to writing/signing own texts.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

• Write/sign for a specified audience and purpose.
• Use language structures and features to produce coherent and cohesive texts for a wide range of contexts.
• Draft own writing/signing and edit to improve clarity and correctness.

e-learning Price:  1,200.00

Blended learning Price:  1,500.00

SAQA ID & TITLE: 11221 - Frame in Bond and ex Warehouse Bills of Entry and Vouchers of Correction
CREDIT VALUE: 5
NQF LEVEL: 4
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

• Demonstrate a knowledge and comprehension of Schedules 1 to 4 of the Customs Act, including the General Notes applicable to these Schedules in the preparation of the Bills of Entry described in the Range Statement of this Unit Standard.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and comprehension of the controls and limitations on goods entered for the purposes described in the Range Statement of this Unit Standard.(E.g. Surety, examination and acquittal)
• Apply the principles, processes and procedures of tariff classification, customs valuation, duty and tax calculation in the preparation of an accurate Customs Worksheet using the information contained in source documents.
• Apply the information contained in :
  • The Customs Worksheet
  • Source documents
  • The relevant Sections, Schedules 1 to 4 of the Customs Act and Rules,
  • Customs Guide to Completion of Bills of Entry and Voucher of Correction
  • To the preparation and declaration of this type of Bill of Entry and Voucher of Correction manually and by computer

SAQA ID & TITLE: 11228 - Prohibited and Restricted Goods Administration (Exports)
CREDIT VALUE: 3
NQF LEVEL: 3
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

• Apply a Customs Classification knowledge to the identification of those goods subject to export prohibition, restriction or control in the Import and Export Control Act, Prohibited and Restricted Goods Index, communications from the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Foreign Affairs or any other statutory body as well as information received from countries of transit and destination.
• Take the action required in satisfying the statutory requirements as they pertain to each class of restricted or controlled goods
• Establish and comply with the documentary and other control requirements of the countries through which and to which export goods are consigned.

SAQA ID & TITLE: 7786 Operate a Computer
CREDIT VALUE: 8
NQF LEVEL: 3
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES.

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

• Describe back-up procedures and consequences of not backing up
• Explain copyright regulations & legal implications of copyright infringement.
• Explain implications of abuse and misuse of computers.
• Connect auxiliary components to the computer.
• Use both mouse & keyboard to access the computer.
• Demonstrate back up procedures for documents or folders
• Identify problems with equipment or software.
• Decide whether to fix the problem or refer it to someone else.
• Decide what training one requires and describe the way training should be requested.
• Decide whether to use a computer or to do the work manually and give reasons for the decision.
• Switch the computer on and use the operating system to perform basic functions
• Use a word-processing package to type and print a letter and to draw up a table.
• Describe an alternative method to using the computer system.

SAQA ID & TITLE: 7456 - Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues
CREDIT VALUE: 5
NQF LEVEL: 3
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

• Use mathematics to plan and control personal and/or household budgets and income and expenditure.
• Use simple and compound interest to make sense of and define a variety of situations including investments, stokvels, inflation, appreciation and depreciation
• Investigate various aspects of financial transactions including costs, prices, revenue, cost price, selling price, loss and profit

SAQA ID & TITLE: 11241 - Perform Basic Business Calculations
CREDIT VALUE: 6
NQF LEVEL: 3
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES.

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

• Use factorisation techniques for the purpose of allocating costs in international trade
• transactions involving a number of commodities
• Apply percentage calculations in pricing negotiations, in order to determine their viability
• Convert foreign currencies as part of the landed and export costings calculations
• Calculate interest on amounts owing and owed to the business for the purposes of cash flow management
• Calculate landed and export costings using given variables
• Perform break-even analysis
• Perform a cash flow analysis as part of international project management

SAQA ID & TITLE: 9010 - Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations
CREDIT VALUE: 2
NQF LEVEL: 3
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will have:

• An insightful use of mathematics in the management of the needs of everyday living to become a self-managing person
• An understanding of mathematical applications that provides insight into the learner `s present and future occupational experiences and so develop into a contributing worker
• The ability to voice a critical sensitivity to the role of mathematics in a democratic society and so become a participating citizen.

SAQA ID & TITLE: 11231 - Elementary Tariff Classification
CREDIT VALUE: 5
NQF LEVEL: 3
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

• Correctly apply the legal principles governing Tariff Classifications in a work situation.
• Classify commodities correctly within the Harmonised System from given information applying the section and chapter titles as set out in the Customs Tariff of the country in which the individual operates.
• Apply the principles of mass, area and volume to determine factors in tariff classification within a specific period of time
• Apply the principles and rules contained in the General and Explanatory Notes to the Harmonised System to the accurate classification of commodities from information contained in source documentation.

SAQA ID & TITLE: 11415 - Customs Valuation*
CREDIT VALUE: 6
NQF LEVEL: 3
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

• Correctly apply the legal principles governing Customs Valuation and currency conversion
• Correctly select and apply the relevant sections and procedures contained in Customs legislation, rules and Customs guides to valuation to determine, from source documents, which elements of cost should be included in, or excluded from, a Value for Customs Purposes and to derive Actual Prices and Values for Duty Purposes
• Correctly apply the appropriations of cost contained in the INCOTERMS in determining a Value for Customs Purposes.
• From source documents, identify the currency(ies) applicable to the transaction for which a Value for Customs is required
• Select and apply, from source documents, the correct rate (s) of exchange to be used in converting currency (ies) for Customs Valuation purposes.
• Factorise the information contained in source documents in arriving at Values for Customs Purposes, both manually and on computer.

SAQA ID & TITLE: 11399 - Lost, Discrepant and Damaged Cargo Procedures.
CREDIT VALUE: 3
NQF LEVEL: 4
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be capable of:

• Organising appropriate action for the mitigation of further loss, discrepancy or damage
• Identifying the relevant parties who require to be informed and against whom claims must be lodged and take appropriate action within Carrier’s time bar limitations
• Endorsing documentation for the purpose of preserving rights of claim
• Advising cargo receivers of actions which they are required to take
• Initiating enquiries to establish the possible whereabouts of missing cargo and effecting recovery arrangement
• Maintaining records to a standard which is appropriate to the litigation of claims of all actions taken.

SAQA ID & TITLE: 11395 - Seafreight Carriers and Agents
CREDIT VALUE: 7
NQF LEVEL: 3
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

• Identify the major commodities, exported and imported to and from the country in which the individual operates by sea, and their popular methods of shipment.
• Interpret all abbreviations on sailing schedules and from sailing schedules identify the shipping lines and their agents operating on the trade routes contained in each sailing schedule.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the difference between tramp and liner shipping services and the differences between the sub-divisions within services, with particular emphasis on liner services.
• Distinguish between the roles of ship owners, shipbrokers, forwarders, clearing agents, ship’s agents, marketing agent’s, owner’s representatives, stevedores, longshoremen, depot operators and other relevant parties involved in the carriage of goods by sea.

SAQA ID & TITLE: 11401 - Tracking & Tracing of Cargo
CREDIT VALUE: 3
NQF LEVEL: 4
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:

The following will apply to the individual who has been found competent in this unit standard:

• The individual will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of
  • transport processes,
  • interpretation of documents,
  • the computerised tracking systems applicable to forwarding operations and transport modes for the purposes of tracking and tracing cargo in the course of its international transit, reporting its whereabouts to affected parties, recovery of misdirected cargo and the communication of possible claims in respect of lost, damaged or discrepant cargo in compliance with insurance requirements and carriers’ time bars
• The individual will demonstrate a practical understanding of the value added to international trading operations by the correct application of tracking and tracing procedures.

SAQA ID & TITLE: 11233 - Airfreight Procedures and Practice
CREDIT VALUE: 15
NQF LEVEL: 3
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

• Apply the facts, processes and procedures laid out in the TACT for the purposes of
  • Selecting the applicable airline terminology and codes
  • Completion of air waybills
  • Acceptance of goods for carriage
  • Calculation, application and payment of transportation charges
  • Unitisation of cargo
• Apply the facts processes and procedures laid out in local and international regulations for the documentation and transportation by air of valuable goods, live animals, perishable goods, human remains and other goods listed by IATA under Class Rates.
• Apply the facts processes and procedures laid out in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations to the documentation and transportation by air of Dangerous Goods.
• Apply a knowledge of airline services (e.g. frequency, routes, aircraft type, transit times, rates) to the provision of a forwarding service which satisfies client requirements

SAQA ID & TITLE:  252421 Calculate duties on tax payable on internationally traded goods 
CREDIT VALUE:  5
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

The person credited with this unit standard is able to calculate the duties payable in terms of the formulae and principles contained in the harmonised tariff book.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Identify and explain the different types of duties payable on commodities from the harmonised classification in the South African tariff.
2.    Calculate the duty payable in terms of the first schedule of the harmonised tariff
3.    Calculate the duty in terms of schedule two
4.    Calculate the rebates in schedule three and four.
   

e-learning Price:    1,200.00

Blended learning Price:   1,500.00

SAQA ID & TITLE:  252440 Carry out intermodal surface costings
CREDIT VALUE: : 5
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

The person credited with this unit standard is able to understand the parameters used in international costings and apply these to the costings. Learners will also be capable of costing intermodal surface costings. The learners will also be able to complete and submit the costings to authorised individuals.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Plan an intermodal costing
2.    Source and apply intermodal costing components.
3.    Apply quality control to the intermodal costing function.
   

e-learning Price:    1,200.00

Blended learning Price:  1,500.00

 

SAQA ID & TITLE: 252419 Comply with procedures in respect of lost, discrepant and damaged cargo
CREDIT VALUE:  3
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

This Unit Standard is intended for people who are, or you wish to be involved in the processes and procedures required in respect of cargo claims. Individuals who are credited with this Unit Standard will be able to, on discovery of loss, discrepancy or damage to cargo, organise, initiating action and initiate and finalise claims.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Initiate action in the event of loss or damage to cargo within carrier`s time bar limitations.
2.    Endorse documentation for the purpose of preserving rights of claim
3.    Communicate with affected parties
4.    Initiate and finalise claim action
5.    Maintain appropriate records


e-learning Price:    1,200.00

Blended learning Price:  1,500.00

 

SAQA ID & TITLE: 252432 Perform processes and procedures required for the administration of import transactions
CREDIT VALUE: 6
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

The person credited with this unit standard is able to determine material needs and analyse overseas supply contracts in order to recommend alternative methods of shipment to the client. The learners will be able to determine tariffs and costing estimates for clients and to submit applications regarding import control to the relevant parties. Learners will also be capable of compiling import orders and distributing these timeously to all the roleplayers. The learners will be able to communicate foreign exchange commitments to affected parties and obtain approval for forward cover where required. Learners will also be able to effect the relevant transit insurance and compile and submit relative letters of credit.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Plan an import transaction
2.    Carry out an import landed costing
3.    Apply for statutory approval.
4.    Prepare and distribute import orders
5.    Arrange import forward exchange cover
6.    Arrange transit insurance cover
7.    Apply for letters of credit


e-learning Price:   1,320.00

Blended learning Price:   1,500.00

SAQA ID & TITLE:  252429 Explain the concept of international trade
CREDIT VALUE: 6
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

The person credited with this Unit Standard will be able to understand the whole concept of international trade and its affects on the trade cycle and foreign currencies. The learner will be able to explain both bilateral and multilateral trade agreements and the impact of imposing tariffs to imports. The learner will be able understand how the choice and mode of transport are affected and how international payments are made for internationally traded goods.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Explain local and international trade and the protection of the integrity of international borders.
2.    Demonstrate an understanding of the international trade cycle and the various roles.
3.    Examine international logistics mechanisms including modes of transport.
4.    Explain the different methods of international payment for goods, and the use of foreign currencies.
    

e-learning Price:    1,320.00

Blended learning Price:   1,500.00

SAQA ID & TITLE:  252427 Outline the structure of the airfreight forwarding environment 
CREDIT VALUE:  4
NQF LEVEL: 3

PURPOSE:

The person credited with this unit standard is able to explain how the freight forwarder interacts with the parties involved in providing airfreight services to satisfy the needs of importers and exportersl.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

The individual who has been found competent in this unit standard will be able to:

1.    Explain the role of the freight forwarder in the airfreight environment.
2.    Identify the reasons for using different airfreight services
3.    Explain how different equipment is used for the handling and transportation of air freighted cargo.
4.    Explain the operation of airports in the airfreight environment .
    

e-learning Price:    1,200.00

Blended learning Price:   1,500.00