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

Understand the role of transport logistics 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110081  Understand the role of transport logistics 
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 1  NQF Level 01  2 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-01-23  2008-02-06  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-02-06   2012-02-06  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
252249  Explain the role of transport logistics  Level 1  NQF Level 01  2   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A learner credited with this standard will be able to apply an understanding of modes of transport related to all types of freight and all processes relating to logistics and the supply chain thereby enabling him/her to operate in the South African transport sector. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Literacy: ABET 3 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The scope of this Unit Standard aims at equipping learners with a fundamental understanding of, and ability to practically apply intra-personal and interpersonal skills relevant for effective workplace relations.

The context of this Unit Standard incorporates the Transport Industry 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Identify and describe the different modes of transport and the infrastructure in which they operate. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Modes of transport - road, rail, air, sea, pipeline, containers

Infrastructure - e.g. facilities, different operational sub-sectors within each transport mode 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The different modes of transport are identified ( air, road, rail, sea, storage facilities, pipelines) and described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The transport infrastructure for each mode of transport is described. (e.g. warehouses; ports; busses) 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Describe the relationship between different components of the supply chain. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Reasons for mode selection limited to geography, cost and type of freight.

Components of Supply Chain limited to physical infrastructure and modes of transport. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The transport chain and the reasons for selection of specific components of transport chain are described. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Understand and describe the impact of different modes of transport on the environment. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
E.g. diesel fumes; construction of roads 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The impact of all modes of transport on the environment is described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Potential ways of reducing the negative impacts on the environment are described. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between supply chain and logistics. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The Supply Chain is accurately defined 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Logistics is accurately defined. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The subtle distinction between supply chain and logistics is described. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
1. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited by the Transport SETA and/or relevant ETQA.

2. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

3. Moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in both individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
The learners` can understand, explain and apply:
  • An understanding of the existence of national legislation relating to the environment.
  • The Transport Chain 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse and critically evaluate information pertaining to:
  • The difference between the supply chain and logistics.
  • The modes of transport 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The world as a set of related systems: understand the impact of the transport modes on the environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Conducting assessments

    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA and be familiar with the full text and subject matter content of the Unit Standard being assessed.

    2. The assessor must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 252249, which is "Explain the role of transport logistics", Level 1, 2 credits.

    Methods and tools of assessment:

    The following methods of assessment have been identified as the preferred measurement and assessment of learner competence in the above-mentioned Performance Assessment Criteria

    1. Written tests/case studies/projects
    2. Role-play
    3. Structured classroom discussions
    4. Portfolio of evidence

    These methods must be carefully selected based on the purpose of the assessment (For example, the written method could be used to assess knowledge or on-job demonstration for practical competence). The assessment must integrate a number of different methods (no less than three of those detailed above) in order to give the assessor reliable and valid proof of competence and evidence of required attitudes

    The following tools may be used to supplement the above minimum assessment methods:

    Valid, reliable and authentic evidence (presented as a portfolio of evidence) from past achievements and experience may serve to supplement the assessment of applied competence. The portfolio should include inter alia:

    1. Written statements from persons (e.g. current and/or previous employer, colleague, peer, manager, external customers) confirming competence of the learner
    2. Relevant certificates or awards
    3. Previous assessment records
    4. Journals/logbook 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  35953   General Education and Training Certificate: Transport  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-02-06  Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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. Dionysus Skills Development Initiative (Pty) Ltd 
    2. Learncorp 
    3. Makwedeng Training 
    4. NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD 
    5. PPLE Group Pty Ltd 
    6. SA Maritime School and Transport College 
    7. Skills For Life 


    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.