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

Monitor, control and co-ordinate the flow of stock 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115876  Monitor, control and co-ordinate the flow of stock 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hiring Services 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  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
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 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to safely move, sort and store stock in required location, ensure stock in holding is correct and undamaged and available for booking. Learners are also able to receive and despatch stock in a safe manner and are able to locate stock that should be in stock holding from suppliers or customers.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Moving, sorting and storing stock.
  • Controlling stock while in holding.
  • Receiving and despatching stock.
  • Locating stock. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in numeracy and literacy on NQF level 2 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Sorting categories could include but are not limited to: size, colour, purpose, title, manufacturer, category, etc.
  • Product preparation could include but is not limited to: labels, wrapping, tagging, cling wrapping, bagging, boxing, etc.
  • Storage procedures could include but are not limited to: boxing, crating, covering, wrapping, bagging, cartooning, caging, shelving, etc.
  • Moving stock items by means of: trolley jack, lifting tackle, carrying, buddy carrying system, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc.
  • Corrective action taken could include but is not limited to: short deliveries, damaged goods delivered, incorrect address, re-scheduling of delivery, etc.
  • Corrective action on missing or incomplete stock, could include but is not limited to: credit refunds, fines, penalties, replacements, etc. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Move, sort and store stock. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Stock items are sorted according to specifications based on company categories. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Sorted items are prepared for packaging as per product requirements and company standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The prepared items are stored in correct location based on company warehouse layout and stock holding policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Stock items are moved in safe and secure fashion in line with company procedures and equipment guidelines and safety standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Control stock while in holding. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Stock items are checked for damages while in holding and corrective action implemented according to company standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Stock items are counted and checked against documentation for holding levels and corrective action implemented should numbers not balance according to company standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stock holding items are checked to be secure and in correct location as per storage standards and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Safety and security standards are applied for stock in holding as per company safety and security standards and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Stock holding documentation is completed in required format and in required timeframe. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Receive and despatch stock. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Delivery of stock items schedule is developed to determine receiving and delivery requirements from order book. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment is prepared for the receiving and despatching of goods and made ready to receive and despatch the goods in a time effective manner and according to company standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Received goods are checked before documentation is signed and goods accepted as per company standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Despatched goods are checked before loading to ensure correct amount, product and that items are in a good order and per company standards and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Receiving documentation is completed in required format and in required time frame. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Despatching documentation is completed in required format and processed in required time frame. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Proof of delivery documentation is checked for signatures and notations and processed in required format and time frame. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Corrective action is taken where necessary and correct documentation completed regarding corrective action taken. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Locate stock. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Missing or incomplete stock is identified against stock holding requirements and listed in required format. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Missing or incomplete stock is located either physically or telephonically at supplier or customers in required time frame. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Corrective action is implemented for missing or incomplete stock according to company standards and procedures and followed up until standards are met. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Company stock holding policies and procedures.
  • Safe moving procedures.
  • Moving equipment and storage facilities.
  • Company policies and procedures regarding missing or incomplete stock.
  • Stock taking procedures and techniques. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to missing or incomplete stock. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when following up on missing or incomplete stock items. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities when counting stock in holding. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information when preparing for receiving and despatching of stock items. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when preparing to receive and despatch stock items. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to develop a receiving and despatching schedule and stock take event. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems whereby missing stock items cost a company money in terms of lost revenue and capital. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48887   National Certificate: Hiring Services and Support  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    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 


    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.