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

Appraise and valuate used vehicles 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
259887  Appraise and valuate used vehicles 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Retail and Wholesale 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  8 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
9873  Appraise and valuate used vehicles  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The learner is capable of establishing the status and value of a used vehicle with a view to bring such vehicle into the organisations used vehicle trading stock and to enhance the buying/selling opportunity of another vehicle.

This unit standard makes provision for the automotive retail industry with special reference to appraising and valuating second hand vehicles in the following categories; Light commercial vehicles; passenger vehicles; recreational vehicles; Motor cycles; Tri-cycles; Quad cycles; Boats, light and heavy commercial vehicles, agricultural vehicles and Off Road (ATR) vehicles. The purchase of used vehicles includes local and purchases from abroad.

On achievement of this unit standard, the learner will be able to:
  • Verify the status of the used vehicle(s).
  • Prepare an offer for the used vehicle.
  • Agree a final offer to purchase. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Verify the status of the used vehicle(s). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Vehicle ownership is established in accordance with company policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Restrictions affecting transfer of ownership is established according to company policy and procedure. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Restrictions may include but are not limited to outstanding financial commitments and or lease agreements.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Vehicle status information is recorded according to company procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Vehicle status information may include but is not limited to mileage, date of initial registration, make and model of the vehicle.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Vehicle condition information is recorded in accordance with company policies and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Vehicle condition information may include but is not limited to general condition, condition of paint and upholstery, the inclusion of non-standard features, mechanical condition and tyre condition.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare an offer for the used vehicle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The recommended trade value is determined in accordance with company policy and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recommended trade value may be obtained from but is not limited to establishing current supply and demand from trade magazines, suggested retail booklets, trade newspapers and market information.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The value of any optional extras fitted to the vehicle is determined in accordance with company policy and procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The reconditioning costs are determined according to company policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The final offer for the vehicle is calculated in accordance with company policies and procedures and financial practices. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The final offer may include but is not limited to a trade in offer or an outright purchase offer.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Agree a final offer to purchase. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The final offer is presented to the vendor in accordance with company policies and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Presenting the offer must include but is not limited to responding to vendor queries, negotiating and agreeing the offer.
  • Vendor may include but is not limited to used car retail and wholesalers, auctions, private customers and trade-ins.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The documentation is completed in accordance with company policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The signatures are obtained on the documentation according to company policies and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Relevant signatures include but are not limited to the vendor signature and company authorisation signatures.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed against the unit standard (including through RPL) may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA), or one with an appropriate memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU 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, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation should include both internal and external moderation where applicable. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Vehicle identification information.
  • Sources of information and verification of information.
  • Road Traffic Ordinance Act.
  • Road Transport Act and Regulations.
  • Relevant legislation with regards to imports and exports.
  • Clearance certificate.
  • Vehicle roadworthiness regulations.
  • Technical knowledge.
  • Product knowledge.
  • Repair pricing structure.
  • Market intelligence.
  • Use of the Dealers` Guide for prices of used vehicles.
  • Factors affecting vehicle sales.
  • Use of accessories list and depreciation thereof.
  • Current supply and demand for specific used vehicles.
  • Organisations appraisal and Offer to Purchase document.
  • Organisations valuation and OTP form.
  • Organisations policy on trade-ins.
  • Contract law.
  • Negotiating skills.
  • Conflict management.
  • Stress Management. 
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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 in a critical and creative way in the establishment of the status and value of a used vehicle. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team in the establishment of the status and value of a used vehicle. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage one-self and ones personal activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information relevant to the establishment of the status and value of a used vehicle. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand and apply a range of office management-related techniques, procedures and experimental approaches required in the different specific programmes leading up to this qualification.

    Understand the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the establishment of the status and value of a used vehicle does not exist in isolation. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 9873, "Appraise and valuate used vehicles", Level 4, 8 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  64289   Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Sales and Support Services  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    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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    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.