Occupational Certificate: Freight Handler NQF 3

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The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate successfully as a Freight Handler within the transport sector. A freight handler receives, allocates, stores, picks, reconciles and dispatches freight through a storage facility.

A qualified learner will be able to:

Demonstrates receiving of freight.
Demonstrates allocation of freight for storage and control of stock.
Prepares and ensures the picking of freight for loading/off-loading processes according to specified procedures.
Reconciles and dispatches freight according to the legislation.

This qualification reflects workplace-based needs in the wider Freight Handling Industry, both now and in the future. Freight Handling is diverse in nature, therefore a fairly wide range of competencies are required by employees. The qualification aims to provide the foundational and initial skills required for an individual in the industry to handle freight successfully; be an effective team member; and to undertake those tasks required to contribute to the effective processing of freight.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Environment, Energy Efficiency and Ethics
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Environment, Energy Efficiency and Ethics

Module 2: Freight Forwarding Practice and Procedures
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Freight Forwarding Practice and Procedures Theory
Plan and co-ordinate freight movement of cargo
Prepare and process data/ documentation associated with international trade in compliance with applicable and current legislation
Plan and co-ordinate customs clearing, delivery and pickup of cargo
Conduct cargo forwarding processes

Module 3: Warehouse and Distribution
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Warehouse and Distribution Theory
Prepare receipts of cargo to be distributed
Prepare documents for receipt, storage and removal of warehoused cargo
Communication and documentation for warehousing processes and requirements
Documentation for distribution processes and procedures

Module 4: Compliance and Brokerage
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Compliance and Brokerage Theory
Audit commodities against customs and other statutory requirements
Apply rebate, drawback and bond facilities
Process customs compliance procedures

DELIVERY

Duration: 12 Months
Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended

ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

Learners are required to have an NQF Level 2 qualification in order to be considered for admission.

CAREER POSSIBILITIES

Demonstrates receiving of freight.
Demonstrates allocation of freight for storage and control of stock.
Prepares and ensures the picking of freight for loading/off-loading processes according to specified procedures.
Reconciles and dispatches freight according to the legislation.

ACCREDITATION

Occupational Certificate: Freight Handler
Accreditation: QCTO
SAQA ID: 96396
NQF Level: 3

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