TRANSPORT NQF 1

PURPOSE

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with entry-level knowledge, skills and attitudes for the transport and logistics sector of the South African economy. Furthermore, qualifying learners will be afforded the choice of specialisation in any of the modes of
transport. The range of typical learners will include: Unemployed learners with accessibility for employment within the sector, currently employed learners with a planned combination of learning outcomes, thereby promoting flexibility to pursue further studies across all sectors of industry. Access for all learners to formal education and recognition of current skills. Learners credited with this qualification will be able to: Explain the composition of the supply chain in relation to their role in the transport and logistics industry. Apply the relevant health, safety, security and environmental legislation, policies, and practices within the transport and logistics industry. Demonstrate life skills and entry-level workplace skills in the transport and logistics environment.

COURSE CONTENT

Modules and Courses

Module 1: Self Development

Plan, organise and manage own activities in the organisation
Apply knowledge of self in order to make a personal decision
Plan to manage one`s time

Module 2: Mathematical Literacy

Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number
bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the
context of relevant calculations
Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and
3-dimensional space in different contexts
Investigate life and work-related problems using data and
probabilities
Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial
aspects of personal, business, and national issues

Module 3: Occupational Health and Safety in the Workplace

Explain occupational health and safety within the transport industry
Utilise layout signs and signal communications in the transport industry

Module 4: Customer Excellence

Describe the impact of customer service on a business
Explain the role of transport logistics

Module 5: Sexuality and Chemical Dependency

Identify responsibilities of a team leader in
ensuring that organisational standards are met
Induct a new member into a team
Motivate a team

Module 6: Awareness in the Workplace

Apply firefighting techniques
Perform basic life support and first aid procedures in the workplace

Module 7: Communication

Read/view and respond to a range of text types
Engage in a range of speaking/signing and listening interactions for a variety of
purposes
Write/sign for a variety of different purposes
Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn

Module 8: Mathematics

Work with numbers; operations with numbers and relationships between numbers
Describe and represent objects in terms of shape, space and measurement
Evaluate and solve data handling and probability problems within given contexts
Describe, interpret and represent mathematical patterns, functions and algebra in different
contexts

Module 8: Inventory Control

Count stock for a stock-take
Move, pack and maintain stock in a distribution centre/warehouse
Pick stock in a distribution centre/warehouse
Prepare freight for transportation

DELIVERY

Duration: 12 Months

Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended

ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

Numeracy, Literacy & Communication equal to ABET 3

CAREER POSSIBILITIES

Qualifying learners could follow a career in:

Road transport
Forwarding and clearing
Freight handling
Maritime transport
Rail transport and
Air transport

ACCREDITATION

National Certificate: Generic Management

Accreditation: TETA SETA

SAQA ID: 59300

NQF Level: 1

Credits: 120

Qualification	Qualification ID (Link to SAQA)	NQF Level	Entry Requirements
General Education and Training Certificate: Transport	SAQA ID: 59300	NQF Level 1	Communication at ABET Level 3 or equivalent. Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3 or equivalent.