Education & Skills Development

In 1998 the Skills Development Act No.97 was signed into law. This Act formally established Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) and, in particular, the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA). TETA is made up of a number of Chambers, the Forwarding & Clearing chamber being one of these. Other Chambers include Rail, Road and Maritime. There is no separate chamber for Supply Chain Management.

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Act of 1995 provides for a National Qualifications Framework. Resulting from this Act industry is required to register qualifications and unit standards with the SAQA. Details of these can be obtained from the SAQA website but they are listed below with reference numbers for convenience. You will find that the use of reference numbers facilitates access.

The Skills Development Act requires employers to pay a "skills development" levy to the TETA, most of which can be claimed back, provided proper training takes place, and certain procedures are followed such as the completion of Work-based Skills Plans and the submission of reports. There are mandatory grants which the TETA must pay to levy-paying companies who complete these requirements. There are also discretionary grants available.

A portion of training spend must be based on registered unit standards and the engagement of accredited training providers. TETA has established a learnership programme for the industry and created a special system to assist Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME's).

The forwarding and clearing fraternity is fortunate in having the F&C chamber to look after our needs and more information on its contribution to members can be obtained from:

Read More on the forwarding and clearing chamber

Qualifications and Unit Standards

Registered qualifications are made up of three categories of subjects - core, fundamental and elective. On this website the core subjects are listed as unit standards.

National Certificate in International Trade (NGF Level 2)

(SAQA Ref. 22439)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners (new entrants to and existing, unqualified employees in the industry), who have had schooling at NQF Level 1 or below, with the conceptual framework and skills required to perform basic functions within the International Freight Forwarding environment. It can also be seen as serving as a bridging qualification for learners who move from formal schooling to the Forwarding and Clearing industry.

Unit Standards with SAQA Ref:

11406 11407 11408 11409 11410 11411 11412 11413 11414

Apply a knowledge of Basic Geographic Principles Display an understanding of the International Trading Environment Understand the basic concepts of Importing and Exporting Apply a knowledge and understanding of International Trade Documentation Apply basic concepts of Cargo Care Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of elementary Freight Forwarding Procedures, Processes and Systems Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of advanced Freight Forwarding Procedures, Processes and Systems Apply a knowledge and understanding of basic Transport Principles to International Trade Perform basic Customs and Carrier Release Procedures

National Certificate in Customs Clearing (NGF Level 3)

(SAQA Ref. 22440)

This qualification aims to provide learners with the conceptual framework to perform routine functions within the Customs Clearing environment with minimum supervision.

Unit Standards with SAQA Ref:

11221 11227 11228 11229 11230 11231 11233 11394 11406 11415

Frame in Bond and ex Warehouse Bills of Entry and Vouchers of Correction Apply Prohibited and Restricted Goods Regulations (Imports) Apply Prohibited and Restricted Goods Regulations (Exports) Calculate Duties and Tax payable on internationally traded goods Apply Surface Carrier procedures to Imports and Exports Classify Commodities according to the Customs Tariff Apply Airfreight procedures to Imports and Exports Interpret and apply information contained in INCOTERMS Apply a knowledge of Basic Geographic Principles Calculate Customs Values

National Certificate in Freight Forwarding (NGF Level 3)

(SAQA Ref. 22442)

The aim of this qualification is similar to that for Customs Clearing at NQF Level 3, i.e. to provide learners with the conceptual framework to perform routine functions within the Freight Forwarding environment.

Unit Standards with SAQA Ref:

7785 8618 11229 11230 11231 11233 11235 11394 11395 11398 11399 11400 11401 11406 11434 11415

Function in a business environment Organise oneself in the workplace Calculate Duties and Tax payable on internationally traded goods Apply Surface Carrier procedures to Imports and Exports Classify Commodities according to the Customs Tariff Apply Airfreight procedures to Imports and Exports Maintain effective working relationships with other members of staff Interpret and apply information contained in INCOTERMS Evaluate and select Seafreight Carriers and Agents Pack, mark, document and handle Export Airfreight Hazardous Cargo Apply lost, discrepant and damaged cargo procedures Pack, mark, document and handle Export Hazardous Cargo (Surface) Track and Trace International Cargo Apply a knowledge of Basic Geographic Principles Facilitate Customs Clearance in the Forwarding Context Calculate Customs Values

National Certificate in Customs Clearing (NGF Level 4)

(SAQA Ref. 22441)

Learners will gain a solid understanding of the relevant legislation governing the environment within which they operate, providing them with the ability to appropriately select and apply the law.

Unit Standards with SAQA Ref:

11214 11215 11216 11217 11218 11219 11220 11221 11222 11386 11473

Analyse and solve complex Customs problems Establish, Register, and Operate Customs and Excise Storage warehouses Apply the principles and procedures laid down in Schedule 3 of the Customs Act Apply for and obtain Refunds and Drawbacks of Customs Duty Establish, Register, and Operate Rebate Stores Formulate, submit and negotiate applications in respect of Tariff Protection and Relief Frame Schedule 1 and 2 Bills of Entry and Vouchers of Correction Frame in Bond and ex Warehouse Bills of Entry and Vouchers of Correction Analyse and solve complex Customs tariff classification problems Frame and scrutinize Customs entries within Schedule 4 to the Customs Act Manage individual and team performance

National Certificate in Freight Forwarding (NGF Level 4)

(SAQA Ref. 22443)

Learners will be provided with the conceptual framework and skills to perform routine and non-routine functions in the Freight Forwarding industry and to supervise the performance of functions carried out by other employees. The qualification should give the learner the ability to combine and integrate competencies in the Freight Forwarding.

Unit Standards with SAQA Ref:

11253 11254 11255 11256 11257 11258 11259 11260 11261 11262

Administer foreign exchange receipt and payment systems in an international trading company. Demonstrate an integrated understanding of the functional interrelationships in International Trade Implement and Manage Quality Assurance Systems in a Freight Forwarding environment Perform international purchasing functions Analyse and report on client profitability Generate shipment costings, invoices, credit notes and estimates Arrange and Administer Insurance of Goods in Transit Apply groupage processes and procedures to cargo imported by surface Facilitate the final release and delivery of goods imported and exported by Airfreight Facilitate the final release and delivery of goods imported and exported by Surface modes

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