Transport Level 1
Title of Qualification:
SAQA ID: 59300 General Education and Training Certificate: Transport as an NQF Level 1
Duration of Qualification:
This programme consists of Fundamental and Elective Unit Standards and will be covered over a period of one year (see breakdown for more information)
Total Number of Credits:136
Module 1: Communication
Module 2: Computational Basics
Module 3: Numeracy
Module 4: Health and Safety Awareness
Module 5: Transportation and Freight Processes
This Qualification is for any individual who is or wishes to attain entry-level knowledge, skills and attitudes for the transport and logistics sector of the South African economy. This qualification will assist the transport industry to meet the demands of the future and enable employment opportunities contributing to the growth of the South African economy.
Whilst this National Qualification was designed with the transport and logistics industry in mind, the largely generic nature of the qualification will also equip learners to enter the world of work in a number of industries, as it provides for vertical and lateral articulation within the transport industry and other sectors of the economy. The flexibility within the range of electives allows an individual to pursue a career within any one of the specialised modes within the transport industry (namely aerospace, warehousing and distribution, stevedoring, rail, road freight transport, courier industry, maritime, fishing, port operations, forwarding and clearing, pipeline operations and road passenger transport.) This will ensure the availability of suitably trained employees within an industry that has been targeted for growth.
Entry Requirements
It is compulsory therefore for learners to do Communication in two different South African languages, one at Level 4 and the other at Level 3. All Unit Standards in the Fundamental Component are compulsory. The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 56 credits all of which are compulsory.
Who is the course intended for?
This Qualification is for any individual who is or wishes to attain 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. This qualification will assist the transport industry to meet the demands of the future and enable employment opportunities contributing to the growth of the South
African economy.
Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning
It is assumed that learners are competent in:
• Communication at ABET Level 3 or equivalent.
• Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3 or equivalent.
This qualification and all the fundamental, core and elective unit standards associated with it, as described in the rules of combination, can be achieved by any learner through the recognition of prior learning, which includes learning outcomes achieved through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience. Credits may also be obtained for Unit Standards in the qualification.
Course Objectives
The successful candidate will be able to achieve the following outcomes:
1. Communicate in a variety of ways and interact with internal and external workplace role-players.
2. Use mathematical conventions to solve personal problems and undertake workplace calculations for operational purposes.
3. Understand and explain the composition of the supply chain in relation to its role in the transport industry.
4. Apply the relevant health, safety, security and environment legislation, policies and practices in the transport industry.
5. Demonstrate life-skills and entry-level workplace skills in the transport environment
