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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Apply basic business principles 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8000  Apply basic business principles 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Secondary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  9 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A learner accredited with this standard will be able to understand and effectively apply basic business principles in order to improve productivity and efficiency of practice within the Freight Handling Environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The applied competence expressed in this standard will enable the learner to select and implement the most effective business solution/s to familiar problems within own operational environment, with partial responsibility for quality under limited guidance. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Utilise machinery, equipment, materials and time. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Utilise machinery, equipment, materials and time allocated to the individual cost effectively and productively. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of quality customer service on profitability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Generate and consider options and possibilities for improving the profitability of an operation within a simulated environment, making recommendations on new methods and/or technologies which will enhance competitiveness. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Identify and explain methods for ensuring cost-effective utilisation of allocated resources. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Suggest methods to be used to combat cost overruns with respect to a given budget. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explain how an individual's actions impact on organisational profit and/or loss and cashflow. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Describe the impact of new technologies on the budget of an organisation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Describe relationships between the stakeholders in a business and how that will impact on an organisations' success. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Identify and apply goals aligned to the work situation which reflect the organisational goals. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of quality customer service on profitability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Generate and consider options and possibilities for improving the profitability of an operation within a simulated environment, making recommendations on new methods and/or technologies which will enhance competitiveness. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Identify and explain methods for ensuring cost-effective utilisation of allocated resources. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Suggest methods to be used to combat cost overruns with respect to a given budget. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explain how an individual's actions impact on organisational profit and/or loss and cashflow. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Describe the impact of new technologies on the budget of an organisation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Describe relationships between the stakeholders in a business and how that will impact on an organisations' success. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Maintain and enhance organisational image and customer service (both internal and external). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of quality customer service on profitability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Generate and consider options and possibilities for improving the profitability of an operation within a simulated environment, making recommendations on new methods and/or technologies which will enhance competitiveness. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Identify and explain methods for ensuring cost-effective utilisation of allocated resources. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Suggest methods to be used to combat cost overruns with respect to a given budget. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explain how an individual's actions impact on organisational profit and/or loss and cashflow. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Describe the impact of new technologies on the budget of an organisation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Describe relationships between the stakeholders in a business and how that will impact on an organisations' success. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Identify and anticipate customer's requirements. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Identify and anticipate customer's requirements, and meeting those requirements within budget constraints. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of quality customer service on profitability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Generate and consider options and possibilities for improving the profitability of an operation within a simulated environment, making recommendations on new methods and/or technologies which will enhance competitiveness. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Identify and explain methods for ensuring cost-effective utilisation of allocated resources. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Suggest methods to be used to combat cost overruns with respect to a given budget. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explain how an individual's actions impact on organisational profit and/or loss and cashflow. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Describe the impact of new technologies on the budget of an organisation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Describe relationships between the stakeholders in a business and how that will impact on an organisations' success. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Select and implement the most effective business solution. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Select and implement the most effective business solution to problems within his/her own operational environment and level of authority. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of quality customer service on profitability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Generate and consider options and possibilities for improving the profitability of an operation within a simulated environment, making recommendations on new methods and/or technologies which will enhance competitiveness. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Identify and explain methods for ensuring cost-effective utilisation of allocated resources. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Suggest methods to be used to combat cost overruns with respect to a given budget. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explain how an individual's actions impact on organisational profit and/or loss and cashflow. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Describe the impact of new technologies on the budget of an organisation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Describe relationships between the stakeholders in a business and how that will impact on an organisations' success. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited by the Freight Handling Chamber of the Transport SETA and/or relevant ETQA.

3. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
The learner can understand, explain and apply:

1. Different business entities and the legal relationships and responsibilities that exist in such entities.

2. The principles of supply and demand, and the effect of these principles on an organisation (e.g. remaining globally competitive).

3. The relationship between "accountability" and "responsibility" in a corporate environment.

4. The principles of profit and loss, and the factors which impact on this (e.g. interest rates, fixed costs).

5. Availability and effectiveness of new technologies on the profitability of an organisation.

6. Business ethics, a quality customer service and current labour legislation within an industry context and how this impacts on operations and profitability. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems by taking proactive measures to prevent or eliminate problems that impact on organisation. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Demonstrate initiative in developing personal interactions with customers designed to enhance corporate image and quality of service, by working effectively with others and in teams. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to make suggestions for business improvement. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Demonstrate initiative in analysing impact of own actions (or lack thereof) on budget, by managing and organising oneself. 

REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core  58975   National Certificate: Automated Packaging Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Core  67589   National Certificate: Equine Practices  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Core  20656   National Certificate: Flour Confectionery Baking  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2006-04-20  Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement 
Core  20658   National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Plant Baking Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2015-06-30  FOODBEV 
Core  57831   National Certificate: Freight Handling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  TETA 
Core  48887   National Certificate: Hiring Services and Support  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Core  57879   National Certificate: Manufacturing of Surface Coatings  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CHIETA 
Fundamental  14851   National Certificate: Agri Trade Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Fundamental  14574   National Certificate: Freight Handling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2006-12-03  TETA 
Elective  59099   National Certificate: Agricultural Equipment Service and Repair  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  48655   National Certificate: General Abattoir Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  48892   National Certificate: Macadamia Production and De-husking  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  48894   National Certificate: Milling and Blending of Spice Powder  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  50226   National Certificate: Rooibos Processing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  50227   National Certificate: Rooibos Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  64909   National Certificate: Small Scale Mining  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MQA 
Elective  48903   National Certificate: Tea Production and Processing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  50228   National Certificate: Wool and Mohair Handling  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  48902   National Certificate: Abattoir Supervision  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  67465   National Certificate: Business Administration Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective  48848   National Certificate: Fruit Packing and Grading Processes  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  49555   National Certificate: Operation of Mobile Explosives Manufacturing Units  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CHIETA 
Elective  48904   National Certificate: Paprika Oleoresin Extraction and Blending  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  49216   National Certificate: Pipeline Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  TETA 
Elective  13716   National Certificate: Professional Driving  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2006-06-29  TETA 
Elective  50285   National Certificate: Professional Driving  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  TETA 
Elective  48650   National Certificate: Seed Research and Development Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  59019   National Certificate: Tissue Conversion  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
Elective  60650   Professional Qualification: Business Administration  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective  48651   Further Education and Training Certificate: Meat Classification  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  48649   Further Education and Training Certificate: Meat Examination  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  65949   Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  48792   Certificate: Broadcast Engineering  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MICTS 


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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2. A5 COMPETENCE EVOLUTION PTY LTD 
3. AAH Skills and Development 
4. Abakholwe Community Developers (Pty) Ltd 
5. Africa Training Centre 
6. Afro Fleet (Pty) Ltd 
7. Agisanang SA Training 
8. Akane Training Academy 
9. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd 
10. Algoa Bus Company 
11. All-in-one Driving Academy 
12. ALMENTA 240 
13. AMA Training Skills Devleopment Centre 
14. AMASU CONSULTING PTY LTD 
15. Andebe Training and Skills Development 
16. Bakubung Driver Training and consultants CC 
17. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
18. Bc Training Academy 
19. BETANOCARE PTY LTD 
20. Bev Short Training Consultants 
21. Big J Training Academy 
22. Bolton Business College & Computer Studies 
23. BPL Academy 
24. Braune Training (Pty) Ltd 
25. Brilliant Skills Development & Training Solutions 
26. Bumbene Safety Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
27. Buscor 
28. Bytes People Solutions A Division of Altron TMT (Pty) Ltd 
29. CHAMDOR DRIVER TRAINING CC 
30. CLASS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCY PTY LTD 
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32. COLLEGE OF CAPE TOWN FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING 
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34. Colors Packhouse (Pty) Ltd 
35. Commercial professional driver academy PTY Ltd 
36. CSG SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
37. DB Schenker Logistics Campus NMEA Pty Ltd 
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39. Dees Driver Training Centre 
40. DHOU PTY LTD 
41. DIONYSUS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PTY LTD 
42. Diversity technology Training Institute 
43. DQ Staffing Solutions 
44. Driving Sense 
45. DUNSINEA DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTING PTY LTD 
46. Dynamic Institute of Training S.A 
47. EBN-TEC 
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49. EDGE TRAINING CONSULTANCY PTY LTD 
50. EDU - FLEET 
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53. EFFECTIVE INTERACTIONS 
54. Ellohim Trading and Projects 
55. ESKILLZ COLLEGE 
56. Evaflex 
57. Excellect 209 PTY LTD 
58. EXECU PRIME TRAINING 
59. EXOUSIA SKILLS ACADEMY 
60. FENNEC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PTY LTD 
61. Footprint Media academy Pty ltd 
62. Fost Training Pty (Ltd) 
63. Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd 
64. GODUS CLEANING SERVICES 
65. Golden Arrow Bus Services_pty Ltd 
66. GUEST RESOURCE SERVICES PTY LTD 
67. He and She Driver Training Centre 
68. HEIRS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
69. Hi-Veld Fruit Packers (Pty) Ltd 
70. Hlumanathi Trading PTY LTD 
71. HR CONSULTANCY AND LEARNING PTY LTD 
72. ICOLLEGE PTY LTD 
73. Ikaheng HR Solutions Pty Ltd 
74. Ikusasa Lethu Projects and Training (Pty) Ltd 
75. IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY 
76. IMM Graduate School of Marketing (Auckland Park Campus) 
77. IMPERIAL CROWN TRADING 490 PTY LTD 
78. Imperial Logistics & Transport A Div Of Imper 
79. Imperial Logistics Group t/a Dedicated Contracts 
80. In House Media Instruction 
81. INJEJE TRAINING 
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83. INNOVATIVE KNOWLEGE WORX TRADING AND PROJECTS PTY LTD 
84. Innovative Shared Services 
85. Interlink Technical Training 
86. Interstate Bus Lines 
87. Iyanda Holdings(Pty) Ltd 
88. IZITHELO STRATEGIC PARTNERS 
89. Kagano Consulting Services 
90. Kahisano Skills Development and Training 
91. KALIDEEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD 
92. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
93. KEEWAVE TRADING 403 
94. Khabanyane Training and development 
95. Kitta Transport Training Academy 
96. Kromco (Pty) Limited 
97. KUKHULA GLOBAL PROJECTS PTY LTD 
98. Kulika Training and Consultancy Pty Ltd 
99. KZN Taxi and Commuter Corporation NPC 
100. Learncorp 
101. Learning Exchange Pty Ltd 
102. LFP TRAINING CONSULTANTS 
103. Limadi Industrial Projects 
104. LNR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
105. LORON EDUCATION AND SPORTS MANAGEMENT 
106. LRT GLOBAL PROJECCTS 
107. LTM Training and Remote Learning Solutions 
108. Lwaze Lwanda General Traders CC 
109. MACADAMIA SKILLS ACADEMY PTY LTD 
110. Makwedeng Training 
111. Mbimbini Training and Community Development 
112. MILLENNIUM SOLUTIONS 
113. MILZET HOLDINGS PTY LTD 
114. Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC 
115. MOTHUSI MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS 
116. Mpilende Training and Technology Solutions 
117. MPILO ENHLE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING PTY LTD 
118. Mpontshe Training 
119. MUST GRADUATE ACADEMY 
120. MZANTSI TRUCK & BUS (Uitenhage) 
121. National Training Institute (NTI) 
122. Ndikho Ndinani Protection (Pty) Ltd 
123. NEMISA 
124. NEW BEGINNINGS STAFFING PTY LTD 
125. Nkoka Training Cc 
126. NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD 
127. Nowethu Learning Institute cc 
128. Ntalo Training & Consulting Services 
129. Ntongenhle Construction Force 
130. Ntsoaki Driving School 
131. NWK Beperk 
132. Open Learning Group 
133. P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd 
134. Pal Passenger Bus Services 
135. PATHWAYS OF PURPOSE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE PTY LTD 
136. PHEZULU WORX 
137. Precision skills development and training 
138. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) LTD 
139. PRIMESERV CORPORATE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD T/A PRIMESERV HR SOLUTIONS 
140. Pro Driver Training (Pty) Ltd 
141. PUTCO Pty Ltd 
142. QETO BUSINESS CONSULTING 
143. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
144. QUALITY SOLUTIONS 
145. Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd 
146. RAM Transport South Africa Pty Ltd 
147. RAND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING CONSULTANTS PTY LTD 
148. Rasehlo Transport and Tourism 
149. RASINKHU INVESTMENTS 
150. RCH Investments (Pty) Ltd 
151. REGAL TRAINING SOLUTIONS PTY LTD 
152. RESONANCE INSTITUTE OF LEARNING 
153. RICHARDS BAY COAL TEMINAL COMPANY LIMITED (Legacy) 
154. Royal Impression Academy 
155. SA Maritime School and Transport College 
156. Safe and Eco Driving Pty Ltd 
157. Safety Skills Development Training 
158. SAKHISISIZWE PROJECTS 
159. SANGE SA PTY LTD 
160. SBONGUKHANYO PTY LTD 
161. School of Shipping 
162. SEDA Construction Incubator Trust 
163. Senwes Beperk 
164. SERVILINX 65 CC T/A SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 
165. Shipping And Transport College Pty Ltd 
166. Sinethemba Visiwe PTY LTD 
167. SN Pool Transport 
168. Sophia''s Excellence Driving Academy 
169. SPECTRIUM 
170. SUKUMA CATO CREST 
171. THABO Training and Services 
172. Thabomeleng 
173. THE LANGUAGE CONNECTION CC 
174. The Skills Authority 
175. THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PRIVATE PTY LTD 
176. THELIN T/A TL CONSULTING 
177. TIESPRO (Pty) Ltd 
178. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
179. TRAINING LEADERSHIP CONSULTING 
180. Transnet School of Pipelines 
181. Triton Express Pty Ltd 
182. Tshireletso Multi-skills and Training 
183. Uhlumelo Training and Development Solutions 
184. UKHIYE CONSULTING 
185. UKWAKHILE TRAINING 
186. UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 
187. Uzoyithola Training and Consulting 
188. Vhonisani Training Academy & Projects 
189. Wheelman S A 
190. WHITEHALL TRADING PROJECTS 
191. WHSE Training College 
192. WMD CIVILS 
193. Yes We Can Consulting Pty Ltd 


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