PURPOSE
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:
- Demonstrate receiving of freight
- Demonstrate allocation of freight for storage and control of stock
- Prepare and ensure the picking of freight for loading/off-loading processes according to specified procedures
- Reconcile and dispatch 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.
- Communication Theory
- Environment, Energy Efficiency and Ethics
- Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation
- Freight Handler Theory
- Receiving of Freight
- Processes and procedures to receive freight and observe operational requirements relating to freight handling: stevedoring or warehousing or bulk cargo or courier or air freight operations
- Allocating Freight for Storage
- The organisational freight allocation processes, systems and procedures
- Picking of Freight
- The practices of picking freight accurately as per customer requirements
- Reconciling of Freight
- Processes and procedures to reconcile freight correctly as per customer order requirements
- Dispatching of Freight
- The dispatching of freight practices as per customer, legislative and organisational requirements
- Duration: 12 Months
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Learners are required to have an NQF Level 2 qualification in order to be considered for admission
- Lead Hand/Supervisor
- Inventory Control Specialist
- Shipping and Receiving Clerk
- Occupational Certificate: Freight Handler
- Accreditation: QCTO
- SAQA ID: 96396
- NQF Level: 3
