Occupational Qualification:
Freight Handler
Level 3 | SAQA ID – 96396
Effectively move and manage freight with our Freight Handler Occupational Qualification.
- Duration: 12 months
- Credits: 122
Freight Handler Qualification Overview
Freight Handler Occupational Qualification
By empowering your staff with a Freight Handler occupational qualification, you are giving them the knowledge to effectively manage and handle freight which will result in smoother logistics operations, less errors and greater customer satisfaction.
What your staff will learn
- Theoretical concepts needed for freight handling and meeting regulations and legislations
- Sustainability and ethical business practices
- The various techniques of communicating within the industry
- Code and allocate freight within a defined storage area
- The health, safety, quality and legislative theory required for the practise of the freight handler activities
- Reconcile freight bills with carriers
- Pack and dispatch freight as per customer need
- Unload, check, receive and record freight
- Pick Freight
Details to know
Our occupational qualifications are conducted with maximum use of practical application of the skills acquired. After facilitator led training has taken place via the course material, group work and scenario driven exchanges, learners will have the opportunity to relate the information back to their workplace. We offer a fun and relaxed learning environment, where participants will learn from each other, gain knowledge and acquire skills that will result in improved work performance.
This qualification is designed for any individual who is, or wishes to be, part of the freight industry. It will give students the skills they need to excel in this area of your organisation.
Learners will need competency in the following areas:
- NQF Level 2 Qualification
After completing a Clearing and Forwarding Agent Occupational Qualification an individual can work in the following roles:
- Warehouse Worker
- Forklift Operator
- Material Handler
- Order picker/packer
- Shipping and Receiving Clerk
- Logistics Assistant
This Occupational Qualification is fully accredited with QCTO. By choosing an Occupational Qualification that is accredited with QCTO, you can ensure you are obtain BEE points for your Skills Development efforts and your students receive an education that is of high quality.
Businesses that we have done staff training for:
Why you should choose this Qualification
How to make the most of a Freight Handler QCTO Qualification
Gain specialised knowledge needed to become an effective freight handler. Employees will have the skills and knowledge needed to perform their job safely and effectively
Ensure your staff are equipped with effective safety protocols, equipment operation and compliant with regulations. This can reduce risks, injuries and regulatory violations
Reduce errors by giving your staff the opportunity to learn proper cargo handling techniques. This will minimise the risk of damage to goods during transit, improving customer service
Freight Handler Qualification Modules
Freight Handler Level 3 Modules
- LP 1: Communication Skills (20 credits)
- LP 2: Mathematical Literacy and Data (16 Credits)
- LP 3: Stress management and business practices (21 credits)
- LP 4: Customs and Excise Act (27 credits)
- LP 5: Dangerous goods, import clearances and sea freight carriers (33 credits)
- LP 6: International Trade (19 credits)
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