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Occupational Certificate

Freight Handler

Credits: 122
Duration: Approximately 16 months of structured knowledge, practical and workplace components during which training, practical experience, logbook record keeping from the workplace and a written external integrated summative assessment (EISA) will lead to a full qualification.
NQF Level: 3
SAQA ID: 96396
Mode of Delivery: OLG Learnerships are presented through contact sessions which consists of formal training and workplace activities.

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Global trade and the efficient movement of goods is the heartbeat of the economy. Our Freight Handler program is designed to turn you into a vital logistics specialist capable of managing the life cycle of cargo with precision and safety. This qualification goes beyond simple labor; it equips you with the technical expertise to receive, store, and dispatch freight using internationally recognized best practices.

Whether it is navigating the complexities of dangerous goods, mastering multi-mode transport (sea, road, air, and rail), or becoming an essential team player in a high-tech warehouse, this course is your gateway to a professional career. Gain the foundational skills to ensure freight moves seamlessly from port to customer, and become a trusted professional in South Africa’s growing transport sector.

Who Should Attend?

This program is perfect for individuals looking to build or advance a career in the logistics and transport industry, including:

  • Aspiring Logistics Professionals who want to enter the freight industry with a formal, recognized qualification.
  • Current Warehouse and Factory Staff looking to specialize and move into positions of greater responsibility.
  • Multimodal Transport Workers (Air, Sea, Rail, or Road) seeking to formalize their skills in handling diverse cargo types.

What You Will Learn (Learning Outcomes)

Our comprehensive curriculum provides you with the end-to-end skills required for modern freight handling:

  • Advanced Receiving: Master the unloading of freight and verify quality and quantity against delivery notes with 100% accuracy.
  • Strategic Allocation: Learn to record stock information and determine the best storage methods based on company policy and cargo characteristics.
  • Precision Picking: Use specialized equipment to pick freight based on customer instructions, organizational schedules, and time constraints.
  • Legislative Reconciliation: Reconcile and dispatch freight in strict accordance with national legislation, labeling requirements, and customer orders.
  • Professional Communication: Develop the theory and practice of effective workplace communication and ethics.

Entry Requirements

To embark on this professional qualification, learners require:

  • A minimum of an NQF Level 2 qualification.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): If you already have industry experience, you may gain access to the program or specific modules through an RPL assessment that recognizes your workplace competencies.

Assessment & Certification

Achievement of this certificate involves a high-standard, quality-assured process:

  • Integrated Formative Assessment: Continuous evaluation of your practical skills and theoretical knowledge through your training provider.
  • Workplace Experience: You will complete 60 credits of hands-on experience in real-world settings like stevedoring, warehousing, or air freight operations.
  • Summative Assessment (EISA): A final one-day evaluation involving a written exam and practical tasks at a registered assessment centre.
  • National Certification: Successful learners receive an Occupational Certificate issued by the QCTO.

Career Opportunities

A qualification in Freight Handling opens doors to specialized roles across the entire transport chain:

  • Warehouse or Distribution Specialist.
  • Port or Bulk Operations Specialist.
  • Stevedoring and Container Handling.
  • Airline Ground Crew or Courier Services.
  • Educational Growth: This qualification articulates vertically to the Occupational Certificate: Airline Ground Crew (NQF Level 4).
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