NATIONAL DIPLOMA

FREIGHT HANDLING LOGISTICS

NQF 05 | 24 MONTHS | SAQA I.D: 58473

COURSE OVERVIEW

This qualification provides learners without access to employment opportunities within the Freight Handling Logistics environment. Learners will be able to take responsibility for the planning, handling, storage, and transportation of goods nationally as well as internationally. The benefit for organisations and the community lays in the optimization of their freight logistical processes.

This qualification seeks to establish fundamental knowledge and skills in Freight Handling Logistics and to provide the necessary competencies for people who are new in the field as well as to other people who may be experienced in freight logistics. Completing this qualification will enable you to work towards a career in the management of the Freight Handling Logistics environment.

This qualification equips learners needing employment in freight handling and logistics. Learners will be equipped to take responsibility for the planning, handling, storage, and transportation of goods nationally and internationally. The benefit for organisations and the community lays in the optimisation of their freight logistical processes.

This qualification aims to impart fundamental knowledge and skills in Freight Handling Logistics, providing the necessary competencies for people who are new to the field including those who may be experienced in freight logistics. Learners completing this qualification will be able to work towards a career in the management of the Freight Handling Logistics environment.

Learners can attend a combination of contact and blended learning methods of delivery.

ADMISSION CRITERIA: It is assumed that the learner entering this qualification will be competent in:

  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
  • Communication at NQF Level 4
  • Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4
  • Successful completion of FET Certificate in Shipping Practice NQF04
  • People without matric but with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.

NOTE:

SAMS reserves the right to recommend learners onto a learning path through an initial assessment interview. It would be preferable that the applicant has obtained a qualification in Shipping Practice NQF04. SAMS reserves the right to increase the duration of the programme if required to ensure long-term learning hours are achieved. An interview will be conducted prior to registration and forms part of the enrolment criteria.

CERTIFICATION CRITERIA:

All unit standards must be completed successfully to achieve the full qualification.

COURSE COMMENCES:

MARCH 2026

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