Transport Clerk

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Transport Clerk. A Transport Clerk compiles and keeps records of operational aspects and coordinates the timing of passenger services in accordance to a schedule, contract and/or private hire, and prepares reports for management. A qualified learner will be able to: • Plan and prepare transport schedule. • Allocate and dispatch drivers to shifts. • Monitor and inspect trips and maintain operational documents and records. • Prepare reports for management.

South Africa, as is the case with all industrialised and developing countries, has a need of a skilled workforce that is able to provide the products and services required by its citizens. South Africa has to compete internationally with other countries in marketing its products and services. What matters in the global economy are high quality products and services, which in turn require high levels of skill and productivity in the country offering them. The particular skills shortages related to the South African economy and its intended growth rate have been identified and the Training Providers is seen as an ideal vehicle to address those shortages. This should result in South Africa having the kind of employees who are able to supply products and services that match those offered by other countries. Transport operations deal with the movement and supply of freight (goods and livestock) and passengers from origin to destination in terms of stakeholder requirements. It involves the movement of any and all goods and materials from raw material stages, through the manufacturing process, to the delivery of finished products and their disposal. It also deals with the routing and/or scheduling of freight and passengers, using all transport modes and related activities. (Related activities include warehousing). This qualification establishes the essential knowledge and skills required for the competence to facilitate Transport Operations, and specify the assessment requirements for recognition at this level. Learners completing this qualification will be able to facilitate operations within the transport environment, within a framework of company specific policies, processes and procedures. This qualification will provide learners with access to employment opportunities within the Transport Operations environment. Learners will be able to take responsibility for the facilitating the transportation of goods nationally as well as internationally. The benefit for organisations and the community lies in the continuous improvement of transport service levels. Government is also committed to improving the public service by supporting the transformation of transport operations.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.

• The ability to plan and prepare transport schedule.
• The ability to allocate and dispatch drivers to shifts.
• The ability to prepare reports for management.