Count Stock for Stock Take

This unit standard is intended for persons working in the retail and wholesale sector who count stock for either general stock counts or for a financial stock take. Persons credited with this unit standard will accurately count stock following all organisational procedures.

Course outline

The qualifying learner is capable of:

  • preparing stock for stock count
  • counting stock
  • performing post stock count housekeeping functions.

The learner will also understand relevant aspects of the following:

  • The impact and effect of correct and incorrect stock counts on the business
  • Organisational procedure for the counting of stock
  • Post stock-count housekeeping requirements
  • Methods for preparing stock for counting
  • Interpreting instructions for stock count.

Course information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Count stock for a stock-take
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Credits: IconCredits:5
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:11481
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Numeracy and Literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This programme is aimed at any person working with stock within the warehousing or logistics chain.
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Count stock for a stock-take
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Credits: IconCredits:5
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:11481
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Numeracy and Literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This programme is aimed at any person working with stock within the warehousing or logistics chain.
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Count stock for a stock-take
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R2 070,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:2 days
Credits: IconCredits:5
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:11481
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Numeracy and Literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This programme is aimed at any person working with stock within the warehousing or logistics chain.
Contact us to book