Packing, Handling & Securing Freight

A learner accredited with this standard will be able to secure freight in a manner ensuring the elimination of damage to freight during storage and/or transport.

Course outline

By the end of the course, learners can understand, explain and apply:

  • relevant legislation (e.g. OHS Act, Transport Regulations, etc.) facilities and company policies that pertain to packing/stockpiling, handling, marking and securing of freight
  • compatibility of product type/categories and the type of decisions required concerning separation of non-compatible products
  • appropriate handling equipment, safety equipment and personal protective equipment in relation to the safe handling and securing of freight
  • securing techniques and the characteristics of materials used
  • appropriate actions to take in the event of accidents and/or incidents
  • the ramifications of poor product knowledge
  • methods of identifying freight or bulk.

Course information


Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R2 070,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:2 days
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:8
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Packing, handling and securing freight
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8036
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:4
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate; ‘Controlling Hazardous/dangerous and Dangerous Goods'
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 packing, handling or securing freight within the warehousing or logistics chain.
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E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:8
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Packing, handling and securing freight
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8036
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:4
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate; ‘Controlling Hazardous/dangerous and Dangerous Goods'
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 packing, handling or securing freight within the warehousing or logistics chain.
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Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:8
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Packing, handling and securing freight
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8036
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:4
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate; ‘Controlling Hazardous/dangerous and Dangerous Goods'
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 packing, handling or securing freight within the warehousing or logistics chain.
Contact us to book