Receive and Dispatching Freight and Handling Freight Returns

A learner will now be capable of demonstrating an integrated practical and theoretical knowledge of receipt, dispatch and returns of freight procedures, based on quality service to the customer and product care. The learner will be able to accept additional responsibility through knowledge of the whole process.

Course outline

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

  • the relevant legislation and international standards pertaining to storage areas and safety and security procedures and precautions concerning receipt and dispatch
  • current trends in storage patterns and methodologies used
  • special storage and handling conditions required based on storage and handling characteristics of freight (e.g. inherent vice)
  • time management principles to maximise client satisfaction
  • efficient receipt, dispatch and returns administration procedure
  • optimal load limits and rates for specific transport modes
  • the transport routes and conditions, together with the mode of transport and how these factors affect the status of the freight for receipt and dispatch purposes
  • current trends in company inventory and stock control systems
  • the need for strict compliance with customer instructions with due regard to all parties involved.

Course information


Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R2 070,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:2 days
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:5
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Receiving and dispatching freight, and handling freight returns
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8024
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate; Operating Computer Systems’; ‘Allocation of Freight for packaging and grouping’; ‘Occupational Health, Safety and general Housekeeping'
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 receiving and dispatching, and handling freight returns within the warehousing or logistic 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:5
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Receiving and dispatching freight, and handling freight returns
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8024
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate; Operating Computer Systems’; ‘Allocation of Freight for packaging and grouping’; ‘Occupational Health, Safety and general Housekeeping'
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 receiving and dispatching, and handling freight returns within the warehousing or logistic chain
Contact us to book

Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:5
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Receiving and dispatching freight, and handling freight returns
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8024
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate; Operating Computer Systems’; ‘Allocation of Freight for packaging and grouping’; ‘Occupational Health, Safety and general Housekeeping'
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 receiving and dispatching, and handling freight returns within the warehousing or logistic chain
Contact us to book