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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Collate and shrink-wrap packaged products using automated wrapping equipment |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
336839 | Collate and shrink-wrap packaged products using automated wrapping equipment | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Food | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
120238 | Collate and shrink-wrap packaged products using automated wrapping equipment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is for anyone who has to collate and shrink-wrap packaged products using automated equipment.
A person credited with this unit standard is able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
In the context of this unit standard, collating and shrink-wrapping of packaged products refer to products in any container type that are grouped together in saleable units. This unit standard can also be applied in the cosmetics, chemical, fast-moving-consumer- goods and pharmaceutical environments. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of collating and shrink-wrapping. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The purpose of collating and shrink-wrapping individual packaged products is explained according to marketing, hygiene and store control principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The operating principles and shrink phases of shrink-wrapping equipment are explained according to packaging principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The components of a shrink-wrapping machine are identified and the purpose of each component is explained according to packaging principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Quality checks on shrink-wrapped packages are described according to packaging principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The importance of quality checks during the shrink-wrapping process is explained according to packaging principles. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to collate and shrink-wrap packaged products. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Personal preparation is done according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Personal preparation includes:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The production schedule for packaging is obtained and interpreted within scope of work. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The work area is prepared according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The packaging material and product are received and maintained according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Shortages in packaging material and packaged product are reported according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The packaging equipment and material are prepared according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The packaging parameters are set according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Parameters include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
The reasons for specific parameter settings are explained according to packaging principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
Problems during preparation are solved in line with standard operating procedures and within own authority and scope of work. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 |
The shrink-wrapping equipment is started up according to standard operating procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Collate and shrink-wrap packaged products. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Shrink-wrap groups of packaged products for 30 minutes at an acceptable rate without defects in the shrink-wrapping film, and without product and packaging material wastage. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The shrink-wrapping equipment is operated and controlled according to standard operating procedures and safety requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Packaged products are collated and shrink-wrapped according to standard operating procedures and safety requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Parameters for shrink-wrapping are monitored and controlled according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Parameters include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Quality control checks are done on shrink-wrapped packages according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Where shrink-wrapping equipment is operated simultaneously with other production processes, the collating and shrink-wrapping is synchronized according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Shrink-wrapped parcels meet site-specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Problems during shrink-wrapping are solved in line with standard operating procedures and within scope of work. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Perform end of shrink-wrapping procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The shrink-wrapping equipment is shut down according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
First line maintenance is performed according to standard operating procedures and within scope of work. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
First line maintenance includes:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Records of the shrink-wrapping process are kept in accordance with standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Sub-standard shrink-wrapped parcels and unused packaging materials and product are handled according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
After shrink-wrapping, the equipment and work area are left in accordance with standard operating procedures and requirements. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations by:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 120238, "Collate and shrink-wrap packaged products using automated wrapping equipment", Level 2, 6 credits.
Supplementary Information: Legal requirements: The following acts and/or codes, current and future regulations and amendments will be applicable: Where applicable, the following International and National Standards should be considered: Definition of terms within this unit standard: Terminology: Standard operating procedures. Clarification/explanation/definition: Refer to company procedures, prescribed procedures from the manufacturer, personal safety and food safety practices and procedures, good manufacturing practices, best practices, applicable legislation, time frames, recipes and specifications. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 74250 | National Certificate: Dairy Primary Processing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
NONE |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |