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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Operate and control the forming, filling and hermetic sealing of plastic sachets or bags for food products |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
336859 | Operate and control the forming, filling and hermetic sealing of plastic sachets or bags for food products | |||
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 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
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 |
120256 | Operate and control the forming, filling and hermetic sealing of plastic sachets or bags for food products | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This Unit Standard is for anyone who has to pack a food product hermetically in plastic sachets or bags.
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 hermetic sealing refers to the packaging of food products in air-tight containers and not necessarily aseptically. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of packaging of food products in plastic sachets or bags. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The functions of packaging of food products in plastic sachets or bags are explained according to food manufacturing principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The explanation refers to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The requirements for packaging of food products in plastic sachets or bags are identified and explained according to food manufacturing principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The composition of the material used for the manufacturing of plastic sachets or bags is described according to packaging principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The principles regarding forming, filling and hermetic sealing of plastic sachets or bags are described according to packaging principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Non destructive quality control tests for packaging in plastic sachets or bags are described according to food manufacturing principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The importance of quality control tests is described according to food manufacturing principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The operating principles of the sachet or bag packaging machine are described according to packaging principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
The components of the sachet or bag packaging machine are identified and the purpose of each component is explained according to packaging principles. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to pack a food product in plastic sachets or bags. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The production schedule for packaging is obtained and interpreted within scope of work. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The work area is prepared according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The packaging material and product are received and maintained according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Shortages in packaging material and product are reported according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The packaging equipment and material are prepared according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The packaging parameters are set according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The reasons for specific parameter settings are explained according to packaging principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Problems during preparation are solved in line with standard operating procedures and within scope of work. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
A sample is taken of the product and sent for analysis according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 |
A conclusion is drawn on the conformance of the product to specifications and hence its suitability to be packed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 |
The product is released for packaging according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 |
The packaging equipment is started up according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 |
Personal preparation is done according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Personal preparation includes :
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Pack continuously for 30 minutes at an acceptable packaging rate, at the correct weight or volume and without product and packaging material wastage. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The packaging machine is operated and controlled according to standard operating procedures and safety requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The sachets or bags are formed, filled and sealed according to standard operating procedures and safety requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Packaging parameters are monitored and controlled according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Where packaging equipment is operated simultaneously with other production processes, the forming, filling and sealing process is synchronized according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Formed, filled and sealed sachets or bags meet site-specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Problems during packaging are solved in line with standard operating procedures and within scope of work. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Perform end of packaging procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The packaging 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 packaging process are kept in accordance with standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Sub-standard formed, filled and sealed sachets or bags, and unused packaging materials and product are handled according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
After packaging, 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 |
N/A |
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 COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information 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 by:
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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 120256, "Operate and control the forming, filling and hermetic sealing of plastic sachets or bags for food products", Level 3, 10 credits.
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: |
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. |