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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Manufacture starch moulded confectionery products 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8869  Manufacture starch moulded confectionery products 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Food 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 4  NQF Level 04  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2004-10-13  2007-10-13  SAQA 0556/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-10-13   2011-10-13  

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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of starch moulding of confectionery products,
  • Prepare for starch moulding and depositing of confectionery mass,
  • Manufacture starch moulds,
  • Mould confectionery products,
  • Perform end of starch moulding procedures.

    This unit standard is intended for a person working in a confectionery environment who has the responsibility of preparing starch-based moulds and moulding a variety of confectionery products in the starch moulds.

    This unit will contribute to the full development of the learner with in the food-manufacturing environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of manufacturing and assembly. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth within the food manufacturing and processing environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Required skills and knowledge on:

    Cleaning procedures, handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
    Representative sample taking. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    In the scope of this unit standard starch moulds refer to a starch-based mixture that is imprinted with concave impressions. The confectionery mass is then filled into the concave impressions.

    In the context of this unit standard confectionery products refer to sugar confectionery products

    The level assigned to this unit standard is applicable because the process requires a wide range of technical skills and offers a considerable choice of procedures. A broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts, analytical interpretation of information, informed judgements and a range of sometime innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems are employed. The application of the unit standard is to qualify a person towards certification in advance trade and technical occupations. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of starch moulding of confectionery products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The importance of preparing the correct thickness of starch for the mould is explained according to scientific principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The implications of any impurities in the starch used for moulding are explained according to scientific principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The principles of starch moulding are explained according to scientific principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The methodology of starch moulding is explained according to scientific principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The operating procedures of the starch moulding and depositing of confectionery mass plant are described according to equipment operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The importance of the temperature for the confectionery mass is explained according to scientific principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Food safety practices and procedures for starch moulding are identified according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare for starch moulding and depositing of confectionery mass. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Personal preparation is done according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Personal preparation refers to hygiene and personal and product safety.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The work area and starch moulding plant are prepared according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Preparation refers to cleaning and/or sanitising and pre-start up checks on the plant.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Starch for moulding is prepared according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Confectionery mass is received and maintained according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Receiving refers to sufficient quantity and checking if the confectionery mass is quality released according to work-site requirements.
    Maintaining refers to all the work-site requirements in order to maintain the quality of the confectionery mass.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Confectionery mass shortages are reported according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. A sample is taken according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Test results are interpreted according to product specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Confectionery mass is released for starch moulding according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Releasing of confectionery mass can only take place if:
  • Any other preparation-related problems are solved within his/her scope of work in order to ensure confectionery mass quality,
  • Adjustments are made to the confectionery mass when it does not meet work-site requirements.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Manufacture starch moulds. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The starch moulding plant is started, operated and controlled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Starch moulds are formed according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Process and product parameters are controlled and recorded according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. A sample is taken according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Test results are interpreted according to product specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Starch formed moulds are released for further processing according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Releasing can refer to:
  • Solving any other mould-related problems within his/her scope of work in order to ensure product quality,
  • Making adjustments to the process in order to meet work-site requirements.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. The work area is kept and maintained according to work-site requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Mould confectionery products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The depositing plant is started, operated and controlled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Process and product parameters are controlled and recorded according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. A sample is taken according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Test results are interpreted according to product specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Moulded products are released for further processing according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Releasing can refer to:
  • Solving any other mould and deposit related problems within his/her scope of work in order to ensure product quality,
  • Making adjustments to the process in order to meet work-site requirements.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The work area is kept and maintained according to work-site requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Perform end of starch moulding procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The moulding and depositing plants are shut down according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sub-standard product is handled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The work area and manufacturing equipment are cleaned and sanitised according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Cleaning equipment is stored in designated areas according to work-site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Waste from the cleaning process is handled and disposed of according to work-site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Records are kept according to standard operating procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Internal moderation.
  • External moderation.
  • An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner`s competency.
  • Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
  • All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities. Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
  • Assessment and moderation procedures, activities and tools must be transparent, affordable and support development within the field, sub-field and NQF.
  • Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected.
  • Examination of an assessment portfolio.
  • Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication, using verbal (language) and/or writing skills.
  • Direct observation in simulated or actual work conditions.
  • Practical demonstration of preparing the starch moulds and moulding of confectionery products into the prepared moulds.
  • This unit standard can be assessed together with first line operational maintenance and process control unit standards. 
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    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:
  • Solving any other mould-related problems within his/her scope of work. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team and group. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Performing personal preparation, workplace and equipment preparation in order to operate the process and equipment according to standard operating procedures. 
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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:
  • Keeping records. 
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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 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  20199   National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Confectionery Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  FOODBEV 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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