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

Operate the beverage column-still distillation plant and process 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9095  Operate the beverage column-still distillation plant and process 
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 3  NQF Level 03  30 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2008-09-30  2009-02-18  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-02-18   2013-02-18  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
259338  Operate the beverage column-still (continuous) distillation plant and process  Level 3  NQF Level 03  30   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for people who are responsible for performing column-still distillation plant and process operations in a beverage production plant.

They also understand the role of column-still distillation in the entire beverage production process.

Persons credited with this unit standard can:
  • Prepare the beverage column-still distillation plant.
  • Operate the beverage column-still distillation plant
  • Clean and sanitise the beverage column-still distillation plant
  • Perform first line maintenance on the beverage column-still distillation plant. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recommended minimum ABET Level 4 communication, numeracy, science and technology. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    1. Production volumes
  • Production schedules
  • Product specifications (determined by the beverage to be produced).
  • Distilling wine
  • Raw spirits
  • Fermented wine
  • Fermented molasses
  • Sulphuric acid
  • Sodium hydroxide
  • Biocides
  • Scaling inhibitors
  • Oxygen scavengers
  • Neutralising agents.
  • Water
  • Steam
  • Electricity.
  • Charger tanks
  • Pumps
  • Feed lines
  • Column-stills
  • Receiving tanks.
  • Quality
  • Safety
  • Reliability.
  • Plant
  • Process
  • Quality deviations.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • National Environmental Management Act
  • Company Standards such as NOSA, ISO 9002, and ISO 14000.

    2. Start-up
  • Operation
  • Monitoring and controlling
  • Shutdown.
  • Weights
  • Volumes
  • Temperatures
  • Flowrates
  • Percentage alcohol.
  • Quality
  • Safety
  • Reliability.
  • Raw materials,
  • In-process product,
  • Final product
  • Utilities and outgoing quality.
  • Plant
  • Process
  • Quality deviations.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act National
  • Environmental Management Act
  • Company Standards such as NOSA, ISO 9002, and ISO 14000.

    3. Charger tanks
  • Pumps
  • Feed lines
  • Column-stills
  • Receiving tanks.
  • Caustic detergent, acid detergent and sterilants strength and temperature
  • Tests to ensure plant cleanliness and sterility.
  • Quality
  • Safety
  • Reliability.
  • Plant
  • Process
  • Quality deviations.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • National Environmental Management Act
  • Company Standards such as NOSA, ISO 9002, and ISO 14000.

    4. Lubrication
  • Visual inspection
  • Equipment adjustment
  • Measurement recording.
  • Job cards
  • Computer maintenance systems
  • Callout
  • Fault recording.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • National Environmental Management Act
  • Company Standards such as NOSA, ISO 9002, and ISO 14000. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    1. Prepare the beverage column-still distillation plant for start -up. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.1 The daily and weekly production plans are obtained and accurately interpreted as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    1.2 All raw materials inputs are available to execute the production plan and, if not, corrective action is taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    1.3 All utilities are available for start-up as required for production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    1.4 The plant and equipment is inspected for availability to produce as per company operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    1.5 The plant and equipment is set up for production start-up as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    1.6 Documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timeframes as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    1.7 Deviations from company standard operating procedure are identified, recorded and corrective action taken as per the standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    1.8 Health, safety and environmental standards are adhered to as per legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    2. Operate the beverage column-still distillation plant. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    2.1 The plant is operated as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.2 Critical beverage column-still distillation measurements are taken and recorded as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    2.3 Documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timeframes as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    2.4 Quality samples are taken, analysed and recorded as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    2.5 Deviations from standard operating procedure are identified, recorded and corrective action is taken as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    2.6 Health, safety and environmental standards are adhered to as per legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    3. Clean and sanitise the beverage column-still distillation plant. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    3.1 Cleaning and sanitising of the beverage column-still plant is carried out as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    3.2 Quality tests to ensure cleaning and sanitising effectiveness are performed as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.3 Documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timeframes as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    3.4 Deviations from standard operating procedure are identified, recorded and corrective action is taken as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    3.5 Health, safety and environmental standards are adhered to as per legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    4. Perform first line maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    4.1 All scheduled maintenance is accurately carried out, within agreed timeframes and recorded as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    4.2 All non-routine and breakdown maintenance tasks are identified and communicated to relevant personnel as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    4.3 The beverage column-still plant is checked and accepted as fit and safe for use after planned or breakdown maintenance as per standard operating procedure and relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.4 The external cleaning of beverage column-still plant and work area is carried out as per standard operating procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    4.5 Health, safety and environmental standards are adhered to as per legislation. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The moderation requirements of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology NSB (o6) implemented by the Food and Beverages SETA (a statutory ETQA for the Food and Beverages sector) must be satisfied before credit is awarded for this standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Prepare the beverage column-still distillation plant for start up.
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Product specification
  • Distilling wine, raw spirits, fermented wine, fermented molasses, sulphuric acid, biocides, scaling inhibitors, oxygen scavengers, neutralising agents.
  • Utilities

    Operate the beverage column-still distillation plant
  • Plant start-up, operation and shutdown procedures as per standard operating procedures
  • Column-still distillation process control parameters
  • Basic column-still distillation quality control tests
  • Basic biochemical and chemical concepts of column-still distillation

    Clean and sanitise the beverage column-still distillation plant
  • The types and appropriate uses of detergents and sterilants
  • The basic modes of actions of detergents and sterilants
  • The specific types of beverage spoilage organisms
  • Basic microbiological testing techniques

    Perform first line maintenance.
  • The basic differences between breakdown and scheduled maintenance
  • Basic knowledge of first line maintenance

    Legal Requirements
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993)
  • National Environmental Management Act (1998)
  • All future amendments are applicable to the above and other relevant acts and will be used for assessment purposes. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made
    Assessment Criteria: 1.2, 1.7, 2.5, 2.6, 3.4,4.3 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work Effectively with Others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community.
    Assessment Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 2.2, 2.6, 3.2, 3.5, 4.2, 4.4 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.
    Assessment Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information
    Assessment Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1,2.2 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 4.3 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.
    Assessment Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.7,2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others
    Assessment Criteria: 1.3, 1.4, 1.8, 2.1, 2.6, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation
    Assessment Criteria: ALL 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
  • Education and career opportunities.
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities
    ALL 
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    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 259338, which is "Operate the beverage column-still (continuous) distillation plant and process", Level 3, 30 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  20509   National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Spirits Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 


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