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

Manage food or beverage raw materials and products in a food or beverage processing environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10702  Manage food or beverage raw materials and products in a food or beverage processing environment 
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  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 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 on storage and routeing of food or beverage raw materials and products,
  • Control and maintain the storage of food or beverage raw materials and products,
  • Control and maintain the routeing of food or beverage raw materials and products,
  • Review and improve food or beverage raw materials and products storage and routeing procedures.

    This unit standard is intended for a person working in a food or beverage processing environment who needs to manage and control the routeing and storing of food or beverage raw materials in a storing facility, products during production and at the distribution point in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the food or beverage 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 or beverage manufacturing environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Description of skills:
    Knowledge and understanding of the production plans and process flow within a food or beverage manufacturing environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of this unit standard is for a person who needs to manage and control the routeing and storing of food or beverage raw materials in a storing facility, products during production and at the distribution point in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.

    In the context of this unit standard food or beverage raw materials and products refer to food or beverage ingredients, final food or beverage products and any material e.g. packaging material or cleaning materials that come into direct contact with food or beverage that is consumed by human beings.

    The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process requires a range of well-developed skills and offers a significant choice of procedures. Some relevant theoretical knowledge, interpretation of available information, discretion and judgement, as well as a range of known responses to familiar problems are employed. The application of this unit standard is to qualify the person towards certification in skilled occupations and sub-trades. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding on storage and routing of food or beverage raw materials and products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The principles of storage and routing of food or beverage raw materials and products are explained according to scientific principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The critical parameters during storage and routing of food or beverage raw materials and products are identified and explained according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The methods and procedures of storing and routing food or beverage raw materials and products in the food or beverage processing environment are identified and explained according to process flow control principles and food or beverage safety principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Methods to minimise wastage are identified and suggested according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Food or beverage safety practices and procedures for storing and routing are identified according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    2. The critical parameters during storage and routeing of food or beverage raw materials and products are identified and explained according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    3. The methods and procedures of storing and routeing food or beverage raw materials and products in the food or beverage processing environment are identified and explained according to process flow control principles and food or beverage safety principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    4. Methods to minimise wastage are identified and controlled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    5. Food or beverage safety practices and procedures for storing and routeing are identified according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Control and maintain the routing of food or beverage raw materials and products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The delivery sequence for food or beverage raw materials and products is interpreted according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Food or beverage raw materials and products are checked for quality and quantity according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Non conforming food or beverage raw materials and products to specifications are identified and handled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Food or beverage raw materials and products are routed according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Documentation is completed according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Review and improve food or beverage raw materials and products storage and routing procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Constraints to the food or beverage raw material storage and routing control system are identified and contingency plans are implemented according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. A quality control system for storing and routing of food or beverage raw materials and products are implemented according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Alterations to the quality control system for storing and routing of food or beverage raw materials and products are agreed upon by stakeholders and are implemented according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Procedures for storing and routing of food or beverage raw materials and products are reviewed and improved according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Control and maintain the storage of food or beverage raw materials and products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Food or beverage materials and products are stored according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The storage area is maintained according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Food or beverage raw materials and products are checked for quality and quantity according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Documentation is completed 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 storage and routeing of food or beverage raw materials and products. 
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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:
  • Reviewing and improving food or beverage raw materials and products storage and routeing procedures.

    Evident in specific outcome:
  • Review and improve food or beverage raw materials and products storage and routeing procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    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.

    Evident in specific outcomes:
  • Control and maintain the storage of food or beverage raw materials and products.
  • Control and maintain the routing of food or beverage raw materials and products. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    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.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    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 
    Supplementary Information:
    1. Legal requirements:

    The following acts and/or codes, current and future regulations and amendments will be applicable.
  • Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, No. 54 of 1972,
  • Health Act, No 63 of 1977,
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993,
  • SABS Food Hygiene Management Code 49: 1989.

    2. Definition of terms within this unit standard:
    Terminology: Clarification/ explanation/ definition.

    Food or beverage raw materials and products
  • Refers to ingredients, final food or beverage products and any material e.g. packaging material or cleaning materials that come into direct contact with food or beverage that is consumed by human beings.
    Food or beverage safety practices and procedures
  • Refer to good manufacturing practices, monitoring critical control points, HACCP`s, practices against food or beverage contamination and personal hygiene.
    Routeing
  • Send by particular route
    Standard operating procedures
  • Refer to company procedures, prescribed procedures from the manufacturer, personal and food or beverage safety procedures, good manufacturing practices, best practices, applicable legislation, time frames, recipes and specifications. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  21813   National Certificate: First Line Manufacturing Management: Food and Beverage  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-06-12  Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  20658   National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Plant Baking Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FOODBEV 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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