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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Monitor juice screens

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114291	Monitor juice screens
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation			Secondary Agriculture
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
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 learner who has achieved this unit standard will be competent in: Monitoring juice screens ensure removal of bagacillo from mixed juice.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

To enter a learning programme for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have: Literacy and communications NQF 1 Numeracy NQF 1 Basic understanding of sugar processing Basic knowledge of quality assurance systems An understanding of general safety in the workplace at NQF 1 or equivalent

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard without direct supervision, but with access to standard operating procedures.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate an understanding of juice screening operations.

OUTCOME NOTES

Explaining the basic principles of juice screening List / Name the types of juice screens in use in the sugar industry

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Understanding of: Basic principles of juice screening Reasons for: Identifying and rectifying accumulation of cush-cush Monitoring screen condition Consequences of not Ensuring the screen is clean and in good working order Cleaning the juice screen according to standard operating procedures

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare for juice screening.

OUTCOME NOTES

Ensuring the screen is clean and in good working order

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Understanding of: Basic principles of juice screening Reasons for: Identifying and rectifying accumulation of cush-cush Monitoring screen condition Consequences of not Ensuring the screen is clean and in good working order Cleaning the juice screen according to standard operating procedures

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Assess juice screening performance.

OUTCOME NOTES

Identifying and rectifying accumulation of cush-cush Monitoring screen condition

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Understanding of: Basic principles of juice screening Reasons for: Identifying and rectifying accumulation of cush-cush Monitoring screen condition Consequences of not Ensuring the screen is clean and in good working order Cleaning the juice screen according to standard operating procedures

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Complete juice screening.

OUTCOME NOTES

Cleaning the juice screen according to standard operating procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Understanding of: Basic principles of juice screening Reasons for: Identifying and rectifying accumulation of cush-cush Monitoring screen condition Consequences of not Ensuring the screen is clean and in good working order Cleaning the juice screen according to standard operating procedures

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA. Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited by SETASA. Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Standard operating procedures regarding juice screening Working knowledge of juice screening Basic safety requirements relating to the juice screening Basic principles in physics and chemistry as applied to juice screening

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with others to ensure optimum juice screening performance.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems regarding the effect of cane quality and preparation on juice screening performance and of juice screening on subsequent processes.

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

Values All learners should demonstrate: An application of company ethics, values as well as general safety and customer care principles An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management relationships

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	48400	National Certificate: Sugar Processing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA

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.

1.	RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP)

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