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

Apply the terms Pol, Brix and Purity 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114302  Apply the terms Pol, Brix and Purity 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 4  NQF Level 04  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:
  • Applying the terms Pol, Brix and Purity to monitor factory performance. 
    		•

    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 3
  • Numeracy NQF 3
  • Basic understanding of sugar processing.
  • Basic knowledge of quality assurance systems.
  • An understanding of general safety in the workplace at NQF 3 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.

    The scope of this unit standard encompasses an understanding of Dry Solids, Sucrose and Non-Pol determinations. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of Pol, Brix and Purity. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Explaining the meaning of these terms
  • Explaining the formulae used to calculate these terms
  • Explaining the methods of measuring these terms 
    		•

    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:
  • Pol, Brix and Purity as quality variables
  • The formulae used in the calculations of Pol, Brix and Purity
  • The methods of measuring Pol and Brix

    Reasons for:
  • Using the terms Pol, Brix and Purity as quality variables
  • Reporting relevant data

    Consequences of not:
  • Comparing the results against expected values
  • Reporting abnormal deviations
  • Liasing with the relevant parties to respond to abnormal deviations 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Calculate Pol, Brix and Purity values. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Obtaining relevant data
  • Applying the appropriate formulae 
    		•

    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:
  • Pol, Brix and Purity as quality variables
  • The formulae used in the calculations of Pol, Brix and Purity
  • The methods of measuring Pol and Brix

    Reasons for:
  • Using the terms Pol, Brix and Purity as quality variables
  • Reporting relevant data

    Consequences of not:
  • Comparing the results against expected values
  • Reporting abnormal deviations
  • Liasing with the relevant parties to respond to abnormal deviations 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Evaluate Pol, Brix and Purity results. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Comparing the results against expected values
  • Proposing reasons for deviations from expected values 
    		•

    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:
  • Pol, Brix and Purity as quality variables
  • The formulae used in the calculations of Pol, Brix and Purity
  • The methods of measuring Pol and Brix

    Reasons for:
  • Using the terms Pol, Brix and Purity as quality variables
  • Reporting relevant data

    Consequences of not:
  • Comparing the results against expected values
  • Reporting abnormal deviations
  • Liasing with the relevant parties to respond to abnormal deviations 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Co-ordinate process activities. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Liasing with the relevant parties to respond to abnormal deviations
  • Reporting abnormal deviations to the relevant parties 
    		•

    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:
  • Pol, Brix and Purity as quality variables
  • The formulae used in the calculations of Pol, Brix and Purity
  • The methods of measuring Pol and Brix

    Reasons for:
  • Using the terms Pol, Brix and Purity as quality variables
  • Reporting relevant data

    Consequences of not:
  • Comparing the results against expected values
  • Reporting abnormal deviations
  • Liasing with the relevant parties to respond to abnormal deviations 
    		•


    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 
  • Knowledge of the various factory streams
  • Understanding of the formulae used in Pol, Brix and Purity calculations
  • Interrelationships between Pol, Brix and Purity calculations
  • Understanding of the instruments used to measure Pol, Brix and Purity 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure reliability of data. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with others to ensure reliability of data. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems regarding the effect of factory performance calculations on factory operations. 

    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
    Core  48399   Further Education and Training Certificate: Sugar Processing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Core  48395   National Certificate: Sugar Technology  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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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