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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Optimise sugar extraction operations

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114323	Optimise sugar extraction operations
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 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	16
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: Optimising sugar extraction operations to maximise recovery.

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 4 Numeracy NQF 4Computer Literacy at NQF 4 Specialised understanding of extraction equipment and processes Specialised understanding of sugar processing Knowledge of quality assurance systems at NQF 4 or equivalent Knowledge of safety practices at NQF 4 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 cane preparation, diffusion, milling, dewatering and juice screening.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Understand extraction operations.

OUTCOME NOTES

Constructing mass and energy balances Applying extraction models Keeping abreast of new technological developments and applying if appropriate

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: Mass and energy balances Modelling extraction operations Reasons for: Monitoring the performance of the various unit operations Assessing the performance of the various unit operations Liasing with the relevant parties Consequences of not: Reporting abnormal deviations to the relevant parties Instructing relevant parties to change extraction operations

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Evaluate extraction operations.

OUTCOME NOTES

Monitoring the performance of the various unit operations Assessing the performance of the various unit operations

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: Mass and energy balances Modelling extraction operations Reasons for: Monitoring the performance of the various unit operations Assessing the performance of the various unit operations Liasing with the relevant parties Consequences of not: Reporting abnormal deviations to the relevant parties Instructing relevant parties to change extraction operations

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Co-ordinate extraction operations.

OUTCOME NOTES

Liasing with the relevant parties to optimise extraction operations 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: Mass and energy balances Modelling extraction operations Reasons for: Monitoring the performance of the various unit operations Assessing the performance of the various unit operations Liasing with the relevant parties Consequences of not: Reporting abnormal deviations to the relevant parties Instructing relevant parties to change extraction operations

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Optimise extraction operations.

OUTCOME NOTES

Instructing relevant parties to change extraction operations when required Recommending modifications to extraction operations when required

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: Mass and energy balances Modelling extraction operations Reasons for: Monitoring the performance of the various unit operations Assessing the performance of the various unit operations Liasing with the relevant parties Consequences of not: Reporting abnormal deviations to the relevant parties Instructing relevant parties to change extraction operations

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

Construction and interpretation of chemical process flowsheets and simple P&I diagrams. Determination of elementary material and energy balances. An appreciation of more important metal/alloy systems and their behaviour in common situations in the sugar industry. Competent in the appraisal of materials for specific applications and to prescribe limits in a particular situation to ensure plant safety, economic life of the equipment and the quality of the products being handled by the plant. An understanding of the mechanics in terms of momentum and energy transfer in linear and rotating machinery Specialised knowledge of cane yard equipment and operations Interrelationships between extraction processes Safety requirements relating to extraction operations

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems relating to extraction operations and the correct action to be taken to report those depending on the urgency

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work as a member of a team to ensure the optimisation of extraction operations

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and ones own activities to meet deadlines set for procedures to be followed

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Organise sets of information to ensure the optimisation of extraction operations

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using oral and written means to optimise extraction operations and to report on operational matters

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between one unit operation and other unit operations in the optimisation of extraction and the effect of extraction 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
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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