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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Evaluate dressing of carcasses

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114335	Evaluate dressing of carcasses
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 4	NQF Level 04	6
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:

Evaluating and monitoring the dressing process of carcasses to ensure optimal quality of end product.

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:

1. Literacy and numeracy (NQF1).
2. Communication skills (NQF1).
3. A general understanding of hygiene and safety procedures in an abattoir.
4. Understanding of customer relationship.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

A learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes in this unit standard with regard to species which includes but are not limited to: Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses, Ostriches, Crocodiles, Game.

The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard without direct supervision, but with access to work-site procedures, operating instructions and statutory requirements. Statutory requirements refer to:

1. Meat Safety Act, No 40 of 2000.
2. Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993.
3. Agricultural Product Standard Act, No. 119 of 1992.

And all regulations and directives promulgated there under.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for evaluation of carcasses.

OUTCOME NOTES

1. Collecting evaluation forms for different species.
2. Determining the amount of carcasses to be evaluated according to set procedures.
3. Informing all relevant parties involved with the procedure.
4. Wearing of personal protective clothing according to statutory requirements.

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:

1. Reason for collecting correct evaluation forms for different species is explained.
2. The reason for determining the amount and species to be evaluated is explained.
3. Purpose of informing all relevant parties is explained.
4. Reason for identifying and reporting deviations is explained.
5. Consequences of not informing affected parties are explained.
6. Reason for evaluating slaughter process according to operational procedures is explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Perform evaluation of carcasses process.

OUTCOME NOTES

1. Assessing deviations of the slaughtering process according to operational procedures.
2. Documenting findings of assessment.
3. Adhering to safety and hygiene procedures in the work area.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Complete evaluation of carcassess process.

OUTCOME NOTES

1. Communicating evaluation information to relevant parties.
2. Restore work place according to standard procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

1. Basic hygiene procedures.
2. Knowledge of slaughtering and dressing techniques.
3. Understanding of abattoir layout and processes.
4. Basic understanding of general pathology and anatomy.

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 the evaluation process, and take corrective actions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others in the process of evaluating carcasses.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself by planning and preparing work area.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate with others during the process informing all relevant parties.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology to carry out evaluation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Understand the world as a set of related systems by showing responsibility towards environment and health of others.

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 principals.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48660	National Certificate: Abattoir Slaughtering Processes	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Core	48902	National Certificate: Abattoir Supervision	Level 3	NQF Level 03	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.

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