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

Fill cigarette tray 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117744  Fill cigarette tray 
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 2  NQF Level 02  5 
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 
Filling cigarettes trays with cigarettes to be packed, ensuring the cigarettes comply with quality standards, and trays are properly identified. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
To enter a learning program for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have:
  • Literacy and numeracy at NQF level 1
  • Knowledge of the application of quality control on cigarettes
  • Introduction to Tobacco Processing Industry 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard with minimal supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and operating instructions.

    The scope of this unit standard deals with the cigarette tray filling process from receiving empty trays to the dispatch of filled trays. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare tray filler unit for production. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Checking if the tray filler unit is operational according to operating and safety procedures
  • Ensuring that adequate trays are available for filling according to work-site procedures
  • Inspecting the trays for serviceability and cleanliness according to work-site procedures
  • Providing the upper tray station with empty trays according to operating procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See Unit Standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Maintain the tray filling process. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Replenishing the trays on the upper tray station according to work site and operating procedures
  • Attending to cigarette blockages and stuck trays according to operating procedures
  • Loading filled trays on dispatch mechanism according to work-site and operating procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See Unit Standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Inspect top layers of cigarettes. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Ensuring visually that cigarettes comply to prescribed quality standards according to work-site procedures
  • Reporting quality deviations according to work-site procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See Unit Standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Equip filled trays with identification. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Providing each tray with correct identification according to work-site procedures
  • Recording the relevant data according to work-site procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See Unit Standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Complete tray filling process. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Dispatching filled trays according to work-site procedures
  • Completing data sheets according to work-site procedures
  • Cleaning the tray filling unit thoroughly according to work-site procedures
  • Restoring work area according to work-site procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See Unit Standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 


    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 be SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Identification and trace-ability of cigarettes
  • Interpretation and purpose of control cards
  • Usage of Control panel functions
  • Knowledge of hygiene principles applicable to handling cigarettes
  • Knowledge of the application of safety measures and associated risks relating to the filling of cigarette trays 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when checking cigarettes in filled trays for visible quality faults. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team when preparing the tray filler and dispatching filled trays. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when performing all the functions of cigarette tray filling and dispatching. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when reporting quality deviations and documenting production data. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when preparing and cleaning the tray filler. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when inspecting cigarettes and reporting quality deviations. 

    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 
    Assessment Criteria:

    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:

    Consequences are explained in the event of not:
  • Using correct brand identification and control cards
  • Adhering to the applicable hygiene prescriptions
  • Using unsafe methods during the removal of stuck trays and cigarette blockages
  • Recording correct data
  • Closing a filled tray
  • Using correct cleaning materials and methods

    The purpose of the following are explained:
  • Brand and control cards
  • Operational controls


    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 
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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  49139   National Certificate: Cigarette Production  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.
     
    NONE 


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