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

Collect and treat Rooibos seed 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
123170  Collect and treat Rooibos seed 
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  4 
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 person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Identify the correct time to harvest Rooibos seed.
  • Collect the seed bearing material.
  • Sieve and treat Rooibos seed.
  • Utilize knowledge of seed collection and treatment on a Rooibos farm. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify the characteristics of Rooibos seed and the harvesting season. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: season, growth stage, characteristics: shape, colour. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The season for harvesting Rooibos seed is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The ideal growth stage of the seed, prior to harvesting is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The specific shape of the Rooibos seed is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The colour of the Rooibos seed, when harvested is identified. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Collect Rooibos seed bearing material. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: collecting, separation/sieving, handling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The method of collecting seed bearing material is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedures for the handling of the collected seed material are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The methods of separation/sieving of the material are demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Clean the collected Rooibos seed material. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: washing, panning, drying, fine sieving. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The procedures for the washing of the seed material are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The panning of the seed material is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The process of drying the panned seeds is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The necessity of fine sieving the dried seeds is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The procedures for the sieving of the seeds are demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Sanitize the Rooibos seeds. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: soak in disinfected water, sieve flotation, drying. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The preparation of the sanitizing solution is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedures for the placement and disinfection of the seeds in the sanitizing solution are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The method of sieve flotation is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The procedures for the drying of the disinfected seed are described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Scarify and apply a protective fungicidal treatment to the seed. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: scarify, fungicide. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The reasons for sacrificing the seed are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedures for the scarification of the seed are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The necessity of treating the seed with fungicide is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The methods of applying the fungicide to the seed are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The methods of applying the fungicide to the seed are demonstrated. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected in the assessment criteria for each specific outcome and must be assed in its own right, through oral and written evidence. Observation cannot be the only assessment. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made by:
  • Using the correct seed collection procedures.
  • Ensuring that all foreign material is removed in the separation process. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The learner is able to work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or communities by:
  • Assisting others in the demarcation of the harvested seed collection areas. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Following a methodical approach to the collection of seed bearing material.
  • Coordinating the sieving and panning of the seed bearing material.
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is able to collect, organise and critically evaluate information by:
  • Gauging the yield of seed per area. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner is able to communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation by:
  • Reporting on the condition and maturity of the collected seed. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    The learner is able to use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by:
  • Understanding the need to sanitise the cleaned seed and the benefits of the sanitising.
  • Utilising fungicide to protect the seed from spoilage in storage or sowing. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner is able to demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation
  • Evident in all Specific Outcomes.
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
  • Exploring education and career opportunities.
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The learner is able to contribute to the full personal development of themselves and the social and economic development of the society at large:
  • Evident in all Specific Outcomes. 
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    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 
    The Learner:
  • Is expected to perform the specific outcomes reflected in this unit standard without direct supervision.
  • Should have access to work site procedures.
  • Should demonstrate an application of ethics and values.
  • Must apply basic principles of general safety and customer care.
  • Should demonstrate an awareness of the expectations and obligations of basic employee/employer relations including industrial relations principles.

    At this level the communication/reporting of issues arising in the workplace, is embedded in the specific outcomes and the related assessment criteria.

    It is understood that, due to the nature of the work environment and the skills level of the Learner, that the aspects of teamwork form an integral part of the necessary specific outcomes and related assessment criteria.

    The points included under the notes, should be included when the qualifying Learners are being assessed. 
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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  50227   National Certificate: Rooibos Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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