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

Roast beans or nuts 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8882  Roast beans or nuts 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Food 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
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 is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of bean or nut roasting.
  • Prepare for bean or nut roasting.
  • Clean beans or nuts for roasting.
  • Roast the beans or nuts.
  • Perform end of roasting procedures.

    This unit standard is intended for a person who works in the food manufacturing environment and has the responsibility of roasting beans or nuts. The roasting of beans or nuts is important to the coffee, snack and confectionery industry.

    This unit will contribute to the full development of the learner with in the food manufacturing environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of manufacturing and assembly. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth within the food manufacturing and processing environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Required skills and knowledge on:
  • Cleaning procedures, handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
  • Representative sample taking for quality control purposes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of this unit standard is for anyone who has to roast beans or nuts. This includes the cleaning and roasting of beans or nuts.

    In the context of this unit standard beans can refer to coffee and cocoa beans. Nuts can refer to Peanuts, Walnuts, Almonds, Brazil, Cashew and Hazel nuts.

    The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process requires a range of well-developed skills and offers a significant choice of procedures. Some relevant theoretical knowledge, interpretation of available information, discretion and judgement, as well as a range of known responses to familiar problems are employed. The application of this unit standard is to qualify the person towards certification in skilled occupations and sub-trades. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of bean or nut roasting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The principles of roasting beans or nuts are explained according to scientific principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The operating procedures of a bean or nut roasting plant are explained according to equipment operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The roasting methodology for beans and nuts is explained according to scientific principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The importance and value of roasting of beans or nuts on further processing are explained according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The effects of roasting beans or nuts on further processing are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Food safety practices and procedures for bean or nut roasting are identified according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare for bean or nut roasting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Personal preparation is done according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Personal preparation refers to practices that ensure hygiene and personal and product safety.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The work area and roasting plant are prepared according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Preparation refers to cleaning or sanitising and pre-start up checks on the plant.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Beans or nuts are received and maintained according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Receiving refers to sufficient quantity and checking if the beans or nuts are quality released according to work-site requirements.
    Maintaining refers to all the work-site requirements in order to maintain the quality of the beans or nuts.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Bean or nut shortages for the roasting process are reported according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Beans or nuts are prepared according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of bean or nut roasting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The principles of roasting beans or nuts are explained according to scientific principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Process and product parameters are controlled and recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Clean, shell-free bean nibs or nuts are produced according to work-site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Samples are taken according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Test results are interpreted according to product specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The bean or nut cleaning plant is shut down and cleaned according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    2. The operating procedures of a bean or nut roasting plant are explained according to equipment operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    3. The roasting methodology for beans and nuts is explained according to scientific principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    4. The importance and value of roasting of beans or nuts on further processing are explained according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    5. The effects of roasting beans or nuts on further processing are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    6. Food safety practices and procedures for bean or nut roasting are identified according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Roast the beans or nuts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The roaster is started, operated and controlled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Beans or nuts are roasted according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Process and product parameters are controlled and recorded according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Samples are taken according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Test results are interpreted according to product specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Roasted bean nibs or nuts are released for further processing according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Releasing of bean nibs or nuts can only take place if:
  • any other roasting-related problems are solved within scope of work in order to ensure product quality,
  • adjustments are made to the degree of roasting in order to meet work-site requirements.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Working areas are kept and maintained during roasting according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Perform end of roasting procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The roasting plant is shut down according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sub-standard product is handled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The work area and manufacturing equipment are cleaned and sanitised according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Cleaning equipment is stored in designated areas according to work-site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Waste from the cleaning process are handled and disposed of according to work-site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Records are kept according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Prepare for bean or nut roasting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Personal preparation is done according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Personal preparation refers to practices that ensure hygiene and personal and product safety.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The work area and roasting plant are prepared according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Preparation refers to cleaning or sanitising and pre-start up checks on the plant.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Beans or nuts are received and maintained according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Receiving refers to sufficient quantity and checking if the beans or nuts are quality released according to work-site requirements. Maintaining refers to all the work-site requirements in order to maintain the quality of the beans or nuts.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Bean or nut shortages for the roasting process are reported according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Beans or nuts are prepared according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Clean beans or nuts for roasting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The bean or nut cleaning plant is started, operated and controlled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Process and product parameters are controlled and recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Clean, shell-free bean nibs or nuts are produced according to work-site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Samples are taken according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Test results are interpreted according to product specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The bean or nut cleaning plant is shut down and cleaned according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 
    Roast the beans or nuts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The roaster is started, operated and controlled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Beans or nuts are roasted according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Process and product parameters are controlled and recorded according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Samples are taken according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Test results are interpreted according to product specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Roasted bean nibs or nuts are released for further processing according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range: Releasing of bean nibs or nuts can only take place if:
  • Any other roasting-related problems are solved within scope of work in order to ensure product quality.
  • Adjustments are made to the degree of roasting in order to meet work-site requirements.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Working areas are kept and maintained during roasting according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 9 
    Perform end of roasting procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The roasting plant is shut down according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sub-standard product is handled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The work area and manufacturing equipment are cleaned and sanitised according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Cleaning equipment is stored in designated areas according to work-site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Waste from the cleaning process are handled and disposed of according to work-site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Records are kept according to standard operating procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Internal moderation.
  • External moderation.
  • An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner`s competency.
  • Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
  • All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities. Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
  • Assessment and moderation procedures, activities and tools must be transparent, affordable and support development within the field, sub-field and NQF.
  • Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected.
  • Examination of an assessment portfolio.
  • Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication, using verbal (language) or writing skills.
  • Direct observation in simulated or actual work conditions.
  • Practical demonstration of roasting beans or nuts.
  • This unit standard can be assessed together with first line operational maintenance and process control unit standards. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by:
  • Solving any other roasting related problems within his/her scope of work in order to ensure product quality.

    Evident in Specific Outcome:
  • Clean beans or nuts for roasting. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team or group.

    Evident in all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Performing personal preparation, workplace and equipment preparation in order to operate the process and equipment according to standard operating procedures.

    Evident in Specific Outcomes:
  • Prepare for bean or nut roasting.
  • Clean beans or nuts for roasting. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by using mathematical or language skills in the modes of oral or written presentations by:
  • Keeping records.

    Evident in Specific Outcome:
  • Roast the beans or nuts. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Evident in all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Evident in all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large.

    Evident in all Specific Outcomes. 

    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 
    Supplementary Information

    Legal requirements:

    The following acts or codes, current and future regulations and amendments will be applicable:
  • Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, No. 54 of 1972
  • Health Act, No 63 of 1977
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993
  • SABS Food Hygiene Management Code 49: 1989

    Definition of terms within this unit standard:

    Beans
    Refer to coffee and cocoa beans.

    Food safety practices and procedures
    Refer to good manufacturing practices, monitoring critical control points, HACCP`s, practices against food contamination and personal hygiene.

    Nuts
    May refer to Peanuts, Walnuts, Almonds, Brazil, Cashew and Hazel nuts.

    Standard operating procedures
    Refer to company procedures, prescribed procedures from the manufacturer, personal and food safety procedures, good manufacturing practices, best practices, applicable legislation, time frames, recipes and specifications.

    Roasting plant
    Refers to relevant equipment and components related to the roasting of beans or nuts. 
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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
    Elective  74189   National Certificate: Cereals, Snacks, Pasta and Condiments Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  80928   National Certificate: Confectionery (Chocolate, Sugar and Biscuit) Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  20199   National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Confectionery Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  20198   National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Oil and Fat Based Product Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  20197   National Certificate: Food and Beverages Processing: Cereals, Snacks, Pasta, Spices, Condiments and Culinary Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-12-02  Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  20206   National Certificate: Food and Beverage Manufacturing Technology: Spray Dried Food Product Technologist  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 


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