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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Sugar Processing Machine Operator |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
98912 | Occupational Certificate: Sugar Processing Machine Operator | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner - AgriSETA | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
- | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Occupational Certificate | Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation | Secondary Agriculture | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 152 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Reregistered | EXCO 0425/24 | 2018-07-01 | 2025-12-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-12-30 | 2029-12-30 |
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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Sugar Processing Machine Operator. A Sugar Processing Machine Operator attends to the operation of equipment used in a sugar processing plant and maintains the consistent availability of processed material to required standards and volumes. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: Sugar Processing Machine Operators are employed by enterprises involved in processing raw sugar cane into sugar and a range of by-products. Persons currently employed in operational positions, as well as persons seeking to enter the sugar milling industry, will benefit from this qualification. The sugar milling industry has long been established as a key component of the value chain of the agricultural sector. South Africa has been producing sugar and sugar by-products for many years, for consumption by the both the local and the international markets. The maintenance of efficiencies and quality standards in sugar production has a marked impact on the production costs of sugar products and resulting consumer pricing. The Sugar Processing Machine Operator fulfils a key role in the production of sugar and sugar by-products used by various consumer markets. Past training practices for staff employed in related functionaries mainly focused on a range of in-house training programmes offered by individual companies with the support of the Sugar Milling Research Institute and the technical training facility of the South African Sugar Association, the Shukela Training Centre. This qualification recognises past practices that has worked well for the industry over many years, but further enhances these programmes through the establishment of an occupational qualification that formalises and structures practical and experiential learning components. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 40. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 52. This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 60. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Operate pre-set sugar processing equipment in a sugar mill.
2. Operate programmable sugar processing equipment in a sugar mill. 3. Operate a series of inter linked equipment that functions in sequence in a sugar mill. 4. Meet occupational health, safety and quality standards. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Integrated Assessment: Integrated formative assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated summative assessment: An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupation (QCTO) Assessment Quality partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. QCTO registered assessors will complete a theoretical assessment at the place of work. The assessment must allow for oral assessment of learners, will include case studies and be in the structured as a multiple choice assessment. Assessors who did not take part in the internal assessment process will conduct all external assessments. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
The international comparability study was conducted to examine comparable qualifications and programmes, which exist in other countries. The comparability exercise focused on two countries namely, Australia and India.
Australia: The Certificate in Sugar Milling Industry Operations registered in Australia was selected for comparison. The certificate includes a selection of 67 learning units, of which 30% are sugar equipment operation specific. A large number of learning units in areas that are not included in the South African qualification are included by Australia. These mainly relate to learning areas such as vehicle operation and engineering related studies included in artisan specific qualifications in South Africa. Comparable sugar processing technology and equipment operation units include: Sugar Processing Equipment operation: Occupational Health, Safety and environmental protection: Quality aspects: Vastada Sugar Institute in India: The Vastada Sugar Institute in India, training institution, offers a certificate program in Sugar Manufacturing. This certificate includes learning units: The Sugar Technologists Association of India: The Sugar Technologists Association of India (STAI) is an apex body of sugar industry professionals and institutions (Can be compared to a Professional Body). The association prioritised key training areas through a participatory process of their members, including: Conclusion: The Australian Certificate in Sugar Milling Industry Operations includes a number of units in sugar processing theory and equipment operation that compare well with the South African qualification. The Certificate programme in Sugar Manufacturing offered by the Vastada Sugar Institute in India compares well with the South African qualification. It is further noted that the South African qualification addresses the priority learning areas identified by the members of the Sugar Technologists Association of India. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification articulates horizontally with the:
This qualification articulates vertically with the: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
Qualifying for external assessment:
In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience. Foundational Learning Competence is a pre-requisite for access to the external integrated summative assessment. Additional legal or physical entry requirements: None Criteria for the accreditation of providers: Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code is: 716106000: Sugar Processing Machine Operator. This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Part Qualifications: None. |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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 |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |