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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Condition tobacco for processing

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114144	Condition tobacco for processing
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 3	NQF Level 03	12
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: Conditioning tobacco according to process specification requirements to ensure the correct quality and adequate supply of stems and lamina for the cutting process

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: Literacy and numeracy at NQF level 2 Knowledge of the application of quality control during tobacco processing Introduction to the 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 as well as blend specifications. The scope of this unit standard deals with the conditioning of tobacco after batching and before the silo bulking process.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for conditioning of tobacco.

OUTCOME NOTES

Determining the production schedule according to work site procedures Ensuring the serviceability of the process line according to work site procedures Starting process line according to work site procedures Adjusting process settings to documented blend specifications according to operating procedures

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: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Adjusting process settings to documented blend specifications Monitoring the conditioning processes against to quality assurance procedures Taking corrective measures Following change-over procedures The purpose of the following are explained: Executing cleaning activities Completing the relevant documentation Attending to blockages

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Condition tobacco.

OUTCOME NOTES

Starting the process according to operating procedures Monitoring the conditioning processes according to quality assurance and work site procedures Taking corrective measures according to operating procedures Attending to the cleanliness of relevant equipment according to work site procedures Attending to blockages according to work site procedures

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: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Adjusting process settings to documented blend specifications Monitoring the conditioning processes against to quality assurance procedures Taking corrective measures Following change-over procedures The purpose of the following are explained: Executing cleaning activities Completing the relevant documentation Attending to blockages

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Execute blend change-over.

OUTCOME NOTES

Following change-over procedures according to quality standards and specifications

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: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Adjusting process settings to documented blend specifications Monitoring the conditioning processes against to quality assurance procedures Taking corrective measures Following change-over procedures The purpose of the following are explained: Executing cleaning activities Completing the relevant documentation Attending to blockages

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Complete conditioning process.

OUTCOME NOTES

Running out and stopping the process line according to operating procedures Executing cleaning activities according to work site procedures Completing the relevant documentation according to work site procedures

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: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Adjusting process settings to documented blend specifications Monitoring the conditioning processes against to quality assurance procedures Taking corrective measures Following change-over procedures The purpose of the following are explained: Executing cleaning activities Completing the relevant documentation Attending to blockages

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.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of control systems as well as settings on the process line Knowledge of blend categories Quality assurance related to the conditioning of tobacco Knowledge of the application of safety measures relating to the conditioning of tobacco

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 monitoring the conditioning process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team during the conditioning process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organizing and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively when preparing and operating the conditioning line.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information during the conditioning process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively using visual and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion during the conditioning process when determining the production schedule.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when adjusting process settings.

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 completing the conditioning process.

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 care principles An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management relationships

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48637	National Certificate: Tobacco 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.

1.	Afgri Operations (Pty) Ltd
2.	Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC

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