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

Classify / purify grain endosperm 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114386  Classify / purify grain endosperm 
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  6 
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:
Performing, without supervision, the classifying / purifying of grain endosperm to maintain consistent quality of finished products. 

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, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1.
  • Attended a course on classifying / purifying grain endosperm.
    Or
  • Had in house training in classifying / purifying grain endosperm.
  • An understanding of General Safety in the work place at NQF level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of this unit standard deals with the classification / purification of grain mill endosperms and in particular with the routine maintenance of appropriate equipment.

    Knowledge of sieving material and identifying mesh sizes is required.

    The specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard are performed without direct supervision, but with access to work site procedures and operating instructions.

    Unit standard Classifying / Purifying grain endosperm GRM 008, applies to both wheat and maize milling. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for classifying/ purifying grain endosperm. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Preparing the work area according to work site and safety procedures.
  • Determining a sequence of operation according to work site procedures.
  • Selecting appropriate tools and equipment according to work site and quality procedures.
  • Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to statutory requirements. 
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    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:
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • Appropriate tools and equipment are identified and selected according to work site procedures.
  • Purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.
  • Purpose of classifying / purifying grain endosperm according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Consequences of not monitoring classification / purification process and taking corrective actions are explained.
  • Consequences of failure to carry out routine maintenance on classifiers / purifiers are explained.
  • Purpose of preparing the work area is explained.
  • Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform classifying/ purifying grain endosperm. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Selecting, operating and using appropriate equipment according to work site and safety procedures.
  • Purifying grain endosperm according to work site and quality procedures.
  • Monitoring purifying of grain endosperm process and taking corrective actions (when applicable) according to work site, quality and safety procedures. 
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    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:
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • Appropriate tools and equipment are identified and selected according to work site procedures.
  • Purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.
  • Purpose of classifying / purifying grain endosperm according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Consequences of not monitoring classification / purification process and taking corrective actions are explained.
  • Consequences of failure to carry out routine maintenance on classifiers / purifiers are explained.
  • Purpose of preparing the work area is explained.
  • Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assure correct degree of classification/ purification is maintained. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Performing routine maintenance according to work site and quality procedures. 
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    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:
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • Appropriate tools and equipment are identified and selected according to work site procedures.
  • Purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.
  • Purpose of classifying / purifying grain endosperm according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Consequences of not monitoring classification / purification process and taking corrective actions are explained.
  • Consequences of failure to carry out routine maintenance on classifiers / purifiers are explained.
  • Purpose of preparing the work area is explained.
  • Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete classifying/ purifying of grain endosperm. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Sending classified / purified stocks to finished products conveyors or to other processes for further reduction into finished products.
  • Completing maintenance records (where applicable) according to work site procedures.
  • Informing affected parties according to work site procedures. 
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    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:
  • Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
  • Appropriate tools and equipment are identified and selected according to work site procedures.
  • Purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.
  • Purpose of classifying / purifying grain endosperm according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Consequences of not monitoring classification / purification process and taking corrective actions are explained.
  • Consequences of failure to carry out routine maintenance on classifiers / purifiers are explained.
  • Purpose of preparing the work area is explained.
  • Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 
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    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 by SETASA in its ETQA capacity or at its discretion. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Basic knowledge of the safe handling of tools and equipment related to the classification / purification of grain endosperm.
  • Basic knowledge of maintenance and caring for relevant tools and equipment.
  • Operating instructions of equipment involved in the classifying / purifying of grain endosperm. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems when monitoring and maintaining equipment involved in the classification / purification process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when receiving information and giving instructions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organize and manage oneself when planning and performing the maintenance on classification / purification of grain endosperm process equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with others during the process of giving and receiving instructions and signals. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology when operating control panels, PC and maintaining equipment involved in the classification / purification 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 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  48648   National Certificate: Grain Milling  Level 2  NQF Level 02  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.
     
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    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.