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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Determine seed stock levels

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114663	Determine seed stock levels
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 4	NQF Level 04	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 learner who has achieved this unit standard will be competent in:
Physically determining stock levels in order to control stock without direct supervision.

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 3.

Introduction to Seed Industry and relevant workplace.

An understanding of supplier and customer relationships at NQF level 3.

Basic computer literacy at NQF level 3.

Basic principles of handling and storing of hazardous substances as stipulated in the Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973.

An understanding of General safety in the work place at NQF level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

General guide for scope, context and level

The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard without direct supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and operating instructions.

The learner has to comply with the basic operational requirements with regard to the relevant statutory requirements such as the
Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for determining stock levels.

OUTCOME NOTES

Preparing the work area according to work-site procedures.

Identifying and selecting seed lots to be counted.

Selecting appropriate equipment according to work-site procedures.

Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to work-site procedures and statutory requirements

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:

The purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.

Reasons for identifying, selecting and using appropriate equipment are explained.

Consequences of not comparing actual stock levels with recorded levels according to operational procedures are explained.

Reasons for identifying and reporting deviations to stock according to statutory requirements are explained.

Affected parties are informed of deviations and corrective actions are taken.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Determine stock levels.

OUTCOME NOTES

Calculating and recording actual stock levels according to worksite and safety procedures.

Comparing actual levels with recorded levels according to operational procedures.

Recording stock level according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Complete the process of determining stock levels.

OUTCOME NOTES

Reporting deviations according to work-site procedures.

Complete relevant documentation and forward to appropriate parties according to work site procedures.

Storing equipment after completion of the task and according to worksite procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Mechanisms and bodies for external moderation of learner achievements

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 at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain:

Stock controlling principles

Techniques and equipment used for stock taking

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 the process of identifying correct units of calculation for different seed lots.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others in the process of determining stock levels.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself by identifying and selecting seed lots to be counted.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information during the process of determining deviations in stock levels.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate with others during the process of recording and reporting deviations in stock levels.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology by extracting information from computer systems to determine stock levels.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems by ensuring that hazardous substances are handled according to prescribed regulations stipulated by legislation.

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	48653	Further Education and Training Certificate: Seed Processing and Packaging Control	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Core	48647	Further Education and Training Certificate: Seed Production	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Core	48657	Further Education and Training Certificate: Seed Research and Development	Level 4	NQF Level 04	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.	Mpontshe Training