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

Explain product characteristics 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115187  Explain product characteristics 
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  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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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:
  • Explaining the characteristics of fruit for packing to ensure proper handling 
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    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. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The scope of this unit standard deals with the explaining of the characteristics of fruit packing.
  • The specific outcomes reflected in this unit standard should be performed without direct supervision, but withaccess to work site procedures and operating instructions.
  • Fruit packed includes deciduous, citrus, stone and sub-tropical. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate a basic understanding of the growth cycle and harvesting of fruit. 

    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:

    Results achieved:
    1. Growth cycle of fruit explained
    2. Harvesting characteristics and procedures for fruit explained.
    3. Understanding of nature of fruit types and varieties demonstrated.
    4. Fruit handling requirements identified according to fruit types.
    5. Fruit life spans and time protocols explained

    Indicators:
    1. Explanations given and knowledge demonstrated in a clear manner using appropriate examples.

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Responds to "what if" and "why" questions related to:
  • Fruit types and varieties.
  • Growth cycle of fruit.
  • Harvesting requirements and characteristics.
  • Fruit life span.
  • Time protocols.
  • Fruit handling requirements.

    2. Discuss issues and impact of:
  • Fruit quality on packing process 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the basic nature of fruit types and varieties. 

    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:

    Results achieved:
    1. Growth cycle of fruit explained
    2. Harvesting characteristics and procedures for fruit explained.
    3. Understanding of nature of fruit types and varieties demonstrated.
    4. Fruit handling requirements identified according to fruit types.
    5. Fruit life spans and time protocols explained

    Indicators:
    1. Explanations given and knowledge demonstrated in a clear manner using appropriate examples.

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Responds to "what if" and "why" questions related to:
  • Fruit types and varieties.
  • Growth cycle of fruit.
  • Harvesting requirements and characteristics.
  • Fruit life span.
  • Time protocols.
  • Fruit handling requirements.

    2. Discuss issues and impact of:
  • Fruit quality on packing process 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify fruit handling requirements according to fruit types and characteristics. 

    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:

    Results achieved:
    1. Growth cycle of fruit explained
    2. Harvesting characteristics and procedures for fruit explained.
    3. Understanding of nature of fruit types and varieties demonstrated.
    4. Fruit handling requirements identified according to fruit types.
    5. Fruit life spans and time protocols explained

    Indicators:
    1. Explanations given and knowledge demonstrated in a clear manner using appropriate examples.

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Responds to "what if" and "why" questions related to:
  • Fruit types and varieties.
  • Growth cycle of fruit.
  • Harvesting requirements and characteristics.
  • Fruit life span.
  • Time protocols.
  • Fruit handling requirements.

    2. Discuss issues and impact of:
  • Fruit quality on packing process 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate a basic understanding of fruit life spans and protocol. 

    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:

    Results achieved:
    1. Growth cycle of fruit explained
    2. Harvesting characteristics and procedures for fruit explained.
    3. Understanding of nature of fruit types and varieties demonstrated.
    4. Fruit handling requirements identified according to fruit types.
    5. Fruit life spans and time protocols explained

    Indicators:
    1. Explanations given and knowledge demonstrated in a clear manner using appropriate examples.

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Responds to "what if" and "why" questions related to:
  • Fruit types and varieties.
  • Growth cycle of fruit.
  • Harvesting requirements and characteristics.
  • Fruit life span.
  • Time protocols.
  • Fruit handling requirements.

    2. Discuss issues and impact of:
  • Fruit quality on packing process 
    		•


    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 
  • Fruit types and varieties.
  • Growth cycle of fruit.
  • Fruit life span.
  • Fruit handling procedures and techniques.
  • Harvesting procedures and techniques.
  • Fruit quality standards and specifications. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by understanding and explaining the characteristics of fruit. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by explaining the relationship between fruit supplier/grower and the packing facility. 

    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. 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48848   National Certificate: Fruit Packing and Grading Processes  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. Colors Packhouse (Pty) Ltd 
    2. Hi-Veld Fruit Packers (Pty) Ltd 
    3. In House Media Instruction 
    4. Kromco (Pty) Limited 
    5. Mbimbini Training and Community Development 
    6. Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC 


    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.