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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Operate polishing plant

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115979	Operate polishing plant
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: Polishing paprika oleoresin, without supervision, to ensure a quality final product.

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. Basic principles and knowledge of quality assurance. Basic knowledge of extraction processes in general. An understanding of general safety in the work place at NQF level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope of this unit standard deals with the polishing of paprika oleoresin, monitoring oleoresin levels, foam levels, gum levels, sediment levels, hexane levels, additives, steam, agitator, vacuum pressure, pumps, valves and paprika oleoresin throughput. The specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard are performed without direct supervision, but with access to standard working procedures and operating instructions.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for the paprika oleoresin polishing process.

OUTCOME NOTES

Preparing the work area according to standard working and safety procedures. Determining a sequence of operation according to standard working procedures. Selecting appropriate tools and equipment according to standard working and quality procedures. Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to 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: Purpose of: Determining sequence of operation Preparing work area Monitoring oleoresin throughput Monitor feeding flow rate Monitor hexane levels Monitoring temperatures Monitoring additives Monitoring agitator Completing relevant documentation Monitoring foam levels Monitoring gum levels Monitoring steam feed and circulation valves Monitoring oleoresin levels Monitoring sediment levels Monitoring vacuum pressures (negative) Monitoring sealing of centrifuge Monitoring pumps and valves Monitoring inline knock out pot in vapour line Consequences of not: Monitoring polishing throughput Determining sequence of operations Monitoring hexane levels Monitoring sealing of centrifuge Adhering to safety procedures Adhering to polishing efficiency Monitoring temperatures Monitoring agitator Monitoring additives Completing relevant documentation Monitoring flow rate Monitoring foam levels Monitoring steam feed and circulation valves Monitoring oleoresin levels Monitoring gum levels Monitoring sediment levels Monitoring vacuum pressure (negative) Monitoring the sealing of the centrifuge Monitoring inline knock out pot in vapour line

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Polishing paprika oleoresin.

OUTCOME NOTES

Feeding paprika oleoresin through polishing plant as per standard work procedure. Adding additives to paprika oleoresin Adding additives to paprika gums Monitoring oleoresin flow rates Monitoring agitator Monitoring foam levels Monitoring gum levels in paprika oleoresin Monitoring sediment levels in paprika oleoresin Recording paprika oleoresin weights, temperature, vacuum pressure Monitoring steam feed and circulation valves Monitoring hexane levels Monitoring vacuum pressure (negative pressure) Reporting deviations and taking corrective actions according to standard work and safety procedures. Monitoring pumps and valves

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: Purpose of: Determining sequence of operation Preparing work area Monitoring oleoresin throughput Monitor feeding flow rate Monitor hexane levels Monitoring temperatures Monitoring additives Monitoring agitator Completing relevant documentation Monitoring foam levels Monitoring gum levels Monitoring steam feed and circulation valves Monitoring oleoresin levels Monitoring sediment levels Monitoring vacuum pressures (negative) Monitoring sealing of centrifuge Monitoring pumps and valves Monitoring inline knock out pot in vapour line Consequences of not: Monitoring polishing throughput Determining sequence of operations Monitoring hexane levels Monitoring sealing of centrifuge Adhering to safety procedures Adhering to polishing efficiency Monitoring temperatures Monitoring agitator Monitoring additives Completing relevant documentation Monitoring flow rate Monitoring foam levels Monitoring steam feed and circulation valves Monitoring oleoresin levels Monitoring gum levels Monitoring sediment levels Monitoring vacuum pressure (negative) Monitoring the sealing of the centrifuge Monitoring inline knock out pot in vapour line

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Complete the polishing process.

OUTCOME NOTES

Recording polishing throughput according to standard working procedures. Shutting down polishing process according to standard work and safety procedures. Restoring work area according to standard working procedures. Completing relevant documentation according to standard working procedures. Handing shift over and reporting to relevant parties according to standard working 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: Purpose of: Determining sequence of operation Preparing work area Monitoring oleoresin throughput Monitor feeding flow rate Monitor hexane levels Monitoring temperatures Monitoring additives Monitoring agitator Completing relevant documentation Monitoring foam levels Monitoring gum levels Monitoring steam feed and circulation valves Monitoring oleoresin levels Monitoring sediment levels Monitoring vacuum pressures (negative) Monitoring sealing of centrifuge Monitoring pumps and valves Monitoring inline knock out pot in vapour line Consequences of not: Monitoring polishing throughput Determining sequence of operations Monitoring hexane levels Monitoring sealing of centrifuge Adhering to safety procedures Adhering to polishing efficiency Monitoring temperatures Monitoring agitator Monitoring additives Completing relevant documentation Monitoring flow rate Monitoring foam levels Monitoring steam feed and circulation valves Monitoring oleoresin levels Monitoring gum levels Monitoring sediment levels Monitoring vacuum pressure (negative) Monitoring the sealing of the centrifuge Monitoring inline knock out pot in vapour line

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 at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge of the safe handling of tools and equipment related to the polishing of oleoresin paprika. Working knowledge of safety classification as Class I Div I and II Basic knowledge of maintenance and caring for relevant tools and equipment. Basic knowledge of differences in different pumps (positive displacement, centrifugal) Operate polishing equipment. Basic principles of gauge readings.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems by reporting hexane levels, temperatures, oleoresin levels, foam levels, gum levels, sediment levels, additives, vacuum pressures and polishing throughput deviations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when receiving information and giving instructions during the polishing process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage one-self when performing the polishing process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate with others during the polishing process of paprika oleoresin.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology when using polishing equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems by understanding the impact of not producing quality oleoresin from paprika.

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 / customer relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48904	National Certificate: Paprika Oleoresin Extraction and Blending	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.

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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.