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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Maintain dosing and weighing belt units

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116912	Maintain dosing and weighing belt units
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	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: Maintaining dosing and weighing belt units to ensure optimum production performance of the units

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 : National Certificate in Tobacco Processing - NQF Level 3 Mechanical background - NQF Level 3 or equivalent

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 The scope of this unit standard deals with the repair and commissioning of dosing and weighing belt units Dosing and weighing belt units include, but are not limited to, dosing belt, weighing belt, and dosing/weighing belt combination Dosing and weighing belt units components include, but are not limited to, belts, rollers, scrapers, brushes, side seals, photocells, sprockets, chains, covers, belt tensioner, dash pots, metering bar and knife edges

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate an understanding of fault-finding on dosing and weighing belt units.

OUTCOME NOTES

Linking the reported deviation to possible causes according to work site procedures Identifying the origin of the fault according to work site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Plan and prepare for the maintenance of the dosing and weighing belt units.

OUTCOME NOTES

Gaining access to the dosing and weighing belt unit components according to work site and safety procedures Determining the availability of machine spares with affected parties according to work site procedures Informing affected parties of the extent of maintenance required according to work site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Perform maintenance.

OUTCOME NOTES

Replacing defective dosing and weighing belt unit components according to work site procedures and manufacturer specifications Aligning and/or adjusting the dosing and weighing belt unit components according to work site procedures and manufacturer specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Complete maintenance.

OUTCOME NOTES

Confirming the functional performance of the dosing and weighing belt units according to work site procedures, safety procedures and quality standards Restoring the work area according to work site procedures Informing affected parties of recommencement of production according to work site procedures Completing relevant documentation according to work site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria.

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

Knowledge of the relationship between deviations, possible causes and solutions Knowledge of the working, repair and adjustments of dosing and weighing belt units Knowledge of the application of safety measures and associated risks relating to the maintenance of dosing and weighing belt units Knowledge of the settings which affect the process and performance of the dosing and weighing belt units Knowledge of the controls and functions of a dosing and weighing belt units

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 identifying the origin of the fault

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team when determining the availability of machine spares

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when confirming the functional performance of the dosing and weighing belt units

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information when planning and preparing for maintenance

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when informing affected parties of deviations

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when performing maintenance

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 when identifying the origin of the fault

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

Assessment criteria 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: Applying safety procedures when gaining access to dosing and weighing belt units components Determining the availability of dosing and weighing belt unit spares Replacing defective machine components Aligning and/or adjusting dosing and weighing belt unit components Confirming the functional performance of the dosing and weighing belt units The purpose of the following are explained: Linking the reported deviation to possible causes Identifying the origin of the fault Informing affected parties of the extent of maintenance required Informing affected parties of recommencement of production Restoring the work area 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	49074	Further Education and Training Certificate: Primary Tobacco Processing	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.

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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.