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

Prepare a cigarette packet over-wrapper and display filling unit for production 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116952  Prepare a cigarette packet over-wrapper and display filling unit for production 
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:

Preparing a cigarette packet over-wrapper and display filling unit for production to ensure readiness for the over-wrapping and filling process. 

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 and numeracy at NQF level 1
Knowledge of the application of quality control on the final product
Introduction to the Tobacco Processing Industry. 

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 preparation of the cigarette packet over-wrapper and display filling unit after packing and before case filling

Material includes, but is not limited to, film wrap, tear-tape, blanks, bundle wrap, end labels and adhesives

Equipment includes, but is not limited to, adhesive pot brushes, adhesive applicators, folders, code blocks, heaters and conveyer belts. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Ensure the readiness of the over-wrapper and display filling. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Cleaning applicable machine components according to work site procedures
  • Inspecting condition of equipment according to work site procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply raw materials. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Determining cigarette packaging specifications according to shift schedule requirements
  • Identifying and checking delivered raw materials according to quality standards and cigarette packaging specifications
  • Fitting raw materials to over-wrapping and display filling unit according to operating procedures
  • Confirming raw materials quantity according to specified material demands
  • Completing relevant documentation according to work-site procedures
  • Informing relevant parties of deviations according to work-site procedures. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Position material and equipment. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Identifying, selecting and securing equipment according to operating procedures
  • Rectifying deviations on equipment/running parts according to operating procedures
  • Checking and adjusting material and equipment according to operating procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete preparing process. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Reporting deviations on machine components according to work site procedures
  • Restoring work area according to work site procedure
  • Completing the 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 control systems and settings on the cigarette packet over-wrapper and display filling unit
    Knowledge of rectifying deviations on equipment and running parts
    Knowledge of the application of safety measures and associated risks relating to the preparation of a cigarette packet over-wrapper and display filling unit. 

    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 detecting faulty material, equipment condition and serviceability during preparation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team attending to quality deviations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when positioning and adjusting materials and equipment during preparation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information when recording data. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when reporting deviations on machine components and product quality. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when adjusting the cigarette packet over-wrapper and display filling unit. 

    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 completing the preparation of the cigarette packet over-wrapper and display filling unit. 

    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:
  • Cleaning applicable machine components
  • Determining cigarette packaging specifications
  • Confirming raw materials quantity
  • Informing relevant parties of deviations
  • Identifying, selecting and securing equipment
  • Rectifying deviations on equipment/running parts
  • Reporting deviations on machine components

    The purpose of the following are explained:
  • Inspecting condition of equipment
  • Identifying and checking delivered raw materials
  • Fitting raw materials to over-wrapper unit
  • Completing relevant documentation
  • Checking and adjusting material and equipment
  • Restoring work site to a safe and clean condition.

    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  49078   National Certificate: Cigarette Packaging  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.
     
    NONE 


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