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

Shut down a cigarette packer 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116964  Shut down a cigarette packer 
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 3  NQF Level 03  5 
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:
  • Shutting down and performing basic cleaning and maintenance on a cigarette packer to ensure readiness for further production. 
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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 and numeracy at NQF level 2
  • Knowledge of the application of quality control on the final product
  • Knowledge of preparing a cigarette packer for production
  • Introduction to the Tobacco Processing Industry 
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    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 shut-down of the cigarette packer after packing of cigarettes or shift completion, and before planed production or scheduled cleaning
  • Material includes, but is not limited to, cigarettes, adhesives, blanks, metalised paper, stamps and shoulder board
  • Equipment includes, but is not limited to, adhesive pot brushes, adhesive applicators, folders, code blocks, drying drum, conveyer belts, suction cups and cleaning utensils 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for shut down. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Stopping the cigarette packer according to operating procedures
  • Running-out material according to work site procedures
  • Completing all relevant packing and quality documentation according to production procedures
  • Ensuring that relevant cleaning utensils are available according to operating procedures
  • Removing raw materials according to work site procedures 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform basic cleaning. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Removing relevant equipment from cigarette packer according to operating procedures
  • Blowing down cigarette packer according to work site procedures
  • Cleaning equipment according to work site procedure 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform basic maintenance. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Inspecting components for wear according to operating procedures
  • Replacing worn components according to operating procedures
  • Reporting deviations on machine components according to work site procedures 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete shut-down procedure. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Replacing cleaned components according to operating procedures
  • Restoring the work area according to work site procedures 
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    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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Knowledge of control systems and settings on the cigarette packer
  • Knowledge of the application of safety measures and associated risks relating to the shut-down of a cigarette packer
  • Knowledge of shut-down procedures
  • Differentiate between worn and serviceable components 
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    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 deviations on machine components 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team when removing raw materials 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when performing the cleaning process on cigarette packer 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information when completing relevant packing and quality documentation 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when reporting deviations 

    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 shutdown procedures 

    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:
  • Ensuring that relevant cleaning utensils are available
  • Removing raw materials and relevant components from cigarette packer
  • Cleaning the components and adhering to safety and statutory requirements
  • Reporting deviations on machine components
  • Replacing cleaned components
  • Ensuring that cleaning utensils are stored or disposed of

    The purpose of the following are explained:
  • Stopping and running-out material
  • Completing all relevant production and quality documentation
  • Blowing down cigarette packer and using safety equipment
  • Inspecting and replacing worn components for wear


    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 
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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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