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

Prepare a cigarette maker for production 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117746  Prepare a cigarette maker 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 3  NQF Level 03  10 
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 maker to ensure readiness for 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 cigarettes
  • 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 maker after supplying raw materials and before the production of cigarettes.

    Materials include, but are not limited to, cigarette paper, adhesives, tobacco, filter rods, tipping material and printers ink.

    Equipment includes, but is not limited to, cut-off knives, garniture tape, suction tape, adhesive pot, brushes, ledgers, machine rollers, suction fan, garniture folders and heater-bar. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Ensure the readiness of the cigarette maker. 
    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 specifications according to shift schedule requirements
  • Identifying and checking delivered raw materials according to quality standards and cigarette specifications
  • Fitting raw materials to cigarette maker according to operating procedures
  • Confirming raw materials quantity according to specified maker 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 site to a safe and clean condition 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 maker
  • Knowledge of rectifying quality deviations
  • Knowledge of the application of safety measures and associated risks relating to the preparing of a cigarette maker for production 
    		•

    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, quality and equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team when preparing the cigarette maker for production. 

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

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information when applying raw materials. 

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

    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 adjusting (commissioning) the cigarette maker. 

    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 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 against quality standards and cigarette specifications
  • Fitting raw materials to cigarette maker
  • 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  49139   National Certificate: Cigarette Production  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 


    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.