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

Process poultry frozen meat products in an abattoir 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119446  Process poultry frozen meat products in an abattoir 
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  8 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
Understand the function and operation of the equipment in the frozen meat section. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Health and Safety Level 2.
Personal Hygiene Level 2. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
N/A 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Understand the function of the spin chiller. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The function and operation of the spin chiller is described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Lowers deep muscle temperature, slows down bacterial growth.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
Moves water and aids cooling. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
The role of aeration in the spin chiller is explained.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The carcass 'take up' of water in the chiller is explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Demonstrate an understanding of the preparation and packaging of whole carcasses for freezing. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The correct placement of the wings and legs against the body is indicated. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Natural hollows
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The inclusion of the giblet pack is explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Giblets in abdominal cavity.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The "funnelling" of the carcass into the polyethylene bag and the clipping procedure is demonstrated. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Clipping machine
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Demonstrate an understanding of how suitable portions from the holding room are utilised. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The portions that may be recovered from the carcass are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Unbruised, intact limbs.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The transference of unsuitable parts of the poultry is explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Waste disposal as per company SOP.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Demonstrate the ability to operate the manual portion cutter and conduct quality control checks on portions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The role of the quality assurance team is described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Debris removal
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The operation of the manual portion cutting machine is demonstrated. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Portion cutter
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Understand the function of the injection machine. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The role of the injector in the process chain is explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Brine, tenderise, flavour enhancing.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Understand the function of the spiral freezer and blast freezer. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The operation of the spiral freezer is explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Rapid freezing
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The role and operation of the blast freezer is described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Cold air blown over meat, whole carcasses.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The storage and freezing of less than 25 chickens is described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Chest freezer, as per legislation.
 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

    The assessment of qualifying learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established principles. Practical assessment activities will be used, which are appropriate to the contents in which qualifying learners are working. These activities will include an appropriate combination of self and peer assessment, practical and oral assessments, observations etc.

    The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes
    and essential embedded knowledge be assessed. The specific outcomes must be assessed
    in its own right, through oral and practical evidence. It cannot be assessed by observation
    only.

    The specific outcomes and essential knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a qualifying learner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge, but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, then they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a learner is able to perform specific outcomes, but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent.

    Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found, both in performance and in the essential embedded knowledge.

    Performance of specific outcomes must actively affirm target groups of qualifying learners, not unfairly discriminate against them. Qualifying learners should be able to justify their performance in terms of these values. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected in the Assessment Criteria for each Specific Outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
  • Exploring education and career opportunities, and
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been mad. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community.
    Specific Outcome: 4
  • Demonstrate the ability to operate the manual portion cutter and conduct quality control checks on portions. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
    Specific Outcome: 2
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the preparation and packaging of whole carcasses for freezing. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organise and critically evaluate information.
    Specific Outcome: 3
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how suitable portions from the holding room are utilised. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
    Specific Outcome: 1, 4, 5, 6
  • Understand the function of the spin chiller.
  • Demonstrate the ability to operate the manual portion cutter and conduct quality control checks on portions.
  • Understand the function of the injection machine.
  • Understand the function of the spiral freezer and blast freezer. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
    Specific Outcome: 1
  • Understand the function of the spin chiller. 
    		•

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  49583   General Education and Training Certificate: Poultry Processing  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  49581   National Certificate: Poultry Processing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  49579   National Certificate: Poultry Processing  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.