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

Implement requirements of the cold chain 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119958  Implement requirements of the cold chain 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Retail and Wholesale 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Wholesale and Retail 
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 
This unit standard is intended for people who work in a wholesale or retail outlet selling food products that fall within the cold chain.

This unit standard is aimed at ensuring people working in this environment understand the importance of maintaining the requirements of the cold chain in all aspects of their work.

People credited with this unit standard will be able to receive, move, store and date-code cold chain products in a way that prolongs the shelf life of these products. They will also be able to monitor and maintain the temperature of chillers and freezers and report any variances in temperature to relevant persons. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that the learner is competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify requirements of products in the cold chain. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of the cold chain is explained in terms of the flow of foods through the cold chain from supplier to the sales floor. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The effect of not maintaining correct temperatures of foods is explained in terms of the shelf life and characteristics of the product. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Food products that form part of the cold chain are identified along with their storage and display requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Monitor chillers and freezers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The required temperatures and temperature ranges are explained as they apply to chillers and freezers in the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The method of monitoring and checking temperatures and what to do if the temperature is outside the range is explained in terms of organisational policy and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The requirements for monitoring and checking chillers and freezers are in good working order are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Chillers and freezers are monitored to ensure they remain within organisational temperature ranges. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Move and store cold chain products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The requirements for maintaining the cold chain throughout the receiving process is explained as they apply to the various sections of the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The methods for storing cold chain foods applicable to the product are explained in terms of organisational practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reserve stock is checked to be date coded and rotated in accordance with organisation policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Cold chain products in the department are stored and moved to the shop floor in a manner that maintains the cold chain and prolongs the shelf life of the products. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Stock rotation refers to first stock to be sold first.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • This Unit Standard will be assessed by an assessor and moderated by a moderator registered with the relevant accredited ETQA.
  • Assessors should be in possession of a relevant qualification that is at least one level higher than the level of this qualification.
  • Training providers must be accredited by a relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The concept of and role players in the cold chain.
  • The effect of not maintaining the cold chain on cold chain foods.
  • Organisation's stock that falls within this category of foods.
  • Procedure for maintaining the cold chain through the receiving process.
  • Requirements for the moving and storing of cold chain products.
  • The required temperature and temperature ranges of applicable chillers and freezers.
  • Organisational policies and procedures for the checking of temperatures and the reporting of variances in temperature. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solving problems.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Move and store cold chain products.
  • Monitor chillers and freezers. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcome:
  • Monitor chillers and freezers. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and ones activities.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Move and store cold chain products.
  • Monitor chillers and freezers. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Move and store cold chain products.
  • Monitor chillers and freezers. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Identify requirements of products in the cold chain.
  • Monitor chillers and freezers. 
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    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
    Core  49792   National Certificate: Retail Perishable Food  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-10-22  Was W&RSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  63409   National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  W&RSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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