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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate an understanding of dairy terminology, equipment and systems |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
120412 | Demonstrate an understanding of dairy terminology, equipment and systems | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Food | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
9104 | Demonstrate knowledge of dairy terminology, equipment and systems | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is intended for a person who works in a dairy environment, or who wants to start a career in the dairy industry. Comprehension of dairy equipment, processing and supporting systems and terminology contributes to his/her personal development and career in the food industry, but especially in the dairy industry.
A person credited with this unit standard is able to demonstrate an understanding of: This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the dairy manufacturing environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of manufacturing and assembly. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the dairy manufacturing and processing environment. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Description of required skills:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
In the context of this unit standard, terminology, equipment, supporting functions and processing systems refers to those normally used and found in a dairy environment. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of dairy equipment used in the dairy industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Different types of dairy equipment are identified in a dairy facility. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Ten different types of equipment are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The main purpose of each of the identified types of equipment is explained according to standard dairy principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The importance of equipment and pipelines being manufactured from stainless steel is explained according to standard dairy and food safety principles. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate an understanding of dairy terminology used in the dairy industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The importance of understanding dairy terminologies is explained in the specific context of the learner's work environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Dairy terminologies are explained in the specific context of the learner's work environment and according to standard dairy principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Ten different terminologies are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Demonstrate an understanding of dairy supporting functions and equipment used in the dairy industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Dairy supporting functions and equipment are identified in a dairy facility. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Ten different supporting functions or equipment are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The main function of each of the above supporting functions or equipment is identified according to standard dairy principles. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Demonstrate an understanding of dairy processing systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Dairy processing systems are identified in a dairy facility. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Three processing systems are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The single units of each of the identified dairy processing systems are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The main function of each of the identified dairy processing systems is described according to standard dairy principles. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by:
Evident in Specific Outcome 1. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy equipment used in the dairy industry. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy terminology used in the dairy industry. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy supporting functions and equipment used in the dairy industry. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy processing systems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Evident in Specific Outcome 1. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy equipment used in the dairy industry. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy terminology used in the dairy industry. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy supporting functions and equipment used in the dairy industry. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy processing systems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
Evident in Specific Outcome 1. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy equipment used in the dairy industry. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy terminology used in the dairy industry. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy supporting functions and equipment used in the dairy industry. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy processing systems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large.
Evident in Specific Outcome 1. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy equipment used in the dairy industry. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy terminology used in the dairy industry. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy supporting functions and equipment used in the dairy industry. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of dairy processing systems. |
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 |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 9104, "Demonstrate knowledge of dairy terminology, equipment and systems", Level 1, 4 credits.
Supplementary Information: Definition of terms within this unit standard: Terminology: Clarification/Explanation/Definition. Dairy equipment > Balance tank, CIP installation, cream separator, de-aerator flow meter, homogeniser, milk tanker, packaging machines, pasteuriser, pipes, pumps, silo, thermometer and valves. Dairy processing systems > Primary processing system (Pasteurisation, homogenisation, cream separation, standardisationsystem). > Any manufacturing system (e.g. yoghurt manufacturing system). > Packaging system. > Cleaning (CIP/COP) system. Dairy supporting functions and equipment > Agitator, boiler, cleaning-in-place (CIP), cleaning-out-of-place (COP), cooler, ice dam and ice water, laboratory, manholes in a silo or a tank, milk reception, rubber pipes, stainless steel pipes, sample, sampler, sample tap, stirrer, steam and weigh bridge. Dairy terminology > Aseptic packaging, bacteria, butterfat, butterfat test, buddy system, brand name, CIP, COP, cold chain, cream, cream separation, dairy, dairy factory, dairy products, energy, expiry date, good manufacturing practices, hygiene ,long life products, micro-organisms, moulds, homogenisation, pasteurisation, quality, refrigeration,raw materials, safety, sample, sanitise, shelf life, sell-by-date, specification, standardisation, sterile/sterilization, temperature and yeasts. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 74229 | National Certificate: Milk and Cream Handling and Storing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
Core | 50083 | National Certificate: Milk and Cream Handling and Storing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-12-02 | Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 58026 | General Education and Training Certificate: Food and Beverage Handling Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
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. |
1. | Operational Process Improvements (Pty) Ltd |
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