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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
-
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:

Dairy equipment used in the dairy industry.

Dairy terminology used in the dairy industry.

Dairy supporting functions and equipment used in the dairy industry.

Dairy processing systems.

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:

Communication and mathematical literacy at ABET Level 3.

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

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor or moderator respectively with the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA), or with another ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or with another ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA, or by another ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.

Moderation must include both internal (provider-based) and external (ETQA-based) moderation of assessment, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise.

Assessment and moderation of assessment against this unit standard should encompass achievement of competencies described in the individual unit standard and may encompass achievement of integrated competencies with other unit standard(s).

Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

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:

Applying comprehension of dairy equipment, dairy terminology, dairy supporting functions, equipment and dairy processing systems.

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

Can include the following 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

Can include the following:
> 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

Can include the following:
> 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

Can include the following:
> 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	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
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
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