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

Assess the quality of citrus for export 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243868  Assess the quality of citrus for export 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  24 
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 
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Describe the composition and structure of the citrus exporting industry in South Africa.
  • Be conversant with the apricot export terminology.
  • Comply with the legislative and logistical requirements for the exportation of citrus.
  • Draw a representative sample of citrus fruit for quality assessment.
  • Conduct the external and internal examination of citrus for quality assessment.
  • Inspect and verify the various components that ensure the maintenance of the cold chain.
  • Evaluate the overall suitability of a citrus consignment for export. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Mathematical Literacy and Communication at NQF 4. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Outline the background and structure of the citrus exporting industry. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to:
  • Origin of varieties, South African citrus production areas, global competition, industry role players and their functions, export markets, export statistics, exporting chain, cultivation, harvesting and post harvest treatments, research and development: temperature regimes/protocols, packaging, handling, post harvest techniques. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The origin of the various citrus varieties and the chief cultivars that have been produced from these are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The major citrus production areas in South Africa are identified and the main cultivars that are grown in each area are listed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The extent of the global citrus export industry, with regard to production levels and statistics are outlined and the countries that constitute South Africa's competition are detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The various components of the citrus export chain are identified and the objectives of each are detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The role players in the citrus export industry are listed and the function that they each perform is indicated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    A brief outline of the best practices for the cultivation, harvesting and post harvest treatment of citrus are related and the ways in which the observance of these will enhance the achievement of export quality are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The positive contribution that ongoing research and development has on the viability and profitability of citrus exports is described and the focus areas where constant improvement is being sought, are identified. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the definitions and applications of the terminology used in the citrus export industry. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to:
  • Reasons, ensure correct identification, application and interpretation of deviations. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The reasons why all role players and participants in the citrus export industry should understand and use the specific terminology are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The definition and relevance of the general terminology that is used in the export industry is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    General terminology includes but is not limited to:
  • Arthropoda, APS act (Agricultural Products Standards), PPECB act (Perishable Products Export Control Board Act), assessor, consignment, cosmetic, container, count, chemical residues, diameter, FBO (Food Business Operator), food safety, foreign matter, hazard, internal breakdown, inspector, pre- packed unit, suitable, traceability, SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), MRL's (Maximum Residual Levels).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The definition and application of the terminology that is used to describe and determine the quality of citrus is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Specific citrus terminology includes but is not limited to:
  • Albedo, blemish, clipping, decay, equatorial diameter, polar diameter, flavedo, granulated juice cells, high shoulders, sheep nose, greening disease, long stems, major defects, malformation, mature seed, skin weakness (kraakskil), superficial fungal growth.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe the legislative and logistical requirements for the exportation of citrus and the necessary processes to ensure compliance. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The requirements and processes include but are not limited to:
  • Legislative requirements, documentation prerequisites, food safety, facility inspection criteria, line observation, inspection of: cartons, containers, pallets, marking, industry processes and documentation, QMS (Quality Management System). 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The legislative requirements that must be met before an export inspection will be conducted, are indicated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Legislative requirements include but are not limited to:
  • Service request, facilities inspection, registration with PPECB (Perishable Products Export Control Board), DOA (Department Of Agriculture), DTI (Department of Trade and Industry), dispensations, documentation.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The logistics that have to be verified before an inspection may be conducted are detailed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Logistics include but are not limited to:
  • Documentation: notice of inspection, service request, consignment note.
  • General requirements: regulations and protocols, inspection fees, product presentation and identification.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The various food safety standards that must be adhered to and the procedures to ensure compliance to these are indicated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The requirements for cartons, containers and pallets, that are intended to house/transport citrus and the procedures for their inspection, as per the regulations and SOPs are detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The necessity of providing the correct lighting and inspection environment for the quality determination of citrus is explained and the facility requirements, as per SOPs are listed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The packing requirements for the exportation of citrus, as per regulations and SOPs are indicated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The marking requirements that must be used on containers and consignments for the identification of export citrus, as per the regulations are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The industry processes and documentation that are utilised in the exportation of citrus, according to the relevant SOP's, are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Processes and documentation include but are not limited to:
  • Harvesting and handling methods, market requirements, protocols, post harvest treatment, SOP's, transport, pre-cooling.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The necessity and benefits of establishing and implementing a quality management system for citrus exportation are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Necessity and benefits include but are not limited to:
  • Market requirements, client confidence, ensure traceability, quality assurance, food safety, performance audits.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Select a representative sample of citrus for inspection. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The sampling range includes but is not limited to:
  • Aim of sampling, representative, validation of quality, principles of sampling, sampling methodology, SOP's (Standard Operating Procedure), sampling size/percentage, working sample - for external and internal examination, deviating sample, MRL sampling. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The aims and objectives of sampling and the importance of obtaining a representative sample from a citrus consignment are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The principles of sampling and the reasons why these must be stringently applied when citrus sampling is conducted are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Principles include but are not limited to:
  • Random, predictable, selective, position.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The function and benefits of conducting a line observation before the citrus sampling commences are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Function and benefits include but are not limited to:
  • Uniformity of citrus characteristics, grading procedures, packing procedures.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The citrus sampling methodology, for various markets and the criteria for examination of a consignment as per regulations or the company's SOPs are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The sampling size or percentage of a citrus consignment that must be drawn for inspection, as per the regulations or the company's SOPs are detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The methods of drawing a representative sample of citrus from a consignment are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The reasons why a MRL sample must be drawn from a citrus consignment are explained and the procedures for conducting the sampling are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The importance of identifying and including possible deviating sample when conducting sampling is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Determine the external quality of citrus for compliance to export standards. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The external quality criteria include but are not limited to:
  • Measuring fruit diameters, measuring flesh diameters, uniformity of size, colour determination. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The procedures for the determination of the polar and equatorial diameters of the various citrus varieties as per the standards, are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedures for the comparison of the various citrus varieties to their respective colour charts are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The effect that the diurnal temperature variance has on citrus coloration is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The approved post-harvest colour enhancement practices and the effect that these have on the coloration of citrus are detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The degree of uniformity of size and colouration that the various citrus cultivars have to conform to, as per the standards are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Examples of special market requirements, that are in addition to the standards, are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The instruments that are used to examine the citrus for compliance to the standards are detailed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Instruments include but are not limited to:
  • Scale, callipers, grading/sizing rings, colour charts.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Identify the various external abnormalities and non conformities that commonly occur on citrus. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The external quality criteria include but are not limited to:
  • Types of scale, physical factors, biological agents, diurnal temperature variation, blemishes, unspecified quality defects, tolerances, company SOP's. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The types of scale commonly found on citrus are listed and the impact that these have on the quality perceptions of export markets is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Scale types include but are not limited to:
  • Mussel, red, purple.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The other physical factors that may cause blemishes on citrus and the effects of these are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Additional physical factors include but are not limited to:
  • Agricultural practices, post-harvest fruit handling, harvesting practices, weather conditions, hail, frost.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The various biological agents that cause blemishes and damage in citrus and the characteristic signs that indicate their presence are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Biological agents include but are not limited to:
  • Insects, fungal, viral.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The blemishes that may result from incorrect enhancing procedures are descrided. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The various external abnormalities and the tolerances that are acceptable for the evaluation of a citrus consignment are detailed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    External abnormalities include but are not limited to:
  • Over maturity-too soft, underdeveloped, arthropoda infestation, bruising, decay, superficial black fungus, oleocellosis, wilt, shrivelling, sunburn, drying out of flavedo and albedo, creasing: thick, rough, ridged, visible chemical residue.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The unspecified factors/non conformities on the fruit that render the citrus unsuitable for export are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The reasons why a citrus consignment that contains foreign plant material may be rejected are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Determine the internal quality of citrus for compliance to export standards. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The internal quality criteria include but are not limited to:
  • Determination of juice content, TSS (Total Soluble Solids) test, acid to TSS ratios, sensorial testing, instruments, testing chemicals and equipment. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The methods for the determination of the maturity of citrus, as per the standards are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedures for obtaining the juice from the citrus sample are demonstrated and the maximum allowable pulp ratios of the various citrus types are detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The determination of the TSS from a juice sample, utilising a calibrated refractometer is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The procedures for the determination of the acid content of citrus, using the titration method are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The calculation of the ratio of TSS to acid content of the citrus is demonstrated and the allowable range and tolerances for the TSS to acid content of the various citrus cultivars are indicated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The definition of granulation and the various indications of this condition in citrus are detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The factors that contribute to the formation of granulation in citrus are indicated and the limits of granulation, for the various types of citrus, are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The procedures for the inspection and assessing the extent of granulation in citrus are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The procedures for the determination of the number of seeds in the various citrus cultivars are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    The instruments and equipment that are used for the evaluation of the internal composition of citrus are detailed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The equipment and instruments include but are not limited to:
  • Sharp knife, refractometer, titration flask, 20ml pipette, muslin cloth, 50ml burette, 500ml cylinder, thermometer, juice mug, juice squeezer, drop dispenser, juice press, testing chemicals.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 
    Monitor the cold chain regimens/protocols to maintain the condition of export citrus. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The protocols and maintenance criteria include but are not limited to:
  • Climacteric characteristics citrus, physiological processes, need for refrigeration, recommended temperature regimes/protocols, consequences of non adherence, principles of airflow management, cartons for sufficient ventilation, types of ventilation, inland Loading procedures, loading, shipping, voyage and discharge temperature management, verification of cold chain facilities, cold chain equipment. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The climacteric characteristics of citrus are detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The post harvest physiological processes that citrus undergoes and the effects that refrigeration has on these processes is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The temperature regimes/protocols that are recommended for the transportation and storage of citrus are described and the consequences of not following these are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The basic principles of airflow management, and their applicability to citrus are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The necessity of utilising cartons that allow sufficient ventilation for citrus is explained and the various types of ventilation that are utilised, are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The various cold chain facilities that require verification are listed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Facilities include but are not limited to:
  • Cold stores and container, registration, certification and current condition.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The inland loading procedures for citrus and the various items that require verification as per the SOPs are detailed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Verification items include but are not limited to:
  • Booking and CTO (Container Terminal Order), container settings, pre-trip, cleanliness, structure/seals, TTT (Temperature Time Tolerances), container settings, documentation.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The procedures for inland RRMT (Refrigerated Road Motor Transport) loading, as per the South African Road Distribution Association specifications are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The shipping, voyage and discharge temperature management, including the shipping temperature regimes that must be followed for citrus, are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    The various equipment and instruments that are used in monitoring and maintaining the cold chain are detailed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment and instruments include but are not limited to:
  • Thermometers, temperature recorders, thermocouples, seals.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 9 
    Determine the outcome of the quality assessment for a citrus consignment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The outcome criteria include but are not limited to:
  • Evaluation of overall results, documentation, food safety, containers and packaging, external quality findings, internal quality findings, final decision, approval procedures, rejection procedures and alternatives, re-inspection and certification, appeal procedures. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The various documentation that will affect the evaluation of a citrus consignment and the effect that these have on the determination parameters of acceptable quality is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Documentation include but are not limited to:
  • Dispensations, SLA's (Service Level Agreements).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The food safety considerations that determine the acceptability of a citrus consignment for export, as per regulations are detailed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Considerations include but are not limited to:
  • Hygienic status of containers, physical state of containers, MRL's (Maximum Residual Levels).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The various packaging and marking requirements that are considered in the evaluation of a citrus consignment, as per regulations, are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Requirements include but are not limited to:
  • Suitability of containers, condition of containers, marking requirements, trace ability.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance that the evaluation of external quality findings against the allowable tolerances and standards has on the determination of acceptability of a citrus consignment is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The role that the evaluation of internal quality findings, compared to the allowable tolerances and standards, has on the determination of acceptability of a citrus consignment is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The documentation and procedures that have to be followed on the approval of a citrus consignment are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Documentation and procedures include but are not limited to:
  • Approval documentation, application of relevant stickers/labels, issue certification and addendum (if necessary).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The documentation and procedures that have to be followed on the rejection of an export citrus consignment and the alternative markets that may be considered for this consignment are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Documentation and procedures include but are not limited to:
  • Rejection notification and documentation, application of relevant stickers, review dispensation options, or alternative standards/markets.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The maximum period from inspection to shipping, for which a citrus export certificate is valid, is given and the procedures and documentation that must be followed for the subsequent re inspection are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The procedures that must be followed when an appeal has been lodged, are described. 


    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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    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.
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made by:
  • Applying the export standards to evaluate the conformity of a citrus consignment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The learner is able to work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or communities by:
  • Participating with others in the verifying of the cold chain conditions for the citrus. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Preparing to conduct the sampling and assessment of a citrus consignment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is able to collect, organise and critically evaluate information by:
  • Documenting the results of the external and internal citrus examinations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner is able to communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation by:
  • Formulating the citrus compliance report and communicating the findings to the relevant parties. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    The learner is able to use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by:
  • Utilising the necessary equipment to conduct a titration test. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner is able to demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
  • Evident in all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The learner is able to contribute to the full personal development of themselves and the social and economic development of the society at large.
  • Evident in all Specific Outcomes. 
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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 
    The Learner:
  • Is expected to perform the specific outcomes reflected in this unit standard without direct supervision.
  • Should have access to work site procedures.
  • Should demonstrate an application of ethics and values.
  • Must apply basic principles of general safety and customer care.
  • Should demonstrate an awareness of the expectations and obligations of basic employee/employer relations including industrial relations principles.

    At this level the communication/reporting of issues arising in the workplace, is embedded in the specific outcomes and the related assessment criteria.

    It is understood that, due to the nature of the work environment and the skills level of the Learner, that the aspects of teamwork form an integral part of the necessary specific outcomes and related assessment criteria.

    The points included under the notes, should be included when the qualifying Learners are being assessed. 
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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
    Elective  58350   Further Education and Training Certificate: Perishable Produce Exportation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  58348   National Certificate: Perishable Produce Export Technology  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


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