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

Pack pharmaceutical products 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
256478  Pack pharmaceutical products 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Pharmacy 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Curative Health 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  7 
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
6897  Pharmacists' Assistants Basic Level: Pack pharmaceutical products  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Individuals credited with this unit standard will demonstrate the ability to pack pharmaceutical products in accordance with facility procedures and legal requirements. The individual will further be able to participate in the quality control of the packing process. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that the individual is competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.
  • The unit standards:
    > ID 256485: Apply ethical and legal behaviour in the pharmaceutical and health environment.
    > ID 256475: Explain pharmaceutical concepts and terms. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Packing is read to include pre-packing and repacking. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for packing process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The packing instruction is obtained and validated as per organisational policy and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant requirements are complied with at all times. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Relevant requirements include regulations, dress codes, safety requirements, legal requirements and personal hygiene.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The packing area and equipment are prepared according to organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Bulk products and packaging materials are obtained in accordance with organisational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Packaging materials include labels and pre-printed packets.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Where applicable, labels are selected and relevant authorisation is obtained as per organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The relevant scope of practice is explained focussing on its importance for those involved in the packing process. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Pack the product. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Authorisation for line opening is obtained and recorded prior to commencing work. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Line opening is initiated, monitored and documented in accordance with quality assurance requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Verification and authorisation of the line opening processes are obtained from the appropriate persons. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The product is packed according to instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Deviations are identified, recorded and reported to an authorised person. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Corrective actions are implemented according to instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Where applicable, labels are affixed to containers in the appropriate manner. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Participate in the quality control of the packing process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    In process quality assurance checks are applied and results are recorded appropriately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Yields, containers, labels and unused products are reconciled and recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Deviations are reported and corrective action is taken according to instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Packed product and relevant documentation are submitted to authorised person for release. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Conclude the packing process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Unused product is returned to appropriate storage areas. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Unused labels are destroyed according to instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The work area and equipment are cleaned and equipment is stored in accordance with relevant regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Waste is disposed of according to environmental health legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The required documentation is completed and stored in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderators must be accredited and allocated by the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The concepts:
  • Deviations.
  • Quality Assurance checks.
  • Authorised person.
  • Relevant Environmental Health Legislation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcome:
  • Pack the product. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work as part of a team.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and ones activities.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Prepare for packing process.
  • Pack the product.
  • Participate in the quality control of the packing process. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Pack the product.
  • Participate in the quality control of the packing process.
  • Conclude the packing process. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

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

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    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 6897, "Pharmacists' Assistants Basic Level: Pack pharmaceutical products", Level 3, 10 credits.

    Assessment Note:

    It is recommended that the following fundamental unit standard be integrated with the Unit Standard Compound, manipulate, prepare and pack pharmaceutical products during assessment:
  • 9010: Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations. 
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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  72049   National Certificate: Pharmacist Assistance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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.
     
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