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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Collect representative grain sample |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 8156 | Collect representative grain sample | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Grain | ||||
| 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 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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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 |
| Collecting a representative grain sample to determine the grain grade. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Literacy, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to ABET level 2
Attended a course on Introduction to Grain Handling or equivalent. An understanding of General safety in the work place at NQF level 1 |
| UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
| The scope of this unit standard deals with the taking and preparation of a representative grain sample to ensure correct grading of grain according to statutory requirements.
Taking and preparation of grain samples are performed during the intake, storage and dispatch of grain. The specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard are performed without direct supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and operating instructions. |
| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| PREPARE FOR THE GRAIN SAMPLING PROCESS |
| OUTCOME NOTES |
| Preparing the workarea according to work site and safety procedures.
Selecting appropriate tools and equipment according to work site and quality procedures. Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to statutory requirements. Informing affected parties according to work site procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
Purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken Purpose of selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment are explained Purpose of preparing a representative grain sample is explained. Consequences of not identifying noxious seeds and foreign matter according to statutory requirements are explained. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| TAKE GRAIN SAMPLE BY |
| OUTCOME NOTES |
| Selecting and using appropriate equipment according to work site and safety procedures.
Taking a representative grain sample according to statutory requirements. Reporting the presence of excessive foreign matter according to work site and quality procedures as well as statutory requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| TAKE GRAIN SAMPLE BY |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
| Selecting and using appropriate equipment according to work site and safety procedures.
Taking a representative grain sample according to statutory requirements .Reporting the presence of excessive foreign matter according to work site and quality procedures as well as statutory requirements. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| PREPARE GRAIN SAMPLE |
| OUTCOME NOTES |
| Selecting and using appropriate equipment according to work site and safety procedures.
Measuring representative grain sample according to statutory requirements. Obtaining working sample according to quality procedures and statutory requirements. Sifting measured sample in order to determine presence of noxious seeds according to statutory requirements |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
Purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken Purpose of selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment are explained Purpose of preparing a representative grain sample is explained. Consequences of not identifying noxious seeds and foreign matter according to statutory requirements are explained. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
| DETERMINE NOXIOUS SEEDS AND FOREIGN MATTER |
| OUTCOME NOTES |
| Identifying noxious seeds and foreign matter according to statutory requirements and operational procedures.
Picking noxious seeds according to work site and quality procedures Presenting the grain sample and documents for the grading process according to work site and quality procedures |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
Purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken Purpose of selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment are explained Purpose of preparing a representative grain sample is explained. Consequences of not identifying noxious seeds and foreign matter according to statutory requirements are explained. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
| COMPLETE THE SAMPLE TAKING PROCESS |
| OUTCOME NOTES |
| Storing equipment according to work site and safety procedures.
Restoring work area according to work site procedures. Informing affected parties according to work site procedures |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.
Purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken Purpose of selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment are explained Purpose of preparing a representative grain sample is explained. Consequences of not identifying noxious seeds and foreign matter according to statutory requirements are explained. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. |
| UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
| An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA.
Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited by SETASA. Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion. |
| UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
| Basic knowledge of the safe handling of tools and equipment related to taking and preparing of grain samples.
Basic knowledge of determining noxious seeds and foreign matter. Basic knowledge and principles of taking a representative grain sample. |
| Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
| Identify and solve problems when determining noxious seeds and foreign matter. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
| Work effectively with others during the process of collecting and preparation of grain samples. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
| Organise and manage oneself when preparing a representative grain sample. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
| Communicate with others during the process of reporting deviations to affected parties |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
| Use science and technology when taking representative grain samples using equipment. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
| Values:
An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management / customer relationships |
| QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
| ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
| Core | 57829 | General Education and Training Certificate: Grain Handling Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
| Core | 20151 | National Certificate: Grain Handling Processes | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
| 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. | AM Grainsolutions Pty Ltd |
| 2. | Deloitte |
| 3. | Grain Quality And Arbitration Services Cc |
| 4. | Grain Training Institute |
| 5. | Mpontshe Training |
| 6. | NWK Beperk |
| 7. | Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk |
| 8. | TALANA AGRI ACADEMY |
| 9. | VKB LANDBOU (PTY) LTD |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |