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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Unload grain consignments in bulk

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8163	Unload grain consignments in bulk
ORIGINATOR
SGB Grain
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	2
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

A learner who has achieved this unit standard will be competent in:

Unloading grain consignments in bulk, without supervision to ensure correct processing and storage.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

To enter a learning programme for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have:

Literacy, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1;

Attended a course on Introduction to Grain Handling or equivalent;

An understanding of General safety in the work place at NQF level 1;

An understanding of supplier and customer relationships.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope of this unit standard deals with the unloading of grain consignments in bulk to ensure correct allocation and processing.

Consignment unloading is done during the intake of grain consignments in bulk.

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 unloading of grain consignments in bulk

OUTCOME NOTES

Preparing the work area 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.

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 the work area is explained;

Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Unload consignment

OUTCOME NOTES

Selecting, operating and using appropriate equipment according to work site and safety procedures.
Unloading and inspecting consignment according to work site and safety 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 the work area is explained;

Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Complete the unloading process

OUTCOME NOTES

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 the work area is 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 unloading grain consignments in bulk.

Basic knowledge of maintenance and caring for hydraulic equipment.

Operating instructions of grain unloading equipment.

Basic knowledge in identification of foreign matter and non-compliant grain.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems when observing deviations in quality or process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when unloading the vehicle.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself when unloading the vehicle.

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 operating hydraulic lift to unload consignment.

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

Values:

All learners should demonstrate:

An application of company ethics, values as well as general safety and customer care principles.

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.	Deloitte
2.	Grain Quality And Arbitration Services Cc
3.	Mpontshe Training
4.	NWK Beperk
5.	Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk
6.	TALANA AGRI ACADEMY
7.	VKB LANDBOU (PTY) LTD