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

Demonstrate knowledge of dairy terminology, equipment and systems 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9104  Demonstrate knowledge 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" 		 2004-10-13  2006-02-09  SAQA 0556/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-02-09   2010-02-09  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
120412  Demonstrate an understanding of dairy terminology, equipment and systems  Level 1  NQF Level 01  4   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A person credited with this unit standard is able to demonstrate knowledge 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 is intended for a person who works in a dairy environment, or who wants to start a career in the dairy industry. Knowledge 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.

    This unit 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. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Description of required skills:
    None. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard is for anyone who wants to start a career in the dairy industry and needs an introduction to the terminology, equipment and systems in a dairy environment.

    In the context of this unit standard, terminology, equipment and processing systems refers to terminology, equipment and processing generally used and found in a dairy environment.

    The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because a narrow range of knowledge and cognitive skills is applied. The application of this unit standard is to qualify the person for entry into career-based certification. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of dairy equipment used in the dairy industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Different types of dairy equipment are identified in a dairy facility. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Identify 5 different equipment types.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The main purpose of the identified equipment types is explained according to standard dairy equipment principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The importance of equipment and pipelines being made from stainless steel is explained according to dairy and scientific principles. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of dairy terminology used in the dairy industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The importance of understanding dairy terminologies is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Dairy terminologies are explained in context and according to standard dairy principles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Explain 5 different terminologies.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate knowledge of dairy supporting functions and equipment used in the dairy industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Dairy supporting functions and equipment are identified according to standard dairy principles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Identify 5 dairy supporting functions and equipment.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The main function of each of the above supporting functions or equipment is identified according to standard dairy principles. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate knowledge of dairy processing systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Dairy processing systems are identified in a dairy facility. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Three (3) systems must be identified.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The single units of any dairy processing system are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. A dairy processing system is described in terms of its main function. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Main function refers to the input to the system, purpose of the system and output of the system.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The contribution of a dairy processing system to the quality, productivity and economy in its current dairy environment is explained. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Internal moderation.
  • External moderation.
  • An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner`s competency.
  • Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
  • All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities.
    Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
  • Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected
  • Examination of an assessment portfolio.
  • Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication, using verbal (language) and/or writing skills.
  • Pointing out the relevant equipment and explaining the purpose of that equipment and dairy related terminologies. 
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    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 knowledge of dairy equipment, dairy terminology, dairy supporting functions, equipment and dairy processing systems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 

    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. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 120412, which is "Demonstrate an understanding of dairy terminology, equipment and systems", Level 1, 4 credits.

    Supplementary Information:

    1. Definition of terms within this unit standard:

    Terminology: Clarification/ explanation/ definition.
    Dairy equipment:
    Refers to and can include the following equipment:
    Balance tank, CIP installation, cream separator, de-aerator flow meter, homogeniser, milk tanker, milk tank, packaging machines, pasteuriser, pipes, pumps, silo, thermometer and valves.

    Dairy supporting functions and equipment:
    Can include the following:
    Agitator, boiler, 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, 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  20207   National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Raw Milk and Cream Handling and Storing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-12-05  Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement 


    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.
     
    NONE 


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