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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Sugar Processing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
48400	National Certificate: Sugar Processing
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
AgriSETA - Agriculture SETA			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Secondary Agriculture
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Regular-Unit Stds Based
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2023-06-30
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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This Qualification is aimed at level 2 on the National Qualification Framework. It provides learners with the opportunity to obtain competence in general sugar processing practices and technology. It also provides the learner with the opportunity to gain competence in selected specialised fields i.e. extraction, juice preparation, crystallisation, sugar refining or laboratory practice.

The fundamental learning, which learners will acquire, will allow them to be able to compile verbal and written communications and perform basic calculations. The core learning will enable the learner to operate effectively within a manufacturing environment. This Qualification complies with the objectives of the NQF with regard to facilitating access to, mobility and progression within the sugar processing industry.

The Qualification focuses on the skills, knowledge, values and attitude required to progress in industry. The intention is to release the potential of people, in order for them to grow, develop and become more competent workers in industry and the sugar processing industry in particular. This Qualification will furthermore add value to the individuals, their workplace and the economy as a whole.

Rationale for the Qualification

This Qualification is aimed at people who are working in the sugar processing industry or who would like to start a career in the industry. It is aimed at formalising the process operator skills required in the sugar processing industry to facilitate career-pathing and to provide access to new entrants. The Qualification provides learners with access to learning in specialised areas within the sugar processing industry. It also provides learners with the necessary background knowledge and skills to be portable within other Industries.

Through the above the Qualification will address one of the key priorities of the Department of Labour in the reduction of unemployment and under employment. It will assist in creating job opportunities and to create a better nation at large.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners are assumed to :
Demonstrate competence in mathematics, literacy and communication skills at NQF 1 or equivalent.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
This Qualification may be achieved in part or completely through the recognition of prior learning, which includes formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience. Where RPL is required the learner will need to prove competence in that specific area in order to obtain recognition of that skill and knowledge.

Evidence can be presented in a variety of forms, including international or previous local Qualifications, reports, testimonials mentioning functions performed, work records, portfolios, videos of practice and performance records. The assessment methods and tools to be used to assess Prior Learning shall be decided upon jointly by the assessor and the learner.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

Rules of combination
This Qualification consists of a minimum of 120 credits taken from 40 Fundamental, 30 Core and a minimum of 50 credits from the Elective area of specialisation. A minimum of 72 credits is at level 2.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Operate Equipment and Machinery Related to the Sugar Extraction Process.
2. Operate equipment and machinery related to juice preparation and sugar crystallisation.
3. Operate Equipment and Machinery Related to Sugar Refining.
4. Implement Laboratory Practices.
5. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Purpose and Functions of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment and the Dangers Inherent in Using this Equipment.
6. Monitor Quality Control Practices in a Food Manufacturing Environment.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Reasons and consequences of not adhering to principles, processes and operations are identified and explained

Machinery and equipment related to sugar extraction processes are operated according to manufacturers specifications and standard operating procedures

Principles of safety requirements and hygiene factors are explained and applied

Process conditions are monitored and maintained according to standard operating procedures

2.

Basic principles, processes and operations of juice preparation are identified and explained

Machinery and equipment related to juice preparation processes are operated according to start up, operating and shut down procedures

Principles of safety requirements and hygiene factors, in particular the regulations related to pressure vessels, are explained and applied

Process variables are monitored and controlled according to standard operating procedures

Reasons and consequences of not adhering to statutory and operational requirements are identified and explained

Machinery and equipment related to sugar crystallisation processes are operated according to start up, operating and shut down procedures

Principles of safety requirements and hygiene factors, in particular the regulations related to pressure vessels, are explained and applied

Process variables are monitored and controlled according to standard operating procedures

3.

Reasons and consequences of not adhering to statutory and operational requirements are identified and explained

Machinery and equipment related to sugar refining are operated according to manufacturers specifications and standard operating procedures

Impact of each unit operation on subsequent processes is explained in relation to the quality of the final product

Principles of safety requirements and hygiene factors, in particular the regulations related to pressure vessels, are explained and applied.

4.

Reasons and consequences of not adhering to standard laboratory practices are identified and explained

Factory streams are sampled for analysis for process control purposes

Factory products are analysed according to accredited analytical methods as defined in standard operating procedures

Factory performance calculations are performed for process control purposes

Laboratory equipment is used according to manufacturers specifications and standard operating procedures

5.

Operations and functions relating to safe operation of mechanical and electrical equipment are explained and applied

Maintenance operations and procedures are monitored to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures

6.

The purpose of quality control practices is explained according to methodological principles and practices

Quality control practices are integrated into a food production or packaging line according to standard operating procedures

Causes of non-conformances are recorded according to standard operating procedures

The Unit Standards within the Qualifications are structured to contain specific and critical cross-field outcomes with assessment criteria. Within each unit standard, the assessment criteria, accreditation and moderation options guide the assessors to develop assessment tools and methods. The specific, critical cross-field outcomes and assessment criteria guide the providers in developing the learning material.

The Unit Standards within the Qualification serve as exit points for the Qualification and these Unit Standards represent meaningful recognizable outcomes within secondary agriculture.
This Qualification, together with exposure to other specialisation areas will enable the learner to progress to learning for the National Certificate in Sugar Processing at NQF 4.

Integrated Assessment Criteria:
Unit Standards associated with this Qualification must be used to assess specific and critical cross-field outcomes. Assessment should focus in an integrated way on determining the competence of the learner in terms of the overall purpose and title of this Qualification.

The term integrated assessment also implies that the theoretical and practical components should be assessed together and assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies.

Assessment activities should be done in real workplace situations and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show that the learner is able to display the competencies to the real work situation.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work of learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

Learners wishing to be assessed will need to provide evidence of the following:

Verbal and written explanations of reasons for adhering to operational and work site procedures as well as statutory requirements, adhering to specific sequence of operations, identifying deviations, taking corrective actions and recording relevant data, and reporting deviations outside the jobholder's responsibility.

Documentation and explanation of administrative records completed during the process of sugar processing.

Demonstrations of a range of actions in handling materials and equipment during sugar processing (i.e. startup, processing, shutdown and shift changeovers) and applying general safety in the workplace. Learners will also demonstrate an understanding of the Sugar Processing industry.

A portfolio of evidence is required to prove the practical, applied and foundational competencies of the learner, which may include production and quality data.
Assessors and moderators should develop and conduct their own integrated assessment by making use of a range of formative and summative assessment methods. Assessors should assess and give credit for the evidence of learning that has already been acquired through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.
Unit Standards in the Qualification must be used to assess specific and critical cross-field outcomes. During integrated assessments the assessor should assess combinations of practical/applied, foundational (theory) and reflective competencies.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Comparisons were done against Unit Standards and the level 2 Qualification registered with the Australian National Training Authority:

Certificate II in Sugar Milling

National Code SUG20102
The above Qualification was used to benchmark this Qualification's Unit Standards. In general the National Certificate in Sugar Processing NQF 2 Qualification and its component Unit Standards were found to be very similar in content and scope in comparison to its international counterpart.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

There are numerous vertical and horizontal articulation possibilities that present itself for a learner that has achieved this qualification. An example of vertical articulation may be the National Certificate: Seed Analysis at NQF level 3. An example of horizontal articulation may be the National certificate: Grain Milling at NQF level 2.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against these unit standards must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of these unit standards or will assess these unit standards must be accredited as a provider with 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.

Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against these unit standards may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Criteria for internal and external assessors

Assessors need experience in the following areas:
Interpersonal skills, subject matter and assessment.
The assessor needs to be competent in the planning and conducting of assessment of learning outcomes and design and develop assessments as described in the relevant Unit Standards. The subject matter experience must be well developed within the field of sugar processing.
The subject matter experience of the assessor can be established by recognition of prior learning.
Assessors need to be registered with the Education and Training Quality Assurance Body.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

UNIT STANDARDS:

	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	8494	Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS and its implications	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	7568	Demonstrate knowledge of and produce word processing documents using basic functions	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Core	12037	Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	114318	Describe the process flow of a sugar cane processing factory	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Core	114297	Explain the terms Pol, Brix and Purity	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Core	8493	Maintain occupational health and safety	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Core	8420	Operate in a team	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	7566	Operate personal computer peripherals	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Core	8618	Organise oneself in the workplace	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Core	7548	Use personal computer operating system	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	8963	Access and use information from texts	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	9009	Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	9122	Demonstrate knowledge of introductory principles of chemistry and physics	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Fundamental	7480	Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	9008	Identify, describe, compare, classify, explore shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional shapes in different contexts	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	8962	Maintain and adapt oral communication	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	8967	Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	7469	Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Fundamental	9007	Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	8964	Write for a defined context	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Elective	114285	Boil a continuous pan	Level 2	NQF Level 02	10
Elective	114308	Clean evaporator vessels	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Elective	114299	Concentrate clear juice	Level 2	NQF Level 02	7
Elective	114322	Control juice liming and flocculant addition	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	114324	Control juice sedimentation in the clarifier	Level 2	NQF Level 02	8
Elective	114311	Grow sugar crystals	Level 2	NQF Level 02	15
Elective	114303	Maintain vapour production and condensate removal.	Level 2	NQF Level 02	7
Elective	114291	Monitor juice screens	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Elective	114295	Off-load sugar cane using a spiller unloader	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Elective	114327	Operate a carbonatation station	Level 2	NQF Level 02	8
Elective	114288	Operate a crystalliser	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Elective	114334	Operate a phosphatation station	Level 2	NQF Level 02	8
Elective	114321	Operate a sugar melter	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	114332	Operate a sulphitation station	Level 2	NQF Level 02	8
Elective	114298	Operate cane feeder table	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	114317	Operate centrifugals	Level 2	NQF Level 02	10
Elective	114305	Operate decolourisation resin station	Level 2	NQF Level 02	8
Elective	114309	Operate dewatering mills	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Elective	114319	Operate juice heaters	Level 2	NQF Level 02	7
Elective	114306	Operate milling tandem	Level 2	NQF Level 02	16
Elective	114292	Operate refinery filters	Level 2	NQF Level 02	9
Elective	114300	Operate sugar cane diffuser	Level 2	NQF Level 02	16
Elective	114313	Operate sugar conditioning station	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Elective	114294	Operate sugar dryers	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Elective	114316	Perform factory product analysis	Level 2	NQF Level 02	16
Elective	114325	Process clarifier mud	Level 2	NQF Level 02	11
Elective	114329	Sample factory streams for analysis	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	114296	Start a batch pan	Level 2	NQF Level 02	10
Elective	114315	Undertake factory performance calculations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	15
Elective	114312	Use laboratory apparatus and equipment	Level 2	NQF Level 02	12

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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.	Camblish Training Institute
2.	RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP)
3.	Shidila Trading Enterprise
4.	Shukela Training Centre
5.	Springbase Pty Ltd
6.	Toro Ya Bakone Business Enterprise (Pty) Ltd