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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Apply quality control on cigarettes

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114102	Apply quality control on cigarettes
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing
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 3	NQF Level 03	10
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: Applying quality control on cigarettes to maintain secondary processing quality standards.

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 and numeracy at NQF level 2. Introduction to the Tobacco Processing Industry.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard with minimal supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and quality standards. The scope of this unit standard deals with the application of quality control on cigarettes on the learner`s entry to the Tobacco Processing Industry. Measuring equipment includes, but is not limited to: pressure drop meters, ventilation meters, electronic scales, diameter meters.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate an understanding of quality control.

OUTCOME NOTES

Explaining the role of the Quality Assurance Department in the cigarette production process. Explaining the responsibility of production personnel during the production of cigarettes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following additional specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Recording correct data Being able to identify visual filter rod faults Being able to identify visual and measurable cigarette faults Using calibrated or clean measuring equipment Reporting quality deviations to direct supervisor and Quality Assurance personnel Interpreting the information on a specification card Taking action when filter rods and cigarettes do not comply with specifications The purpose of the following are explained: Brand specification cards The role of Quality Assurance personnel in the production area Differentiating between conforming and non-conforming materials Interpreting the relevant quality measurement indicators

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Demonstrate an understanding of cigarette production standards.

OUTCOME NOTES

Differentiating between conforming and non-conforming materials according to quality standards Interpreting the relevant quality measurement indicators according to work site procedures and quality standards Interpreting the information on a specification card according to quality standards Describing the required characteristics of cigarettes according to quality standards

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following additional specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Recording correct data Being able to identify visual filter rod faults Being able to identify visual and measurable cigarette faults Using calibrated or clean measuring equipment Reporting quality deviations to direct supervisor and Quality Assurance personnel Interpreting the information on a specification card Taking action when filter rods and cigarettes do not comply with specifications The purpose of the following are explained: Brand specification cards The role of Quality Assurance personnel in the production area Differentiating between conforming and non-conforming materials Interpreting the relevant quality measurement indicators

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Demonstrate the ability to identify cigarette faults.

OUTCOME NOTES

Performing a visual inspection on filter rods according to quality standards and work site procedures Performing a visual and measurable inspection on cigarettes according to quality standards and work site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following additional specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Recording correct data Being able to identify visual filter rod faults Being able to identify visual and measurable cigarette faults Using calibrated or clean measuring equipment Reporting quality deviations to direct supervisor and Quality Assurance personnel Interpreting the information on a specification card Taking action when filter rods and cigarettes do not comply with specifications The purpose of the following are explained: Brand specification cards The role of Quality Assurance personnel in the production area Differentiating between conforming and non-conforming materials Interpreting the relevant quality measurement indicators

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Demonstrate the ability to consider a range of options and make decisions about quality deviations.

OUTCOME NOTES

Taking the appropriate action according to work site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following additional specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Recording correct data Being able to identify visual filter rod faults Being able to identify visual and measurable cigarette faults Using calibrated or clean measuring equipment Reporting quality deviations to direct supervisor and Quality Assurance personnel Interpreting the information on a specification card Taking action when filter rods and cigarettes do not comply with specifications The purpose of the following are explained: Brand specification cards The role of Quality Assurance personnel in the production area Differentiating between conforming and non-conforming materials Interpreting the relevant quality measurement indicators

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

Cigarette quality standards Necessity for using cigarette specifications Physical product inspection principles Sensitivity and care of measuring equipment used Final quality measurement control system

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when inspecting and measuring cigarettes and filter rods.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team when checking cigarettes and filter rods for quality deviations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organizing and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively when inspecting and measuring cigarettes and filter rods.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion ) when reporting deviations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when examining measurable cigarette and filter rod quality aspects.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when taking appropriate action on quality deviations.

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 and values. An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	49139	National Certificate: Cigarette Production	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Elective	48394	National Certificate: Cigarette Filter Rod Production	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Elective	49078	National Certificate: Cigarette Packaging	Level 3	NQF Level 03	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.

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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.