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

Operate refinery filters 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114292  Operate refinery filters 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing 
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 2  NQF Level 02  9 
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:
  • Operating refinery filters to separate the decolourised liquor and precipitate. 
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    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 communications NQF 1.
  • Numeracy NQF 1.
  • Basic understanding of sugar processing.
  • Basic knowledge of quality assurance systems.
  • An understanding of general safety in the workplace at NQF 1 or equivalen. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard without direct supervision, but with access to standard operating procedures. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the refinery filter station process. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Explaining the basic principles of refinery filter station operation.
  • Identifying and explaining the purpose of the various machines and ancillary equipment associated with refinery filter station. 
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    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 specific criteria should be used:

    Understanding of:
    Basic principles of the refinery filter station process

    Reasons for:
    Inspecting the refinery filter station and ancillary equipment
    Starting and stopping the refinery filter station according to standard operating procedures
    Monitoring process variables and taking appropriate action

    Consequences of not:
    Adhering to safety procedures
    Reporting abnormal process conditions 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare for refinery filter station operation. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Adhering to safety procedures
  • Inspecting the refinery filter station and ancillary equipment
  • Starting up the refinery filter station according to standard operating procedures 
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    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 specific criteria should be used:

    Understanding of:
    Basic principles of the refinery filter station process

    Reasons for:
    Inspecting the refinery filter station and ancillary equipment
    Starting and stopping the refinery filter station according to standard operating procedures
    Monitoring process variables and taking appropriate action

    Consequences of not:
    Adhering to safety procedures
    Reporting abnormal process conditions 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Control refinery filter station. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Monitoring process variables and taking appropriate action via the Digital Control System (DCS).
  • Reporting abnormal process conditions. 
    		•

    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 specific criteria should be used:

    Understanding of:
    Basic principles of the refinery filter station process

    Reasons for:
    Inspecting the refinery filter station and ancillary equipment
    Starting and stopping the refinery filter station according to standard operating procedures
    Monitoring process variables and taking appropriate action

    Consequences of not:
    Adhering to safety procedures
    Reporting abnormal process conditions 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete refinery filter station process. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Stopping the refinery filter station according to standard operating 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 specific criteria should be used:

    Understanding of:
    Basic principles of the refinery filter station process

    Reasons for:
    Inspecting the refinery filter station and ancillary equipment
    Starting and stopping the refinery filter station according to standard operating procedures
    Monitoring process variables and taking appropriate action

    Consequences of not:
    Adhering to safety procedures
    Reporting abnormal process conditions 


    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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Basic principles in physics and chemistry as applied to refinery filtration processes.
  • Standard operating procedures regarding the refinery filter operation.
  • Basic knowledge of the refinery filter and ancillary equipment.
  • Basic safety requirements relating to refinery filter operation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure effective refinery filter operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities to ensure effective refinery filter operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing and critically evaluating information for controlling process variables. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with others to ensure effective refinery filter operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems regarding the effect of the primary decolourisation processes on refinery filter operation and of refinery filter operation on subsequent processes. 

    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 relationships. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48400   National Certificate: Sugar Processing  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. RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP) 


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