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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Process clarifier mud

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114325	Process clarifier mud
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 2	NQF Level 02	11
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: Processing clarifier mud to ensure minimum sucrose loss

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 equivalent

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

General guide for scope, context and level 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. The scope of this unit standard covers only the mud filter station

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate understanding of mud treatment.

OUTCOME NOTES

Explaining the basic principles of mud treatment in the raw house Identifying and explaining the purpose of the various equipment used for mud treatment

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 mud filtration Reasons for: Ensuring adequate bagacillo supply and quality Maintaining mud consistency in the mud mingler Maintaining desired cake thickness Maintaining required filtrate brix Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Monitoring wash water temperature and report abnormal deviations Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Cleaning of filter and bagacillo stations according to standard operating procedures Consequences of not Ensuring mud temperatures are greater than 75 degrees celsius Ensuring an even water spray distribution

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare for mud treatment.

OUTCOME NOTES

Starting up the filter station according to standard operating procedures Starting up the bagacillo station according to standard operating procedures Adhering to safety 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 mud filtration Reasons for: Ensuring adequate bagacillo supply and quality Maintaining mud consistency in the mud mingler Maintaining desired cake thickness Maintaining required filtrate brix Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Monitoring wash water temperature and report abnormal deviations Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Cleaning of filter and bagacillo stations according to standard operating procedures Consequences of not Ensuring mud temperatures are greater than 75 degrees celsius Ensuring an even water spray distribution

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Condition mud.

OUTCOME NOTES

Ensuring adequate bagacillo supply and quality Maintaining mud consistency in the mud mingler

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 mud filtration Reasons for: Ensuring adequate bagacillo supply and quality Maintaining mud consistency in the mud mingler Maintaining desired cake thickness Maintaining required filtrate brix Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Monitoring wash water temperature and report abnormal deviations Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Cleaning of filter and bagacillo stations according to standard operating procedures Consequences of not Ensuring mud temperatures are greater than 75 degrees celsius Ensuring an even water spray distribution

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Monitor mud filtration process.

OUTCOME NOTES

Maintaining desired cake thickness Maintaining required filtrate brix Ensuring an even water spray distribution Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations

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 mud filtration Reasons for: Ensuring adequate bagacillo supply and quality Maintaining mud consistency in the mud mingler Maintaining desired cake thickness Maintaining required filtrate brix Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Monitoring wash water temperature and report abnormal deviations Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Cleaning of filter and bagacillo stations according to standard operating procedures Consequences of not Ensuring mud temperatures are greater than 75 degrees celsius Ensuring an even water spray distribution

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Minimise microbiological activity.

OUTCOME NOTES

Maintaining mud boot temperature at greater than 75 0C Monitoring wash water temperature and report abnormal deviations

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 mud filtration Reasons for: Ensuring adequate bagacillo supply and quality Maintaining mud consistency in the mud mingler Maintaining desired cake thickness Maintaining required filtrate brix Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Monitoring wash water temperature and report abnormal deviations Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Cleaning of filter and bagacillo stations according to standard operating procedures Consequences of not Ensuring mud temperatures are greater than 75 degrees celsius Ensuring an even water spray distribution

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Complete filtration process.

OUTCOME NOTES

Informing relevant parties of mud filter performance during the shift Shutting down the filter station according to standard operating procedures Shutting down the bagacillo station according to standard operating procedures Cleaning filter and bagacillo stations 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 mud filtration Reasons for: Ensuring adequate bagacillo supply and quality Maintaining mud consistency in the mud mingler Maintaining desired cake thickness Maintaining required filtrate brix Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Monitoring wash water temperature and report abnormal deviations Monitoring filter vacuums and reporting abnormal deviations Cleaning of filter and bagacillo stations according to standard operating procedures Consequences of not Ensuring mud temperatures are greater than 75 degrees celsius Ensuring an even water spray distribution

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Mechanisms and bodies for external moderation of learner achievements 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

Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain: Basic principles in physics and chemistry as applied to mud filtration Standard operating procedures regarding filter operation Working knowledge of filter station Basic safety requirements relating to filter operation and ancillary equipment

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 maintain optimum filter operation during shift hand overs.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities to ensure minimum sucrose loss in filter cake.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analysing and critically evaluating information for controlling process variables.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with others to ensure efficient filter operation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems regarding the effect of 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

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

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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