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

Receive seed sample 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114655  Receive seed sample 
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 3  NQF Level 03  7 
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:

Receiving of samples for seed analysis. 

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:
  • Understanding of the principles of taking a representative sample.
  • Understanding of general safety in the work place at NQF level 2.
  • Literacy, numeracy and communication at NQF level 2.
  • Basic computer literacy.Introduction to the seed industry and relevant workplace. 
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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 work-site procedures, operating instructions, and statutory requirements.
  • Seed includes, but is not limited to: germplasm, commercial, parent, breeder, basic and other types.
  • Transfer includes, but is not limited to removal from delivery container to the storage facility.
  • Deviations include, but are not limited to: deviations with regard to pests, pathogens, species and types, seed quality and prohibited weeds based on visual evaluation. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for receipt of samples. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Preparing the administrative process according to work site procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Selecting appropriate equipment and documentation according to work site procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to work site 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:
  • Importance of verifying delivery documentation and labelling is explained.
  • Consequences of not acquiring a representative sample are explained.
  • Implications of not identifying deviations on seed are explained.
  • Consequences of not evaluating seed according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not labelling the consignment correctly according to work site procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Consequences of incorrect transfer according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not completing documentation according to work site procedures and statutory requirements are explained. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Register a seed sample. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Verifying delivery documentation, labels and content according to work site-, operational procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Verifying sample size as being sufficient for the relevant purpose as stated in the work site-, operational procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Completing the administration process according to work site procedure, operational procedure and statutory requirements.
  • Informing relevant parties of deviations according to work site-, operational procedures and statutory requirements. 
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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:
  • Importance of verifying delivery documentation and labelling is explained.
  • Consequences of not acquiring a representative sample are explained.
  • Implications of not identifying deviations on seed are explained.
  • Consequences of not evaluating seed according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not labelling the consignment correctly according to work site procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Consequences of incorrect transfer according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not completing documentation according to work site procedures and statutory requirements are explained. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Complete the receiving process. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Forwarding the sample to the relevant parties according to work site procedures.
  • Completing documentation and informing relevant parties according to work site procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Restoring work area according to work site 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:
  • Importance of verifying delivery documentation and labelling is explained.
  • Consequences of not acquiring a representative sample are explained.
  • Implications of not identifying deviations on seed are explained.
  • Consequences of not evaluating seed according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not labelling the consignment correctly according to work site procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Consequences of incorrect transfer according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not completing documentation according to work site procedures and statutory requirements are explained. 
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    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 
  • General quality control principles
  • General knowledge of seed identification and deviations
  • Knowledge and theory of operation of metrological equipment
  • Knowledge and theory of applicable software and or methods for recording data 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems by verifying documents, labels and content and reporting deviations to relevant parties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others with whom the relevant function interfaces. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself when preparing for receipt of seed. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate the documents, labels, samples and condition of consignment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with others in the process of receiving seed. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology when using metrology equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems, which relies on verifying documents, labels and content and not operating according to safety requirements. 

    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
  • 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 and industrial 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
    Core  48654   National Certificate: Seed Analysis  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.
     
    1. Mpontshe Training 


    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.