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

Certify a seed unit 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114683  Certify a seed unit 
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 4  NQF Level 04  5 
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:
  • Execution of field inspection in order to certify a seed unit for production of certified seed. 
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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:
  • Understanding of the basic agronomic and breeding principles.
  • General knowledge of seed production principles.
  • Field inspection of seed units.
  • Understanding of relevant statutory safety requirements in the work place at NQF level 4.
  • Literacy, numeracy and communication at NQF level 4.
  • Introduction to 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.
  • Planting plan includes but is not limited to timing, actual dates, site map and parent ratios.
  • Variations include but are not limited to volunteers, off-types, rogues, other deviating plants, row ratios and isolation distances.
  • Certification includes but is not limited to physical and genetic purity according to statutory requirements pertaining to the SA Certification scheme as commissioned by the Plant Improvement Act of 1976 as amended.
  • Relevant parties refer to, but is not limited to, seed grower, certification, OECD, Phytosanitary authorities.
  • Documentation refers to, but is not limited to, phytosanitary, certification, OECD and other reports according to work site, operational procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Act 36 of 1947 as amended and other relevant statutory health and safety requirements and work site procedures. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for certification inspection. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Acquiring the planting plan, instructions and documentation according to work site procedures.
  • Planning inspection, route and sequence according to work site procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to work site 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:
  • Consequences of not acquiring the planting plan, instructions and documentation according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not planning the inspection, route and sequence according to work site procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Importance of advising accurately on corrective action to be taken according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Importance of advising accurately on the use of appropriate equipment according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Implications of not identifying and reporting on deviations and informing relevant parties according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not completing documentation according to work site procedures are explained. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Inspect the used unit. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Inspecting the seed unit at various stages according to work site procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Instructing corrective action to be taken to ensure certification according to 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:
  • Consequences of not acquiring the planting plan, instructions and documentation according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not planning the inspection, route and sequence according to work site procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Importance of advising accurately on corrective action to be taken according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Importance of advising accurately on the use of appropriate equipment according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Implications of not identifying and reporting on deviations and informing relevant parties according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not completing documentation according to work site procedures are explained. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conclude inspection process. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Informing relevant parties of variations according to work site procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Recording and forwarding applicable documentation to relevant parties according to work site 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:
  • Consequences of not acquiring the planting plan, instructions and documentation according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not planning the inspection, route and sequence according to work site procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Importance of advising accurately on corrective action to be taken according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Importance of advising accurately on the use of appropriate equipment according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Implications of not identifying and reporting on deviations and informing relevant parties according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not completing documentation according to work site procedures are explained. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete unit certification. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Completing the unit certification documentation and forwarding to relevant parties according to work site procedures and statutory requirements. 

    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:
  • Consequences of not acquiring the planting plan, instructions and documentation according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not planning the inspection, route and sequence according to work site procedures and statutory requirements are explained.
  • Importance of advising accurately on corrective action to be taken according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Importance of advising accurately on the use of appropriate equipment according to work site procedures is explained.
  • Implications of not identifying and reporting on deviations and informing relevant parties according to work site procedures are explained.
  • Consequences of not completing documentation according to work site procedures 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 
  • Specialised knowledge of seed production and inspection principles according to statutory requirements.
  • SANSOR certification course.
  • 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 applying seed certification principles. 

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

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage one self when preparing for certification inspection. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse and organise information when recording data on certification inspection. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with others in the process of reporting variations to relevant parties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology when inspecting. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems, when working with chemicals and genetic material. 

    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 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  48657   Further Education and Training Certificate: Seed Research and Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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.