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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Train/selectively prune macadamia trees

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115805	Train/selectively prune macadamia trees
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	12
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:

Training and selective pruning of macadamia trees without supervision to ensure correct tree form and frame is established.

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, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1.

An understanding of general safety in the work place at NQF level 1.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope of this unit standard deals with the establishment of the tree frame, form, and the strengthening of structure by applying correct pruning techniques.

The specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard are performed without direct supervision, but with access to standard working procedures and operating instructions.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for tree training.

OUTCOME NOTES

Preparing the work area according to standard working and safety procedures.

Determining a sequence of operations according to standard working procedures.

Selecting appropriate tools and equipment according to standard working and quality procedures.

Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to 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:

Purpose of:

Determining sequence of operations

Selecting tools and equipment

Using specific tree training techniques

Consequences of not:

Establishing tree form and frame

Adhering to safety procedures

Removing under developed and competitive vertical branches

Strengthening crotch.

Applying correct pruning techniques

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Establish tree frame and form.

OUTCOME NOTES

Identifying under developed lateral growth according to standard working procedures and policies.

Identifying competitive vertical growth according to standard working procedures and policies.

Cutting away under developed lateral growth according to standard working procedures and policies.

Cutting away competitive and extended vertical growth according to standard working procedures and policies.

Strengthening tree crotch according to standard working procedures and policies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Determining sequence of operations

Selecting tools and equipment

Using specific tree training techniques

Consequences of not:

Establishing tree form and frame

Adhering to safety procedures

Removing under developed and competitive vertical branches

Strengthening crotch.

Applying correct pruning techniques

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Complete tree training.

OUTCOME NOTES

Recording tree training according to standard working policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Determining sequence of operations

Selecting tools and equipment

Using specific tree training techniques

Consequences of not:

Establishing tree form and frame

Adhering to safety procedures

Removing under developed and competitive vertical branches

Strengthening crotch.

Applying correct pruning techniques

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

Basic knowledge of the safe handling of tools and equipment related to the training of trees.

Basic knowledge of relevant tools and equipment.

Basic principles of pruning techniques.

Basic principles of tree training.

Basic principles and knowledge of tree frame development

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems by reporting unnatural damage to trees.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when receiving information during the training of trees.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage one-self when performing the training process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate with others by reporting deviations in pruning techniques and program.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology when pruning trees.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems by understanding the impact of not establishing tree form and frame timeously and correctly and the impact on the profitability and sustainability of the organisation.

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 / customer relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48892	National Certificate: Macadamia Production and De-husking	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.

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