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

Fill packing machine hopper with cigarettes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116954  Fill packing machine hopper with cigarettes 
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 
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:

Filling a packing machine's cigarette hopper to ensure a continuous supply of cigarettes for the packing process 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
To enter a learning program for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have :
  • Literacy and numeracy at NQF level 1
  • Knowledge of the application of quality control on the final product
  • Knowledge of the application of quality control on cigarettes
  • Introduction to the Tobacco Processing Industry 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard with minimal supervision, but with access to work-site procedures

    The scope of this unit standard deals with the cigarette hopper filling process on the packing machine from receiving filled cigarette trays to the dispatching of the empty trays. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare hopper for production. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Determining the cigarette brand to be packed according to work site procedures
  • Checking if cigarette hopper is operational according to operating and safety procedures
  • Ensuring sufficient supply of filled cigarette trays according to work site procedures
  • Filling empty hopper with cigarettes according to operating procedures 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct visual inspection of cigarettes. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Checking cigarettes for quality faults and correct brand according to work site procedures
  • Selecting and reporting deviations according to work site procedures 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Maintain constant supply of cigarettes to hopper. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Loading cigarettes in hopper according to operating procedures
  • Attending to cigarette blockages according to operating procedures 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete the hopper filling process. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Dispatching empty trays for re-filling according to work site procedures
  • Cleaning the cigarette hopper according to work-site procedures
  • Restoring work area according to work-site procedures 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria. 


    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 
  • Identification and trace-ability of cigarettes
  • Interpretation and purpose of control cards
  • Usage of Control panel functions
  • Knowledge of hygiene principles applicable to handling cigarettes
  • Knowledge of the application of safety measures and associated risks relating to the cigarette hopper 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when checking cigarettes for conspicuous quality faults and correct brand 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team when attending to cigarette blockages 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when ensuring sufficient supply of filled cigarette trays 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using language skills in the modes of oral persuasion when reporting quality deviations 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when preparing and cleaning the cigarette hopper 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when inspecting cigarettes and reporting quality deviations 

    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 
    Assessment criteria

    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 are explained in the event of not:
  • Determining the cigarette brand to be packed
  • Checking cigarettes for quality faults and correct brand
  • Reporting quality deviations
  • Attending to cigarette blockages

    The purpose of the following are explained:
  • Filling empty hopper with cigarettes
  • Ensuring sufficient supply of filled cigarette trays
  • Checking if cigarette hopper is operational
  • Cleaning the cigarette hopper
  • Dispatching empty trays for re-filling


    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 

  • QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49078   National Certificate: Cigarette Packaging  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.
     
    NONE 



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