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

Prepare glassware and media for analytical procedures in a laboratory 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
123272  Prepare glassware and media for analytical procedures in a laboratory 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Food Manufacturing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
9109  Prepare glassware and media for determination procedures in a food laboratory  Level 1  NQF Level 01  4   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for anyone who works in an analytical laboratory and has to prepare glassware and media for a variety of analytical procedures.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of glassware and media preparation.
  • Prepare glassware and media for analytical procedures.
  • Perform procedures at the end of preparing glassware and media.

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the quality control and assurance environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of manufacturing and assembly. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the quality control and assurance environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Description of required skills:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1.
  • Understand measurements and the relationship between different units of measurement. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    In the context of this unit standard, preparation of laboratory glassware includes cleaning, drying and dry heat sterilisation. Media preparation includes weighing, dispensing and moist sterilisation of media. Examples of sterilisation include dry heat sterilisation in an air-drying oven and moist sterilisation in an autoclave or pressure cooker. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of glassware and media preparation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose and working principles of cleaning agents used to clean laboratory glassware are explained according to standard cleaning principles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The explanation refers to:
  • Definition of cleaning.
  • Purpose of cleaning glassware.
  • Nature of the dirt to be removed.
  • Types of cleaning agents to be applied.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The importance of drying laboratory glassware is explained according to standard laboratory principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of sterilising glassware and media for determination procedures are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Moist and dry heat sterilisation are defined and described by referring to time-temperature combinations, procedures and equipment applied within the specific context of the learner's work environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The operating procedures and principles of the laboratory sterilising equipment are described according to the manufacturer's instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The importance of handling laboratory waste according to standard operating procedures is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The purpose of preparing media for analytical procedures is explained according to standard laboratory principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The types of media are identified as applied in the learner's specific work environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Safety procedures for cleaning glassware and preparing media are identified according to standard safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    Requirements for the storage of media (dehydrated and prepared media) are identified according to standard laboratory principles. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare glassware and media for analytical procedures. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Preparation includes at least one sterilisation of glassware and one sterilisation of media. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal preparation is done according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Personal preparation includes:
  • Safety precautions.
  • Hygienic practices.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The work area and equipment are prepared according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The glassware is cleaned and dried according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The media is prepared according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Glassware and media are sterilised according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Parameters for preparation of glassware and media are controlled and recorded according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Problems are solved within scope of work. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform procedures at the end of preparing glassware and media. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The laboratory sterilising equipment is shut down according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Sub-standard glassware and media are handled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Prepared glassware and media are stored according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The work area and equipment are cleaned according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Cleaning equipment and reagents are stored in designated areas according to work-site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Laboratory waste is handled and disposed of according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Records are kept according to standard operating procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor or moderator respectively with the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA), or with another ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or with another ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA, or by another ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal (provider-based) and external (ETQA-based) moderation of assessment, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment against this unit standard should encompass achievement of competencies described in the individual unit standard and may encompass achievement of integrated competencies with other unit standard(s).
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by:
  • Solving problems:
    > Evident in specific outcome:
    > "Prepare glassware and media for analytical procedures." 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Demonstrating an understanding preparing laboratory glassware and media:
    > Evident in specific outcome: "Demonstrate an understanding of glassware and media preparation."
  • Preparing glassware and media:
    > Evident in specific outcome:
    > "Prepare glassware and media for analytical procedures." 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by:
  • Effectively cleaning, drying and sterilising laboratory equipment:
    > Evident in specific outcome:
    > "Prepare glassware and media for analytical procedures." 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large.
  • Evident in specific outcomes:
    > "Demonstrate an understanding of glassware and media preparation."
    > "Prepare glassware and media for analytical procedures."
    > "Perform procedures at the end of preparing glassware and media." 
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    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 9109, "Prepare glassware and media for determination procedures in a food laboratory", Level 1, 4 credits.

    Supplementary Information:

    1. Legal requirements:
  • Where applicable, the following acts, current and future regulations and amendments should be considered:
    > Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, No. 54 of 1972.
    > Health Act, No 63 of 1977.
    > Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993.
    > Other industry specific Acts.
  • Where applicable, the following International and National Standards should be considered:
    > SANS 1049 - Food Hygiene Management.
    > SANS 10330 - Requirements for a HACCP system.
    > ISO 22000 - Food safety management systems - Requirements for organisations throughout the food chain.
    > ISO 9001 - Quality Management System - Requirements.

    2. Definition of terms within this unit standard:
  • Terminology:

    > Standard operating procedures: Refer to company procedures, prescribed procedures from the manufacturer, personal safety and food safety practices and procedures, good manufacturing practices, best practices, applicable legislation, time frames, recipes and specifications. 
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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  50305   National Certificate: Food Laboratory Analysis  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  58026   General Education and Training Certificate: Food and Beverage Handling Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 


    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. Operational Process Improvements (Pty) Ltd 


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