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

Demonstrate an understanding of the origin, purpose and function of raw materials used in the manufacturing of pasta 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
336759  Demonstrate an understanding of the origin, purpose and function of raw materials used in the manufacturing of pasta 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
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 3  NQF Level 03  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 person credited with this unit standard is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
  • The origin and manufacturing processes of the basic raw materials used in the manufacture of pasta.
  • The purpose, function, storage and use of the raw materials used in the manufacture of pasta.
  • Food safety practices and procedures for raw materials used in the manufacture of pasta.

    This unit standard is intended for a person working in a pasta manufacturing environment who needs to understand and apply knowledge of the origin, purpose and function of raw materials used in the manufacturing of pasta products.

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the pasta manufacturing 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 contribute to the upliftment and economic growth within the food manufacturing environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Description of required skills and knowledge:
  • Communicate and solve numeric problems at an NQF Level 1.
  • Familiar with the pasta manufacturing environment, tools, machinery and equipment.
  • Understand the health and safety requirements in the pasta manufacturing environment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of this unit standard is for a person working in a pasta manufacturing environment who needs to understand and apply knowledge of the origin, purpose and function of raw materials used in a pasta manufacturing environment.

    In the context of this unit standard raw materials refer to flour, semolina, water, colorants, reducing and oxidising agents, enzymes and emulsifiers.

    The level assigned to this unit standard is applicable because the process requires a wide range of technical skills and offers a considerable choice of procedures. A broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts, analytical interpretation of information, informed judgements and a range of sometime innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems are employed. The application of the unit standard is to qualify a person towards certification in advance trade and technical occupations. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the origin and manufacturing processes. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the origin and manufacturing processes of the basic raw materials used in the manufacture of pasta. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Raw materials refer to flour, semolina and colorants. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The factors that influence the composition of grain are explained according to scientific principles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Factors refer to geographical distribution of growing areas, influence of weather and growing conditions on crop quality, harvesting techniques and transportation of the input of raw materials.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The processing methods used to convert grain into flour or semolina suitable for pasta products are described according to flour milling principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The effects of the flour milling process on the composition of flour or semolina and the final product are explained according to scientific and pasta manufacturing principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The factors that influence the composition of flour and semolina are explained according to scientific principles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Factors refer to raw material quality, processing techniques, packaging, warehousing and distribution of raw materials.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the purpose, function, storage and use of raw materials. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the purpose, function, storage and use of the raw materials used in the manufacture of pasta. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Raw materials refer to flour, semolina, water, colorants, reducing and oxidising agents, enzymes and emulsifiers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purposes and functions of raw materials used in pasta products and their contribution to the structure are explained according to pasta manufacturing principles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Purposes must include chemical reactions, taste, shape, appearance, colour, aroma, texture, shelf-life, internal and external structure.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The raw materials quality parameters and importance thereof on the final product are described according to pasta manufacturing principles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The quality parameters include composition, nutritional value, particle size, moisture content, purity, ash content, taste, contamination, colour, rancidity, organoleptic properties, rheological properties, temperature, pH, activity, yield and density.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The storage requirements of raw materials used in pasta manufacture are identified and the impact of non-compliance to these requirements are described according to scientific principles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Storage and compliance requirements refer to temperature, humidity, shelf life and safety.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of food safety practices and procedures. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of food safety practices and procedures for raw materials used in the manufacturing of pasta products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of food safety for the consumer, employer and employee is explained according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The factors influencing food safety of raw materials used in pasta are identified and described according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Factors refer to contamination by micro-organisms, food poisoning, cold chain, illegal additions to food products, foreign objects due to negligence, cleaning and sanitising procedures, personal hygiene, equipment and environment hygiene.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Factors that impact on the storage, handling and approval of raw materials used for the manufacturing of pasta products are identified and described according to relevant legislation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Legislation refers to Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, No. 54 of 1972, Health Act, No. 63 of 1977, Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993, SABS Food Hygiene Management Code 49: 1989.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The minimum legal specifications for raw materials used in pasta manufacturing are identified according to current and applicable legislation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Legal speciation refers to labelling requirements, prohibited raw materials, safe levels.
  • Legislation refer to Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, No. 54 of 1972, Health Act, No. 63 of 1977, Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993, SABS Food Hygiene Management Code 49: 1989.
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Internal moderation.
  • External moderation.
  • An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner's competency.
  • Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
  • All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities. Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
  • Assessment and moderation procedures, activities and tools must be transparent, affordable and support development within the field, sub-field and NQF.
  • Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected.
  • Examination of an assessment portfolio.
  • Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication, using verbal (language) and/or writing skills. 
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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:
  • Evident in all specific outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations:
  • Evident in all specific outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others:
  • Evident in all specific outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation:
  • Evident in all specific outcomes. 
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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 all specific outcomes. 
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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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  74189   National Certificate: Cereals, Snacks, Pasta and Condiments Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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