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

Mill or grind a food product 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
336779  Mill or grind a food product 
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  8 
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 an understanding of the milling or grinding of food products.
  • Prepare for milling or grinding of a food product.
  • Mill or grind a food product.
  • Perform end of milling or grinding procedures.

    This unit standard is intended for a person working in a food environment who has the responsibility of dry or wet milling or grinding a food product as a final product or as an intermediate food product subjected to further processing.

    This unit will contribute to the full development of the learner with in the food 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 and processing environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Required skills and knowledge on:
  • Cleaning procedures, handling of equipment and chemicals.
  • Representative sample taking for quality control purposes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The scope of this unit standard is for any person working in a food environment who has the responsibility of dry or wet milling or grinding a food product as a final product or as an intermediate food product subjected to further processing.
  • In the context of this unit standard milling or grinding equipment refers to an automated or semi-automated milling or grinding plant.
  • The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process is moderate in range, established and familiar, offers clear choices of routine responses and the person can possibly guide the learning of others. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of on the milling or grinding of food products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose and principles of milling or grinding food products are explained according to scientific principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The critical control points within the milling or grinding procedure are identified standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The operating procedure of the milling or grinding equipment is described according to equipment operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The components of the milling or grinding equipment are identified and the purpose of each component is explained according to equipment operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The cleaning or sanitising requirements of milling or grinding equipment are explained according to standard food and manufacturer`s cleaning or sanitising principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Food safety practices and procedures for milling or grinding are identified according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare for milling or grinding of a food product. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal preparation is done according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Personal preparation refers to practices that ensure hygiene and personal and product safety.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The work area and milling or grinding plant are prepared according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Preparation refers to cleaning or sanitising and pre-start up checks on the plant.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Secondary milling or grinding equipment is prepared according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Secondary milling or grinding equipment refers to product receptacles and pallets with scales.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Raw or intermediate materials or products are received and maintained according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Receiving refers to sufficient quantity and checking if the materials are quality released according to work-site requirements.
  • Maintaining refers to all the work-site requirements in order to maintain the quality of the raw materials.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Raw and intermediate material shortages are reported according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Mill or grind a food product. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The milling or grinding plant is started, operated and controlled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A milled or grinded product or intermediate product is manufactured according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Product and process parameters are controlled and recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Samples are taken according to standard operating procedures and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    A milled or grinded product is released for further processing according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Releasing of a milled or grinded product can only take place if:
  • Any other process- related problems are solved within scope of work in order to ensure product quality.
  • Adjustments are made to the process when it does not meet the work-site requirements.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Work areas are kept and maintained during the milling or grinding procedures according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Perform end of milling or grinding procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The milling or grinding plant is shut down according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Sub-standard product is handled according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The work area and manufacturing equipment are cleaned and sanitised according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Cleaning equipment is stored in designated areas according to work-site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Waste from the cleaning process is handled and stored or dispatched according standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Process records are kept according to standard operating procedures. 


    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.
  • Direct observation in simulated or actual work conditions.
  • Practical demonstration of milling or grinding of a food product using an automated or semi-automated milling or grinding plant.
  • This unit standard can be assessed together with first line operational maintenance and process control unit standards. 
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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 process related problems within the scope of work in order to ensure product quality.

    Evident in the following specific outcome:
  • Prepare for milling or grinding of a food product.
  • Mill or grind a food product. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team and/or group.

    Evident in all the specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and ones activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Performing personal preparation, workplace and equipment preparation in order to operate process and equipment according to standard operating procedures.

    Evident in the following specific outcome:
  • Prepare for milling or grinding of a food product.
  • Mill or grind a food product. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by:
  • Taking a sample.

    Evident in the following specific outcome
  • Mill or grind a food product. 
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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 by:
  • Keeping records.

    Evident in the following specific outcome:
  • Perform end of milling or grinding 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.

    Evident in all the specific outcome. 

    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 the specific outcome. 

    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 the specific outcome. 

    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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