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

Collect bulk milk from a farm by means of a milk tanker 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
336819  Collect bulk milk from a farm by means of a milk tanker 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Food 
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  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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
120396  Collect bulk milk from the farm by means of a milk tanker  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Purpose:

This unit standard is for anyone who has to collect bulk milk with a bulk milk tanker from a milk tank on a farm.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of bulk milk collection from a farm.
  • Prepare for bulk milk collection.
  • Transfer bulk milk from a tank to a milk tanker.
  • Perform end of collection duties.

    Learners accessing this unit standard would have to be in possession of a current heavy duty driver's licence covering the vehicle to be used. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1.
  • Map reading skills or knowledge of a specific milk collection route. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The context of this unit standard is reflected in the range statements listed under the relevant assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of bulk milk collection from a farm. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All relevant equipment used for bulk milk collection is identified and the purpose of each is explained according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment include:
  • Manual equipment.
  • Mechanical equipment.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The specific location of each of item of mechanical equipment is identified and the reason for that location is explained according to standard dairy principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The way in which the milk flows from the milk tank to the milk tanker is explained according to standard dairy principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance of maintaining the cold chain is explained according to standard dairy principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The specifications for milk at intake on the farm are identified according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Specifications refer to:
  • Temperature specification.
  • Specifications for the alizarol test.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The importance of volume determination is explained according to standard dairy principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The connection between volume and temperature is explained according to standard physical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The importance of proper hygiene practices is explained according to standard dairy hygiene principles. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare for bulk milk collection. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Instructions relevant to the collection route are obtained according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Personal preparation is done according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Personal preparation refers to all actions taken to ensure milk hygiene as well as personal safety.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Equipment is inspected for cleanliness and operational functionality and corrective actions are taken, if applicable, according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The different types of bulk milk collection documents are identified and accurately completed according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Equipment for volume determination is prepared according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The volume of the bulk milk in the farm milk tank is determined and noted according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Sample containers are marked and maintained according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Samples are taken, analysed and a conclusion is drawn on the acceptability of milk for transfer from the tank to the milk tanker. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Sample analyses include at least:
  • Temperature determination.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Results of sample analyses are noted according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    The work area is prepared according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    The reasons for the different preparation tasks are explained according to standard dairy principles. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Transfer bulk milk from a tank to a milk tanker. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Authorisation for milk transfer is obtained according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The equipment is started up and bulk milk is transferred to the milk tanker according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Problems are identified and solved within authority level and scope of work. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Perform end of collection duties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Equipment is shut down according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Equipment and work area on the farm are in a clean and safe condition according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of a clean bulk milk tanker is explained according to standard dairy principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Mechanical problems on the bulk milk tanker and equipment are reported according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Samples, results of sample analyses and documentation on bulk milk collection are processed 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.
  • 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:
  • Identifying and solving problems within scope of work. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community by:
  • Processing documentation in the correct manner.
  • Effectively transferring bulk milk. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Preparing for bulk milk collection.
  • Performing end of process duties 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by:
  • Analysing samples and making a conclusion on the acceptability of the milk for transfer,
  • Keeping records and completing the necessary documentation. 
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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. 
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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:
  • Demonstrating knowledge of bulk milk collection. 
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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 by:
  • Identifying and solving problems within scope of work. 
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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 

    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 ID 120396, " Collect bulk milk from the farm by means of a milk tanker", Level 2, 8 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  74229   National Certificate: Milk and Cream Handling and Storing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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