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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Occupational Certificate: Feed Mill Operator |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 121590 | Occupational Certificate: Feed Mill Operator | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - AgriSETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Part-Qualification | Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation | Secondary Agriculture | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 70 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 04 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 1121/24 | 2024-01-30 | 2029-01-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2030-01-30 | 2033-01-30 | |||
| 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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose
The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Feed Mill Operator. A Feed Mill Operator attends to the safe and efficient operation of equipment, various production activities and achievement of product standards at the various stages in the production of mixed feeds. Typical graduate attributes for a Feed Mill Operator includes: attention to detail and quality, self-discipline, results driven, team work and ability to work without close supervision. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: The Feed Mill Operator part-qualification has been designed to address an industry need for qualified persons employed as Feed Mill Operators. The part-qualification will enhance the ability of the South African animal feed industry to improve its competitiveness in a highly competitive global market. This part-qualification opens up a career path in the feed milling industry starting at operator level and promotes labour mobility opportunities within mixed feed production facilities thereby achieving increased efficiencies and the production of quality, safe feed for animal consumption. Safe feeds for safe foods are at the heart of factors that contribute to food security. This is aligned with the strategic importance of the agricultural sector as an important driver of the South African economy. Target groups identified include those learners who did not complete the entire formal basic education with an NQF Level 3 qualification or persons who have been working as operators in mixed feed production related positions and have the desire to formalise their skills and knowledge. The career path leads toward operational management positions in the management structures of agricultural businesses. The Feed Mill Operator part-qualification is not a duplication or proliferation of another recognised qualification on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). There are no formal requirements of professional registration, membership or licencing for learners employed in Feed Mill Operator positions. The qualification was developed in collaboration with the feed millers' industry. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results. Entry Requirements: |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This part-qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 26 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 20 Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 24 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Demonstrate the conduct of intake, storage and reclaim of materials in a feed mill.
2. Illustrate the conduct of mixed feed production processes in a feed mill. 3. Show the conduct mixed feed processing operations in a feed mill. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Integrated Assessmeent Integrated Assessment Formative Assessment: The Skills Development Provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the External Integrated Summative Assessment. Integrated Assessment Summative Assessment: The occupational qualification is assessed externally through an appropriate nationally standardised integrated summative assessment. An External Integrated Summative Assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The External Integrated Summative Assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The external assessment consists of one e-based assessment managed by the AQP at an approved assessment centre. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| This part-qualification was compared with two qualifications, one offered in the United States of America (USA) and in Australia:
The training course, American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing, offered by the American Feed Industry Association in conjunction with the Kansas State University (KSU); and the Certificate in Advanced Feed Milling offered by the Stock Feed Manufacturing Council of Australia (SFMCA) and The University of Queensland. United States of America (USA) A five-week course known as "AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing" is presented as a distance education program by KSU and provides an in-depth understanding of the feed manufacturing process. The course content of the program that is comparable with the South African part qualification includes: The AFISA/KSU course is presented as a non-accredited industry supported training program. Enrolment requirements are not specified to participate in the course, other than the ability to communicate in English. Upon completion the learners receive a Certificate of Completion issued jointly by AFIA and KSU. Similarities As the focus of this course is on the main stages of mixed feed production it is similar to the content covered by the South African part-qualification. Differences The theoretical nature of this course is regarded as the main difference with the South African occupational qualification. Australia The Stock Feed Manufacturing Council of Australia (SFMCA) Training Committee has developed training resource materials in conjunction with the University of Queensland. The material is presented as a course known as the "Certificate in Advanced Feed Milling". The program is non-accredited and not linked to any credits, qualification framework or statutory structures. This program provides training for individuals working as Feed Mill Operators and Supervisors. Participants can choose to enrol in the full program or specific modules that are relevant to their learning needs. Training is self-paced and progression through the modules are allowed once the required assessment is completed successfully. Participants must have relevant industry employment where an onsite supervisor will be available to assist them through their training experience. The course is made up of six modules as follows: At the successful completion of each module and the full list of six modules, participants are provided with a certificate issued jointly by the University of Queensland and the SFMCA. Similarities The following five modules covered by the course is similar to the South African qualification: Differences There is very little difference between the scope and focus of the two courses as both essentially covers the main stages of mixed feed production. The main difference is related to the industry endorsed status of the course as opposed to the formally registered South African part-qualification. The program is non-accredited and not linked to any credits, qualification framework or statutory structures. Training is self-paced therefore; duration is not specified. Conclusion This part qualification compares well with the courses selected for comparison in terms of scope and content. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This part qualification provides opportunities for the following articulation options:
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: Diagonal Articulation: There are no diagonal articulation options. |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for External Assessment:
To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience as well as proof of successful completion of the following subjects and modules or alternative programmes where applicable. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: Criteria for the Accreditation of Providers: Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code are: Feed Mill Operator: 313909-001-01-01 Encompassed Trades: This qualification covers the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Assessment Quality Partner: PARENT QUALIFICATION: |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| 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 |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |