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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Higher Occupational Certificate: Feed Miller |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 121591 | Higher Occupational Certificate: Feed Miller | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - AgriSETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Higher Occupational Cert | Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation | Secondary Agriculture | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 170 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | 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 replaces: |
| Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
| 102295 | Occupational Certificate: Feed Miller | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | 234 | Complete |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Feed Miller. A Feed Miller monitors and controls production processes to produce animal feeds from raw materials and ingredients in accordance with feed formulation specifications. Typical graduate attributes for a Feed Miller include: attention to detail and quality, self-discipline, results driven, teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: The Feed Miller qualification is designed to address the industry need for qualified persons employed as operators and first line managers (foreman, shift managers) in a feed mill. The qualification will enhance the ability of the South African animal feed industry to improve its competitiveness in highly competitive global market. The qualification provides learning at a Feed Mill Operator level (structured as a part qualification), and progression to operational first line management level. This opens a career path and labour mobility opportunities in various mixed feed production facilities. This qualification is essential for persons employed at operator and first line management positions who are tasked with the production of safe and quality feeds 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 didn't complete the entire formal basic education or persons who have been working as operators in mixed feed production related positions and have a desire for a formal qualification and employment. There are no formal requirements for professional registration, membership or licencing for learners employed as Feed Miller or 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):
RPL for access to a qualification RPL for exemption from modules RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Entry Requirements: |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 68 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 52 Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 50 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Demonstrate the ability to conduct intake, storage and reclaim of materials in a feed mill.
2. Demonstrate the ability to cConduct mixed feed production processes in a feed mill. 3. Demonstrate the ability to conduct mixed feed processing operations in a feed mill. 4. Direct and control the utilisation, performance and conduct of personnel. 5. Plan, monitor and control the operational outputs of a feed milling unit. |
| 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: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Integrated Assessment: Integrated 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 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 qualification was compared with two qualifications, one from the United States of America (USA) and the other from Switzerland, namely:
Switzerland The Swiss Institute of Feed Technology offers a course known as Diploma in Feed Milling Technology. It is widely supported internationally by the animal feed industry. No academic entry requirements are listed for potential candidates. Language proficiency in English or German is expected as well as basic knowledge of operating a personal computer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). The target audience is listed as persons with experience in feed milling. The course is not linked to any credits, qualification framework or statutory structures. The course is structured as two preparatory self-study blocks of 12 weeks followed by 4 weeks on site training at the institute in Switzerland. This diploma course includes the following comparable units of learning: Similarities: The focus on mixed feed production technology and quality management included in the diploma are similar to areas of learning included in the South African qualification. Differences: This course includes a range of units with an engineering and laboratory focus that fall outside the scope of the South African occupational qualification. In general terms the areas of learning in feed milling technology and processes are presented at a higher level of complexity. The diploma does not include any areas of learning with a managerial focus. Entry requirements are not listed for potential candidates and the duration is shorter compared to the South African occupational qualification. The course is not linked to any credits and qualification framework. United States of America (USA) The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Feed Science and Management is a four-year degree offered by the Kansas State University (KSU). Entry level requirements are stated as generally applicable for university entrance in the USA. Subjects are credit bearing in terms of the bachelor degree requirements of the university. The degree is intended for those wishing to prepare for careers in the feed manufacturing and animal nutrition fields including pet food manufacturing and other allied industries. The course includes a compulsory 8-week internship at a feed mill. The qualification includes subjects that are comparable to the South African occupational qualification such as: Similarities: The studies focusing on principles of feed milling, material handling, feed technology and operational management (supervision, scheduling and planning, personnel management) are similar to areas of learning included in the South African qualification. Differences: The main difference with the South African qualification is based on the wide scope of subjects of an academic nature, learner can choose from that falls within the scope of a science degree not included in the South African qualification. This includes studies in Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Organic chemistry), Quantitative Studies (Statistics). The duration is longer compared to the South African qualification. Conclusion: The Higher Occupational Certificate: Feed Miller qualification compares favourably with the two international countries in terms of the specific emphasis placed on feed milling processes and technology. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification provides opportunities for the following articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: There are no vertical articulation oprtions. Diagonal Articulation: |
| 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 is: Feed Miller: 313909-001-01-00. Encompassed Trade: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Assessment Quality Partner (AQP): Related Part-Qualification: |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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. |