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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Utilise bio-security practices in poultry production 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119490  Utilise bio-security practices in poultry production 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Secondary Agriculture 
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
To understand the rules and procedures of bio-security and be able to apply these in all operations in a poultry production facility. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Health and safety Level 1. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
N/A 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Show an understanding of the role and distribution of microscopic single-celled organisms. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Numbers and types, occurrence, microscopic, essential for decaying and fermentative processes, medicine production, classification according to size: parasites, fungi, bacteria and viruses, pathogens (harmful or disease-causing organisms), natural or acquired resistance of poultry, new pathogen strains. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The beneficial functions of certain micro-organisms in nature are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The classes (types) of disease-causing organisms on a poultry operation are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The most common poultry diseases caused by pathogens (disease-causing organisms) in poultry are detailed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Infectious bronchitis, New Castle disease, Gumboro, E. coli, Salmonellae, coccidiosis, Aspergillus.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
The factors favourable for the multiplication of micro-organisms are broadly explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Natural or acquired resistance of poultry, new strains of pathogens.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Demonstrate an awareness of how pathogens can enter a poultry farm and how to control these entries. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The possible transmitters and sources of pathogens are detailed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Feed, water, waste, insects, rodents, wild birds, people, vehicles, dust, feathers, maintenance crews.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The measures to prevent the transmission of pathogens to poultry or the facilities are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Strict access control, sanitation, protective clothing, fences, clean surroundings, rodent and insect control.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Applying the principles and procedures of bio-security for poultry production. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The protective clothing to be worn in the workplace is detailed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Bio-security, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The reasons for practicing personal hygiene are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Bio-security and company procedures, human-borne bacteria.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The function of detergents and disinfectants in poultry health assurance programs are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Cleaning and sanitizing, killing of bacteria and viruses, maintenance of foot baths.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Understand the company procedures for waste disposal. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The reasons and procedures for the disposal of dead birds are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Incinerator, mortality pit, sources of disease-causing organisms, bacterial load of the environment.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The correct handling of washing water is explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Dampness favours survival of moulds, bacteria, parasites.
 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

    The assessment of qualifying learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established principles. Practical assessment activities will be used, which are appropriate to the contents in which qualifying learners are working. These activities will include an appropriate combination of self and peer assessment, practical and oral assessments, observations etc.

    The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge be assessed. The specific outcomes must be assessed in its own right, through oral and practical evidence. It cannot be assessed by observation only.

    The specific outcomes and essential knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a qualifying learner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge, but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, then they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a learner is able to perform specific outcomes, but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent.

    Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found, both in performance and in the essential embedded knowledge.

    Performance of specific outcomes must actively affirm target groups of qualifying learners, not unfairly discriminate against them. Qualifying learners should be able to justify their performance in terms of these values. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected in the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
  • Exploring education and career opportunities; and
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been mad. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Refer to the following specific outcomes:
  • Show an understanding of the role and distribution of microscopic single-celled organisms in nature.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of how pathogens can enter a poultry farm and how to control these entries.
  • Applying the personal principles and procedures of bio-security for poultry production.
  • Understand the company procedures for waste disposal. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Refer to the following specific outcomes:
  • Show an understanding of the role and distribution of microscopic single-celled organisms in nature.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of how pathogens can enter a poultry farm and how to control these entries.
  • Applying the personal principles and procedures of bio-security for poultry production.
  • Understand the company procedures for waste disposal. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Refer to the following specific outcomes:
  • Show an understanding of the role and distribution of microscopic single-celled organisms in nature.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of how pathogens can enter a poultry farm and how to control these entries.
  • Applying the personal principles and procedures of bio-security for poultry production.
  • Understand the company procedures for waste disposal. 
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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
    Core  49582   National Certificate: Poultry Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


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