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

Clean a filter rod maker 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114156  Clean a filter rod maker 
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 
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 learner who has achieved this unit standard will be competent in:

Cleaning a filter rod maker to ensure readiness for production. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
To enter a learning programme for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have :
  • Literacy and numeracy at NQF level 1.
  • Introduction to the Tobacco Processing Industry. 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard with minimal supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and cleaning instructions.
  • The scope of this unit standard deals with the scheduled cleaning of a filter rod maker to ensure readiness for production. 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare filter rod maker for cleaning. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Removing materials from the machine according to work-site procedures.
  • Ensuring specific machine lock-out is adhered to according to statutory requirements
  • Accessing machine units according to work-site procedures.
  • Obtaining cleaning utensils required according to work-site procedures. 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used:

    Consequences are explained in the event of not:
  • Removing materials from the machine
  • Following cleaning process
  • Reporting deviations on machine components
  • Finalising the relevant documentation

    The purpose of the following are explained:
  • Ensuring specific machine lockout is adhered to.
  • Obtaining cleaning utensils required.
  • Accessing machine units.
  • Removing waste from the machine.
  • Replacing all covers and machine parts.
  • Restoring the work area. 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Clean filter rod maker. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Removing waste from the machine according to work site procedures.
  • Following cleaning process according to work-site procedures. 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used:

    Consequences are explained in the event of not:
  • Removing materials from the machine
  • Following cleaning process
  • Reporting deviations on machine components
  • Finalising the relevant documentation

    The purpose of the following are explained:
  • Ensuring specific machine lockout is adhered to.
  • Obtaining cleaning utensils required.
  • Accessing machine units.
  • Removing waste from the machine.
  • Replacing all covers and machine parts.
  • Restoring the work area. 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Complete cleaning process. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Reporting deviations on machine components according to work site procedures.
  • Replacing all covers and machine parts according to work-site procedures.
  • Restoring the work area according to work-site procedures.
  • Finalising the relevant documentation according to work-site procedures. 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used:

    Consequences are explained in the event of not:
  • Removing materials from the machine
  • Following cleaning process
  • Reporting deviations on machine components
  • Finalising the relevant documentation

    The purpose of the following are explained:
  • Ensuring specific machine lockout is adhered to.
  • Obtaining cleaning utensils required.
  • Accessing machine units.
  • Removing waste from the machine.
  • Replacing all covers and machine parts.
  • Restoring the work area. 


  • UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA.
  • Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited by SETASA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Knowledge of gaining access to machine units on the filter rod maker.
  • Knowledge of cleaning proceduresKnowledge of rectifying deviations.
  • Knowledge of the application of safety measures and associated risks relating to the cleaning of a filter rod maker. 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when detecting worn components during clean-up. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team when co-ordinating and performing cleaning operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organizing and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively when acquiring cleaning equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, and/or language skills in the modes of oral persuasion when reporting deviations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when cleaning the filter rod maker. 

    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 
    Values

    All learners should demonstrate :
  • An application of company ethics, values as well as general safety and customer care principles.
  • An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management relationships. 

  • QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48394   National Certificate: Cigarette Filter Rod Production  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    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 



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