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

Implement dairy production operations 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116310  Implement dairy production operations 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Primary Agriculture 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
The learner achieving this unit standard will be able to manage all operations in the dairy parlour. In addition they will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of agriculture and food production.

Learners will gain specific knowledge and skills in dairy production and will be able to operate in an animal production environment implementing sustainable and economically viable production principles.

They will be capacitated to gain access to the mainstream agricultural sector, in animal production, impacting directly on the sustainability of the sub-sector. The improvement in production technology will also have a direct impact on the improvement of agricultural productivity of the sector. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that a learner attempting this unit standard will demonstrate competence against the following unit standards or equivalent:
  • NQF 3 Explain Dairy Production.
  • NQF 3 Explain the prevention and treatment of animal diseases.
  • NQF 4 Explain functional animal anatomy and physiology. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Within the context of application, dairy animals include but are not limited to cattle, sheep or goats, whichever is applicable to the area of operation. All range statements should be interpreted as relevant to the context of application.

    Range statements are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of milking theory. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The relevance of udder structure is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Milking stimuli are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The optimum pulsation rate and vacuum pressure in milking equipment is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of hygiene. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of hygiene in the production of milk is described and ensured through the application of appropriate measures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Critical factors and control points in the production of good quality clean milk are identified and maintained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ability to "trouble shoot" and to decide on corrective action is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Management decisions are communicated and delegated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate a knowledge of milk cooling devices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The reasons for the need of rapid cooling of milk are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The different types of cooling methods and devices described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The assessment of efficiency of cooling devices described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The ability to "trouble shoot" and to decide on corrective action is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate the ability to critically assess parlour records and make basic operational decisions from them. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Milk records are kept. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Animals are categorized for feeding or other purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Disease incidence is recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Sick animals are grouped for separate milking and treatment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Milk temperature records are explained as a basic contributor to milk quality. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Evaluate cause of tainted milk and take remedial action. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Taints or spoilage are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tainted or spoiled milk is prevented from contaminating untainted milk in milk systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The source of tainting or spoilage is identified and removed. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The assessment of qualifying learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established assessment principles.

    It will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which the qualifying learners are working. These activities and tools may include an appropriate combination of self-assessment and peer assessment, formative and summative assessment, portfolios and observations etc.

    The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes; critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are assessed.

    The specific outcomes must be assessed through observation of performance. Supporting evidence should be used to prove competence of specific outcomes only when they are not clearly seen in the actual performance.

    Essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in its own right, through oral or written evidence and cannot be assessed only by being observed.

    The specific outcomes and essential embedded 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, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a qualifying learner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, then 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.
  • 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 or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The person is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of:
  • The names and functions of relevant equipment, procedures and implements related to parlour management.
  • The sensory cues and symptoms involved in the execution of pre-planned programmes.
  • The purpose of the implementation of procedures and pre-planned programmes.
  • The implication of incorrect execution of procedures in the milking parlour.
  • All rules and conduct relevant to the procedures implemented.
  • The interrelations between the observations, procedures and corrective measure in a milking parlour.
  • Record keeping.
  • Develop a two-way relationship with supervisor and manager in regard to responsibilities and reporting (Communication Skills). 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving relates to outcomes:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of hygiene.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of milk cooling devices.
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically assess parlour records and make basic operational decisions based on them.
  • Evaluate cause of tainted milk or other spoilage factors and take remedial action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork relates to outcomes:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of hygiene.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of milk cooling devices.
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically assess parlour records and make basic operational decisions based on them.
  • Evaluate cause of tainted milk or other spoilage factors and take remedial action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-management relates to all outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Interpret information relates to outcomes:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of hygiene.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of milk cooling devices.
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically assess parlour records and make basic operational decisions based on them.
  • Evaluate cause of tainted milk or other spoilage factors and take remedial action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication relates to outcomes:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of hygiene.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of milk cooling devices.
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically assess parlour records and make basic operational decisions based on them.
  • Evaluate cause of tainted milk or other spoilage factors and take remedial action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Science and Technology relates to all outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems relates to all outcomes. 

    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
    Elective  48979   National Certificate: Animal Production  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  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.
     
    1. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
    2. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    3. Cedara College of Agriculture 
    4. Heedmorine Training 
    5. Leruo ke Matla Training and Enterprise Development Services 
    6. Liontyu Enterprises Pty Ltd 
    7. Maishamalema Development Training 
    8. Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre 
    9. Matotomana Training & General Trading 
    10. Morwa Agri-development cc 
    11. Mvelo Consultant 
    12. Resource Consulting Services (PTY) Ltd 
    13. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
    14. Selipha Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    15. Setlakala Business Development 
    16. Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk 
    17. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 
    18. TPN Training and Recruitment cc 
    19. Tripple R Training Provider 
    20. Vari Holdings (Pty)Ltd 


    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.