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

Monitor the quality assurance in a poultry abattoir 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119380  Monitor the quality assurance in a poultry abattoir 
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 3  NQF Level 03  15 
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 
To integrate all areas in a poultry abattoir to work collectively towards the achievement of product excellence. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
N/A 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
N/A 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Demonstrate an understanding of the role that a Quality Assurance system plays in improving product quality. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The necessity of a Quality Assurance system in a poultry abattoir is explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Meat Safety Act, food safety, export acceptance, customer satisfaction.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The relationship between Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) is explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Quality Control (QC) - inspection at a particular point.
  • Quality Assurance (QA) - is the network of all QC's.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The benefits of implementing a Quality Assurance system are detailed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Pro-active, not a re-active, approach to quality, "dropped catches" are minimized.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The checks and balances that ensure the success of a Quality Assurance system are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Quality control tests are conducted regularly to measure the effectiveness of the system, a product
    traceability component allows for easy identification of non-compliance, documentation of all results
    facilitates analysis of effectiveness. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Understand the importance of pre-requisite programmes for the achievement of Quality Assurance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The pre-requisite programmes that are in general use in the poultry abattoir are listed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Pre-requisite Programmes (PRP):
  • Personal hygiene.
  • Abattoir hygiene.
  • Sanitation.
  • Pest control.
  • Logistics.
  • Process control.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The additional Quality Assurance programmes that integrate the PRP functions into one Quality Assurance assessment are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Quality Assurance programmes:
  • Product analysis.
  • Product traceability.
  • Remedial.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of creating product specifications and SOP's, in conjunction with the abattoir's major
    clients, are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Mutual agreement on quality and specifications, benchmark statements.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Understand the composition and operation of the Quality Assurance programmes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The structure and operation of the Product Analysis Programme is described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Weekly testing and analysis of finished goods, measured against specifications, weekly report on deviations from standards, non-compliance.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The structure and operation of the Product Traceability Programme is described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Details on product labelling: barcode, date, time, batch number.
  • Recall procedure to test the system instituted.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The structure and operation of a Remedial Programme is described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Test all returns and compare with Product Analysis reports, note all complaints and compliments from clients, indicate steps to prevent frequent non-compliance from identified processing areas.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify the areas (critical control points) that pose the highest risk to the compromising of quality. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Areas where damage, contamination, product presentation and overall quality may be impaired. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The carcass damage control points are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Receiving, plucking, portioning.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The microbiological contamination control points are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Evisceration, spin chilling, cold storage.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The chemical contamination control points are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Machinery oil, detergents, sanitizers.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The cold chain control points are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Air chiller, spiral freezer, cold storage.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures to sustain a Quality system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles and responsibilities of each person's role in the process is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Training, performance indicators, quality standards for each production area.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The integration of the appraisal and remedial programmes are compared. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Product analysis reports, remedial reports.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of the documentation of all facets of Quality Assurance and the analysis thereof is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Pre-requisite Programmes (PRP) reports, Quality Assurance (QA) reports, Summative assessment.
     


    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 for 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.
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving:
  • Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

    Refer to Specific Outcome:
  • "Demonstrate an understanding of the role that a Quality Assurance system plays in improving product quality."
  • "Identify the areas (critical control points) that pose the highest risk to the compromising of quality."
  • "Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures to sustain a Quality system." 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork:
  • Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community.

    Refer to Specific Outcome:
  • "Demonstrate an understanding of the role that a Quality Assurance system plays in improving product quality."
  • "Understand the importance of pre-requisite programmes for the achievement of Quality Assurance."
  • "Identify the areas (critical control points) that pose the highest risk to the compromising of quality."
  • "Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures to sustain a Quality system." 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organization and management:
  • Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation:
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Refer to Specific Outcome:
  • "Demonstrate an understanding of the role that a Quality Assurance system plays in improving product quality."
  • "Understand the importance of pre-requisite programmes for the achievement of Quality Assurance."
  • "Identify the areas (critical control points) that pose the highest risk to the compromising of quality."
  • "Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures to sustain a Quality system." 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication:
  • Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation.

    Refer to Specific Outcome:
  • "Demonstrate an understanding of the role that a Quality Assurance system plays in improving product quality."
  • "Understand the importance of pre-requisite programmes for the achievement of Quality Assurance."
  • "Identify the areas (critical control points) that pose the highest risk to the compromising of quality."
  • "Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures to sustain a Quality system." 
    		•

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

    Refer to Specific Outcome:
  • "Demonstrate an understanding of the role that a Quality Assurance system plays in improving product quality."
  • "Understand the importance of pre-requisite programmes for the achievement of Quality Assurance."
  • "Identify the areas (critical control points) that pose the highest risk to the compromising of quality." 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems:
  • 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 Specific Outcome:
  • "Demonstrate an understanding of the role that a Quality Assurance system plays in improving product quality."
  • "Understand the importance of pre-requisite programmes for the achievement of Quality Assurance."
  • "Understand the composition and operation of the Quality Assurance programmes."
  • "Identify the areas (critical control points) that pose the highest risk to the compromising of quality." 
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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  49579   National Certificate: Poultry Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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