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

Implement personal hygiene principles in a poultry abattoir 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119393  Implement personal hygiene principles 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 
Be aware of the necessity of personal hygiene to minimize the contamination of poultry products. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Personal Hygiene Level 2. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
N/A 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Understand the importance of the pre-employment medical examination. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The reasons for a pre-employment medical examination are listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Food security, health of fellow workers.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The specific tests that are conducted in the pre-employment examination are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Communicable diseases, tuberculosis, skin infections, Hepatitis B.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The reasons for the issuing of a medical certificate prior to employment are detailed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Food worker legislation, illness history.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
The reasons for the recording of all subsequent illnesses are explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Understand why the daily health status of workers must be monitored. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The importance of reporting the seriousness of an injury, illness or disease in a worker is explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The reporting procedures, for the reporting of an injury or illness, as per company S O P's, are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Sick report, symptoms, possible illness.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The arrangements for the requesting of assistance from medical services, as per company S O P's are
explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Resident nurse, local contracted doctor.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
The common illnesses that pose a threat to food contamination are listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Diarrhea, skin ailments, suppurating sores, coughing, sneezing, sniffing.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
The treatment of common cuts to the hands and arms of staff are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Waterproof plasters, gloves.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Understand the infrastructural requirements for personal hygiene. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The reasons for wearing the appropriate, clean personal protective clothing are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Personal Protective Clothing (PPC).
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The requirements of the personal hygiene infrastructure in the abattoir are detailed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Showers, lockers, toilets.
  • Infrastructure - hot and cold water, hand basins, disinfectants, water borne sewerage.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Understand the personal hygiene practices that must be observed in an abattoir. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The bad habits that are prohibited by the company Standard Operating Practices and food security legislation are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Nails/hair, clean hands, no sores/cuts, no spitting, coughing or sneezing near meat, no smoking or drinking or eating in poultry handling areas, personal cleanliness and neatness, specific areas of work, no littering, protective gloves, wash hands after toilet, shower before and after work, wash and disinfect hands and arms frequently, no jewellery.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Demonstrate a knowledge of selecting the correct PPC for the workplace conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The reasons why workers in the low risk and high risk areas wear conspicuously different coloured clothing are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    No cross contamination, worker is immediately recognised in the "wrong" area.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The reasons why workers in the low risk areas wear white gumboots and light coloured overalls are indicated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    White and light clothing show soiling.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The reasons why head coverings must always be worn in the plant are cited. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Hair carries bacteria.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The reasons why private clothing may not hang out of overalls is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Loose clothing, caught in machinery, become soiled and contaminated.
     


    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; 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. Specific Outcome: 2, 3, 4
  • Understand why the daily health status of workers must be monitored.
  • Understand the infrastructural requirements for personal hygiene.
  • Understand the personal hygiene practices that must be observed in an abattoir. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community. Specific Outcome: 2, 5
  • Understand why the daily health status of workers must be monitored.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of selecting the correct PPC for the workplace conditions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. Specific Outcome: 1, 2, 3
  • Understand the importance of the pre-employment medical examination.
  • Understand why the daily health status of workers must be monitored.
  • Understand the infrastructural requirements for personal hygiene. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organise and critically evaluate information; Specific Outcome: 1, 2, 3, 5
  • Understand the importance of the pre-employment medical examination.
  • Understand why the daily health status of workers must be monitored.
  • Understand the infrastructural requirements for personal hygiene.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of selecting the correct PPC for the workplace conditions. 
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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: Specific Outcome: 1, 2
  • Understand the importance of the pre-employment medical examination.
  • Understand why the daily health status of workers must be monitored. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others: Specific Outcome: 2, 3
  • Understand why the daily health status of workers must be monitored.
  • Understand the infrastructural requirements for personal hygiene. 
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    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: Specific Outcome: 2, 3, 5
  • Understand why the daily health status of workers must be monitored.
  • Understand the infrastructural requirements for personal hygiene.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of selecting the correct PPC for the workplace conditions. 
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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. 

    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 


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