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

Implement water management in poultry processing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119407  Implement water management in poultry processing 
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  2 
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 
Understand the vital role that water plays in poultry processing and the importance of fostering a conservation ethic. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Water management Level 2. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
N/A 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Describe what constitutes quality potable water and the methods to filter and treat it. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The factors that determine good water quality are listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Free suspended material, potable, acceptable pH.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The dangers associated with using water containing a high bacterial count is explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Contaminate meat, E coli.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The importance of installing filters on a municipal potable feed is indicated. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Stones, debris, rust.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
The effect that water containing a high concentration of dissolved solids has on the equipment and water quality is described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Mineral build up, reduces the efficiency of sanitizers and detergents.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
The procedures necessary to lower the ratio of dissolved salts is explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Water softeners.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
The legal requirements for testing an abattoir's water supply are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Borehole test, 1 x dry season, 1 x wet season, municipal 4 x year.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Understand the importance of providing sufficient hot and cold water to all the equipment and take off points in the abattoir. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The reasons for potable cold water being available under pressure at all water take off points in the abattoir are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
To provide the motive force for flow, supply to water consuming equipment.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The pressure at which potable water should be available at the water take off points is outlined. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
3 Bar (300 kpa), showers.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The role of pressure control valves in the reticulation is explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Ensures even balanced pressure.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
The necessity of providing pressurized hot water throughout the abattoir is explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Wash equipment, wash hands, wash equipment.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
The legal requirements for the temperature regulation of hot water in the abattoir is described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
40ºC - 45ºC at point of demand.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Recognise the main points of water usage in the abattoir and the need for water conservation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The main water consumption points in the high risk areas of an abattoir are listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Receiving, slaughtering, scalding, defeathering, rendering.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The main water consumption points in the low risk areas are listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Evisceration, spin chilling, portioning, packing,
  • Other - ablutions, laundry, gardens.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The legal requirements for the provision of water for processing are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Allowance of 20 litres per bird slaughtered.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The necessity for water conservation and the results of water wastage are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    High cost, wastage ends in effluent, pay again for effluent outflow.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Understand the role that the chlorination of washing water plays in the contamination control in an abattoir. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The reason for chlorinating water in the abattoir is described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reduce microbacterial contamination.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The areas that require chlorinated water are listed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Scalding, pre-evisceration wash, final carcass wash, spin chilling.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Two methods of chlorinating water are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Mechanical dosing, gas injection.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The factors that negatively affect the efficiency of "free chlorine" in the water are indicated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    PH, temperature, mineral content, contaminate loads, injection frequency.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Describe the internal waste water drainage systems and the maintenance that must be performed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The "watershed" principle for waste water drainage in the abattoir is described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Waste flows from clean to dirty areas.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The need to monitor the drainage channels and to remove obstructions are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Blockages, overflows, debris, allow unimpeded flow.
     


    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: All
  • Describe what constitutes quality potable water and the methods to filter and treat it.
  • Understand the importance of providing sufficient hot and cold water to all the equipment and take off points in the abattoir.
  • Recognise the main points of water usage in the abattoir and the need for water conservation.
  • Understand the role that the chlorination of washing water plays in the contamination control in an abattoir.
  • Describe the internal waste water drainage systems and the maintenance that must be performed. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community: Specific Outcome: 1, 5
  • Describe what constitutes quality potable water and the methods to filter and treat it.
  • Describe the internal waste water drainage systems and the maintenance that must be performed. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively: Specific Outcome: 1, 5
  • Describe what constitutes quality potable water and the methods to filter and treat it.
  • Describe the internal waste water drainage systems and the maintenance that must be performed. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organise and critically evaluate information: Specific Outcome: All
  • Describe what constitutes quality potable water and the methods to filter and treat it.
  • Understand the importance of providing sufficient hot and cold water to all the equipment and take off points in the abattoir.
  • Recognise the main points of water usage in the abattoir and the need for water conservation.
  • Understand the role that the chlorination of washing water plays in the contamination control in an abattoir.
  • Describe the internal waste water drainage systems and the maintenance that must be performed. 
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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: Embedded 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Science and Technology: Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others: Specific Outcome: 1, 2, 4, 5
  • Describe what constitutes quality potable water and the methods to filter and treat it.
  • Understand the importance of providing sufficient hot and cold water to all the equipment and take off points in the abattoir.
  • Understand the role that the chlorination of washing water plays in the contamination control in an abattoir.
  • Describe the internal waste water drainage systems and the maintenance that must be performed. 
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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: All
  • Describe what constitutes quality potable water and the methods to filter and treat it.
  • Understand the importance of providing sufficient hot and cold water to all the equipment and take off points in the abattoir.
  • Recognise the main points of water usage in the abattoir and the need for water conservation.
  • Understand the role that the chlorination of washing water plays in the contamination control in an abattoir.
  • Describe the internal waste water drainage systems and the maintenance that must be performed. 
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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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