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Draft Unit Standard
Palletise packed fresh produce
NQF Level
: 1
Credit(s)
: 2
Field
: NSB 01: Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Sub-Field
: Secondary Agriculture
SGB Name
: SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Learners who demonstrate competence as described in the outcomes of this unit standard
will be able to assemble pallets of packed fresh produce by:
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Identify palletising material and explain the quality specifications that must be
complied with
Assemble and stabilise pallets
Perform end of palletising activities
Report variations in quality trends
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE:
Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against literacy at
ABET Level 3.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Specific Outcome 1:
Identify palletising material and explain the quality specifications that
must be complied with
Assessment Criteria:
1.1
The material used when palletising packed produce are identified and their
application or purpose explained
Assessment Criterion Range:
The range includes the material used at the workplace and includes but is not limited to
pallets, corner pieces, strapping, netting, wrapping, securing sheets, identification labels,
pallet coding labels, thermo couples
1.2
The quality specifications of palletising material are explained according workplace
standards
Assessment Criterion Range:
The range includes those quality specification that is applicable to the workplace and
includes but is not limited to quality of pallets (occurrence of moulds, pallet structure, pallet
finish), quality of other palletising material
1.3
The role of internal quality assurance functions is explained in terms of assuring the
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quality of assembled pallets
1.4
The role of produce inspection services is explained in terms of assuring the quality of
assembled pallets
1.5
Industry terminology and jargon is understood and used correctly
Specific Outcome 2:
Assemble and stabilise pallets
Assessment Criteria:
2.1
Packed produce are stacked according to the correct pattern
2.2
Quality standards are maintained by recognizing and rejecting non-conforming
palletizing material according to workplace standards
2.3
Non-conforming packed produce is identified and rejected according to workplace
standards
Assessment Criterion Range:
The range includes those quality specification that is applicable to the workplace and
includes but is not limited to stabilizing glue, labels, markings and codes, container filling
2.4
The pallet is stabilized and secured according to workplace standards
Assessment Criterion Range:
The range includes but is not limited to strapping the pallet, placement of corner pieces,
placement of securing sheets, application of netting or wrapping
2.5
Personal health, safety and environmental protection standards are maintained
according to workplace procedures
2.6
Food safety standards are maintained according to workplace procedures
Specific Outcome 3:
Perform end of palletising activities
Assessment Criteria:
3.1
Pallet identification codes, labels and markings are applied according to quality
standards and protocols
3.2
Pallet monitoring devices are placed according to marketing protocols
Assessment Criterion Range:
The range includes but is not limited to could chain monitoring devices (inspection of thermo
couples for proper functioning, placement of thermo couples)
3.3
Pallet information is recorded according to marketing protocols and standard
workplace procedures
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Specific Outcome 4:
Report variations in quality trends
Assessment Criteria:
4.1
Variations and trends in quality standards are reported according to workplace
procedures
4.2
The impact of variations of quality standards are explained in terms of the affect on
achievement of quality standards
ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS:
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Assessors assessing learners against this unit standard must be registered as an
assessor with the relevant ETQA
An 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.
NOTES:
Critical cross-field outcomes
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING
The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that
responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made when:
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Addressing and reporting blockages and variations in the flow of materials
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Responding to variations and deviations for quality standards and protocols
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community by:
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Maintaining sound relations with co-workers / learners
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Reporting trends and information
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Understanding and executing workplace instructions
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING
Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral
and/or written presentations when:
 Reading standard workplace documents or instructions
 Reporting trends and information
 Understanding and executing workplace instructions
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING
The learner is able to organise and manage himself and his activities responsibly and
effectively by:
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Interpreting instructions received and executing the instructions in a planned and
organised manner
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING
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Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when:
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Identifying and rejecting non-conforming material
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Recording pallet information
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the
environment and health of others by:
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Complying with safety and quality assurance measures and procedures
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Maintaining housekeeping standards of the work area
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by:
 Understanding the importance of pallet quality standards and the implication of poor
standards on the operation
 Understanding the relationship between pallet quality standards and market
requirements
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING
Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic
development of the society at large.
Embedded Knowledge:
Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome.
The essential embedded knowledge included in the outcomes of this unit standard includes
but is not limited to:
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Standard workplace procedures
Palletising material and quality standards
Quality standards of packed produce
Pallet stacking and stabilising techniques
Pallet coding and tracing requirements
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