Feed Miller

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Feed Miller. A Feed Miller monitors and controls production processes to produce animal feeds from raw materials and ingredients in accordance with feed formulation specifications. Typical graduate attributes for a Feed Miller include: attention to detail and quality, self-discipline, results driven, teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills. A qualified learner will be able to: • Conduct intake, storage and reclaim of materials in a feed mill. • Conduct mixed feed production processes in a feed mill. • Conduct mixed feed processing operations in a feed mill. • Direct and control the utilisation, performance and conduct of personnel. • Plan, monitor and control the operational outputs of a feed milling unit.

The Feed Miller qualification is designed to address the industry need for qualified persons employed as operators and first line managers (foreman, shift managers) in a feed mill. The qualification will enhance the ability of the South African animal feed industry to improve its competitiveness in highly competitive global market. The qualification provides learning at a Feed Mill Operator level (structured as a part qualification), and progression to operational first line management level. This opens a career path and labour mobility opportunities in various mixed feed production facilities. This qualification is essential for persons employed at operator and first line management positions who are tasked with the production of safe and quality feeds for animal consumption. Safe feeds for safe foods are at the heart of factors that contribute to food security. This is aligned with the strategic importance of the agricultural sector as an important driver of the South African economy. Target groups identified include those learners who didn't complete the entire formal basic education or persons who have been working as operators in mixed feed production related positions and have a desire for a formal qualification and employment. There are no formal requirements for professional registration, membership or licencing for learners employed as Feed Miller or Operator positions. The qualification was developed in collaboration with the feed millers' industry.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to a qualification • Learners will gain access to the qualification through RPL for Access as provided for in the QCTO RPL Policy. RPL for access is conducted by accredited education institution, skills development provider or workplace accredited to offer that specific qualification/part qualification. RPL for exemption from modules • Learners who have acquired competencies of the modules of a qualification or part qualification will be exempted from modules through RPL. RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: • Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result. Entry Requirements: • NQF Level 4 qualification.

• Demonstrate the ability to conduct intake, storage and reclaim of materials in a feed mill.
• Demonstrate the ability to cConduct mixed feed production processes in a feed mill.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct mixed feed processing operations in a feed mill.
• Direct and control the utilisation, performance and conduct of personnel.
• Plan, monitor and control the operational outputs of a feed milling unit.