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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Stabilise Out of Normal Emergency Conditions on a Fossil Fired Steam Generator from a Control Room

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13573	Stabilise Out of Normal Emergency Conditions on a Fossil Fired Steam Generator from a Control Room
ORIGINATOR
SGB Power Plant Operations
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Manufacturing and Assembly
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	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
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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

This unit standard is for people required to stabilise out of normal emergency conditions on a fossil fired steam generator from a control room using binary and analoque control systems. A person credited with this unit standard can recognise, plan, implement and communicate out of normal conditions identified.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

1. The person is able to listen, question, observe, describe accurately and align with the sender`s need.
2. The person is able to understand and respect peoples values and beliefs, as well as those of the organisation and manage his/her actions in line with the above.
3. The person is able to understand his/her own development requirements.
4. The person knows the concept, terms and theory of the specified technical field covering maths, engineering.science, electrical trade theory, power plant theory or electro technology.
5. The person is able to understand the company`s vision and manage his/her actions in line with it.
6. Specific organisation safety standards.
7. Basic first aid.
8. Fire fighting.
9. Specific emergency preparedness.
10. Communication.
11. Problem solving and decision making.
12. Environmental awareness.
13. Organisation understanding.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

1. Pulverisor trip
2. Draught group trip
3. Feedpump trip
4. Pulverisor running empty
5. Pulverisor choking
6. Loss of primary fuel supply
7. Steam generator tube leak
8. Abnormal water levels
9. Abnormal steam temperatures
10. Loss of ignitions
11. Safety valves failing

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Recognise out of normal and or emergency conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Data and/or information leading to a potential out of normal and/or emergency condition is recognised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Deviations are recognised by comparing new data and or information with expected conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Out of normal and or emergency conditions identified according to specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Impact of out of normal and or emergency conditions on people and or environment and or process plant are recognised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Plan response actions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Recognised deviations verified by using relevant indicators and/or resources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Communication strategy formulated according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Corrective actions are planned according to procedural requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Implement action plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Tasks assigned to verify deviations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Out of normal and or emergency conditions are communicated to relevant staff.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Corrective actions are implemented according to action plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Communicate out of normal and/or emergency conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Out of normal and/or emergency conditions information and/or actions are recorded according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Out of normal and/or emergency conditions information and/or actions are reported according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Recorded data is processed according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a fossil fired steam generation system.

OUTCOME NOTES

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a fossil fired steam generation system out of normal and/or emergency conditions

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Procedural and process analysis.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Communication processes and practises facilitated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Process integration and interrelation analysed with regards to plant performance during variations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Process chemistry applied.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

water and steam cycle.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Regulatory requirements interpretated and applied.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Operating parameters and technical specifications managed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Out of normal/emergency conditions and actions assessed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Routine activity management defined.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Steam generation principles explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

15. Control system configuration and protection integration explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

binary, analogue.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11

16. Material and structural characteristics fundamentals understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

strength, composition, conductivity, material fatigue.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12

17. Human resource development practises understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

coaching, monitoring, competence assessment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13

18. Leadership practises explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

interactive competencies, management competencies, leading competencies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14

10. Combustion process/principles are appraised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15

11. Thermo dynamic principles/process evaluated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 16

12. Energy management requirements analysed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

plant, performance, efficiency, loss control, resource management.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 17

13. Terminology, concepts, definitions and abbreviations associated with controller functions are known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 18

14. Trends/incidents/operating history recalled.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Evaluation of documentation and registration thereof according to SAQA requirements

Moderation:
Standard Generating Group Fossil Power Plant Operations

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

1. Objectively recognise what is happening in or across situations with people, plant and materials.
2. The direct impact of decisions and actions is recognised and the effects on plant and people in the direct work environment are anticipated.
3. The most appropriate action is decided upon after problems were recognised, analised and the options evaluated.
4. The person can listen, question, observe, describe accurately and align with the senders needs.
5. The person can order resources, ideas, events, people and plant to enable required events to realise at organisation and system level.
6. The energy flow through the conversion process is known and the key conversion process concepts are understood.
7. The theory of application of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation plant components and their interrelation to the plant are known and understood.
8. Interrelated plant processes and safety equipment are operated and controlled safely and efficiently.
9. Relevant documentation is completed accurately and processed correctly according to operating procedures, service notifications and authorisation requirements.
10. The trends/incidents related to the specific plant are understood.
11. The concepts, terms and theory of the specified technical field as for the prescribed subjects are known.
12. Operation of the plant is controlled to stay within the set limits for environmental impact.
13. Process chemistry fundamentals applicable to process plant and the implications of operating outside of chemical specifications are known and understood.
14. The relevant regulatory requirements are known, understood and complied with, and subordinates are trained and controlled in their adherence to the Regulations.
15. The Organisation`s purpose, values it subscribes to and it`s vision are known and staff are led in accordance with this.
16. The computer is utilised to manage/control the plant processes and analise plant and conditions.
17. Production targets are met by planning, organising, leading and controlling of staff, and effective working relationships are created by motivating and influencing their behaviour.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identifying & solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization, and community.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analysing, organizing and critically evaluating information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
a. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
b. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
c. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
d. Exploring education and career opportunities;
e. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

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

The following references to assessment tools to be made through out this unit standard:

1. Out of normal and/or emergency conditions on fuel apply system, air and flue gas systems, feedwater systems

2. Monitoring through alarm identification and responses, trend identification and analysis (Big Picture understanding)

3. Load requirements and conditions

4. Production capabilities and design specifications

i) Priority setting during stabilising out of normal emergency conditions
ii) Enviromental polution understanding
iii) Mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment understanding
iv) Process control and protection systems understanding
v) Knowledge of regulatory requirement
vi) Process chemical understanding
vii) Incidents understanding
viii) Energy conversion process understanding
ix) Operating philosphies understanding

Terminology used in this unit standard is consistent with the following:

Electricity Supply Industry in South Africa

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

A candidate will be regarded not yet competent should the safety of people, plant and materials be jeopardised during any stage of the assessment on any stage of this unit standard.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	23679	National Diploma: Fossil Power Plant Process Control	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-02-18	Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	61570	National Diploma: Power Plant Process Control Operations	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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