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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Start up Turbo-Generator Plant from a Control Room

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13811	Start up Turbo-Generator Plant 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	14
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 involved in starting turbo generator plant from a refuelling outage to full power generation.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

1. Listen, question, observe, describe accurately and align with the sender`s need.
2. Understand and respect peoples values and beliefs, as well as those of the organisation and manage own actions in line with the above.
3. Understand own development requirements.
4. Understand concept, terms and theory of the specified technical field covering maths, science, electrical theory and power plant theory at required level.
5. Understands the company`s vision and manage own actions in line with it.
6. Specific organisation safety standards
7. Basic first aid
8. Fire fighting
9. Emergency preparedness
10.Problem solving and decision making
11.Environmental awareness
12.Organisation understanding
13.Competent in performing all relevant operating outcomes on all power plant support systems.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The following start ups to be done:

1. Cold Start up
2. Hot Start up
3. Very Hot Start up
4. Includes all Support System Start up

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare plant for service.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Legitimacy of instruction for start up confirmed according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Tasks assigned to relevant / applicable staff to enable required events to happen according to start up plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Plant preparation progress is monitored to verify compliance with the planned schedule.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Plant parameters are checked and necessary control room operations are performed during the preparation of the plant in accordance with operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Preparation of plant as performed by staff is verified by reviewing completed documentation with the relevant
configuration control procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Completed documentation is processed according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Plant condition are communicated according to administrative procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to according to applicable procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Nuclear reactivity is managed within technical specification.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Start up plant from a centralised control room.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Plant conditions are assessed to determine start up requirements according to plant procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Legitimacy of instruction for start up is confirmed according to administrative requirements and workplace
requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Pre-start checks and precautions are performed according to operating procedure and administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Start up performed according to relevant operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Start up conditions are communicated according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Re commissioning to start performed according to relevant procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Nuclear reactivity is managed within technical specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to according to applicable procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Monitor start up conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Plant start up conditions are monitored and recorded according to relevant operating procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Out of normal conditions are identified, reported, analysed and most appropriate action taken according to relevant procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Out of normal condition communicated are followed-up according to specific operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to according to applicable procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Optimise start up conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Plant capability and or efficiency is assured by optimising relevant start up parameters according to operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to according to applicable procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Control thermodynamic processes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Plant heat up and or cool down parameters are controlled according to operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Plant heat up and or cool down parameters are monitored, and communicated according to operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Out of normal conditions are identified and acted upon according to relevant operating procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Plant pressure and temperature relationships are controlled according to operating procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to according to applicable procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Legitimacy of loading instructions is confirmed according to administrative and regulatory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Start up conditions are met prior to loading according to specific requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Production process initiated and loaded according to specified loading requirements and operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Production capabilities and design specifications are maintained during loading according to technical specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Production process parameters are documented and communicated according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to according to applicable procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Inventory control.

OUTCOME NOTES

Exclusive of Human Resource

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Material and resources required for start up verified available according to procedure requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Inventory availability are maintained according to specific requirements and operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Inventory status is communicated according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to according to applicable procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Plant Operation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Priority setting are understood during plant operations and control according to optimisation principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Impact on environmental factor are understood in accordance with organisational environmental policies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Mechanical plant component application and interrelation to the plant are understood according to relevant theories.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Electrical plant component application and interrelation to the plant process are understood according to relevant design theories.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Process control and protection system application and interrelation to the plant process are understood according to relevant design theories.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Binary and analogue systems

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Regulatory requirements are known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Dangers of process chemicals in use are known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Incidents related to specific plant operation are known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Energy conversion process understanding demonstrated according to specific nuclear operator requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Thermo dynamic processes understood according to specific theories.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11

11. Nuclear physics theories understood as pertaining to nuclear plant operation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

JSteam generator operation

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12

12. Operating philosophy pertaining to plant operating procedure are known and understood.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Accreditation: Evaluation of documentation and registration thereof according to SAQA requirements

Moderation: Standard Generating Group Nuclear Power Plant Operations

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

1. Understands the overall energy conversion process and the impact the specific plant has on it.
2. Ability to set priorities for self and own job.
3. Awareness of and concerned about the impact their actions have on the environment.
4. Knows and understands the theory of application of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation plant components and it`s interrelation to the plant.
5. Aware of, understands and adheres to the regulatory requirements relevant to their plant area.
6. Identify process chemicals in the plant area and know the dangers thereof.
7. Understands the lessons learned from trends and or incidents related to the specific plant.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identifying and 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. Turbo Generator Cold Start up
2. Turbo Generator Hot Start up
3. Very Hot Turbo Generator Start up

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

Electricity Supply Industry in South Africa

Council for Nuclear Safety

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	23734	National Diploma: Nuclear 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

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