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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Collect and interpret non-routine information regarding system conditions

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14778	Collect and interpret non-routine information regarding system conditions
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Engineering and Related Design
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2002-10-09	2005-10-09	SAQA 0144/02
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2006-10-09		2009-10-09

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 standard is aimed at people who work or intend to work within a large process operation in the chemical or similar industry, and seek recognition for skills essential for operating a system within such a process.

Those learners who acquire the outcomes of this standard will know about and be able to collect and interpret non-routine information regarding system conditions, pertaining to the chemical industry.

For the purpose of this standard the following is understood as a system: > Equipment operated in combination to achieve a desired result in a chemical or related
process operation
> Operating a system included the integrated operation of the equipment that makes up
the system

The qualifying learner is able to:

Gather information pertaining to faults affecting system conditions

Diagnose faults affecting system conditions and taking appropriate action

Record field readings of non-routine system conditions

Communicate non-routine information on system conditions

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against the unit standards or the equivalent; - Establish equipment start up conditions, Start up equipment, Shut down equipment, Contribute to maintenance of equipment

Learners working towards the full qualification will have demonstrated competence against the unit standards in the National Certificate in Chemical Equipment Operations - NQF Level 2 or equivalent

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Abnormalities may include electrical, line obstruction, permit conditions not met, leaks, mechanical, incompleteness, incorrect line up and pump cavitation

Checks and tests may include visual inspection and equipment integrity test

Field readings may include temperature, flows, pressures, line obstruction and noise levels

Communication may include face to face, telephone, radio and written

Site records may include blind lists, logs, trip sheets, line up drawings and data sheets

This unit standard relates to all the equipment in level 2 that has been interconnected via an automated control system, to form a stand alone system. For example systems may include, distillation towers, absorbers, molecular sieves, extractor column, fluidised reactor, fixed bed reactor, batch reactor, regenerators, pressure vessels, kettle heat exchangers, furnace fired / natural draught, flares, fire / water tube boilers, refrigeration units, soot blowers, evaporators, steam turbines, de super heaters, absorber, re-boilers, water softening systems (to include de-ionisation, de-mineralisation and ion exchange), leaching equipment, liquid extraction equipment, separator (to include solids, liquids, and gasses), ejectors, extruders, scrubbers, material forming preparation systems and materials handling systems. Other systems may be included as they relate to the learners` specific working environment.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Gather information pertaining to faults affecting system condition

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.The range of possible causes to be investigated in order of priority are identified and explained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Appropriate people and other areas are informed of the problem, and any possible impact is evaluated and explained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Reasons why analysis must be logical is explained and analysis of problem is systematic and effective.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Relevant sources of information including clear and accurate statements of the problem and possible causes are obtained from appropriate people.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Problem analysis is based on accurate interpretation of the information available

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Diagnose faults affecting system conditions and take appropriate action

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Following the investigation, the most likely cause of the problem is identified and explained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Corrective actions required to solve the problem are identified and recommended according to requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The recommended actions are communicated to all relevant parties for approval

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Likely outcome is explained should fault not be rectified

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Record field readings, of non-routine system conditions

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Reasons for survey or readings are described and taken as per site instructions

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Possible outcomes of survey are identified and explained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Legible and accurate records are prepared after readings are completed

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Methods of recording and location of equipment records are described

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Communicate non-routine information on system conditions

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Consequences of not communicating non-routine information on plant conditions are identified and explained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The communication methods to be used between all relevant stakeholders are described and used

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. System status is reported accurately to authorised personnel

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Accurate, concise and complete information is supplied in response to requests and within specified time frames

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Records are presented accurately and legibly after readings are completed according to standard operating procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Safety, health and environmental discrepancies are reported in the required manner according to site practices and time frames

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The relevant Educational Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA), will accredit providers offering learning towards this standard and will register assessors. They will also appoint the internal and external moderators.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Terminology and use of instrumentation.

Instrument processes and procedures used

Instrument diagrams and symbols

Measurement, instrumentation and equipment used

Fault finding and problem solving methods and techniques

Policies and operating procedures

An in depth understanding of terminology associated with appropriate equipment

A comprehensive understanding of operating principles of appropriate equipment

An in depth understanding of working principles of appropriate equipment

Names, characteristics and chemical reactions of raw materials, intermediate materials and final product

Rules, laws, regulations and statutory requirements

Procedures and quality measurement instruments relating to Quality Assurance

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 made towards the control of a non routine chemical plant.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation to conduct, control of the plant activities and to communicate non routine conditions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, while controlling the plant.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information regarding plant conditions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion, with regards to reporting and recording of information and abnormal conditions during the control of the chemical plant.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others during controlling of the non routine plant.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating and understanding the chemical process as a set or related systems by identifying the impact of abnormalities in one part of the system.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	22867	National Certificate: Chemical Systems Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-10-09	Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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