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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Start up the system 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14802  Start up the system 
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 start up the system, pertaining to the chemical industry. (Range: Must be able to operate a minimum of 10 different systems in a chemical process operation)

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

    Equipment is defined in the National Certificate - Chemical Process Operations, Equipment (level 2)

    The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Start designated system
  • Achieve normal operating conditions
  • Communicate information concerning system start up
  • Correct abnormal system start up conditions 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against the following 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 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Range statements, which are applicable to the unit standard titles, specific outcomes and assessment criteria are found beneath the applicable assessment criteria

    The following range statements are general to the qualification:
  • Checks and tests may include visual inspection and equipment integrity test
  • Remedial action may include valve isolation, line clearance, draining, purging and cleaning
  • Site records may include blind lists, logs, trip sheets and line up drawings
  • Action may include trips of equipment, repeat start up checks and tests and open and shut valves
  • Corrective action may include valve isolation, line clearance, draining, purging and cleaning
  • Abnormalities may include electrical, line obstruction, permit conditions not met, leaks, mechanical, incompleteness and incorrect line up
  • Assessments to include the associated engineering controls, process variables, process controls, safety health and environment aspects pertaining to the above equipment 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Start designated system 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Safety, health and environmental requirements as stipulated in the standard operating procedures are identified and described 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Reasons for defined start-up sequences and the consequences of sequence deviations, are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Reasons for timing each stage of the start-up and acceptable tolerances are described 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Reasons for operating equipment to specified conditions are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Appropriate authorisation is obtained for start-up 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Equipment is started up according to standard operating procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Each stage is completed within a specified time frame for that type of equipment and the prevailing conditions 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Start-up alarms are responded to within specified time frames and according to requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Logic protection sequence is explained and followed 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    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 OUTCOME 2 
    Achieve normal operating conditions 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The range of acceptable conditions is described 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Operating conditions are achieved within specified time frames 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Reasons for achieving conditions within given time scale are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Safety, health and environmental requirements are followed and complied with according to standard operating procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Consequences of operating deviations are described 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Alarms are responded to within specified time frames and according to requirements 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Operating conditions may include purity, pressures, flows, temperature, noise levels and line construction
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Communicate information concerning system start-up 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Communication channels to be used between all relevant parties are identified and explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Parameters and tolerances to be communicated are identified and described 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Availability of standby equipment is established and communicated 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Reasons for recording equipment conditions process readings are described 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Method of recording and location of equipment records is explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Appropriate personnel are informed when normal operating conditions are achieved 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Accurate and legible records of significant information are made as required using correct documentation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Status of interconnected equipment is recorded and communicated 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Safety, health and environmental discrepancies are reported in the required manner according to site practices and time frames 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Communication may include face to face, telephone, radio and written
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Correct abnormal system start-up conditions 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Potential hazards during start-up and action to be taken are identified and described 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Consequences of delayed remedial action are explained and action is taken according to standard operating procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Possible impact of deviations on other areas are identified and appropriate people are informed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Assistance is sought if and when required, following established procedures 


    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 
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    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 start up plant. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation to conduct start up plant and to communicate plant conditions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, while preparing the plant start up. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information for starting up the plant. 

    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 start up checks 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 preparation for start up. 

    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 


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