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

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of power plant auxilliary systems 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242755  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of power plant auxilliary systems 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Power Plant Operations 
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 4  NQF Level 04  9 
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 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the major components and explain the operating principles of the auxilliary plants associated with a typical power station. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    See range statements in the specific outcomes. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain coal plant operational principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Methods and reasons for storing coal at a power plant are explained according to operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Components, equipment and plant in the coal storage and distribution system at a power station are identified and explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of coal sampling for production purposes is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The control, operation and function of the conveyor system are described in relation to coal plant. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Plant capabilities and limitations affecting power generation output are explained according to requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe compressor plant operating principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Components, equipment and plant in the compressor system at a typical power plant are identified and described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Operating principles of the compressor system are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Alarms and trip principle of the compressor system are described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The control, operation and function of the compressor system described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Plant capabilities and limitations affecting power generation output are described according to requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain fuel oil plant operating principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Components, equipment and plant in the fuel oil system at a typical power plant are identified and explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Operating principles of the fuel oil system are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Alarms and trip principles of the fuel oil system are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The control, operation and function of the fuel oil system are described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Plant capabilities and limitations affecting power generation output are explained according to requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Describe ash plant operating philosophy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Components, equipment and plant in the fuel oil system at a typical power plant are identified and described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Operating principles of the fuel oil system are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Alarms and trip philosophy of the fuel oil system are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The control, operation and function of the fuel oil system are described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Plant capabilities and limitations affecting power generation output are explained according to requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Explain CW plant operating philosophy. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Circulating water(CW). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Components, equipment and plant in the CW system at a typical power plant are identified amend explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Operating principles of the CW system are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Alarms and trip philosophy of the CW system are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The control, operation and function of the CW system are described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Plant capabilities and limitations affecting power generation output are explained according to requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Explain water purification plant operating philosophy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Components, equipment and plant in the water purification system at a typical power plant are identified and explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Operating principles of the water purification system are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Alarms and trip philosophy of the water purification system are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The control, operation and function of the water purification system are described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Plant capabilities and limitations affecting power generation output are described according to requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Explain hydrogen production plant operating philosophy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Components, equipment and plant in the hydrogen production system at a typical power plant identified and explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Operating principals of the hydrogen production system are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Alarms and trip philosophy of the hydrogen production system are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The control, operation and function of the hydrogen production system are described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Plant capabilities and limitations affecting power generation output are explained according to requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the Qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in the Unit Standard.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Plant safe working conditions.
  • Plant components and equipment.
  • Operating principles and philosophies.
  • Plant capabilities and limitations. 
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    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 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 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 
    Note to Assessors:
  • The use of personal protective equipment and adherence to organisational safety requirements to be included as part of plant identification assessments. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  57693   National Diploma: Electrical Network Power Dispatch Controlling  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Elective  61569   Further Education and Training Certificate: Power Plant Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 


    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.
     
    1. Kelvin Power (Pty) Ltd 
    2. MPUMELELO TRAINING 


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