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

Collect, interpret and communicate process conditions 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14781  Collect, interpret and communicate process conditions 
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 4  NQF Level 04  12 
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 controlling such a process.

Those learners who acquire the outcomes of this standard will know about and be able to collect, interpret and communicate process conditions, pertaining to the chemical industry.

For the purposes of this standard a process is understood to be a range of processes operated in an integrated manner to produce a product or products.

The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Explain the reasons and process for collecting, interpreting and communicating process conditions.
  • Monitor and analyse information concerning process conditions.
  • Communicate information on process conditions.
  • Exchange information on process conditions at hand over. 
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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 unit standards; Establish system start up conditions, Start up the system, Monitor and maintain system conditions, Collect and interpret non-routine information regarding system conditions, Shut down the system to a specified state, Contribute to the maintenance of a system, Respond to hazardous emergencies or equivalent.
  • Learners working towards the full qualifications will have demonstrated competence against the unit standards in the National Certificate in Chemical Systems Operations - NQF Level 3 or equivalent (use updated qualification title). 
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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:
  • Control status may include automatic, manual, cascade and advance control.
  • Work area may include interconnected system of equipment that comprise the total process. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the reasons and process for collecting, interpreting and communicating process conditions 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Reasons why the process, or part of the process, is being operated in a particular mode is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Reasons why the process is monitored in a logical systematic manner are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The manner in which deviations in process conditions can affect the efficiency and safety of the plant are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The interpretation of how the results are derived from operating principles and theory is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The potential outcome of not providing the report / information in an appropriate time frame is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Importance of accurate information on the status of the process is explained in terms of operating requirements and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. The handover documentation related to the plant, equipment and control of the process is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. The implications of changing plant conditions for further work is accurately and fully identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. The reasons for taking particular readings and their significance to handover are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Monitor and analyse information concerning process conditions 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The condition of the process is monitored accurately within agreed times frames. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Readings and control conditions outside limits are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The scanning routine used is logical. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The process is checked at the established times and if interrupted, completed at the earliest opportunity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Analysis of readings is thorough, logical and decisive and is interpreted to enable effective actions to be taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Accurate and legible records are kept using specified documentation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Process conditions may include process steady, process unsteady, full start-up, full shutdown, partial start-up, partial shutdown, on-grade product and off-grade product.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Communicate information on process conditions 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Communications are clear, accurate, concise and completed within agreed time frames. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Appropriate personnel are informed of process condition in accordance with site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Analysis of readings is thorough, logical and decisive. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Records are filed and passed to the specific person, where no further analysis is required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5 .Records are completed accurately and legibly as soon as possible after readings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Safety, health and environmental discrepancies are reported in the required manner according to site practices and time frames. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Records may include log books and data sheets.
  • Information may include historical, current data and predictions, non-routine-data and written.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Exchange information on process conditions at handover 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Logs and relevant documentation are clear, accurate and up-to-date at hand over and are provided to the appropriate people. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Unclear and conflicting information is clarified and confirmed before being accepted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3 Information exchanged provides a clear, full and accurate description of current plant activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4 The relevance of each recorded item to the operation and control of the plant. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5 Handover takes place at the designated time and location. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Documentation may include hand over logs, process and permits.
  • Process variables may include temperature, pressure, flows and levels.
     
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    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
  • Chemicals
  • Process and operating principles
  • 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 materials to be processed
  • 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 report on chemical process conditions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation to conduct, communicate and report on process conditions and activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, while reporting on process conditions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information on chemical process 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 reporting on chemical process conditions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others during reporting on process conditions. 

    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. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  22868   National Certificate: Chemical Process Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2005-10-09  CHIETA 
    Elective  48886   National Certificate: Business Advising  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2010-11-11  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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