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REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Establish system start up conditions

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14791	Establish system start up 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 establish system start up conditions, 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

The qualifying learner is able to:

Prepare for system start up

Complete checks and tests for system start up

Communicate information concerning checks and tests

Report abnormal pre start up system conditions

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

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Range statements, which applicable to unit standard titles, specific outcomes and assessment criteria.

The following range statements are general to the qualification:

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

Assessments to include the associated engineering controls, process variables, process controls, safety health and environment aspects pertaining to the above systems.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for system start up

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Function of each item of equipment in the operation of the system is described

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Potential hazards associated with equipment including checks, tests and provision for waste handling are identified, matched and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Properties of materials contained within the equipment are identified and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Parameters to be measured and the tolerance for each of the parameters are explained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Specified response to alarm conditions in the correct sequence for the equipment is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Appropriate documentation is obtained for start up

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. The appropriate personnel are told that start up is about to begin

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Checks and tests may include visual inspection and equipment integrity test

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

Complete checks and tests for system start up

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Main stages in the start up procedures and the specified conditions to be met before proceeding are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.The pre start up procedures for the equipment are explained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Correct pieces of equipment for checks and tests are located on site

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Necessary checks and tests are carried out following standard procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Results of checks and tests are recorded accurately and legibly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Each check and test is completed within the defined time scale

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Abnormalities are reported to appropriate personnel

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

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

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Communicate information concerning checks and tests

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Reasons why clear and accurate communication is essential are explained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Consequences of not recording accurate readings are described

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Reasons why relevant people are informed of results concerning checks and tests are described

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Reasons for recording equipment conditions are explained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Results of checks and tests are recorded accurately and legibly

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Abnormalities are reported to appropriate personnel

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Appropriate personnel are told when pre start up checks and tests are complete

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Communication is accurate, concise and prompt

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

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

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Report and rectify abnormal pre start up conditions of a system

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Appropriate responses to process alarm conditions are explained and consequences of delaying action are described

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Potential hazards associated with the equipment and process material, including their checks, tests and provisions for waste handling are identified and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Normal process condition of purging and draining effects are described

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The appropriate assistance required for abnormalities is identified and called for

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The necessary action to be taken is identified, explained and executed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Location of emergency isolation valves and their reset mechanisms are operational

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Unusual and unexpected deviations are noted in a specified record log and reported to appropriate personnel

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Possible impact of abnormalities on other areas is identified and appropriate people are informed

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 system start up.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation to conduct plant start up

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, while preparing for plant start up 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 system start up conditions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others during preparation for plant start up conditions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the chemical process as a set or related systems by identifying the impact of deviations 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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