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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Describe fundamental instrumentation and measurement equipment associated with nuclear power plant

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13705	Describe fundamental instrumentation and measurement equipment associated with nuclear power plant
ORIGINATOR
SGB Power Plant Operations
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Manufacturing and Assembly
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	3
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

A person credited with this unit standard is able to describe the operation and application of sensors, detectors, controllers and positioners as in use at nuclear power generating plant.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

N/A

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Instrumentation and control as prescribed by the National Nuclear Regulator for the Generic Fundamental Requirements of nuclear power plant operators.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Describe the operation of sensors and detectors.

OUTCOME RANGE

Sensors and detectors in use for indication and measurement of flow, temperature, level, radio activity, pressure, density, radiation and position.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Types of sensors and detectors identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Typical configuration of sensors and detectors known.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Sensors and detectors operating principles known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Characteristics of sensors and detectors known.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Explain the application of sensors and detectors.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Causes and effects of sensor and detector failures explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Advantages and disadvantages of sensors and detectors known.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The effects of adverse operating environments on sensors and detectors known.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Methods and precautions for the use of sensors and detectors explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Describe the use of controllers and positioners.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Functions and characteristics of valve positioners explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The operation of diesel generator governor valves explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Terms and abbreviations associated with controllers and positioners known.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Failure and degradation modes of level controllers understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Differentiation between the response of proportional, integral and derivative controllers understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Precautions associated with transferring valve controllers from auto to manual mode described.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

According to SAQA requirements.

Moderation:

Standard Generating Group Fossil Power Plant Operations-Technical Group.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Understanding of the fundamental concepts, theories and characteristics related to instrumentation and measurement in use at nuclear power plants.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identifying & solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization, and community.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

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 CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

a. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
b. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
c. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
d. Exploring education and career opportunities.
e. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

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

Occupational Role:

Process Plant Operator.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	23733	National Certificate: Nuclear Power Plant Operation	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	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
Elective	50329	Further Education and Training Certificate: Radiation Protection	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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