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

Operate a non-continuous glass furnace 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110274  Operate a non-continuous glass furnace 
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB 
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 3  NQF Level 03  25 
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 
To recognise the competence of learners who are able to operate a non-continuous furnace as used in some molten glass production operations.

The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Operate components of the furnace and ancillary equipment or machinery.
  • Commission and establish normal operating conditions from a cold furnace.
  • Maintain normal operating conditions and address abnormal or emergency conditions in a furnace.
  • Shut down a furnace.

    A non-continuous furnace comprises of furnace, heating system (electric and or gas), feed system (manual conveyors and vibratory), tapping system (that maybe continuous or batch and may require titling or lifting the furnace).
    Safety and dust handling facilities are considered to be part of the whole furnace. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence regarding:
  • Health, safety, environmental and quality issues and technology relevant to processing (chemical) materials.
  • Operating an integrated batch mixing plant.
  • Operating equipment.
    Where learners do not have the relevant expertise, appropriate adjustments must be made to the learning programme. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Establishment of normal conditions is typically required after an abnormal situation such as a sustained energy supply failure or down stream shutdown has occurred. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Operate components of the furnace and the ancillary equipment or machinery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Describe components of the furnace with reference to their function, method of operation and operating instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Components include equipment, machinery, and control system(s) that are indefinable as separate parts or units with in the furnace `system`. (Typical examples of components are burners & fuel supply systems, electrodes, feeder, dust extraction/hoods and process control system).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Conduct pre start-up checks according to instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Start and operate components in accordance with specified sequences and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.Check and maintain components in accordance with process operating requirements and instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Remedial action includes shut down and use of standby unit, repair or call-out of designated person.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Take remedial action in accordance with site specific instructions when a component does not operate in accordance with requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Components include heating, feeding, tapping, control equipment and dust control units.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Commission/heat and maintain normal operating conditions in a furnace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Explain the reasons for following instructions with reference to minimizing damage to the furnace, relevant technology and efficient production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Carry out pre-commissioning checks and start components/units of equipment in accordance with instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Heat furnace in accordance with instructions avoiding damage to refractory lining. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Establish normal operating conditions in accordance with acceptable practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Interpret and understand operating/production instructions ensuring any specific operating criteria for the operating period/shift is adhered to. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Monitor and record what must be produced and process operation is in accordance with instructions 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Identify trends, abnormal conditions, and deviations from normal values and make appropriate adjustments to the process variables to keep process operation in accordance with instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Carry out feeding and tapping in accordance with instructions and adhere to all safety, and environmental and quality assurance practices in accordance with site specific requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Address abnormal or emergency conditions in a furnace and shut down a furnace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Identify and report abnormal, emergency, hazardous conditions and other non-routine conditions and take actions within time frames that are accepted best practice. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Abnormal conditions are situations where normal process operation cannot continue for reasons that cannot be corrected by normal adjustment of process variables, hazardous conditions are situations, which place people, environment, and or equipment at risk.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Safety and environmental requirements are maintained conditions addressing abnormal or emergency conditions and conditions normal operating conditions are re-established. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Actions may include addressing the problem personally, instructing subordinate to address problem or calling for expert help such as an artisan, manager or other technical expert. Best practice is the action or activity accepted by the relevant industry and experts as appropriate under given or equivalent circumstances.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Pre-shutdown activities are conducted on the furnace and ancillary equipment according to instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Communicate information concerning shut down to appropriate people conditions and check and carryout routine servicing/maintained conditions in accordance with instructions and best practice. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The Educational Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA), for the Chemical Industry in consultation with GEN/FETQA 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 
  • Principles and practice of melting and molten glass production.
  • Safety, health, environmental and quality issues pertaining to molten glass production and the operation of associated equipment.
  • Safe use of energy supply systems (electrical/burners and fuel systems).
  • Of the process control system used in batch mixing and melting plants. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    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 regarding the quantity and quality of the molten glass produced, state of the equipment and machinery used and safety of self, co-workers and equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation as is required to ensure that the melting activities proceed effectively complying with instructions and the downstream process requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively to conduct work efficiently and enjoyably. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to ensure productivity in the plant and quality of molten glass prepared. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion ensuring that records comply with instructions and best practice and that relevant people know status of the melting operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others to ensure that batches are in accordance with instructions thereby minimizing wastage of material, furnace linings and energy. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set or related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation in that efficient melting is critical in the production of glass products in an integrated production operation, which is achieve through attention to detail and completing work correctly. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    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; participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities; being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts by undertaking and accepting responsibility for work that has impact on co-workers and a large production operation which as significant impact on the national economy including export of glass products and provision of glass products used by local citizens. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48434   National Certificate: Molten Glass Production  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-09-17  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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.
     
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