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

Operate liquid petroleum gas systems on fossil power plants 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114459  Operate liquid petroleum gas systems on fossil power plants 
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 3  NQF Level 03  1 
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 
This unit standard is for a person who operates liquid petroleum gas systems on fossil power plants. A person credited with this unit standard is able to prepare the plant for service, monitor and sustain plant and or equipment operability, stabilise transient conditions, isolate shutdown plant and maintain regulatory requirements. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
1. The person has the ability to listen, question, observe and describe accurately and align with the senders need.
2. The person understands and respects peoples values and beliefs, as well as those of the organisation and can manage his/her actions in line with it.
3. The person understands his/her own development requirements.
4. The person knows the concepts, terms and theory of the specified technical field covering maths and engineering science and electrical trade theory and power plant theory at N2 level.
5. The person understands the company`s vision and manage his/her actions in line with it.
6. The person understands the overall energy conversion process.
7. The person has the ability to recognise and analyse problems, evaluate options and decide on the most appropriate action. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Any equipment associated with receiving, storing and distribution of liquid petroleum gas. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Prepare plant for service. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
From receiver to steam generator distribution point. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Legitimacy of instruction to prepare plant for service is confirmed according to administrative requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Plant is prepared for service according to relevant procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Plant status is communicated according to administrative requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Personal protective equipment required is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standards. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Regulatory requirements relevant to the operation of the liquid petroleum gas systems and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Monitor and sustain plant and or equipment operability during normal running conditions. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
This includes but is not limited to routine checks, service notifications and work orders. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Legitimacy of instructions to monitor plant is confirmed according to administrative requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Out of normal conditions are identified and acted upon according to relevant operating procedure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Monitored conditions are communicated according to administrative requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Out of normal conditions communicated are followed up according to specific requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. House keeping standards in the direct working environment are maintained according to specific standards. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Work orders performed according to preventative maintenance procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Regulatory requirements relevant to the operation of the liquid petroleum gas system and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Personal protective equipment required is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standards. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Stabilise transient conditions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Legitimacy of instruction to stabilise transient conditions is informed according to administrative requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Transient conditions are recognised and acknowledged by comparing current conditions with required conditions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Transient conditions analysed in the current situation, actions planned and implemented according to procedural requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Transient conditions and actions implemented are communicated according to administrative requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Regulatory requirements relevant to the operation of the liquid petroleum gas system and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Personal protective equipment required to perform outcomes relevant to the liquid petroleum gas system is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standards. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Isolate shutdown plant. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Excluding electrical isolations. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Legitimacy of instruction to isolate plant is confirmed according to administrative requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Power plant support system is mechanically isolated according to standard isolation procedure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Isolated plant and or equipment status is communicated according to administrative requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Regulatory requirements relevant to the isolation of the liquid petroleum gas system and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Personal protective equipment required is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standard. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Impact on environment is understood in accordance with organisational environmental policies. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Priority setting during plant operations is understood according to optimisation principles. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Energy conversion process understanding is demonstrated according to specific plant requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Relevant mechanical theories are understood regarding component application and interrelation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Relevant electrical and instrumentation theories are understood regarding component application and interrelation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Regulatory requirements are known and understood. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Danger of process chemicals are known and understood. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Incidents and trends related to specific plant operation are known and understood. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Impact of decisions and actions are anticipated with regards to people and plant. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. Operating philosophy pertaining to plant operating procedures are known and understood. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
According to SAQA requirements.

Moderation:
Standard Generating Group Fossil Power Plant Operations. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
1. The person understands the impact his/her specific plant has on the energy conversion process.
2. The persons understand how to set priorities for themselves and their own job requirements and can obtain the necessary tools and or equipment to execute the job.
3. The person is aware of and concerned with the impact his/her actions have on the environment.
4. The person knows and understands the theory of application of mechanical plant components and it`s interrelation to the plant.
5. The person understands electrical and instrumentation components within his/her plant area.
6. The person is aware of and understands the regulatory requirements relevant to his/her plant area.
7. The person understands the dangers of chemicals used in his/her direct work environment.
8. The person understands the lessons learned from trends/incidents related to his/her specific plant.
9. The person understands the direct impact of decisions and actions and anticipate effects on plant and people in the direct working environment.
10. The person knows and understands what is happening in and across situations with people, plant and materials. (Big Picture Thinking)
11. The person has the knowledge to operate interrelated plant processes and safety equipment safely and efficiently. 

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
N/A 

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
N/A 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and Solve Problems.

Assessment Criteria References:
  • Out of normal conditions are identified and acted upon according to relevant operating procedure.
  • Legitimacy of instruction to stabilise transient conditions is informed according to administrative requirements.
  • Transient conditions are recognised and acknowledged by comparing current conditions with required conditions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a group/team/organisation/community.

    Assessment Criteria References:
  • Legitimacy of instruction to prepare plant for service is confirmed according to administrative requirements
  • Plant is prepared for service according to relevant procedures.
  • Plant status is communicated according to administrative requirements.
  • Personal protective equipment required is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standards.
  • Regulatory requirements relevant to the operation of the liquid petroleum gas systems and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Out of normal conditions are identified and acted upon according to relevant operating procedure.
  • Out of normal conditions communicated are followed up according to specific requirements.
  • House keeping standards in the direct working environment are maintained according to specific standards.
  • Work orders performed according to preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Transient conditions are recognised and acknowledged by comparing current conditions with required conditions.
  • Transient conditions analysed in the current situation, actions planned and implemented according to procedural requirements.
  • Transient conditions and actions implemented are communicated according to administrative requirements.
  • Regulatory requirements relevant to the operation of the liquid petroleum gas system and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards.
  • Personal protective equipment required to perform outcomes relevant to the liquid petroleum gas system is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standards.
  • Legitimacy of instruction to isolate plant is confirmed according to administrative requirements.
  • Power plant support system is mechanically isolated according to standard isolation procedure.
  • Isolated plant and or equipment status is communicated according to administrative requirements.
  • Regulatory requirements relevant to the isolation of the liquid petroleum gas system and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards.
  • Personal protective equipment required is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standard.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Impact on environment is understood in accordance with organisational environmental policies.
  • Energy conversion process understanding is demonstrated according to specific plant requirements.
  • Regulatory requirements are known and understood.
  • Danger of process chemicals are known and understood. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage one self and one`s activities responsible and effectively.

    Assessment Criteria References:
  • Legitimacy of instruction to prepare plant for service is confirmed according to administrative requirements.
  • Plant is prepared for service according to relevant procedures.
  • Personal protective equipment required is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standards.
  • Regulatory requirements relevant to the operation of the liquid petroleum gas systems and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Out of normal conditions are identified and acted upon according to relevant operating procedure.
  • Monitored conditions are communicated according to administrative requirements.
  • Out of normal conditions communicated are followed up according to specific requirements.
  • House keeping standards in the direct working environment are maintained according to specific standards.
  • Work orders performed according to preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Legitimacy of instruction to stabilise transient conditions is informed according to administrative requirements.
  • Transient conditions are recognised and acknowledged by comparing current conditions with required conditions.
  • Transient conditions analysed in the current situation, actions planned and implemented according to procedural requirements.
  • Transient conditions and actions implemented are communicated according to administrative requirements.
  • Regulatory requirements relevant to the operation of the liquid petroleum gas system and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards.
  • Personal protective equipment required to perform outcomes relevant to the liquid petroleum gas system is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standards.
  • Legitimacy of instruction to isolate plant is confirmed according to administrative requirements.
  • Power plant support system is mechanically isolated according to standard isolation procedure.
  • Isolated plant and or equipment status is communicated according to administrative requirements.
  • Regulatory requirements relevant to the isolation of the liquid petroleum gas system and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards.
  • Personal protective equipment required is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standard.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Energy conversion process understanding is demonstrated according to specific plant requirements.
  • Regulatory requirements are known and understood.
  • Danger of process chemicals are known and understood. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Assessment Criteria References:
  • Plant status is communicated according to administrative requirements
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Out of normal conditions are identified and acted upon according to relevant operating procedure.
  • Monitored conditions are communicated according to administrative requirements.
  • Out of normal conditions communicated are followed up according to specific requirements.
  • House keeping standards in the direct working environment are maintained according to specific standards.
  • Work orders performed according to preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Legitimacy of instruction to stabilise transient conditions is informed according to administrative requirements.
  • Transient conditions are recognised and acknowledged by comparing current conditions with required conditions.
  • Personal protective equipment required to perform outcomes relevant to the liquid petroleum gas system is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standards.
  • Priority setting during plant operations is understood according to optimisation principles.
  • Danger of process chemicals are known and understood. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion.

    Assessment Criteria References:
  • Legitimacy of instruction to prepare plant for service is confirmed according to administrative requirements.
  • Plant status is communicated according to administrative requirements.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Out of normal conditions are identified and acted upon according to relevant operating procedure.
  • Monitored conditions are communicated according to administrative requirements.
  • House keeping standards in the direct working environment are maintained according to specific standards.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Transient conditions are recognised and acknowledged by comparing current conditions with required conditions.
  • Transient conditions analysed in the current situation, actions planned and implemented according to procedural requirements.
  • Personal protective equipment required to perform outcomes relevant to the liquid petroleum gas system is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standards.
  • Legitimacy of instruction to isolate plant is confirmed according to administrative requirements.
  • Isolated plant and or equipment status is communicated according to administrative requirements.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Danger of process chemicals are known and understood. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically. Shown responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Assessment Criteria References:
  • Personal protective equipment required is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standards.
  • Legitimacy of instructions to monitor plant is confirmed according to administrative requirements.
  • Out of normal conditions communicated are followed up according to specific requirements.
  • House keeping standards in the direct working environment are maintained according to specific standards.
  • Work orders performed according to preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Legitimacy of instruction to stabilise transient conditions is informed according to administrative requirements.
  • Transient conditions are recognised and acknowledged by comparing current conditions with required conditions. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Assessment Criteria References:
  • Plant is prepared for service according to relevant procedures.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Out of normal conditions are identified and acted upon according to relevant operating procedure.
  • Work orders performed according to preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Legitimacy of instruction to stabilise transient conditions is informed according to administrative requirements.
  • Transient conditions are recognised and acknowledged by comparing current conditions with required conditions.
  • Personal protective equipment required to perform outcomes relevant to the liquid petroleum gas system is used as stipulated by the organisation safety standards.
  • Power plant support system is mechanically isolated according to standard isolation procedure.
  • Safety hazards are communicated according to organisation safety standards and administrative requirements.
  • Impact on environment is understood in accordance with organisational environmental policies.
  • Energy conversion process understanding is demonstrated according to specific plant requirements.
  • Danger of process chemicals are known and understood. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute 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.
  • Reflect on an exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
  • Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
  • Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
  • Explore education and career opportunities.
  • Develop 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: Fossil Power Plant Operator

    The following references to assessment tool to be made through out this unit standard:

    1.
  • Production capabilities and design specifications.
  • Specific procedure knowledge.
  • Inventory requirement understanding.
  • Safety and regulatory procedure adherence
  • Isolating requirements.
  • Tests, routines, service notifications and work orders.

    2.
  • Priority setting
  • Environmental polution understanding.
  • Mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment understanding.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
  • Process chemical understanding.
  • Incident understanding.
  • Energy conversion process understanding.
  • Operating philosophy understanding,

    erminology used in this unit standard is consistent with the following:
  • Electricity Supply Industry in South Africa
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

    A candidate will be regarded not yet competent should the safety of people, plant and materials be jeopardised during any stage of the assessment. 
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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
    Elective  23677   National Certificate: Power Plant Auxiliary Systems Operation  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-02-18  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  61549   National Certificate: Power Plant Auxiliary Systems Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 


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