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

Monitor and implement risk control 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119330  Monitor and implement risk control 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Rail and Pipeline Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Transport, Operations and Logistics 
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 
The learner credited with this unit standard will be able to monitor and implement risk control correctly and safely according to legislation and company procedures, policies and instructions, thereby ensuring the timeous and safe continuous operation of the pipeline network, thus contributing positively to the Southern African economy.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the pipeline operations.

The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the Pipeline Transport environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Communication NQF L3
Mathematical Literacy NQF L3
Electrical Safety Certification (Remote HT Switching)
Computer Literacy NQF level 2 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because performance must be carried out:
  • Within a specific time limit
  • Under actual operating conditions and/or during actual helicopter flights
  • During day and night time
  • In all weather conditions
  • Emergency situations

    This unit standard includes the utilisation of high, low-pressure manifolds and tank farms.

    This unit standard includes the manual and automatic operation of pipeline, fire-fighting and standby equipment.

    This unit standard includes the issuing of technical reference numbers for work permits.

    This unit standard includes the monitoring of the helicopter flight inspection movement.

    The requirements for this unit standard include but is not limited to company / legislative requirements and regulations e.g.
  • Company policies, procedures and instructions related to emergency, risk and security; and
  • Relevant extracts from the following:
    OHS Act
    Various Environmental Acts
    Water Act
    National Key Point Act
    Information and Security Act 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Apply and communicate company and legislative regulations pertaining to the security status of the pipeline network. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Company-specific confidentiality and classified/restricted information regulations and legislation are explained and adhered to at all times. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Access regulations to operational area are explained and adhered to at all times. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Security incidents at depots/stations are reacted to timeously. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Relevant documentation is completed accurately and timeously as per company procedures, policies and instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply and enforce company and legislative regulations pertaining to risk status of pipeline network.
    Apply and enforce company and legislative regulations pertaining to risk status of pipeline network.
    Apply and enforce company and legislative. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Immediate surroundings within the prevailing work environment are assessed for risk status. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Technical reference numbers for work permits are sanctioned and issued as per company procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Specific instructions and regulations pertaining to risk status of pipeline network are adhered to according to company procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Sub-standard conditions are identified, reported, recorded and reacted to timeously in accordance with company procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Unmanned station checks are performed via tele-control timeously and correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Depot station checks are ensured, recorded and sub standard conditions are reported timeously in accordance with company operations procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Emergency situations are reacted to safely, timeously and correctly as per company policies, procedures and instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Electrical storms, spillages, pollution, breakdowns, washaways, bursts, leaks, high pressure, etc.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Monitor and control fire fighting risks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Smoke/heat/fire alarms are identified and responded to timeously and correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tele-control fire alarms is identified and reacted to timeously. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The correct fire type and the correct fire-fighting equipment is identified and used to suppress the fire. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The evacuation plan is correctly explained as per company specific contingency plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Sub standard conditions pertaining to fire fighting equipment are identified, reported and recorded according to company policies, procedures and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Emergency procedures related to depot fires are implemented correctly and timeously according to company emergency policies, procedures and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Relevant documentation is completed correctly and timeously according to company emergency policies, procedures and instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Track the helicopter movement over the pipeline servitude. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The correct flight plan and flight schedule are obtained and verified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Notification of departure is received and recorded according to company policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Helicopter ETA's are calculated correctly and issued to relevant role players timeously. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Relevant role players are advised on any helicopter flight schedule deviation timeously. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    ATA's of helicopter are received and recorded timeously according to the scheduled flight plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The Helicopter Emergency Plan in the event of non-arrival of the helicopter is activated according to company policies, procedures and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Relevant documentation is completed correctly and timeously according to company policies, procedures and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Relevant flight plan and flight schedule is forwarded to the relevant role players timeously according to company policies and instructions. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that has been accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA as prescribed.
  • Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA as prescribed.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be certified as competent against this unit standard and registered as an assessor to assess this unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The learners can understand and explain the following related to the risk status of pipeline networks:
  • Pipeline network layout
  • Operating of specific computer systems and software
  • Operations notices
  • Pipeline inspection helicopter flight and scheduling plan
  • Calculation of ETAs for helicopters
  • Emergency plans
  • Contingency plan
  • Pollution control
  • Hot work, cold work, confined space entry and excavation permits according to company policies, procedures and instructions
  • Operation of pipeline equipment
  • Purpose, function and use of fire-fighting equipment
  • Operation and testing of company communications systems
  • Communication protocols
  • Sub standard identification
  • Sub standard reporting procedure
  • Tank volumes and ullage
  • Company specific policies, procedures and instructions
  • Security awareness according to company policies, procedures and instructions
  • Relevant extracts from but is not limited to:
    OHS Act
    Various Environmental Acts
    Water Act
    National Key Point Act
    Information and Security Act 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving

    Learners can solve problems with regard to:
  • Risk status of pipeline network
  • Communication failures
  • Communication system failures
  • Pollution
  • Pipeline equipment failures
  • Pipeline integrity
  • Client and personnel availability
  • Tank ullage
  • Implementation of emergency and contingency plan
  • Staff availability during emergencies
  • Helicopter overdue at destination
  • Isolation of section of during emergency
  • Tracking of leak areas along the pipeline route
  • Pressure loss in the pipeline network during static or operations conditions.
  • Meter descrepencies and/or failures that could indicate pipeline leak 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Team work

    Learners can work effectively in teams when:
  • Implementing safe working procedures
  • Implementing emergency and contingency plan
  • Sharing and communicating information related to the risk status of pipeline networks
  • Identifying and evaluating risks
  • Handling sub standard conditions related to the risk status of pipeline networks 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and self-management

    A learner can organise and manage himself by:
  • Executing the task/s responsibly
  • Maintaining a high level of discipline and flexibility
  • Adhering to time frames and prioritisation
  • Adhering to legislative and company specific policies, procedures and instructions related to identified risks. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation

    Learners can interpret and evaluate the contents of:
  • Operations notices
  • Policies, procedures and instructions related to risk status of pipeline network.
  • Operating systems displays
  • Pipeline equipment
  • Pipeline network servitudes
  • Information systems displays and alarms
  • Log sheets, handover books, station checks
  • Work permits
  • Emergency plans
  • Contingency plans
  • Pipeline inspection flight and scheduling plan
  • Immediate surroundings
  • Relevant extracts from various Acts 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Learners can communicate information effectively to relevant role-players by utilising various communication systems regarding:
  • The risk status of pipeline networks
  • The helicopter pipeline inspection
  • The reporting of sub standard conditions
  • The implementation of the emergency and contingency plans
  • The security incidents at depots/stations 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Learners can use science and technology by using:
  • Computer systems
  • Calculators
  • Communication systems 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems
    Learners can understand the importance of safety in the work environment 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Learner and societal development

    Learners can understand the importance of
  • Safety in the workplace as well as in the whole environment.
  • Being a team player in the work environment and in society.
  • Communicating effectively in the work environment and in society.
  • Their responsibility for the health, safety and well-being of fellow workers and society at large
  • The impact of petroleum product spillages on the environment
  • Confidentiality, safety and security policies, procedures and instructions in an organisation 
    		•

    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 
    Assessment process:

    Assessment methods:
  • Written tests
  • Practical tests
  • Oral/on-the-job
  • In situ (on-the-job) observations
  • Simulation
  • Structured classroom discussions and oral tests.

    These methods must be carefully selected based on the purpose of the assessment (for example, the written method could be used to assess knowledge, or on-the-job demonstration for practical competence). The assessment must integrate a number of different methods (no less than two of those detailed above) in order to give the assessor reliable and valid proof of competence and evidence of required attitudes.

    The following tools may be used to supplement the above minimum assessment methods:

    Valid, reliable and authentic evidence (presented as a portfolio of evidence) from past achievements and experience may serve to supplement the assessment of applied competence. The portfolio should include inter alia:
  • Written statements from persons (e.g. current and / or previous employer/s, colleagues, peers, managers, external customers) confirming competence of the learner
  • Relevant certificates or awards
  • Previous assessment records
  • Logbook or registers stating evidence of performance
  • Completed risk control documents

    Values:

    In addition the following values should be demonstrated:
  • Decisiveness
  • Safety consciousness
  • Responsibility
  • Accountability
  • Quality consciousness
  • Environmental awareness

    Supplementary information:

    Terminology

    Operations notice refers to a job instruction, which stipulates product movement

    Operations systems refers to a supervisory, control and data acquisition system (SCADA)

    Depot refers to an intake, delivery and through pump station

    Sub-standard refers to the deviation from specifications and/or standards

    Reporting includes relaying of information

    Work Permits or Permits refer to Hot work, Cold work, Confined space entry, Excavation and Restricted area permits whereby the work area has been made safe for work to be performed.

    Communication protocol can include but is not limited to:
  • Personnel structures, e.g. Managers, supervisors, subordinates and clients
  • Verification of messages/instructions

    Communication systems can include but is not limited to:
  • 2-way radios
  • Cellular phones
  • Hand-held emergency telephones
  • Telephones
  • E-mail
  • Facsimile
  • Operations management system (OMS)
  • Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA)
  • Radio links



    Credits
    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes

    Activity - Hours
    Theory - 15
    Self directed learning - 0
    On-the-job learning - 15
    Assessment - 2
    Total - 32
    Credits achieved: 3 
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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
    Core  49553   Further Education and Training Certificate: Pipeline Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 


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