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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Perform operational communicational activities

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13703	Perform operational communicational activities
ORIGINATOR
SGB Power Plant Operations
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	2
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 compile an operating event log, hand over and take over shift.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Need to be able to communicate on NQF level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Assessement Criteria

The range should include stand by equipment, out of service equipment, permit to work, out of normal, specific instructions, temporary operating instructions, temporary alterations, test applications and periodic tests.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Compile an operating event log.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Event information collected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Collected information analysed within context of the event.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Essential information chronologically recorded.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Plant status accurately reflected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Safety, health and environmental information recorded.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Routine activities performed, recorded.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Work instructions recorded.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

(Range: clear, consise, responsibilities, rationaal)

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Operating event log compiled to meet legislative (OSHA) and organisational requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Hand over shift.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Shift hand over planned in advanced.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Relevant information provided according to log.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Documentation completed and signed off.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Fitness for duty of oncoming shift complied to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Operational requirements maintained during shift hand over.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Plant status understanding of oncoming shift verified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Shift hand over conducted according to log and organisational standard.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Knowledge of the importance of a structured shift hand over demonstrated.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Take over shift.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Relevant information collected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Information and documentation verified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Plant status clearly understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Operational equipment/tools tested.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Shift take over conducted according to log and organisational standard.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Knowledge of the importance of a structured shift take over.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

According to SAQA requirements.

Moderation : Standard Generating Group Fossil Power Plant Operations.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of occupational communication requirements.

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: Power 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	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
Core	61549	National Certificate: Power Plant Auxiliary Systems Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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