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

Establish conditions for process start-up 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14787  Establish conditions for process start-up 
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 4  NQF Level 04  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2002-10-09  2005-10-09  SAQA 0144/02 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2006-10-09   2009-10-09  

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 standard is aimed at people who work or intend to work within a large process operation in the chemical or similar industry, and seek recognition for skills essential for controlling such a process.

Those learners who acquire the outcomes of this standard will know about and be able to establish process start up conditions, pertaining to the chemical industry.

For the purposes of this standard a process is understood to be a range of processes operated in an integrated manner to produce a product or products.

The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Prepare for process start up
  • Complete checks and tests for process start up
  • Communicate information concerning checks and tests
  • Report and rectify abnormal pre start up process conditions 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against the unit standards; Establish system start up conditions, Start up the system, Monitor and maintain system conditions, Collect and interpret non-routine information regarding system conditions, Shut down the system to a specified state, Contribute to the maintenance of a system, Respond to hazardous emergencies or equivalent.
  • Learners working towards the full qualification will have demonstrated competence against the unit standards in the National Certificate in Chemical Systems Operations - NQF Level 3 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Range statements, which are applicable to unit standard titles, specific outcomes and assessment criteria are found beneath the applicable assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for process start up 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Function of each item of equipment needed in the operation of the process is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Potential hazards associated with equipment including checks, tests and provision for waste handling are identified, matched and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Properties of materials contained within the equipment are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Process-variables to be measured and the tolerance for each of the process-variables are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The appropriate personnel are told that start up is about to begin. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Checks and tests may include function checks on loops, alarms, over rides, interlocks, verification checks on status of plant and equipment involved, checks on availability of utilities and confirmation of process line-ups.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Complete checks and tests for process start up 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The process-variables and acceptance tolerance for each check / test is identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Potential hazards associated with equipment including checks, tests and provision for slop and waste handling are identified, matched and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The purpose of the plant and equipment in the process and its instrumentation is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Specified response to alarm conditions is explained with reference to correct sequencing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Appropriate documentation is obtained for start up. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    5. Correct control systems for plant and equipment to be started up are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Each check and test is completed within the defined limits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Process checks are efficiently co-ordinated with the relevant person. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Communicate information concerning checks and tests 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Reasons for recording equipment conditions are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Reasons for recording and communicating unusual results are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Consequences of not recording accurate readings are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Relevant people who need to be informed during checks and test are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Results of checks and tests are recorded accurately and legibly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Abnormalities are reported to appropriate personnel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Appropriate personnel are told when all pre start up checks and tests are completed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Records may include check lists and logs.
  • Abnormalities may include faults, instruments, mechanical, equipment, control valve, utility and logic sequence.
  • Communication may include face to face, telephone, radio and written.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Report and rectify abnormal pre start up process conditions 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Reasons for priority order of actions to be taken are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Consequences in delaying the actions to be taken are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Possible impact to abnormalities on other areas is identified and appropriate people informed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Significant, unusual and unexpected findings are noted in specified record log and reported to appropriate personnel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The appropriate assistance required for abnormalities is identified and called for. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The actions taken to solve and contain the problem are implemented in order of priority. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Appropriate personnel are informed about abnormalities and action taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. The operational status repaired equipment, is fully checked and tested and wastage is minimised. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The relevant Educational Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA), 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 
  • Terminology and use of instrumentation
  • Instrument processes and procedures used
  • Instrument diagrams and symbols
  • Measurement, instrumentation and equipment used
  • Fault finding and problem solving methods and techniques
  • Chemicals
  • Policies and operating procedures
  • An in depth understanding of terminology associated with appropriate equipment
  • A comprehensive understanding of operating principles of appropriate equipment
  • An in depth understanding of working principles of appropriate equipment
  • A comprehensive understanding of place or position (layout) of the plant equipment and utilities
  • An all rounded understanding of first line maintenance procedures and problem solving
  • A comprehensive understanding of fault diagnostics and team work (who is responsible for what)
  • An in depth understanding of organogram results of non-conformance
  • Names, characteristics and chemical reactions of materials to be processed
  • Rules, laws, regulations and statutory requirements
  • Procedures and quality measurement instruments relating to Quality Assurance 
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    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 towards the start up process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation to conduct, the start up process activities and to communicate process conditions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, while preparing the process for start up. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in establishing process start up conditions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion, with regards to reporting and recording of information and abnormal conditions during the pre start up checks of the chemical process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others during preparation for start up. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating and understanding the chemical process as a set or related systems by identifying the impact of abnormalities in one part of the system. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  22868   National Certificate: Chemical Process Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2005-10-09  CHIETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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