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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Operate Steam Turbine Steam Systems

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14881	Operate Steam Turbine Steam Systems
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 4	NQF Level 04	10
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 turbine steam systems. A person credited with this unit standard can safely prepare the plant for service, monitor startup conditions, monitor plant running conditions, service plant and/or equipment, stabilise transient conditions, isolate shut down plant and preserve plant and associated equipment.

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.
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

Includes the following systems /equipment

1. Main steam supply systems from main steam stop valve to turbine last stage.
2.Turbine gland sealing steam system.
3. Auxiliary steam systems (bled steam or extraction steam).

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare plant for service and monitor start up conditions.

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 procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Plant status is communicated according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Turbine steam system startup conditions are monitored according to monitoring requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Regulatory requirements relevant to the operation of the turbo-generator equipment and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Personal protective equipment required 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 2

Monitor and sustain plant and or equipment operability during normal running conditions.

OUTCOME RANGE

Includes but is not limited to routine tests, service notifications and work orders

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Out of normal conditions are identified and acted upon according to relevant operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Monitored conditions are communicated according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Out of normal conditions communicated are followed up according to specific requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. House keeping standards in the direct working environment are maintained according to specific standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Plant lubricated according to technical specifications and operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

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

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

6. Work orders performed according to preventative maintenance procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

7. Regulatory requirements relevant to the operation of the turbo-generator equipment and work related environment are adhered to, according to organisation safety standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

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

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

9. Safety hazards are communicated according to organisational safety standards and administrative requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Isolate shutdown plant.

OUTCOME RANGE

Electrical isolations excluded

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Turbine steam system is mechanically isolated according to standard isolation procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

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

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Regulatory requirements relevant to the isolation of the turbo-generator equipment 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 standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

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

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Stabilise transient conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Transient conditions are recognised and acknowledged by comparing current conditions with required conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Transient conditions analysed, actions planned and implemented according to procedural requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Transient conditions and actions implemented are communicated according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Regulatory requirements relevant to the operation of the turbo-generator equipment 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 standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

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

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Preserve plant for storage.

OUTCOME RANGE

Preservation of plant and or equipment under preservation operating requirements and or conditions to ensure long term plant health

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Turbine steam system is prepared for preservation according to preservation requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Turbine steam system preserved state is monitored and maintained according to applicable procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Turbine steam system is prepared for recommissioning according to applicable procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Preserved state conditions are communicated according to administrative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Regulatory requirements relevant to the preservation of the turbo-generator equipment and work related environment are adhered to according to organisation safety standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Personal protective equipment required 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 6

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Procedural comprehension.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes operating philosophy

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Communication process and practices are known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Plant configuration explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Range: includes equipment understanding.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Process integration is comprehended.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Regulatory requirements are known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Environment, permit to work, personal protective equipment, housekeeping.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Operating parameters and/or technical specifications are known.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Out of normal emergency conditions are comprehended.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Routine activities comprehended.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Terminology, concepts, definitions and abbreviations associated with this specific plant are known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Plant/process identification codes interpreted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11

11. Trends/incidents/operation history recalled.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12

12. Plant protection systems comprehension.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13

13. Thermo dynamic principles/process (fundamentals) basic understanding.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14

14. Field instrumentation application explained (includes turbine supervisory and loading).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15

15. Energy conversion process explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 16

16. Turbine expansion fundamentals understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 17

3. Plant configuration explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes equipment understanding.

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

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

The following references to assessment tools to be made through out this learning unit:

1.
(i) Operate main steam systems
(ii) Operate gland steam systems
(iii) Operate auxiliary steam systems
(iv) Monitoring through out of normal identification and responses, trend identification and analysis
(v) Production capabilities and design specifications
(vi) Specific procedure knowledge.
(vii) Inventory requirements.
(v) Isolation requirements.
(vi) Tests, routines, service notifications and work orders.

2.
(i) Priority setting.
(ii) Environmental polution understanding.
(iii) Mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment understanding.
(iv) Knowledge of regualtory requirements.
(v) Process chemical understanding.
(vi) Incident understanding.
vii) Energy conversion process understanding.
(viii) Operating philosophy understanding.

Terminology 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.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	23678	National Certificate: Fossil Power Plant Operation	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Core	23733	National Certificate: Nuclear Power Plant Operation	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Elective	61569	Further Education and Training Certificate: Power Plant Operations	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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1.	Kelvin Power (Pty) Ltd
2.	MPUMELELO TRAINING