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

Respond to hazardous and emergency conditions 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14794  Respond to hazardous and emergency conditions 
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
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 respond to hazardous and emergency 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:
  • Identify and describe potential hazardous conditions regarding the specific process
  • Alarm is raised for incidents, hazardous conditions and / or emergencies
  • Respond to incidents, hazardous conditions or emergencies according to procedures
  • Conduct post incident, hazardous condition or emergency activities 
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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 qualifications will have demonstrated competence against the unit standards in the National Certificate in Chemical Systems Operations - NQF Level 3 or equivalent (use updated qualification title) 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Range statements, which are applicable to the unit standard titles, specific outcomes and assessment criteria are found beneath the applicable assessment criteria.

    The following range statements are general to the qualification:
  • Site procedures may include site or emergencies plans, environmental procedures and plant emergency procedures.
  • Site records may include verbal and written. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and describe potential hazardous conditions regarding the specific process 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Incidents, hazardous conditions and / or emergencies are described in terms of Standard Operating Procedures or site specific instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Types of potential Incidents, hazardous conditions and / or emergencies conditions are described in terms of appropriate the process chemistry and related technology and or experience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Actions to be taken should incidents, hazardous conditions and / or emergencies occur are explained in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures or site specific instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Incidents, hazardous conditions or emergencies may include but is not limited to fire, flood, toxic vapour and liquid release, uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons, explosion, injured person, major plant or service failure and control room equipment failure.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Alarm is raised for incidents, hazardous conditions and/or emergencies 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Alarms are raised immediately in accordance with site operating Instructions or site specific instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Appropriate action taken Raising the alarm should for each type of incident is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Nature, location and scope of incident is verified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies are reported immediately. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Respond to incidents, hazardous conditions or emergencies 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The need for specified safety equipment is demonstrated or explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The designated roles during emergencies is explained and the initial response to each incident, hazardous condition or emergencies are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Appropriate first aid response to causalities is explained and potential incidents within the area of responsibility are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The incident, hazard or emergency is minimised and the situation handled so as to minimise waste and loss. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Alarms are raised in the prescribed manner and appropriate people are informed as actions are taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Appropriate procedure is followed to assessment the situation after an incidents, hazardous conditions or emergencies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Appropriate people are informed as actions are taken. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • All responses and actions are to be in accordance with Standard Operating Instructions of site specific instructions.
  • Emergency equipment may include plant, remote operated equipment, deluge systems and fire monitors.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Conduct post incident, hazardous condition or emergency activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Appropriate people are informed of developments after the incident, hazardous condition or emergency activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. People are evacuated as required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. People are accounted for in accordance with Site Operating Procedures or site specific instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Area of the incident, hazardous condition or emergency activity is secured. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The correct actions, according to procedures are taken to make the process safe and deal with the incident, without endangering self and others. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    All responses and actions are to be in accordance with Standard Operating Instructions of site specific instructions.
     


    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.

    Local assessment activities and tools must ensure that knowledge and skills are demonstrated without compromising safety, cost and opportunity without disrupting production. 

    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 contribution of process maintenance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation to conduct, communicate and respond to activities during contribution of process maintenance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively, while contributing to process maintenance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to contribute to process maintenance. 

    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 contribution of chemical process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others contributing to process maintenance. 

    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: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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