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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Operate an effluent treatment plant |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 116024 | Operate an effluent treatment plant | |||
| 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 2 | NQF Level 02 | 12 |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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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 |
| To recognise the learner's knowledge and skills regarding the treatment of effluents from a tank farm or similar operation.
Learners who want to access the outcomes of this unit standard will know about and be able to: |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| The operation of equipment specific to an effluent plant has to be understood. Application of process chemistry, related technology and safety practices in a process facility also required. Further to this the maintenance of basic health and safety practices to be understood and applied. |
| UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
| This standard is applicable in a chemical or equivalent process environment where effluent or potentially hazardous materials is processed on a routine basis using a predetermined method or procedure.
Treatment process involves the operation of equipment (such as pumps, separators/depurators, evaporators & filters) and or static facilities (such as vessels, evaporation and other ponds & bunds) and or containment apparatus such as booms. Effluent plants are generally operated on a continuous basis. |
| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Demonstrate knowledge of chemical effluents and their treatment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| Effluents originating in a process operation are identified and described with reference to their physical and chemical characteristics. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| Effluent treatment methods and streams/rundowns are described for the effluents treated in a specific effluent treatment plant. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| Legal and site specific requirements are described and interpreted in terms of the effluent(s) and the effluent treatment method(s) used. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Operate an effluent treatment plant. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| Starts-up components of the effluent plant in accordance with site specific instructions. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| The effluent treatment plant is operated (monitored and controlled) in accordance with instructions. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| The components of the effluent plant is made safe for maintenance in accordance with instructions. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Conduct supporting activities related to effluent treatment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| Communicate with personnel regarding the status of effluent and the treatment of effluent in a an appropriate manner. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| Conduct sampling and evaluation of samples in accordance with instructions. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| Evaluate effluent treatment and take appropriate action if the treatment does not meet the requirements specified. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
| Demonstrate knowledge of operating an effluent treatment plant during upset or emergency situation. |
| OUTCOME NOTES |
| Demonstrate knowledge and application of operating an effluent treatment plant during an upset or emergency situation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| Identify hazards, risks and the potential impact that could be caused from these hazards etc. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 'Divert' effluent treatment activities in accordance with site specific instructions and in relation to the legal requirements. |
| 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 verifiers. |
| UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
| Types of effluent, hazards, threshold limits, treatment processes, evaluation methods and criteria, legal requirements regarding effluents
Process chemistry and related technology applicable to the effluent treatment process as carried out on a specific site. |
| UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
| N/A |
| UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
| N/A |
| Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
| Solve problems.
Evident in all Specific Outcomes. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
| Work effectively with others and in teams.
Evident in all Specific Outcomes. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
| Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
Evident in all Specific Outcomes. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
| Collection and critical evaluation of information.
Evident in Specific Outcomes: |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
| Oral and written communication.
Evident in Specific Outcomes: |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
| Use science and technology effectively and critically.
Evident in all Specific Outcomes. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
| Economic, social and environmental impact/significance of effluent treatment plant operations.
Evident in all Specific Outcomes. |
| 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 |
| N/A |
| QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
| ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
| Elective | 48890 | National Certificate: Chemical Liquid, Gas Storage and Transfer | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-10-13 | CHIETA |
| Elective | 58719 | National Certificate: Metals Processing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
| 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. |
| NONE |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |