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

Determine the volume of product in a tank 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117704  Determine the volume of product in a tank 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Rail and Pipeline Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Transport, Operations and Logistics 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
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 
The learner credited with this unit standard will be able to determine the volume of product in a tank by performing a tank gauging procedure in accordance with company, national and international standards correctly and safely, thereby establishing the accurate volume of petroleum products in a tank, thus contributing to the stability of the Southern African economy.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the pipeline operations.

The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the Pipeline Transport environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication (English) NQF L2
  • Computer literacy NQF L2
  • Mathematics NQF L2
  • Perform product quality tests 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Performance must be carried out:
  • In a controlled and safe environment
  • Within a specific time limit
  • Under actual operating conditions
  • During day and night time
  • In all weather conditions
  • During emergency situations

    This unit standard includes the reading and interpreting of tank level gauges (electronic, mechanical).

    This unit standard excludes the ullage tank gauging procedure. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Communicate relevant information regarding the determining of the tank volume with all relevant role players. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Reporting is performed correctly and timeously as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Communication systems are used correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tank volume information is confirmed continuously with relevant role players as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Substandard conditions are identified, recorded and reported timeously to relevant role players using available systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Relevant documentation is completed accurately and timeously as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Capture determined tank volumes on applicable information system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Applicable information system is identified and logged on correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Specific information system is utilised effectively to capture relevant information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Captured information is verified for accuracy and validity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Utilisation of specific information system is correctly prioritised in accordance with company-specific policies, procedures and instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform a tank gauging procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety requirements related to tank gauging are adhered to as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Equipment and consumables for tank gauging procedure are prepared as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tank gauging procedure is performed as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Substandard conditions are identified, recorded and reported timeously to relevant role players using available systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Correct tank is identified and specific tank strapping table is used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Tank gauging equipment is used correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Dip sheets are completed accurately. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Deal with substandard conditions and implement the corrective actions related to the determined tank volume. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Equipment failures are correctly prioritised according to the extent and safety implications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Corrective actions are reported and recorded according to company-specific policies, procedures and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Corrective actions are implemented correctly according to company-specific procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Product specification deviations are corrected timeously. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that has been accredited by the relevant ETQA.
    2. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
    3. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA as prescribed.
    4. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA as prescribed.
    5. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be certified as competent against this unit standard and registered as an assessor to assess this unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The learners can understand and explain the following related to the determining of the product volume in a tank:
  • Depot layout
  • Operating conditions (e.g. adverse weather conditions)
  • Operating of specific computer systems and software
  • Operations notices
  • Operation of pipeline equipment
  • Tank gauging procedure and tank gauging calculations
  • Operation of product quality testing equipment
  • Purpose, function and use of tank gauging equipment
  • Use of gauging paste
  • Volume and density conversion table reading
  • Tank strapping table reading
  • Operation and testing of company communications systems
  • Communication protocols
  • Start-up procedure
  • Product identification
  • Minor maintenance procedures
  • Substandard identification, recording and reporting procedure
  • Substandard rectification
  • Depot emergency plans
  • Relevant extracts from, but is not limited to:
    - OHS Act and regulations
    - Company-specific policies, procedures and instructions
    - Environmental Act 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    Learner and societal development.

    Learners can understand the importance of
  • Safety in the workplace as well as in the whole environment.
  • Being a team player in the work environment and in society.
  • Communicating effectively in the work environment and in society.
  • Their responsibility for the safety and well-being of fellow workers and society at large.
  • The impact of petroleum product spillages on the environment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem-solving.
    Learners can solve problems with regards to:
  • Equipment failures related to the determining of tank volumes
  • Product specification deviations related to the determining of tank volumes
  • Operating conditions
  • Client availability
  • Computer system failures
  • Dip height deviations 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Team work.
    Learners can work effectively in teams when:
  • Implementing safe working procedures
  • Sharing and communicating information related to the determining of tank volumes
  • Obtaining tank temperature accurately
  • Obtaining accurate dip tape readings
  • Using the correct tank strapping tables 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and self-management.
    A learner can organise and manage himself by:
  • Executing the task(s) accurately
  • Maintaining a high level of discipline and flexibility
  • Adhering to time frames and prioritisation
  • Adhering to safety and company-specific policies, procedures and instructions 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication.
    Learners can communicate information effectively with relevant role-players by utilising various communication systems regarding the:
  • Determining of tank volumes
  • Reporting of substandard conditions related to the determining of tank volumes
  • Corrective actions and re-actions to be taken 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology.
    Learners can use science and technology by using:
  • Computer systems
  • Automated equipment
  • Communication media 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems.
  • Learners can understand the importance of determining tank volumes accurately. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Information evaluation.
    Learners can interpret and evaluate information with regard to:
  • Operations notices
  • Operating conditions
  • Product identification
  • Policies, procedures and instructions related to the determining of tank volumes
  • Operating systems displays
  • Log sheets, handover books
  • Transmix reports
  • Product quality certificates/advices 
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    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 
    Assessment process

    1. Assessment methods

    1. Practical tests
    2. Written tests
    3. Oral/on-the-job
    4. In situ (on-the-job) observations
    5. Structured classroom discussions and oral tests.

    These methods must be selected carefully based on the purpose of the assessment (for example, on-the-job demonstration for practical competence). The assessment must integrate a number of different methods (no less than two of those detailed above) in order to give the assessor reliable and valid proof of competence and evidence of required attitudes.

    2. The following tools may be used to supplement the above minimum assessment methods:

    Valid, reliable and authentic evidence (presented as a portfolio of evidence) from past achievements and experience may serve to supplement the assessment of applied competence. The portfolio should include inter alia:

    1. Written statements from persons (e.g. current and/or previous employer/s, colleagues, peers, managers, external customers) confirming competence of the learner.
    2. Previous assessment records.
    3. Logbook or registers stating evidence of performance.

    Values

    In addition, the following values should be demonstrated:
  • Decisiveness
  • Safety consciousness
  • Accuracy
  • Responsibility
  • Comprehensiveness
  • Neatness
  • Pro-activeness
  • Quality consciousness
  • Time consciousness
  • Attentiveness
  • Environmental awareness


    Supplementary information

    Note: The learner should also be declared physically fit.

    Terminology

    Operations notice refers to a job instruction that stipulates product movement.

    Operations systems refers o a supervisory, control and data acquisition system (SCADA).

    Information systems refers to the company's specific computer operation management systems e.g. operation management systems OMS), front-nd processor (FEP) system application processes (SAP), metering data system (MDS), etc.

    Depot in this unit standard refers to an intake, delivery, through pump station including tank farms.

    Substandard refers to the deviation from specifications and/or standards.

    Reporting includes relaying of information.

    Communication protocol can include but is not limited to:
  • Personnel structures, e.g. managers, supervisors, subordinates and clients
  • Verification of messages/instructions

    Communication systems can include, but is not limited to:
  • Two-way radios
  • Cellular phones
  • Hand-held emergency telephones
  • Telephones
  • E-mail
  • Facsimile
  • Operations management system (OMS)
  • Radio links

    Certification and licensing
    The learner will be certified as competent when he/she is able to determine the volume of product in a tank by performing a tank gauging procedure and tank gauging calculations correctly according to company procedures, policies and instructions.


    Credits
    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:

    Activity
  • Theory-18 Hours
  • Self-directed learning-3 Hours
  • On-the-job learning (8 hour day)-8 Hours
  • Assessment-3 Hours
    Total-32 Hours

    Credits achieved: 3 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49216   National Certificate: Pipeline Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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