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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Plan, handle and monitor transmixture and/or intermixtures

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117777	Plan, handle and monitor transmixture and/or intermixtures
ORIGINATOR
SGB Rail and Pipeline Operations
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	5
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 plan, handle and monitor transmixture and/or intermixtures correctly and safely according to company-specific procedures, policies and instructions, thereby ensuring the timeous, safe and continuous operation of the pipeline network by transporting petroleum products efficiently, thus contributing positively to 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

Mathematics NQF L2

Computer literacy: Company software

Electrical Safety Certification (Entering of HT substations and switching)

Demonstrate an understanding of the pipeline industry

Prepare for the movement of product in, through and out of pipeline depots via pipeline routes

Perform a product movement start-up at a pipeline depot

Perform product metering

Perform the shut-down of product movement at a pipeline depot

Implement risk control

Determine the volume of product in a tank

Perform minor maintenance on pipeline operations equipment

Launch and receive pigs and spheres

Perform a product movement start-up at a pipeline depot

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

When entrance is required to HT substations, the learner must have a valid electrical safety certificate.

This standard includes the utilisation of high- and low-pressure manifolds and tank farms.

This unit standard includes the manual and automatic operation of pipeline equipment.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Communicate all relevant information as to the planning, handling and monitoring of transmixture and/or intermixtures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Reporting of information is performed correctly and timeously as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Communication systems are tested for functionality and availability.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Transmixture and/or intermixture information is confirmed with relevant role players continuously as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Sub standard 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

Utilise company operating systems and software to control pipeline equipment for the planning, handling and monitoring of transmixture and/or intermixtures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Applicable operating system is identified and logged on correctly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Operating system is utilised effectively to control pipeline equipment for the planning, handling and monitoring of transmixture and/or intermixtures in accordance with company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Displayed information is verified for accuracy and validity in accordance with company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Product-switching procedure is performed according to company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Extract and capture information on applicable information system relevant to the planning, handling and monitoring of transmixture and/or intermixtures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Applicable information system is identified and logged on correctly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Specific information system is utilised effectively to extract and capture relevant information.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Extracted and captured information is verified for accuracy and validity in accordance with company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

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

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identify, select and use functional personal protective clothing and equipment for the specific operation and assess immediate surroundings within the prevailing environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Immediate surroundings are assessed for substandard conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Substandard conditions are identified, reported, recorded and reacted to according to company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The correct personal protective clothing and equipment is identified and utilised according to the specific task performed.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Plan, handle and monitor transmixture and/or intermixture.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Transmixture and/or intermixture is planned and handled correctly and timeously as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Substandard conditions are identified, rectified and recorded as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Transmixture and/or intermixture is monitored according to company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Transmixture and/or intermixture status is reported to relevant role players as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Product samples are obtained as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Product quality test is performed as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Plan and handle the blending of intermixture.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Blending of intermixture is planned and handled correctly and timeously as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Blending equipment are lined up correctly as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Substandard conditions are identified, rectified and recorded as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Blending rates are adhered to according to company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Product samples are obtained as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Product quality test is performed as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

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.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

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.

Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA as prescribed.

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 planning, handling and monitoring of transmixture and/or intermixtures:

Depot layout

Operating of specific computer systems and software

Operations notices

Operation of pipeline equipment

Operation of product quality testing equipment

Operation and testing of company communications systems

Communication protocols

Obtaining product sample

Transmixture and/or intermixture and metering equipment check

Transmixture reports interpretation and compiling

Minor maintenance procedures

Substandard identification

Substandard reporting procedure

Depot emergency plans

Product identification

Product specifications

Transmixture and/or intermixture handling procedure

Tank volumes and ullage

Company-specific procedures, policies and instructions

Relevant extracts from:
> OHS Act and regulations
> Environmental Act

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

Delivering on-specification (national and international) product to clients

The impact of petroleum product spillages on the environment

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Problem-solving:

Learners can solve problems with regard to:

Transmixture and/or intermixtures and metering equipment failures

Calculation of volumes and blend rates

Client availability

Tank ullage

Late or early arrival of transmixtures

Excessively large transmixtures

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Team work:

Learners can work effectively in teams when:

Implementing safe working procedures

Planning, handling and monitoring of transmixture and/or intermixtures

Sharing and communicating information related to the planning, handling and monitoring of transmixture and/or intermixtures

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Self-organisation and self-management:

A learner can organise and manage himself by:

Executing the planning, handling and monitoring of transmixture and/or intermixtures task(s) responsibly and timeously

Maintaining a high level of discipline and flexibility

Adhering to time frames and prioritisation

Adhering to safety and company-specific procedures, policies and instructions

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Information evaluation:

Learners can interpret and evaluate information with regard to:

Operations notices

Procedures, policies and instructions related to the planning, handling and monitoring of transmixture and/or intermixtures

Operating systems displays

Information systems displays

Log sheets, handover books and station checklists

Transmixture reports, quality certificates and advices

Quality control tests

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication:

Learners can communicate information effectively with relevant role-players by utilising various communication systems related to:

The planning, handling and monitoring of transmixture and/or intermixtures

The reporting of substandard conditions

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use of science and technology:

Learners can use science and technology by using:

Computer systems

Automated equipment

Communication media

Hand-held communicators

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Inter-relatedness of systems:

Learners can understand the role that the planning, handling and monitoring of transmixture and/or intermixtures play in the quality of the delivered product.

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 methods:

1. Written tests
2. Practical 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, the written method could be used to assess knowledge, or 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.

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. Relevant certificates or awards
3. Previous assessment records
4. Logbook or registers stating evidence of performance

Values:

In addition, the following values should be demonstrated:

Decisiveness

Safety consciousness

Accuracy

Responsibility

Comprehensiveness

Neatness

Accountability

Pro-activeness

Quality consciousness

Time consciousness

Attentiveness

Self-discipline

Environmental awareness

Supplementary Information

Terminology:

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

Operations systems refer to a Supervisory, Control And Data Acquisition System (SCADA).

Information systems refers to the company's specific computer operation management systems e.g. System Application Processes (SAP), Operation Management Systems (OMS), Metering Data System (MDS), etc.

Depot in this unit standard refers to an intake, delivery, through pump station and 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

Logbook refers to evidence of training and job performance.

HT refers to electrical high-tension.

Intermixture refers to substandard product in a tank.

Transmixture refers to the mixture of two different product types in the pipeline.

Certification:

The learner will be certified as competent when he/she can plan and handle transmixture and/or intermixtures correctly and safely according to company-specific procedures, policies and instructions.

Credits:

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

Activity & Hours:

Theory: 6 hours

Self-directed learning: 12 hours

On-the-job learning: 32 hours

Assessment: 4 hours
Total: 54 hours
Credits achieved: 5

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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