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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Interpret the operation of internal combustion engines used in power plants

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14038	Interpret the operation of internal combustion engines used in power plants
ORIGINATOR
SGB Power Plant Operations
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 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

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand the working principles of internal combustion engines, understand the system and components associated with internal combustion engines and understand the operating and application principles associated with internal combustion engines in power plants.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Introduction to Power plants.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

See range statements in the specific outcomes.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Understand the working principles of internal combustion engines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Working cycles of internal combustion understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Four-cycle and two-cycle.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Types of internal combustion engines described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Petrol and diesel engines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Ignition principles known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Spark ignition, compression ignition and ignition timing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Fuels used in internal combustion engines known.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Understand the system and components associated with internal combustion engines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Components identified and purposes known.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Working principles of Ancillary systems known and understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Fuel, water, lubrication, intake, outlet and ignition system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Electrical supply system configuration and working principles explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Power transmission devices described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Gearbox, torque, converters, couplings, clutches.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Understand the operating and application principles associated with internal combustion engines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Inspection requirements on internal combustion engines known.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Pre- start, running.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Start/stop functions defined.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Local, Remote, Manual, Auto, Controlled, Uncontrolled.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Potential out of normal conditions identified and corrective action known.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

According to SAQA requirements

Moderation: Standard Generating Group Fossil Power Plant Operations-Technical Group.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Understanding of technical concepts and theories related to internal combustion engines.

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, 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

Occupational Role: Process Plant Operator.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	23677	National Certificate: Power Plant Auxiliary Systems Operation	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-02-18	Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	61549	National Certificate: Power Plant Auxiliary Systems Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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