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

Demonstrate understanding of solid-vapour and surface based separation processes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244092  Demonstrate understanding of solid-vapour and surface based separation processes 
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 3  NQF Level 03  10 
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 
Learners who demonstrate competence as described in the outcomes of this unit standard will be able to understand solid-vapour and surface-based separation equipment in a processing environment.

The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of crystallisation in process applications.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of dryers in process applications.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of membrane based separation process applications.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of surface based separation process applications.

    This will ensure that separation equipment in a processing environment is used in accordance with procedures and accepted work practices. This competence will enhance the learner's employability and career options in all occupations where knowledge of separation equipment in a process environment is needed. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Description of required skills:
  • National Certificate Chemical Operations NQF Level 2 or equivalent, including communication and mathematical literacy, NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The context of this unit standard includes a complete process, from the point of receiving a commodity raw material to the point of supplying a commercially saleable product.

    The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process requires a wide range of cognitive skills and offers a considerable choice of solutions. A broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts, analytical interpretation of information, informed judgement and a range of sometime innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems are employed. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of crystallisation in process applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of crystallisation process configurations and their applications are described by using examples from industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The advantages and disadvantages of different crystallisation process configurations are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Symbols used to indicate crystallisation processes are used in simple freehand drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Indicators and reasons for poor crystallisation performance are described in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The reasons include concentration, temperature, movement and pressure.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Components of the crystallisation processes are identified as applicable to own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Basic working principles of crystallisation processes are described in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of drying in process applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of drying separation processes and their applications are described by using examples from industry. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The range of drying processes includes drum, tray, spray, paddle, flash, fluidised bed, double cone dryers and prilling towers.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The advantages and disadvantages of different drying process types are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Symbols used to indicate drying are used in simple freehand drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Indicators and reasons for poor equipment performance are identified and described in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Components of drying processes are identified as applicable to own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Basic working principles of drying processes are described in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Simple drying process system configurations are explained and described in simple freehand sketches. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of membrane based processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of membrane based processes and their applications are described by using examples from industry. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The range of membrane based processes includes but is not limited to reverse osmosis, ultra filtration and micro filtration.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The advantages and disadvantages of different membrane based processes are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Symbols used to indicate membrane based processes are used in simple freehand drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Indicators and reasons for poor equipment performance are identified and described in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Components of membrane based processes are identified as applicable to own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Basic working principles of membrane based processes are described in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of surface based processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of surface based processes and their applications are described in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The range of surface based processes includes but is not limited to ion exchange, molecular sieves, zeolites, desiccant dryers, adsorption, coagulation, flocculation and flotation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The advantages and disadvantages of different surface based processes are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Symbols used to indicate surface based processes are used in simple freehand drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Indicators and reasons for poor equipment performance are identified and described in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Components of surface based processes are identified as applicable to own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Basic working principles of surface based processes are described in accordance with specified requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An assessor, accredited with a relevant NQF Level 3 or higher qualification, will assess the learner's competency.
  • Only an assessor with at least three years experience in a process operation will assess the learner's competency.
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Qualification must be registered as an Assessor with the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner understands and can explain:
  • Crystallisation in process applications.
  • Dryers in process applications.
  • Membrane based separation process applications.
  • Surface based separation process applications. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by:
  • Identifying and describing indicators and reasons for poor equipment performance.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by:
  • Identifying components of the different separation processes.
  • Identifying indicators and reasons for poor equipment performance.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of crystallisation in process applications.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of drying in process applications. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations by:
  • Sketching a range of symbols used to indicate different processes.
  • Sketching simple separation process system configurations.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation by:
  • Recognising that separation processes do not exist in isolation.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large.

    Refer to 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 
    Supplementary Information:

    Terms and definitions:
  • Standard operating procedures; The documented practice(s) defining the who, what, and when of quality activities. 
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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  78528   National Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  58537   National Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-06-17  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 


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