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

Use automated control techniques to control a process 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244103  Use automated control techniques to control a process 
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
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 use a variety of process control techniques to control a process.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Explain the purpose of using different process control techniques.
  • Explain the operating principles of different process control techniques.
  • Describe the operation of all process control techniques used in a process.
  • Use process control techniques to control a process.

    This will ensure that the process control of a processing operation is performed 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 advanced methods of process control 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 3 or equivalent, including communication and mathematical literacy, NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The range of this unit standard includes the following process controls and process control techniques:
  • Split ranges and trims.
  • Cascade control.
  • Quality analysers.
  • Ratio/mass flow controls.
  • Interlocks and logics.
  • Trips and alarms.
  • Overrides.

    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. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the purpose of using different process control techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose of using each of the control techniques is explained in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The advantages of using each of the process control techniques are explained in terms of own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The disadvantages of using each of the process control techniques are explained in terms of own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The concept of "advanced process control" (APC) is explained in terms of own workplace and the applications in the processing industry. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the operating principles of different process control techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The operating principle of each of the different process control techniques is explained in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Process examples are used to illustrate the operating principle of each of the different process control techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Alternative process control methods are indicated for each of the process examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Advantages and disadvantages of using the alternative process control methods are discussed in terms of own workplace and the processing industry. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe the operation of all process control techniques used in a process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All the applications for each of the process control techniques in a process are identified in accordance with own workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Freehand process and instrumentation diagrams are drawn of each of the process control techniques and their interconnection with the rest of process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The specific purpose for each process control technique is explained in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The logic used in each of the process control techniques is explained in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Use process control techniques to control a process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Process controls are set and optimised in accordance to the requirements of the process and current process conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The impact of different process control settings on the rest of the process is explained in terms of own workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Process control settings are changed to compensate for both process and raw material changes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The ability of the process controls to automatically compensate for process changes is demonstrated by using actual process examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The ability of these process controls to automatically compensate for raw material changes is demonstrated by using actual process examples. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An assessor, accredited with a relevant NQF Level 4 or higher qualification, 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 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by:
  • Explaining the impact of process changes made on the rest of the process.
  • Efficiently compensating for the impact of process and raw material changes.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcome/s:
  • Use process control techniques to control a process. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage himself and his activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Systematically identifying and explaining all process control techniques.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcome/s:
  • Explain the purpose of using different process control techniques.
  • Explain the operating principles of different process control techniques.
  • Describe the operation of all process control techniques used in a process. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by:
  • Explaining the purpose, applications and principles of process control techniques.
  • Identifying practical process examples of process control techniques.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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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 during:
  • Explaining the operation of process control techniques using applicable terminology.
  • Freehand process and instrument diagrams are drawn as method of explaining complex concepts.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by:
  • Explaining how control systems are used to monitor and control a whole process.
  • Explaining the impact of changes on the rest of the process.

    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 
    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  63929   National Certificate: Spirits Production  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  78529   Further Education and Training Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  61949   Further Education and Training Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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