FIELD                 MANUFACTURING

 

Review of Monitoring of Energy and Chemical Plant, Operation of Energyand Chemical Plant, and Safety and Legislation for Energy and Chemical Plant unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Energy and Chemical Plant

Monitoring of Energy and Chemical Plant

3054-3061

 

Operation of Energy and Chemical Plant

3032, 3033, 3035-3053, 4553-4559, 5868, 5869, 16295-16299, 17603-17611

 

Safety and Legislation for Energy and Chemical Plant

3062-3068

 

The NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above that were registered in April 1999, May 2000, and November 2000.

 

Date new versions published                                                 June 2005

 

New comments by date                                                            June 2007

 

Expiry date of new versions of the unit standards           December 2008

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

Following feedback from industry that the unit standards and qualifications relating to boiler operation and process operations in the energy and chemical industry were not meeting current requirements, and from providers and assessors that they contained repetitive assessment, the NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation arranged a review of the qualifications and the unit standards in them.  The unit standards also required editing to meet technical requirements.  In addition, changes were required to reflect advances in boiler technology that now require boiler attendance to be classified more by complexity of function than by boiler capacity.  However, capacity is still relevant in relation to the existing Code of Practice for Design, Safe Operation, Maintenance and Servicing of Boilers.  The review team comprised providers and representatives from key industries who verified the changes by way of industry networks.  The Steam and Hazardous Gases Advisory Group confirmed the review.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

The review process has resulted in the following changes:

 

·        unit standard 3046 moved from Operation of Energy and Chemical Plant domain to Safety and Legislation for Energy and Chemical Plant domain;

·        unit standards 3039, 3041, 3043, 3056, 3059, 3065, 3067, and 16296, replaced by unit standards 21455, 21456, 21457, 21453, 21452, 21468, 21469 and 21460 respectively;

·        unit standard 3033 replaced by unit standards 21465 and 21466; unit standards 3038 and 5869 replaced by unit standard 21454; unit standards 3044 and 4558 replaced by unit standard 21458; unit standards 3062 and 3063 replaced by unit standard 21467; unit standards 4554, 4555, 16297, 16298, and 16299 replaced by unit standards 21461, 21462 and 21463;

·        unit standards 3040, 3042, 3049, 3050, 3055, 3057, 3061, 3066, 3068, 4553, 4556, 4557, 4559, 5868, and 16295, designated as expiring;

·        title amended on unit standards 3032, 3035, 3036, 3037, 3045, 3047, 3048, 3051, 3052, 3053, 3054, 3058, 3060, 3064, 17603, 17604, 17605, 17606, 17608, 17610, and 17611 to better reflect domain and/or content;

·        level revised from 2 to 3 on unit standard 3054 because this standard covers a wider range of contexts and more detailed explanations than the related Level 2 unit standard 19419.  For this unit standard the readings are self-directed and the candidates are fully responsible for interpreting them;

·        credits amended on unit standard 3032;

·        assessment and moderation statements updated;

·        references, legislative requirements, and definitions updated;

·        editorial changes made for consistency and to meet current technical criteria;

·        new unit standards developed to assess knowledge of basic thermodynamics, boiler house chemicals, and pipework and fittings.

 

Unit standards categorised as category C or D expire at the end of December 2006.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

Current Accreditation for

Accreditation extended to

Nature of accreditation

Classification or Id

Level

Nature of accreditation

Classification or Id

Level

Domain

Operation of Energy and Chemical Plant

4+

Standard

3046

3

Standard

3033

4

Standards

21465, 21466

4

Standard

3039

4

Standard

21455

4

Standard

3041

4

Standard

21456

4

Standard

3043

4

Standard

21457

4

Standard

3056

3

Standard

21453

4

Standard

3062

3

Standard

21467

3

Standard

3063

3

Standard

21467

3

Standard

3065

2

Standard

21468

2

Standard

3067

2

Standard

21469

2

Standard

4555

2

Standard

21461, 21462, 21463

2

Standard

4556

2

Standard

21459

2

Standard

4558

2

Standard

21458

4

Standard

16297

2

Standards

21461, 21462, 21463

2

Standard

16298

2

Standards

21461, 21462, 21463

2

Standard

16299

2

Standard

21461, 21462, 21463

2

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

None.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.

 

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard
Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

 

In the following tables, qualifications that contain unit standards in both categories are identified in the Affected table with the items that generated the Affected status in bold.

 

The following NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and are currently being reviewed. 

 

Qualification title

Classification or standard in the qualification

National Certificate in Energy and Chemical Plant (Process Operation) (Level 2) with optional strands in Steam Generation, Ancillary Operations, Geothermal, Waste Treatment, and Co-generation [Ref: 0140]

3036, 3040, 3044, 3045, 3046, 3047, 3048, 3052, 3053, 3054, 3055, 3056, 3057, 3059, 3060, 3061, 3062, 3064, 3065, 3067, 3068, 4553, 4554, 4555, 4556, 4557, 4558, 4559, 5868, 5869, 17603, 17604, 17605, 17606, 17608, 17610, 17611

National Certificate in Energy and Chemical Plant (Process Operation) (Level 4) with optional strands in Refrigeration, Steam Generation, Ancillary Operations, Geothermal, Waste Treatment, and Co-generation [Ref: 0141]

3032, 3033, 3035, 3036, 3037, 3038, 3039, 3040, 3041, 3043, 3044, 3045, 3048, 3049, 3050, 3051, 3052, 3053, 3058, 3060, 3061, 3063, 3064, 3066, 4558, 17604, 17605, 17606, 17608, 17610, 17611

National Certificate in Energy and Chemical Plant (Process Operation – Boiler Attendant) (Level 2) [Ref: 0775]

3046, 3057, 3059, 3061, 3067, 3068, 4557, 4559, 5868, 16295, 16297, 16298, 16299

 

The following NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and will be reviewed in 2005.

 

Qualification title

Classification or standard in the qualification

National Diploma in Extractive Industries (Mineral Processing - Metalliferous Gold) [Ref: 0475]

3067

National Certificate in Petrochemical Industry (Core) (Level 2) [Ref: 0977]

3047, 3060, 3062, 3065, 4556, 4559, 5868

National Certificate in Gas Industry (Gas Transmission) (Level 3) [Ref: 0978]

3054

 

Qualification title

Classification or standard in the qualification

National Certificate in Petrochemical Industry (Production) (Level 3) [Ref: 0980]

3036, 3040, 3045, 3046, 3048, 3051, 3052, 3053, 3054, 3055, 3056, 3057, 3059, 3061, 3067, 3068, 4554, 4555, 4557, 4558, 5869

National Certificate in Petrochemical Industry (Production) (Level 4) with strands in Control Room Operations; Field Operations; Steam Generation, Storage; Transmission and Transfer; and Supervision and Quality [Ref: 0981]

3032, 3035, 3037, 3038, 3039, 3040, 3041, 3043, 3044, 3045, 3048, 3049, 3050, 3052, 3053, 3063, 3066

 

The following NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation qualification is not materially affected by the changes.  It will be updated when it is next reviewed.

 

Qualification title

Standard in the qualification

National Certificate in Gas Industry (Gas Transmission) (Level 4) with strands in Pipeline Operation, and Instrumentation and Electrical [Ref: 0979]

3053

 

The following qualifications are also affected by the outcome of this review.  The standard setting bodies (SSBs) have been advised that they require revision.

 

It is suggested that the following unit standards be used as replacements for expiring unit standards:

Expiring Unit Standard

Replacement Unit Standard

3043

21457

3062

21467

3063

21467

4555 and 4557

21461 and/or 21462 and/or 21463

4556

21459

 

Qualification title

Classification or standard in the qualification

SSB Name

National Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Goods Service) with strands in Heavy Rigid Vehicle Driver, and Heavy Combination Vehicle Driver and optional strands in Dairy Industry Transport, Log Transport, Overdimension and Overweight Load Tranpor [Ref: 0680]

3062

NZ Road Transport and Logistics ITO

National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Workplace Safety) (Level 3) [Ref: 0740]

3043, 3046, 3058, 3062, 3063

NZITO

 

Qualification title

Classification or standard in the qualification

SSB Name

National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Environmental Systems) (Level 3) [Ref: 1062]

3062

NZITO

National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 5) [Ref: 0718]

4555, 4557

Competenz

National Certificate in Materials Processing (Level 2) with strands in General, Plastics Injection Moulding, Plastics Extrusion, Plastics Blow Moulding, Plastics Pressure Thermoforming, Plastics Vacuum Thermoforming, Plastics Blown Film Extrusion, Plastic [Ref: 1073]

4555, 4556

PaMPITO

National Certificate in Materials Processing (Level 3) with strands in General, Expanded Polystyrene Moulding, and Paint Manufacturing  [Ref: 1074]

4555

PaMPITO

 

The following qualifications are not materially affected by the changes.  They will be updated when they are next reviewed.

 

Qualification title

Standard in the qualification

SSB Name

National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Thermal Plant Operator) (Level 4) with strands in Thermal Plant Operations, Combined Cycle Operations, and Co-generation Operations [Ref: 0894]

3045, 3053

Electricity Supply ITO

National Certificate in Wood Panels Manufacturing (Level 4) [Ref: 0254]

3058

Forest Industries Training and Education Council

 

Summary of main changes to standards’ Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits

 

The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review.  All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

 
A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Subfield          Energy and Chemical Plant

Id

Domain

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

3046

Operation of Energy and Chemical Plant

Safety and Legislation for Energy and Chemical Plant

Operate fire safety equipment in an energy and chemical environment

 

Operate energy and chemical plant fire safety equipment

3

 

5

 

B

 

 

Domain          Monitoring of Energy and Chemical Plant

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

3054

Read and interpret instruments used in an energy and chemical environment

Read and interpret instruments used on energy and chemical plant

2

 

3

5

B

3055

Cross check information and monitor trends in an energy and chemical environment

3

2

D

3056

 

21453

Respond to process alarm systems in an energy and chemical environment

Demonstrate knowledge of control systems on energy and chemical plant

3

 

4

6

 

10

C

3057

Monitor customer requirements in an energy and chemical environment

3

2

D

3058

Perform gas tests in an energy and chemical environment

Perform gas tests for energy and chemical plant

4

5

B

3059

 

21452

Monitor plant in an energy and chemical environment

Monitor energy and chemical plant and processes

2

3

3

5

C

3060

Take product samples in an energy and chemical environment

Take product samples for energy and chemical plant

2

3

B

3061

Maintain record management in an energy and chemical environment

2

2

D

 

Domain          Operation of Energy and Chemical Plant

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

3032

Operate valves in an energy and chemical environment

Operate valves on energy and chemical plant

4

5

8

B

3033

 

21465

21466

Operate pumps, compressors and fans in a chemical and energy environment

Operate pumps on energy and chemical plant

Operate compressors and fans on energy and chemical plant

4

 

4

4

7

 

8

8

C

3035

Operate fired pressure equipment (above 20 MW) in an energy and chemical environment

Operate fired pressure equipment (above 20 MW) on energy and chemical plant

4

10

B

3036

Operate unfired pressure equipment in an energy and chemical environment

Operate unfired pressure equipment on energy and chemical plant

2

4

B

3037

Operate steam generation equipment (above 20MW) in an energy and chemical environment

Operate steam generation equipment (above 20MW)

4

14

B

3038

and

5869

 

21454

Operate refrigeration equipment and control processes in an energy and chemical environment

Operate refrigeration equipment in an energy and chemical environment

Operate refrigeration equipment with energy and chemical plant

4

 

2

 

4

10

 

6

 

10

C

 

C

3039

 

21455

Purge systems in an energy and chemical environment

Purge a system on energy and chemical plant

4

 

4

4

 

4

C

3040

Operate raw water treatment systems in an energy and chemical environment

4

12

D

3041

 

 

21456

Operate boiler feed water treatment systems (above 20 MW) in an energy and chemical environment

Operate systems for boiler feedwater treatment

4

 

 

4

12

 

 

12

C

3042

Operate effluent water treatment systems in an energy and chemical environment

4

8

D

3043

 

21457

Isolate and recommission systems in an energy and chemical environment

Isolate and reinstate a section of energy or chemical plant

4

 

4

4

 

4

C

3044

and

4558

 

21458

Operate steam turbines in an energy and chemical environment

Operate steam turbines (under 20Mw) in an energy and chemical environment

Operate a steam turbine

4

 

2

 

4

14

 

6

 

14

C

 

C

3045

Operate solid handling systems in an energy and chemical environment

Operate solid handling systems for energy and chemical plant

3

4

B

3047

Interpret process drawings in an energy and chemical environment

Interpret process drawings for energy and chemical plant

3

2

B

3048

Operate product storage equipment in an energy and chemical environment

Operate product storage equipment for energy and chemical plant

4

4

B

3049

Carry out controlled start up and shut down procedures in an energy and chemical environment

4

6

D

3050

Operate control systems in an energy and chemical environment

4

7

D

3051

Operate heat exchange equipment in an energy and chemical environment

Operate heat exchange equipment on energy and chemical plant

4

10

 

6

B

3052

Operate auxiliary internal combustion engines in an energy and chemical environment

Operate an auxiliary internal combustion engine on energy and chemical plant

2

4

B

3053

Operate gas turbines in an energy and chemical environment

Operate a gas turbine on energy and chemical plant

3

3

B

4553

Operate common pumps, compressors and fans in a chemical and energy environment

2

5

D

4554

and

4555

and

16297

and

16298

and

16299

 

21461

 

21462

 

21463

Operate fired pressure equipment (under 20Mw) in an energy and chemical environment

Operate steam generation equipment (under 20Mw) used in an energy and chemical environment

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of, and equipment used for, steam generation

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic auxiliary equipment and systems used for steam generation

Operate and monitor a 1.2 megawatts to 6 megawatts boiler and auxiliary plant

Demonstrate knowledge, of the basic principles of steam generation, and of combustion theory

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic equipment and systems used for steam generation

Operate and monitor a boiler up to 20 MW

2

 

2

 

2

 

2

 

2

 

2

 

2

 

2

6

 

8

 

6

 

6

 

6

 

6

 

8

 

6

C

 

C

 

C

 

C

 

C

4556

Operate pipework and fittings in an energy and chemical environment

2

4

D

4557

Operate boiler feed water treatment systems (under 20Mw) in an energy and chemical environment

2

6

D

4559

Operate common valves in an energy and chemical environment

2

3

D

5868

Operate two way communication equipment in an energy and chemical environment

2

1

D

16295

Operate boiler house fire and safety systems

2

3

D

16296

21460

Supervise and monitor an unattended boiler

Meet requirements of responsible person for an unattended boiler

2

3

4

8

C

17603

Demonstrate knowledge, in an energy and chemical environment, of properties and uses of raw water

Demonstrate knowledge of properties of raw water and its uses in energy and chemical plant

2

6

B

17604

Operate primary treatment systems for effluent water in an energy and chemical environment

Operate primary treatment systems for effluent water from energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

17605

Demonstrate knowledge of air conditioning systems in an energy and chemical environment

Demonstrate knowledge of air conditioning systems with energy and chemical plant

2

8

B

17606

Operate and maintain refrigerated air conditioning equipment in an energy and chemical environment

Operate and maintain refrigerated air conditioning equipment with energy and chemical plant

4

10

B

17607

Operate geothermal steamfield equipment and processes

2

9

B

17608

Operate sludge treatment systems for effluent water in an energy and chemical environment

Operate sludge treatment systems for effluent water from energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

17609

Operate geothermal binary turbines in the energy and chemical industry

2

8

B

17610

Operate pretreatment systems for effluent water in an energy and chemical environment

Operate pretreatment systems for effluent water from energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

17611

Operate biological treatment systems for effluent water in an energy and chemical environment

Operate biological treatment systems for effluent water from energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

21464

Demonstrate knowledge of basic thermodynamics and measurement for energy and chemical plant

3

6

New

21459

Demonstrate knowledge of pipework and fittings on energy and chemical plant

2

4

New

 

Domain          Safety and Legislation for Energy and Chemical Plant

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

3062

and

3063

 

21467

Identify, handle and store chemicals in an energy and chemical environment

Explain chemical spill contingency procedures in an energy and chemical environment

Store and handle chemicals for energy and chemical plant

3

 

3

 

3

5

 

3

 

8

C

 

C

3064

Control chemical reactions in an energy and chemical environment

Control a chemical reaction in energy and chemical plant

4

3

B

3065

 

 

21468

Demonstrate knowledge of pollutants and their control measures in an energy and chemical environment

Demonstrate knowledge of energy and chemical plant pollutants and their control measures

2

 

 

2

3

 

 

5

C

3066

Operate anti-pollution control systems in an energy and chemical environment

4

4

D

3067

 

 

21469

 

Operate personnel safety systems applying to hazardous areas in an energy and chemical environment

Operate energy and chemical plant personnel safety systems

2

 

 

2

4

 

 

5

C

3068

Demonstrate knowledge of specified legislation in an energy and chemical environment

2

4

D

21470

Identify boiler house chemicals and explain their safety procedures

2

3

New