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Review of Energy and Chemical Plant unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Energy and Chemical Plant

Monitoring of Energy and Chemical Plant

3060, 21452, 28157, 28158

Operation of Energy and Chemical Plant

3032, 3035-3037, 3045, 3047, 3048, 3051, 3053, 4553, 17604, 17608-17611, 21454-21466, 28159-28167, 28283, 28284

Safety and Legislation for Energy and Chemical Plant

3046, 3058, 3064, 21468, 21469, 28168

 

The Primary ITO has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                               February 2020

 

Planned review date                                                                              December 2024

 

Summary

 

The review commenced in July 2019 as the unit standards had reached their scheduled review date and to take into account changes to qualification graduate outcomes in the New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Operations (Boiler Operation) (Level 3) [Ref: 2306], the New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Field Operations (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Steam Generation Plant Operation, Chemical Plant Operation, Geothermal Plant Operation, Petrochemical Plant Operation, and Petrochemical Transfer and Storage (with optional strands in Gas Turbine Operation, and Steam Turbine Operation) [Ref; 2307], and the New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Process Operations (Level 5) [Ref: 2308].

 

A Working Group was convened with members representing all sectors of energy and chemical operations, for example; steam plant, chemical plant, geothermal, petrochemical, and gas and steam turbine.  Organisations included the food processing industries (for example, dairy, meat), agrichemical manufacturing, electricity providers, and engineering companies.  Working Group members had the responsibility of contributing their expertise to unit standard updates as well as liaising with their networks over the duration of the review.  The Working Group met in late July 2019 and changes were proposed to unit standards to meet current industry requirements.  Subsequent consultation with the Working Group was carried out by email and phone during August and September.

 

Updated unit standards were finalised in late September and sent out for wider stakeholder consultation by online survey in October.  Feedback was discussed with the Working Group and changes were incorporated where appropriate.

 

Main changes

 

·      Credits were increased and decreased for some unit standards to better reflect the time taken to learn, practice and be assessed for the skills and knowledge specified in the unit standards.

·      The level increased for unit standards 21459 and 21460; and decreased for unit standard 3035 to better align with the level descriptors.

·      Titles were updated for some standards to better reflect the outcomes.

·      Content changed significantly to reflect current industry practices for unit standards 21452, 21458, 28158, and 28284.

·      Four new unit standards were written to cover gaps that were identified through the review process.

 

Category C unit standards will expire at the end of December 2022

 

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B unit standards is December 2022

 

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

A

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

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the 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

 

Manufacturing > Energy and Chemical Plant > Monitoring of Energy and Chemical Plant

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

3060

Take and process product samples in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of, take, and process product samples in an energy and chemical plant

3

3

B

21452

32029

Monitor routine energy and chemical plant operations

Describe and monitor routine energy and chemical plant operations, and carry out operational handover

3

3

5

5

C

28157

Demonstrate knowledge of types of instrumentation used in the energy and chemical industry

Demonstrate knowledge of instruments used in the energy and chemical industry

3

5

B

28158

 

32030

Operate control systems in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate control systems in an energy and chemical plant

4

 

4

15

 

15

C

 

Manufacturing > Energy and Chemical Plant > Operation of Energy and Chemical Plant

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

3032

Operate valves in an energy and chemical plant

Describe and operate valves in an energy and chemical plant

4

10

7

B

3035

Operate fired pressure equipment in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate fired pressure equipment in an energy and chemical plant

5

 

4

10

B

3036

Operate unfired pressure equipment in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate unfired pressure equipment in an energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

3037

Operate and monitor an advanced steam generation process

Demonstrate knowledge of, operate, and monitor an advanced steam generation process

5

15

 

20

B

3045

Operate solid handling systems in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate solid handling systems in an energy and chemical plant

3

5

B

3047

Interpret, use, and sketch process drawings for an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of, interpret, and sketch process drawings for an energy and chemical plant

3

5

B

3048

Operate product storage equipment in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate product storage equipment in an energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

3051

Operate heat exchange equipment in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of heat transfer and exchange, and operate heat exchange equipment in an energy and chemical plant

4

7

B

3053

Operate a gas turbine in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate a gas turbine in an energy and chemical plant

4

10

20

B

4553

Operate equipment used in an energy and chemical plant

Describe, operate, and monitor pumps, fans, and compressors used in an energy and chemical plant

3

5

 

10

B

17604

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

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate primary treatment systems for effluent water in an energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

17608

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

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate sludge treatment systems for effluent water in an energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

17609

Operate geothermal binary plant in the energy and chemical industry

Describe and operate geothermal binary plant in the energy and chemical industry

4

20

B

17610

Operate pre-treatment systems for effluent water in an energy and chemical plant

Describe and operate pre-treatment systems for effluent water in an energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

17611

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

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate biological treatment systems for effluent water in an energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

21454

Operate refrigeration equipment in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate refrigeration equipment in an energy and chemical plant

4

10

B

21455

Purge systems in an energy and chemical plant

Describe purging, and purge systems in an energy and chemical plant

4

10

B

21456

Operate systems for boiler feedwater treatment

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate systems for boiler feedwater treatment

4

15

B

21457

Isolate and reinstate a section of an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of isolating and isolate and reinstate a section of an energy and chemical plant

4

6

 

10

B

21458

 

32061

Operate a steam turbine in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate a steam turbine in an energy and chemical plant

4

 

4

20

 

20

C

21459

Demonstrate knowledge of pipework and fittings used in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of pipework and fittings used in an energy and chemical plant

2

 

3

5

B

21460

Meet requirements of person responsible for an unattended small steam or hot water boiler

3

4

8

10

B

21461

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of steam generation and of combustion theory relating to boiler operation

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of steam generation and combustion relating to boiler operation

3

5

B

21462

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic equipment and systems used for steam generation in a boiler operation Demonstrate knowledge of the equipment and systems used for steam generation in boilers

3

8

B

21463

Perform boiler plant operations

Demonstrate knowledge of and perform boiler plant operations

4

15

B

21464

Demonstrate knowledge of basic thermodynamics relevant to the energy and chemical industry

Demonstrate knowledge of basic thermodynamics relevant to the energy and chemical industry

3

5

B

21465

Operate pumps in an energy and chemical plant

Describe and operate pumps in an energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

21466

Operate compressors in an energy and chemical plant

Describe and operate compressors in an energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

28159

Demonstrate knowledge of geothermal processes and equipment in an energy and chemical plant

4

15

10

B

28160

Operate geothermal steam-field equipment and processes in an energy and chemical plant

4

20

B

28161

Demonstrate knowledge of unfired pressure equipment used in the energy and chemical industry

Demonstrate knowledge of unfired pressure equipment used in the energy and chemical industry and plant

3

5

B

28162

Operate systems for process start-up and shutdown in an energy and chemical plant

Describe and carry out process start-up and shutdown in an energy and chemical plant

5

20

B

28163

Control process conditions in an energy and chemical plant

Describe and control normal and abnormal process conditions in an energy and chemical plant, and recommend improvements

5

30

B

28164

Apply a safe work management system in an energy and chemical plant

Describe and apply safe work management system in an energy and chemical plant

5

20

B

28165

Coordinate an outage in a complex energy and chemical plant

5

30

B

28166

Analyse energy and chemical plant operations to determine compliance and risk implications

Analyse commercial operational compliance and risks and develop a risk action plan in an energy and chemical plant

5

10

B

28167

Review process safety incidents in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and review process safety incidents in an energy and chemical plant

5

10

B

28283

Coordinate and monitor health and safety and risk assessment procedures used in an energy and chemical plant

Describe hazard management, and apply and monitor risk assessment procedures in an energy and chemical plant

4

10

 

 

5

B

28284

 

32107

Apply hazard management and risk assessment procedures used in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of hazards and handling of chemicals in an energy and chemical plant

3

 

3

10

 

7

C

32028

Demonstrate knowledge of work control procedures in an energy and chemical plant

3

3

New

32031

Describe the properties and use of engineering materials used in an energy and chemical plant primary process

4

3

New

32032

Describe, operate, and monitor a generator and associated systems in an energy and chemical plant

4

10

New

32033

Describe, carry out, and receive shift to shift handover of operational plant in the energy and chemical industry

4

4

New

 

Manufacturing > Energy and Chemical Plant > Safety and Legislation for Energy and Chemical Plant

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

3046

Operate energy and chemical plant fire safety equipment

Demonstrate knowledge of and operate fire safety equipment in an energy and chemical plant

3

5

B

3058

Perform gas tests for an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of gas testing, and perform gas tests in an energy and chemical plant

4

5

B

3064

Control a chemical reaction in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and control a chemical reaction in an energy and chemical plant

4

8

B

21468

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

3

5

B

21469

Identify, use, and monitor safety equipment in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of, use, and monitor safety equipment in an energy and chemical plant

3

5

B

28168

Use boiler house chemicals in an energy and chemical plant

Demonstrate knowledge of and use boiler house chemicals in an energy and chemical plant

3

5

 

7

B