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Perform and document routine process tests in a petrochemical
workplace
Level
3
Credits
4
Purpose
This unit standard is for people employed in the petrochemical industry.
People credited with this unit standard are, in a petrochemical workplace,
able to: identify and explain routine process tests; prepare for routine process
test; carry out a routine process test; and assess data and record results for
a routine process test.
Subfield
Petrochemical Industry
Domain
Petrochemical Process and Product Management
Status
Registered
Status date
20 February 2009
Date version published
20 February 2009
Planned review date
31 December 2013
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
(MITO)
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0114
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
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Performance of the elements of this unit standard must comply with relevant site
requirements and the following legislation:
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Resource Management Act 1991;
AS LAB C2 Specific Criteria for Chemical Testing (IANZ, 2004) available at
http://www.ianz.govt.nz;
UOP Laboratory Test Methods (American Society of Test Methods, 2004), available
at http://www.astm.org.
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This unit standard is intended for, but is not limited to, workplace assessment. While
all performance criteria must be met it is noted that all range statements within this
unit standard are dependent on enterprise and site specific equipment, procedures,
and practices. Any queries can be directed to the NZ Motor Industry Training
Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO).
3
Evidence is required for at least three routine processing tests.
4
Definitions
Site requirements mean the site specific documented methods for performing work
activities and include health, safety, environmental, and quality management
requirements. They may refer to manuals, codes of practice, or policy statements.
Standard laboratory tests covers all testing to a recognised standard.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Identify and explain routine process tests in a petrochemical workplace.
Range
at least three of the following – pH, total dissolved solids, conductivity, specific
gravity, turbidity, silica, phosphate, chlorine, chloride, viscosity, hardness, free
mineral acidity, pour point, alkalinity, flash point, dew point, flue gas analysis,
dissolved oxygen, calorific value, organic matter removal, other.
Performance criteria
1.1
Routine process tests are described in accordance with site requirements.
1.2
Principles of routine process tests are described in accordance with site
requirements.
1.3
Hazards and problem areas of routine process tests are identified and
described in accordance with site requirements.
Range
1.4
may include but is not limited to – corrosiveness, temperature,
pressure, flammability, toxicity, contamination, calibration of
equipment; safety data sheets.
Routine process test equipment is located and its use in the workplace
explained in accordance with site requirements.
Element 2
Prepare for a routine process test in a petrochemical workplace.
Performance criteria
2.1
All documentation for the guidance and recording of the test is assembled in the
work area before the procedure commences.
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2.2
Selection of the area to be used for the test takes account of factors which could
affect the material to be analysed.
Range
2.3
may include but is not limited to – cleanliness, contamination,
hazards, other activities.
Equipment status and associated services are checked in accordance with site
requirements and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Range
may include but is not limited to – calibration, control samples,
cleanliness.
2.4
Materials and reagents to be used in the test are identified and obtained in
accordance with site requirements.
2.5
Identification on the sample is checked to confirm that it matches documented
test requirements.
2.6
Actions and responses to minimise hazards and loss of material, in the event of
abnormal occurrences, are identified in accordance with site requirements.
Range
may include but is not limited to – safety data sheets, personal
protective equipment, spill containment.
Element 3
Carry out a routine process test in a petrochemical workplace.
Performance criteria
3.1
Materials are prepared and handled following standard laboratory test
procedures and in accordance with site requirements.
3.2
The process test is carried out using a consistent technique in accordance with
site requirements.
3.3
Variables are controlled during the test to ensure that the procedure produces
accurate results.
Range
may include but is not limited to – pressure, temperature, flow,
quantity.
3.4
Data relevant to the test is recorded in accordance with site requirements.
3.5
Following cleaning that completely removes all residues, equipment is left in a
ready to use state and condition.
3.6
Waste material is labelled and disposed of safely in accordance with site and
legislative requirements.
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Element 4
Assess data and record results for a routine process test in a petrochemical workplace.
Performance criteria
4.1
Results are obtained from raw data using routine methods in accordance with
site requirements.
Range
may include but is not limited to – comparators, correction tables,
correction factors.
4.2
Any deviations from the expected range of results are investigated and
corrective actions are taken in accordance with site requirements.
4.3
Results of the analysis are recorded and reported in accordance with site
requirements.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO)
info@mito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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