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Prepare chemicals for batch production in a petrochemical workplace
Level
3
Credits
3
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: explain safety requirements for mixing chemicals; prepare to mix
chemicals for batch production use; mix and use chemicals for batch
processing operations; and complete the batch.
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.
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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 indicative and 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
It is expected that candidates for this unit standard have knowledge of safe handling
of chemicals. This may be evidenced by holding credit for Unit 21467, Store and
handle chemicals for energy and chemical plant.
4
Definitions
The Hazchem emergency action code of numbers, letters, and diamonds give
information to emergency services. Its use is required by the NZS 5433:2007
Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
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.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Explain safety requirements for mixing chemicals in a petrochemical workplace.
Performance criteria
1.1
Safety requirements are explained in terms of types of chemical identification.
Range
manufacturer's labels, safety data sheets, manuals, text books,
Hazchem.
1.2
Risks and hazards associated with the handling and mixing of chemicals are
identified in accordance with site requirements.
1.3
Personal protective equipment for handling the chemicals that are to be mixed
is identified and explained in terms of site requirements.
Range
aprons, face shields, goggles, gloves, chemical suits, breathing
apparatus.
1.4
Safety requirements are explained in terms of neutralisation procedures.
1.5
Safety requirements are explained in terms of results of mixing incompatible
chemicals.
Range
exothermic, endothermic, oxidation, corrosion, pyrophoric,
atmospheric.
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Element 2
Prepare to mix chemicals for batch production use in a petrochemical workplace.
Performance criteria
2.1
Procedures for the mixing of chemicals are located and used.
2.2
Documentation for the guidance and recording of the batch is assembled in the
work area before the procedure commences.
2.3
The area to be used to mix chemicals is selected and cleaned to take account
of factors which could affect the materials, the batch operation, and any risks or
hazards associated with the procedure.
2.4
Related services are prepared for operation prior to the work beginning.
Range
ventilation, steam.
2.5
The equipment selected is suitable for mixing of the chemicals, confirmed as
being clean, and maintained in safe and good working order.
2.6
Chemicals of the correct identity are obtained in sufficient quantities for the
batch.
Element 3
Mix and use chemicals for batch processing operations in a petrochemical workplace.
Performance criteria
3.1
Chemicals for the batch are measured out, placed in suitable containers, and
labelled legibly with product and quantity.
3.2
Checks of chemicals are obtained for verification in accordance with site
requirements.
3.3
Batch processing of chemicals is demonstrated in accordance with site
requirements.
3.4
Actions are taken to minimise hazards and loss of materials during batch
processing operations in accordance with site requirements.
3.5
Documentation for the chemical or batch is completed at the time of
manufacture in accordance with site requirements.
3.6
Records are made of all adjustments and any abnormalities during chemical
use in accordance with site requirements.
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Element 4
Complete the batch in a petrochemical workplace.
Performance criteria
4.1
Amounts of final product and unused chemicals are quantified and recorded in
accordance with site requirements.
4.2
The product is transferred to storage in containers with clear and distinct labels
in accordance with site requirements.
4.3
Equipment is dismantled and stored in accordance with site requirements and
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Range
cleaned, decontaminated, packed, labelled.
4.4
Materials are stored in containers accurately labelled to indicate content in
accordance with site requirements.
4.5
Waste from the batch is stored in containers or areas designated for disposal
purposes.
4.6
Decontamination and cleaning of the area completely removes all residues.
4.7
Documentation is completed 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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