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CHEMICAL OPERATIONS NQF 1: 66029
Qualification Rules
In the compulsory Fundamental Component of the qualification, a learner must demonstrate his/her competence in the 23 credits in the field of Communication plus 16 credits in the field of Mathematical Literacy.
The unit standards in the compulsory Core Component of the qualification reflect the skills and competencies needed for building expertise in the chemical operations field. In the Core Component, the learner must demonstrate his/her competence in the total of 66 credits.
The Elective Component of the qualification requires the learner to select additional general application Unit Standards covering aspects such as life skills, business, computer, mechanical, and cranage skills. In total the learner must demonstrate his/her competence in a minimum of 15 credits selected from the Elective component.
Learners are to choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of at least 15 credits from the list below:
ID 116511: Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace; Level 1; 1 credit
ID 14664: Demonstrate knowledge of diversity within different relationships in the South African society Level 1; 3 credits
ID 116527: Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in and around a workplace; Level 1; 2 credits (Replaced by ID 259639)
ID 259639: Explain basic health and safety principles in and around the workplace, Level 2; 4 credits
ID 13165: Describe the properties of materials found in the workplace and describe their impact on the environment; Level 1; 6 credits
ID 117943: Install a Personal Computer (PC) peripheral device, in a GUI environment; Level 1; 2 credits
ID 116932: Operate a personal computer system; Level 1; 3 credits
ID 14605: Take a representative sample in a manufacturing process line; Level 1; 2 credits.
ID 116938: Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to create and edit documents; Level 1; 4 credits
ID 117902: Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment; Level 1; 4 credits
ID 116937: Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets; Level 2; 4 credits
ID 12204: Use wastewater/sewage, effluent and storm water systems in industry; Level 1; 2 credits
ID 244078: Demonstrate understanding of a work permit system; Level 2; 3 credits
ID 9599: Lift and move material and equipment by means of a forklift; Level 2; 3 credits
ID 116231: Operate a cab controlled overhead crane; Level 2; 8 credits
ID 116235: Operate a pendant controlled overhead crane; Level 2; 5 credits
ID 12207: Operate moving equipment to stack, de-stack and position materials; Level 2; 4 credits
ID 114936: Participate effectively in a team or group; Level 2; 2 credits
ID 113924: Apply basic business ethics in a work environment; Level 2; 2 credits
ID 14804: Demonstrate knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in a Chemical Manufacturing environment; Level 2; 6 credits
ID 12484: Perform basic firefighting; Level 2; 4 credits
ID 14706: Perform basic rigging procedures; Level 2; 4 credits
ID 12208: Perform lubrication on production machinery; Level 2; 3 credits
Learners are to choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of at least 15 credits from the list below:
ID 116511: Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace; Level 1; 1 credit
ID 116527: Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in and around a workplace; Level 1; 2 credits (Replaced by ID 259639)
ID 259639: Explain basic health and safety principles in and around the workplace, Level 2; 4 credits
ID 13165: Describe the properties of materials found in the workplace and describe their impact on the environment; Level 1; 6 credits
ID 116932: Operate a personal computer system; Level 1; 3 credits
ID 14605: Take a representative sample in a manufacturing process line; Level 1; 2 credits
ID 244078: Demonstrate understanding of a work permit system; Level 2; 3 credits
ID 9599: Lift and move material and equipment by means of a forklift; Level 2; 3 credits
ID 116231: Operate a cab controlled overhead crane; Level 2; 8 credits
ID 116235: Operate a pendant controlled overhead crane; Level 2; 5 credits
ID 114936: Participate effectively in a team or group; Level 2; 2 credits
ID 113924: Apply basic business ethics in a work environment; Level 2; 2 credits
ID 14804: Demonstrate knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in a Chemical Manufacturing environment; Level 2; 6 credits
ID 12484: Perform basic firefighting; Level 2; 4 credits
CHEMICAL OPERATIONS NQF 2: 58515
In the compulsory Fundamental Component of the qualification, a learner must demonstrate his/her competence in the 20 credits in the field of Communication plus 16 credits in the field of Mathematical Literacy.
The unit standards in the compulsory Core Component of the qualification reflect the skills and competencies needed for building expertise in the chemical operations field. In the Core Component, the learner must demonstrate his/her competence in the total of 64 credits.
Elective Component
The Elective Component consists of a number of specializations each with its own set of Unit Standards. Learners are to choose a specialization area and must choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of 35 credits from the Elective Unit standards listed under that specialization so as to attain a minimum of 135 credits for this qualification.
Specialisation areas consist of the following unit standards:
Chemical Specialisation (Learning Programme ID 58515)
Elective; ID 114643: Apply occupational health, safety and environmental protection in an explosive manufacturing environment; Level 2; 8 Credits
Elective; ID 114644: Demonstrate an understanding of the behaviour, performance and use of explosives; Level 2; 8 Credits
Elective; ID 114649: Destroy hazardous waste or redundant explosive; Level 2; 6 Credits
Elective; ID 114650: Mix explosive and non-explosive materials; Level 2; 6 Credits
Elective; ID 244072: Demonstrate understanding of heat transfer equipment; Level 2; 10 Credits
Elective; ID 244081: Understand the properties and applications of materials in a processing environment; Level 2; 5 Credits
Elective; ID 244077: Demonstrate understanding of chemicals in a processing environment; Level 2; 6 Credits
Elective; ID 115188: Apply environmental protection procedures; Level 2; 4 Credits
A minimum of 35 credits is required for the elective components. Learners must choose balance of the credits from the following electives to make up 35 credits:
Elective; ID 9322: Work in a team Level 2, 3 Credits
Elective; ID 12483: Perform basic first aid Level 2; 4 Credits
Elective; ID 110300: Clean inspect and lubricate a production machine, and repair minor faults; Level 2; 9 Credits
Elective; ID 113877: Understand fundamentals of electricity; Level 2; 8 Credits
Elective; ID 114637: Operate explosives accessories manufacturing equipment; Level 2; 10 Credits
Elective; ID 114639: Control waste or effluent water in a manufacturing environment; Level 2; 4 Credits
Elective; ID 114640: Prepare and treat metal surfaces of empty containers or components in the manufacturing environment; Level 2; 6 Credits
Elective; ID 114641: Transport and store explosives and explosive containing materials; Level 2; 6 Credits
Elective; ID 114642: Operate hydraulic and pneumatic presses in an explosive manufacturing environment; Level 2; 6 Credits
Elective; ID 114645: Operate initiating device manufacturing equipment in an explosive manufacturing environment; Level 2; 10 Credits
Elective; ID 114647: Decontaminate equipment and work areas in an explosive environment; Level 2; 5 Credits
Elective; ID 114651: Operate small arms ammunition manufacturing equipment; Level 2; 10 Credits
Elective; ID 114652: Operate an X-ray machine in an explosive environment; Level 2; 4 Credits
Elective; ID 114653: Operate propellant manufacturing equipment in an explosive manufacturing environment; Level 2; 10 Credits
Elective; ID 116937: Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets; Level 2; 4 Credits
Elective; ID 117924: Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to format documents; Level 2; 5 Credits
Elective; ID 244083: Solve operating problems using relevant technologies, Level 2; 5 Credits
Mining and Minerals Specialisation (Learning Programme ID 78547)
Learners are to choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of at least 35 credits from the list below:
Elective; ID 115188: Apply environmental protection procedures; Level 2; 4 Credits
Elective; ID 110300: Clean inspect and lubricate a production machine, and repair minor faults; Level 2; 9 Credits
Elective; ID 114639: Control waste or effluent water in a manufacturing environment; Level 2; 4 Credits
Elective; ID 244077: Demonstrate understanding of chemicals in a processing environment; Level 2; 6 Credits
Elective; ID 244072: Demonstrate understanding of heat transfer equipment; Level 2; 10 Credits
Elective; ID 12483: Perform basic first aid; Level 2; 4 Credits
Elective; ID 244083: Solve operating problems using relevant technologies; Level 2; 5 Credits
Elective; ID 113877: Understand fundamentals of electricity; Level 2; 8 Credits
Elective; ID 244081: Understand the properties and applications of materials in a processing environment; Level 2; 5 Credits
Elective; ID 116937: Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets; Level 2; 4 Credits
Elective; ID 117924: Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to format documents; Level 2; 5 Credits
Elective; ID 9322: Work in a team; Level 2; 3 Credits
CHEMICAL OPERATIONS NQF 3: 66209
Fundamental Component
The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards in:
- Communications at NQF Level 2 to the value of 20 credits.
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 to the value of 16 credits.
All Unit Standards in the Fundamental Component are compulsory.
Core Component
The Core Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 59 credits; all of which are compulsory.
Elective Component
The Elective Component consists of a number of specialisations each with its own set of Unit Standards. Learners are to choose a specialisation area and must choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of 25 credits from the Elective Unit standards listed under that specialisation so as to attain a minimum of 120 credits for this qualification.
Chemical Industry specialisations (Learning Programme ID 66209)
Learners wishing to complete this specialisation must select the following unit standard with 15 credits and any other unit standard from the other chemical specialisations to give a total of 25 credits for the Elective Component
ID 263495: Monitor and control the production of chemicals in a chemical process plant, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263497: Monitor and control the manufacturing of ammonium nitrate based explosives, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263619: Monitor and control the manufacturing of explosives accessories, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263515: Monitor and control the manufacturing of initiating devices, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263574: Monitor and control the manufacturing of propellants, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263575: Monitor and control the manufacturing of small arms ammunition, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263617: Monitor and control pyrite processing within a sulphuric acid production plant, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263635: Monitor and control the pyrite roasting process, NQF Level 3 15 credits
ID 263616: Monitor and control the sulphuric acid production process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 10170: Demonstrate understanding of employment relations in an organization, NQF Level 3, 3 Credits
ID 10255: Select, use and care for power tools, NQF Level 2, 5 Credits
ID 119744: Select, use and care for engineering hand tools, NQF Level 2, 8 Credits
ID 244078: Demonstrate understanding of a work permit system, NQF Level 2, 3 Credits
ID 244088: Act as the Safety Watcher during the performance of maintenance activities, NQF Level 3, 3 Credits
ID 244094: Perform and support maintenance functions, NQF Level 3, 5 Credits
ID 244095: Dismantle, assemble and install basic components in a process environment, NQF Level 3, 6 Credits
ID 244096: Conduct on-site analysis of process materials, NQF Level 3, 5 Credits
ID 244108: Apply safety, health and environment protection procedures in a process plant, NQF Level 3, 6 Credits
ID 259622: Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative, NQF Level 2, 3 Credits
Mining and Minerals specialisations (Learning Programme ID 78903)
Mineral Extraction and Refining
Learners are to choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of at least 25 credits from the list below:
ID 263454: Monitor and control the base metal leaching process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263595: Monitor and control the platinum group metals preparation process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263636: Monitor and control an electrowinning process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263577: Monitor and control a crystallisation process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263576: Monitor and control the cobalt production process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263594: Monitor and control the nickel production process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263614: Monitor and control the platinum group metals recovery process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263615: Monitor and control the platinum group metals separation process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263618: Monitor and control the platinum group metal purification process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263634: Monitor and control the conversion of platinum group metal salts into final metal products, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263854: Monitor and control the platinum group metals supporting processes, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 114981: Capture numerical and text information on an electronic database, NQF Level 2, 2 credits
ID 244078: Demonstrate understanding of a work permit system, NQF Level 2, 3 credits
ID 259622: Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative, NQF Level 2, 3 credits
ID 119744: Select, use and care for engineering hand tools, NQF Level 2, 8 credits
ID 10255: Select, use and care for power tools, NQF Level 2, 5 credits
ID 244088: Act as the Safety Watcher during the performance of maintenance activities, NQF Level 3, 3 credits
ID 244108: Apply safety, health and environment protection procedures in a process plant, NQF Level 3, 6 credits
ID 244096: Conduct on-site analysis of process materials, NQF Level 3, 5 credits
ID 10170: Demonstrate understanding of employment relations in an organisation, NQF Level 3, 3 credits
ID 244095: Dismantle, assemble and install basic components in a process environment, NQF Level 3, 6 credits
ID 244094: Perform and support maintenance functions, NQF Level 3, 5 credits
Sulphuric Acid Manufacturing
Learners are to choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of at least 25 credits from the list below:
ID 114981: Capture numerical and text information on an electronic database, NQF Level 2, 2 credits
ID 244078: Demonstrate understanding of a work permit system, NQF Level 2, 3 credits
ID 259622: Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative, NQF Level 2, 3 credits
ID 119744: Select, use and care for engineering hand tools, NQF Level 2, 8 credits
ID 10255: Select, use and care for power tools, NQF Level 2, 5 credits
ID 244088: Act as the Safety Watcher during the performance of maintenance activities, NQF Level 3, 3 credits
ID 244108: Apply safety, health and environment protection procedures in a process plant, NQF Level 3, 6 credits
ID 244096: Conduct on-site analysis of process materials, NQF Level 3, 5 credits
ID 10170: Demonstrate understanding of employment relations in an organisation, NQF Level 3, 3 credits
ID 244095: Dismantle, assemble and install basic components in a process environment, NQF Level 3, 6 credits
ID 263617: Monitor and control pyrite processing within a sulphuric acid production plant, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263495: Monitor and control the production of chemicals in a chemical process plant, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263635: Monitor and control the pyrite roasting process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 263616: Monitor and control the sulphuric acid production process, NQF Level 3, 15 credits
ID 244094: Perform and support maintenance functions, NQF Level 3, 5 credits
CHEMICAL OPERATIONS NQF 4: 58538
Fundamental Component
The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards in:
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 to the value of 16 Credits.
- Communication at NQF Level 4 in a First South African Language to the value of 20 Credits.
- Communication in a Second South African Language at NQF Level 3 to the value of 20 Credits.
It is compulsory therefore for learners to do Communication in two different South African languages, one at NQF Level 4 and the other at NQF Level 3.
All Unit Standards in the Fundamental Component are compulsory.
Core Component
The unit standards in the compulsory Core Component of the qualification reflect the skills and competencies needed for building expertise in the chemical operations field. In the Core Component, the learner must demonstrate his/her competence in the total of 55 Credits.
Elective Component
The Elective Component consists of a number of specialisations each with its own set of Unit Standards. Learners are to choose a specialisation area and must choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of 29 credits from the Elective Unit standards listed under that specialisation so as to attain a minimum of 140 Credits for this qualification.
Chemical Industry specialisations (Learning Programme ID 58538)
ID 244101: Use a panel or a computer interface to control a process, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits
ID 244103: Use automated control techniques to control a process, NQF Level 4, 8 Credits
ID 244106: Use standard operating procedures to control a process from a panel or Computer interface, NQF Level 4, Credits 15
In addition learners are to choose additional Elective unit standards to give a total of 140 credits for the qualification:
ID 113909: Coach a team member in order to enhance individual performance in work environment, NQF Level 3, 5 credits
ID 117132: Explain basic economics NQF Level 3, 3 Credits
ID 9533: Use communication skills to handle and resolve conflict in the workplace, NQF Level 3, 3 Credits
ID 13670: Demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of key policies to environmental education, NQF Level 4, 2 Credits
ID 14667: Describe and apply the management functions of an organization, NQF Level 4, 10 Credits
ID 244104: Issue a permit to work in a process environment, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits
Mining and Minerals specialisation (Learning Programme ID 78904)
Specialisation Area: Chemical Operations
Learners are to choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of at least 29 credits from the list below:
ID 113909: Coach a team member in order to enhance individual performance in work environment, NQF Level 3, 5 Credits
ID 117132: Explain basic economics, NQF Level 3, 3 Credits
ID 9533: Use communication skills to handle and resolve conflict in the workplace, NQF Level 3, 3 Credits
ID 13670: Demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of key policies to environmental education, NQF Level 4, 2 Credits
ID 14667: Describe and apply the management functions of an organization, NQF Level 4, 10 Credits
ID 12544: Facilitate the preparation and presentation of evidence for assessment, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits
ID 244104: Issue a permit to work in a process environment, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits
ID 244101: Use a panel or a computer interface to control a process, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits
ID 244103: Use automated control techniques to control a process, NQF Level 4, 8 Credits
ID 244106: Use standard operating procedures to control a process from a panel or computer interface, NQF Level 4, 15 Credits
ID 115753: Conduct outcomes-based assessment, NQF Level 5, 15 Credits
CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING NQF 2: 58955
Qualification Rules
In the compulsory Fundamental Component of the qualification, a learner must demonstrate his/her competence in the 20 credits in the field of Communication plus 16 credits in the field of Mathematical Literacy.
The unit standards in the compulsory Core Component of the qualification reflect the skills and competencies needed for building expertise in the chemical manufacturing industry. In the Core Component, the learner must demonstrate his/her competence in the total of 51 credits.
Elective Component
The Elective Component of the qualification is made up of the following:
Elective streams: At least two unit standards must be selected from the list below:
246476: Produce formulated industrial and consumer products; Level 2; 10 credits
246478: Maintain the integrity of a sensitive manufacturing environment; Level 2; 6 credits
244080: Apply standard operating procedures in a process environment; Level 2; 10 credits
14774: Prepare batches of material using an integrated batch mixing plant; Level 2; 8 credits
110299: Transfer bulk solids; Level 2; 4 credits
General application Unit Standards covering aspects such as life skills, business, entrepreneurial, computer, mechanical, packaging and cranage skills complete the qualification.
The remaining credits must be selected from the list of unit standards indicated below to make up the 120 credits minimum requirement of the qualification.
246477: Package manufactured products using an automated or semi-automated packaging machine; Level 2; 6 credits
113877: Understand fundamentals of electricity; Level 2; 8 credits
244078: Demonstrate understanding of a work permit system; Level 2; 3 credits
9063: Clean and sanitize a food processing system using a manual cleaning in place (CIP) system; Level 1; 3 credits
8822: Clean and sanitize a food processing system using an automated cleaning in place (CIP) system; Level 2; 5 credits
120239: Monitor critical control points (CCPs) as an integral part of a hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) system; Level 3; 6 credits
14804: Demonstrate knowledge of basic Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a chemical manufacturing environment; Level 2; 6 credits
114639: Control waste or effluent water in a manufacturing environment; Level 2; 4 credits
119558: Work with, use and care for materials and resources which impact on health and the environment; Level 2; 10 credits
244071: Apply sampling theory and practice; Level 2; 5 credits
244075: Maintain the quality of products in a production environment; Level 2; 5 credits
244076: Apply elementary statistical process control principles; Level 2; 6 credits
244094: Perform and support maintenance functions; Level 3; 5 credits
110300: Clean, inspect and lubricate a production machine, and repair minor faults; Level 2; 9 credits
119744: Select, use and care for engineering hand tools; Level 2; 8 credits
244081: Understand the properties and applications of material in a processing environment; Level 2; 5 credits
244095: Dismantle, assemble and install basic components in a process environment; Level 3; 6 credits
9599: Lift and move material and equipment by means of a forklift; Level 2; 3 credits
116235: Operate a pendant-controlled overhead crane; Level 2; 5 credits
242981: Operate defined purpose lift trucks; Level 2; 4 credits
12207: Operate moving equipment to stack, destack and position materials; Level 2; 4 credits
120238: Collate and shrink-wrap packaged products using automated wrapping equipment; Level 2; 6 credits
9322: Work in a team; Level 2; 3 credits
114936: Participate effectively in a team or group; Level 2; 2 credits
114974: Apply the basic skills of customer service; Level 2; 2 credits
119666: Determine financial requirements of a new venture; Level 2; 8 credits
119668: Manage business operations; Level 2; 8 credits
119670: Produce a business plan for a new venture; Level 2; 8 credits
119672: Manage marketing and selling processes of a new venture; Level 2; 7 credits
119673: Identify and demonstrate entrepreneurial ideas and opportunities; Level 2; 7 credits
119674: Manage finances for a new venture; Level 2; 10 credits
113924: Apply basic business ethics in a work environment; Level 2; 2 credits
116714: Lead a team, plan, allocate and assess their work; Level 3; 4 credits
246482: Control the activities of a small chemical manufacturing business; Level 2; 6 credits
114981: Capture numerical and text information on an electronic database; Level 2; 2 credits
116937: Use a spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets; Level 2; 4 credits
117924: Use a word processor to format documents; Level 2; 5 credits
110012: Operate Equipment; Level 2; 10 credits