-SQA- SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE MODULE: UNIT SPECIFICATION GENERAL INFORMATION. -Module Number Session

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1 -SQA- SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE MODULE: UNIT SPECIFICATION GENERAL INFORMATION -Module Number Session Superclass- XH -Title- MATERIALS HANDLING 2 -DESCRIPTION GENERAL COMPETENCE FOR UNIT Explaining operating principles and techniques used to handle solids and liquids and explain the application of transfer equipment and storage transfer methods. OUTCOMES 1. explain the operating principles and techniques used to handle solids in process operations; 2. explain the operating principles and techniques used to handle liquids and gases in process operations; 3. explain the application of transfer equipment and storage/transfer methods in a given process operation. CREDIT VALUE 1 NC Credit ACCESS STATEMENT Materials Handling 1; Industrial Science 1; Plant Services For further information contact: Committee and Administration Unit, SQA, Hanover House, 24 Douglas Street, Glasgow G2 7NQ This specification is distributed free to all approved centres. Additional copies may be purchased from SQA (Sales and Despatch section) at a cost of 1.50 (minimum order 5). 1

2 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE MODULE: UNIT SPECIFICATION STATEMENT OF STANDARDS UNIT NUMBER: UNIT TITLE: MATERIALS HANDLING 2 Acceptable performance in this unit will be the satisfactory achievement of the standards set out in this part of the specification. All sections of the statement of standards are mandatory and cannot be altered without reference to SQA. OUTCOME 1. EXPLAIN THE OPERATING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES USED TO HANDLE SOLIDS IN PROCESS OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (a) (b) (c) The explanation of the choice of the equipment used for transfer of solid materials is accurate. The explanation of the choice of the equipment used for the storage of solid materials is accurate. The explanation of the hazards associated with the handling of solids is accurate. RANGE STATEMENT The range statement for this outcome is specified within the performance criteria. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Written evidence of the ability to explain the choice of equipment used for the transfer and storage of solids, and explain the hazards associated with their handling, carrying the above ranges. OUTCOME 2. EXPLAIN THE OPERATING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES USED TO HANDLE LIQUIDS AND GASES IN PROCESS OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (a) (b) The explanation of the choice of equipment used for the transfer of liquids and gases is correct. The explanation of the choice of equipment used for the storage of liquids and gases is correct. 2

3 (c) (d) The explanation of the principal methods of liquid and gas transferring is accurate. The explanation of the hazards associated with the handling of liquids and gases is accurate. RANGE STATEMENT The range statement for this outcome is specified within the performance criteria. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Written evidence of the ability to explain the choice of equipment used for the storage and transfer of liquids and gases, as well as explaining the principal methods of fluid liquids and gases transfer and hazards associated with their handling, covering the above range. OUTCOME 3. EXPLAIN THE APPLICATION OF TRANSFER EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE/TRANSFER METHODS IN A GIVEN PROCESS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (a) (b) (c) The explanation of the choice of materials handling equipment for a given process operation is accurate. The explanation of the operation of the materials handling equipment is accurate. The explanation of safety requirements for the operation of materials handling equipment is accurate with respect to hazard levels, effect of loss on personal plant and environmental safety. RANGE STATEMENT The range statement for this outcome is specified within the performance criteria. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Written evidence of the ability to explain the choice of equipment and its generation, as well as explaining safety requirements. ASSESSMENT RECORDS In order to achieve this unit, candidates are required to present sufficient evidence that they have met all the performance criteria for each outcome within the range specified. Details of these requirements are given for each outcome. The assessment instruments used should follow the general guidance offered by the SQA assessment model and an integrative approach to assessment is encouraged. (See references at the end of support notes). 3

4 Accurate records should be made of assessment instruments used showing how evidence is generated for each outcome and giving marking schemes and/or checklists, etc. Records of candidates' achievements should be kept. These records will be available for external verification. SPECIAL NEEDS In certain cases, modified outcomes and range statements can be proposed for certification. See references at end of Support Notes. Copyright SQA 1993 Please note that this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for educational purposes provided that: (i) (ii) no profit is derived from the reproduction; if reproduced in part, the source is acknowledged. 4

5 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE MODULE: UNIT SPECIFICATION UNIT NUMBER SUPPORT NOTES UNIT TITLE MATERIALS HANDLING 2 SUPPORT NOTES: This part of the unit specification is offered as guidance. None of the sections of the support notes is mandatory. NOTIONAL DESIGN LENGTH: SQA allocates a notional design length to a unit on the basis of time estimated for achievement of the stated standards by a candidate whose starting point is as described in the access statement. The notional design length for this unit is 40 hours. The use of notional design length for programme design and timetabling is advisory only. PURPOSE This module is appropriate for a large range of processing industries and could form part of the National Award in Processing. SQA publishes summaries of NC units for easy reference, publicity purposes, centre handbooks, etc. The summary statement for this unit is as follows: This module will enable you to explain the operating principles and techniques used to handle solids and fluids. You will also learn how to explain the application of storage equipment and transfer methods. CONTENT/CONTEXT This section is for guidance only and content/context relevant to the candidate's area of study/employment should be chosen. Corresponding to Outcomes 1-3: Chemical and physical properties which affect the choice of transportation and storage of materials: density, viscosity, melting point, boiling point, size, toxicity, flammability, humidity, particle size. Storage systems: (a) solids: box containers, bags, silos, hoppers, bins, pallets etc. (b) liquids: drums, cylindrical/square tanks; tank farms, bunding, underground storage venting systems; floating roof tanks. (c) gases: cylinders and colour coding, gas holders, spheres. Transfer systems for: (a) solids: conveyors, screw belt, bucket, pneumatic and hydraulic conveyors. (b) gases and liquids: pumps, pipework, valves and compressors. Materials of construction, glass, plastic steel, copper, common pipe fittings, pressure losses, colour coding BS

6 Valves: gate, non-return, plug, ball, globe, pressure relief, needle, pressure reduction, butterfly, diaphragm. Pumps: reciprocating and centrifugal, rotary positive displacement types; characteristics of diaphragm, gear, lobe, vane, mono, steam ejectors, vacuum. Hazards: flammable liquids, plumes, static, flash point, flammability limits; ignition point, pipework, hammer, temperature, sumps, dust, pressure head. Pipework - streamline and turbulent flow; materials of construction, choice, internal and external protection methods, inspection systems, vibration effects - hammer, cleaning, pressure, losses. Valves, coarse/fine control, damage, pressure relief. Common cause of failure of seals. Pumps, choice - positive or persuasive. Damage and common faults. Power requirements - efficiency. Operating procedures. Simple maintenance. Vapour lock and cavitation. Multi-staging plant layout diagrams. GENERATING EVIDENCE A candidate-centred resource-based learning approach is recommended. The outcomes in this module need not be taught separately and it is likely that an integrated approach will be used. The outcomes do not need to be tackled in the order shown. Each candidate should be assessed at appropriate points throughout the module. Where a candidate is unsuccessful in achieving an outcome, provision should be made for remediation and reassessment. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES Centres may use the Instruments of Assessment which are considered by tutors/trainers to be the most appropriate. Examples of Instruments of Assessment which could be used are as follows: OUTCOMES 1-3 It is recommended that structured questions are set for all 3 outcomes. An appropriate number of questions should be set in order that the candidate demonstrates all performance criteria as well as covering all of any given ranges. RECOGNITION Many SQA NC units are recognised for entry/recruitment purposes. For up-to-date information see the SQA guide 'Recognised and Recommended Groupings'. REFERENCES 1. Guidelines for Module Writers. 2. SQA's National Standards for Assessment and Verification. 3. For a fuller discussion on assessment issues, please refer to SQA's Guide to Assessment. 6

7 4. Procedures for special needs statements are set out in SQA's guide 'Students with Special Needs'. Copyright SQA 1993 Please note that this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for educational purposes provided that: (i) (ii) no profit is derived from the reproduction; if reproduced in part, the source is acknowledged. 7