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Title / Use hydro testing equipment in a petrochemical workplace
Level / 4 / 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 hydro testing; use hydro testing equipment; and use hydro testing documentation and reporting procedures.
Classification / Petrochemical Industry > Petrochemical Process and Product Management
Available grade / Achieved
Explanatory notes
1Performance of the outcomes of this unit standard must comply with relevant site requirements, workplace certifying body requirements, manufacturer’s recommendations, and the following legislation:
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015;
Resource Management Act 1991.
2This unit standard is intended for, but is not limited to, workplace assessment. While all evidence requirementsmust 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.
3Definition
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.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Identify and explain hydro testing in a petrochemical workplace.
Evidence requirements
1.1Hydro testing is explained in terms of purpose.
1.2Hydro testing equipment components are described and their functions explained.
Rangepumps, hoses, gauges, control systems, pressure/temperature recorders.
1.3Hydro testing equipment is located and its use explained to determine workplace application.
Rangepumps, hoses, gauges, control systems, pressure/temperature recorders, check valves, temperature compensators.
1.4Requirements for using hydro testing equipment are explained.
Rangestatutory requirements, legislative requirements, code requirements, site specific requirements, commissioning.
1.5Function and test criteria are explained in accordance with site requirements.
1.6Hydro testing is explained in terms of factors that may affect test results.
Rangefactors – bleeding, purging, venting, incorrect operation, temperature variation, leaking fittings, faulty equipment, system integrity failure.
Outcome 2
Use hydro testing equipment in a petrochemical workplace.
Evidence requirements
2.1Specifications of systems under test are interpreted.
Rangepiping schedules, test period, temperature limitations.
2.2Potential hazards of incorrect application and operation, and steps to avoid them are explained.
2.3Hydro testing equipment is operated safely in accordance with site requirements and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Outcome 3
Use hydro testing documentation and reporting procedures in a petrochemical workplace.
Evidence requirements
3.1Documentation and site specific certification for hydro testing equipment is identified.
Rangecurrent test certificates, standards for in-service safety inspection and testing of equipment, identification tags, labels, manufacturer's information, equipment operating manuals, maintenance procedures.
3.2Documentation for equipment under test is used to ensure compliance with test requirements.
Rangemanufacturer's information, equipment operating manuals, safety procedures, operating procedures, maintenance/inspection procedures.
3.3Records and documents are supplied to relevant internal and external bodies in accordance with site requirements.
Planned review date / 31 December 2018Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 6 February 1997 / 31 December 2018
Revision / 2 / 3 August 2000 / 31 December 2018
Review / 3 / 24 January 2002 / 31 December 2018
Review / 4 / 20 February 2009 / 31 December 2018
Rollover and Revision / 5 / 20 April 2017 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0079
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The CMR 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 Primary Industry Training Organisation you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Primary Industry Training OrganisationSSB Code 101558 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018