TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

FOR

MECHANICAL PLANT ENGINEERING

LEVEL 6

TVET CDACC
P.O BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI
First published 2019
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Council Secretary/CEO
TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
P.O. Box 15745–00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]

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  FOREWORD
The provision of quality education and training is fundamental to the Government’s overall
strategy for social economic development. Quality education and training will contribute to
achievement Kenya’s development blue print and sustainable development goals.
Reforms in the education sector are necessary for the achievement of Kenya Vision 2030 and
meeting the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The education sector had to be aligned
to the Constitution and this resulted to the formulation of the Policy Framework for Reforming
Education and Training. A key feature of this policy is the radical change in the design and
delivery of the TVET training. This policy document requires that training in TVET be
competency based, curriculum development be industry led, certification be based on
demonstration of competence and mode of delivery allows for multiple entry and exit in TVET
programmes.
These reforms demand that Industry takes a leading role in curriculum development to ensure the
curriculum addresses its competence needs. It is against this background that this Curriculum has
been developed.
It is my conviction that this curriculum will play a great role towards development of competent
human resource for the Mechanical plant engineering sector’s growth and sustainable
development

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

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  PREFACE
Kenya Vision 2030 aims to transform the country into a newly industrializing, “middle-income
country providing a high quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030”. Kenya intends to create
a globally competitive and adaptive human resource base to meet the requirements of a rapidly
industrializing economy through life-long education and training. TVET has a responsibility of
facilitating the process of inculcating knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for catapulting
the nation to a globally competitive country, hence the paradigm shift to embrace Competency
Based Education and Training (CBET).
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act No. 29 of 2013 on Reforming
Education and Training in Kenya, emphasized the need to reform curriculum development,
assessment and certification. This called for a shift to CBET to address the mismatch between
skills acquired through training and skills needed by industry as well as increase the global
competitiveness of Kenyan labour force.
TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC) in
conjunction with Plant Engineering Sector Skills Advisory Committee (SSAC) and other
stakeholders have developed this curriculum.
The curriculum is designed and organized with an outline of learning outcomes; suggested
delivery methods, training/learning resources and methods of assessing the trainee’s
achievement. The curriculum is competency-based and allows multiple entry and exit to the
course.
I am grateful to the Council Members, Council Secretariat, Mechanical Plant Engineering SSAC,
expert workers and all those who participated in the development of this curriculum.

Prof. CHARLES M. M. ONDIEKI, PhD, FIET (K), Con. EngTech.

CHAIRMAN, TVET CDACC

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  ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This curriculum has been designed for competency-based training and has independent units of
learning that allow the trainee flexibility in entry and exit. In developing the curriculum,
significant involvement and support was received from various organizations.

I appreciate Plant Engineering Sector Skills Advisory Committee (SSAC) who enabled the
development of this curriculum.
I recognize with appreciation the role of the SSAC in ensuring that competencies required by the
industry are addressed in this curriculum. I also thank all stakeholders in the Mechanical Plant
Engineering sector for their valuable input and all those who participated in the process of
developing this curriculum.

I am convinced that this curriculum will go a long way in ensuring that workers in Mechanical
Plant Engineering sector will acquire competencies that will enable them to perform their work
more efficiently.

Dr. LAWRENCE GUANTAI M’ITONGA, PhD

COUNCIL SECRETARY/CEO

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  ACRONYMS
AC Air conditioning
BC Basic Competency
CC Common Competency
CR Core Competency
CDACC Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
CPU Control Powering Unit
DTI Dial test indicator
ENG Engineering
FOT Fixed orifice tube
GPS Global positioning system
ICT Information and Communication Technology
IT Information Technology
KCSE Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
MPE Mechanical Plant Engineering
KNQF Kenya National Qualification Framework
KPI King Pin inclination
OBD On-board diagnostics
OS Occupational Standards
PPE Personal protective equipment
SI Spark ignition
TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training
TQM Total Quality Management
SOP Standard Operating Procedures

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  KEY TO UNIT CODE

ENG/CU/MPE/BC /01/ 6/A

Industry or sector
Occupational Standards
Occupational area

Type of competency
Competency number

Competency level

Control version

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  CONTENTS
FOREWORD.................................................................................................................................ii
PREFACE.....................................................................................................................................iii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT..............................................................................................................iv
ACRONYMS..................................................................................................................................v
KEY TO UNIT CODE.................................................................................................................vi
COURSE DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................................ix
BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING...................................................................................................1
COMMUNICATION SKILLS........................................................................................................2
DIGITAL LITERACY....................................................................................................................5
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS.....................................................................................................8
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS........................................................................................................12
ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY................................................................................................16
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES.......................................................20
COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING.........................................................................................22
TECHNICAL DRAWING............................................................................................................23
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS..............................................................................................26
MECHANICAL SCIENCE PRINCIPLES....................................................................................31
MATERIAL SCIENCE AND PERFORM METALLURGICAL PROCESSES..........................33
THERMODYNAMICS PRINCIPLES..........................................................................................37
FLUID MECHANICS PRINCIPLES............................................................................................41
CORE UNITS OF LEARNING.................................................................................................44
DESIGNING OF PRODUCTION PLANT...................................................................................45
INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL PLANT MACHINERY.................................................48
PRODUCTION PLANT MAINTENANCE.................................................................................52
HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS...........................................................................56
OPERATION OF PLANT MACHINES/UTILITIES...................................................................59
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OPTIMIZATION OF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS.......................................................................63
KAIZEN PRINCIPLES.................................................................................................................66
MANAGE SPARES AND CONSUMABLES INVENTORY.....................................................70
WORKSHOP PROCESSES..........................................................................................................74
PRODUCTION PLANT MANAGEMENT..................................................................................79

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 COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Mechanical Plant Technician Level 6 qualification consists of competencies that a person
must achieve to enable him/her to workin mechanical plant.It entails designing of production
plant, installing of mechanical plant machinery, maintenancing production plant, operating
hydraulic and pneumatic systems, operating of plant machines/utilities, optimizing production
systems, understanding Kaizen principles and managing spares and consumables inventory
BASIC UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Unit of Learning Code Units of Learning Title Duration in Credits
Hours Factors
ENG/CU/MPE/BC/01/6/A Communication skills 40 4.0
ENG/CU/MPE/BC/02/6/A Digital literacy 60 6.0
ENG/CU/MPE/BC/03/6/A Entrepreneurial skills 100 10.0
ENG/CU/MPE/BC/04/6/A Employability skills 80 8.0
ENG/CU/MPE/BC/05/6/A Environmental literacy 40 4.0
ENG/CU/MPE/BC/06/6/A Occupational health and safety 40 4.0
TOTAL 360 36.0
COMMON UNITS OF COMPETENCY
ENG/CU/MPE/CC/01/6/A Technical drawing 150 15
ENG/CU/MPE/CC/02/6/A Engineering mathematics 150 15
ENG/CU/MPE/CC/03/6/A Mechanical science principles 75 7.5
ENG/CU/MPE/CC/04/6/A Material science and metallurgy 70 7.0
ENG/CU/MPE/CC/05/6/A Thermodynamics principles 40 4.0
ENG/CU/MPE/CC/06/6/A Fluid mechanics principles 75 7.5
TOTAL 560 56.0
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
ENG/CU/MPE/CR/01/6/A Designing of production plant 120 12.0
ENG/CU/MPE/CR/02/6/A Installation of mechanical plant 180 18.0
machinery
ENG/CU/MPE/CR/03/6/A Production plant maintenance 160 16.0

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 ENG/CU/MPE/CR/04/6/A Hydraulic and pneumatic systems 150 15.0
ENG/CU/MPE/CR/05/6/A Operation of plant 140 14.0
machines/utilities
ENG/CU/MPE/CR/06/6/A Optimization of production 130 13.0
systems
ENG/CU/MPE/CR/07/6/A Kaizen principles 100 10.0
ENG/CU/MPE/CR/08/6/A Manage spares and consumables 120 12.0
inventory
ENG/CU/MPE/CR/09/6/A Workshop processes 200 20.0
ENG/CU/MPE/CR/10/6/A Production plant management 100 10.0
Industrial attachment 480 48.0
TOTAL 1880 188.0
GRAND TOTAL 2880 288.0

The core units of learning are independent of each other and may be taken independently.
The total duration of the course is 2880 hours

1. Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum
requirements:
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C-
(C minus)
Or

b) Level 5 certificate in a related course with one year of continuous work experience
Or

c) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority

(KNQA)

2. Industrial attachment
An individual enrolled in this course will be required to undergo an industrial attachment
in a firm dealing with Mechanical plant engineering for a period of at least three (3)
months. An individual enrolled in one of the units of learning will be required to undergo
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 a one-month attachment in a Mechanical plant firm dealing with the relevant competency
required. Attachment will be undertaken upon completion of the course or the unit of
learning.

3. Assessment
The course will be assessed at two levels: internally and externally. Internal assessment is
continuous and is conducted by the trainer who is monitored by an internal accredited
verifier while external assessment is the responsibility of TVET/CDACC.

4. Certification
A candidate will be issued with a Record of Achievement on demonstration of
competence in a unit of competency. To attain the qualification national certificate in
Mechanical Plant Engineering Level 6, the candidate must demonstrate competence in all
the units of competency as given in qualification pack. These certificates will be issued
by TVET CDACC in conjunction with training provider.

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  BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING
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 COMMUNICATION SKILLS
UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/MPE/BC/01/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstrate communication skills

Duration of Unit: 40 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required in meeting communication needs of clients and
colleagues and developing, establishing, maintaining communication pathways and strategies. It
also covers competencies for conducting interview, facilitating group discussion and
representing the organization in various forums.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Meet communication needs of clients and colleagues
2. Develop communication strategies
3. Establish and maintain communication pathways
4. Promote use of communication strategies
5. Conduct interview
6. Facilitate group discussion
7. Represent the organization
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Meet communication  Communication process  Interview
needs of clients and  Modes of communication  Written
colleagues  Medium of communication
 Effective communication
 Barriers to communication
 Flow of communication
 Sources of information
 Organizational policies
 Organization requirements for
written and electronic
communication methods
 Report writing

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  Effective questioning techniques
(clarifying and probing)
 Workplace etiquette
 Ethical work practices in handling
communication
 Active listening
 Feedback
 Interpretation
 Flexibility in communication
 Types of communication strategies
 Elements of communication
strategy
2. Develop  Dynamics of groups  Interview
communication  Styles of group leadership  Written
strategies  Openness and flexibility in
communication
 Communication skills relevant to
client groups
3. Establish and maintain  Types of communication pathways  Interview
communication  Written
pathways
4. Promote use of  Application of elements of  Interview
communication communication strategies  Written
strategies  Effective communication
techniques
5. Conduct interview  Types of interview  Interview
 Establishing rapport  Written
 Facilitating resolution of issues
 Developing action plans
6. Facilitate group  Identification of communication  Interview
discussion needs  Written
 Dynamics of groups
 Styles of group leadership
 Presentation of information
 Encouraging group members
participation
 Evaluating group communication

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 strategies
7. Represent the  Presentation techniques  Interview
organization  Development of a presentation  Written
 Multi-media utilization in
presentation
 Communication skills relevant to
client groups

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Discussion
 Role playing
 Simulation
 Direct instruction
 Practice by trainee

Recommended Resources
 Desktop computers/laptops
 Internet connection
 Projectors
 Telephone

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 DIGITAL LITERACY

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/MPE/BC/02/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate digital literacy

Duration of Unit: 60 hours

Unit Description
This unit describes competencies required to use a computer and other digital devices for the
purposes of communication, work performance and management at the workplace.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify computer software and hardware
2. Apply security measures to data, hardware, software in automated environment
3. Apply computer software in solving tasks
4. Apply internet and email in communication at workplace
5. Apply desktop publishing in official assignments
6. Prepare presentation packages

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Identify computer  Concepts of ICT  Written tests
hardware and software  Functions of ICT  Oral presentation
 History of computers  Observation
 Components of a computer
 Classification of computers
2. Apply security  Data security and control  Written tests
measures to data,  Security threats and control  Oral presentation
hardware and software measures  Observation
 Types of computer crimes  Project
 Detection and protection against
computer crimes
 Laws governing protection of ICT
3. Apply computer  Operating system  Oral questioning

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 software in solving  Word processing  Observation
tasks  Spread sheets  Project
 Data base design and manipulation
 Data manipulation, storage and
retrieval
4. Apply internet and  Computer networks  Oral questioning
email in  Network configurations  Observation
communication at  Uses of internet  Oral presentation
workplace  Electronic mail (e-mail) concept  Written report

5. Apply desktop  Concept of desktop publishing  Oral questioning

publishing in official  Opening publication window  Observation
assignments  Identifying different tools and tool  Oral presentation
bars  Written report
 Determining page layout  Project
 Opening, saving and closing files
 Drawing various shapes using DTP
 Using colour pellets to enhance a
document
 Inserting text frames
 Importing and exporting text
 Object linking and embedding
 Designing of various publications
 Printing of various publications
6. Prepare presentation  Types of presentation packages  Oral questioning
packages  Procedure of creating slides  Observation
 Formatting slides  Oral presentation
 Presentation of slides  Written report
 Procedure for editing objects  Project
Suggested Delivery Methods
 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practical work by trainee
 Viewing of related videos
 Project
 Group discussions

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Recommended Resources
 Desk top computers
 Laptop computers
 Other digital devices
 Printers
 Storage devices
 Internet access
 Computer software

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 ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/BC/03/6/A

Relationship to occupational standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstrate understanding of
entrepreneurship

Duration of unit: 100 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate understanding of
entrepreneurship. It involves demonstrating understanding of an entrepreneur,
entrepreneurship and self-employment. It also involves identifying entrepreneurship
opportunities, creating entrepreneurial awareness, applying entrepreneurial motivation
and developing business innovative strategies.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of who an entrepreneur
2. Demonstrate knowledge of entrepreneurship and self-employment
3. Identify entrepreneurship opportunities
4. Create entrepreneurial awareness
5. Apply entrepreneurial motivation
6. Develop business innovative strategies
7. Develop Business plan

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content Methods

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1. Demonstrate  Importance of self-employment  Observation
knowledge of  Requirements for entry into self-
 Case studies
entrepreneurship and employment
self-employment  Role of an Entrepreneur in  Individual/group
business assignments
 Contributions of Entrepreneurs to  Projects
National development  Written tests
2. Identify  Entrepreneurship
Business ideas andculture in
opportunities  Observation
entrepreneurship  Sources of business ideas
 Case studies
opportunities  Business life cycle
 Legal aspects of business  Individual/group
 Assessment of product demand assignments
 Business environment  Projects
 Factors to consider when  Written tests
evaluating business environment
 Oral questions
 Technology in business
 Third party report
 Interviews

3. Create  Forms of businesses  Observation

entrepreneurial  Sources of business finance
 Case studies
awareness  Factors in selecting source of
business finance  Individual/group
 Governing policies on Small assignments
Scale Enterprises (SSEs)  Projects
 Problems of starting and  Written tests
operating SSEs
 Oral questions
 Third party report
 Interviews

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4. Apply  Internal and external motivation  Observation
entrepreneurial  Motivational theories
 Case studies
motivation  Self-assessment
 Entrepreneurial orientation  Individual/group
 Effective communications in assignments
entrepreneurship  Projects
 Principles of communication  Written tests
 Entrepreneurial motivation  Oral questions
 Third party report
 Interviews

5. Develop business  Innovation in business  Observation

innovative strategies  Small business Strategic Plan
 Case studies
 Creativity in business
development  Individual/group
 Linkages with other assignments
entrepreneurs  Projects
 ICT in business growth and  Written tests
development  Oral questions
 Third party report
 Interviews
6. Develop Business  Business description  Observation
Plan  Marketing plan
 Case studies
 Organizational/Management
 plan  Individual/group
 Production/operation plan assignments
 Financial plan  Projects
 Executive summary  Written tests
 Presentation of Business Plan  Oral questions
 Third party report
 Interviews
Suggested Methods of instruction:

 Direct instruction
 Project
 Case studies
 Field trips
 Discussions
 Demonstration
 Question and answer

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  Problem solving
 Experiential
 Internship
 Team training
 Guest speakers

Recommended Resources
 Case studies
 Business plan templates
 Computers
 Overhead projectors
 Internet
 Mobile phone
 Video clips
 Films
 Newspapers and Handouts
 Business Journals
 Writing materials

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 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/BC/04/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate employability skills

Duration of Unit: 80 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves
conducting self-management, demonstrating interpersonal communication, critical safe work
habits, leading a workplace team, planning and organizing work, maintaining professional
growth and development, demonstrating workplace learning, problem solving skills and
managing ethical performance.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Conduct self-management
2. Demonstrate interpersonal communication
3. Demonstrate critical safe work habits
4. Lead a workplace team
5. Plan and organize work
6. Maintain professional growth and development
7. Demonstrate workplace learning
8. Demonstrate problem solving skills
9. Manage ethical performance

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Conduct self-  Self-awareness  Observation
management  Formulating personal vision,  Written
mission and goals  Oral interview
 Strategies for overcoming life  Third party report
challenges
 Managing emotions
 Emotional intelligence

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  Assertiveness versus
aggressiveness
 Expressing personal thoughts,
feelings and beliefs
 Developing and maintaining high
self-esteem
 Developing and maintaining
positive self-image
 Setting performance targets
 Monitoring and evaluating
performance
 Articulating ideas and aspirations
 Accountability and responsibility
 Good work habits
 Self-awareness
 Values and beliefs
 Self-development
 Financial literacy
 Healthy lifestyle practices
 Adopting safety practices
2. Demonstrate  Meaning of interpersonal  Observation
interpersonal communication  Written
communication  Listening skills  Oral interview
 Types of audience  Third party report
 Public speaking
 Writing skills
 Negotiation skills
 Reading skills
 Meaning of empathy
 Understanding customers’ needs
 Establishing communication
networks
 Assertiveness
 Sharing information
3. Demonstrate critical  Stress and stress management  Observation
safe work habits  Time concept  Written
 Punctuality and time  Oral interview

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 consciousness  Third party report
 Leisure
 Integrating personal objectives
into organizational objectives
 Resources mobilization
 Resources utilization
 Setting work priorities
 Developing healthy relationships
 HIV and AIDS
 Drug and substance abuse
 Managing emerging issues
4. Lead a workplace  Leadership qualities  Observation
team  Power and authority  Oral interview
 Team building  Written
 Determination of team roles and  Third party report
objectives
 Team parameters and relationships
 Individual responsibilities in a
team
 Forms of communication
 Complementing team activities
 Gender and gender mainstreaming
 Human rights
 Developing healthy relationships
 Maintaining relationships
 Conflicts and conflict resolution
 Coaching and mentoring skills
5. Plan and organize  Functions of management  Observation
work  Planning  Oral interview
 Organizing  Written
 Time management  Third party report
 Decision making concept
 Task allocation
 Developing work plans
 Developing work goals/objectives
and deliverables
 Monitoring work activities

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  Evaluating work activities
 Resource mobilization
 Resource allocation
 Resource utilization
 Proactive planning
 Risk evaluation
 Problem solving
 Collecting, analysing and
organising information
 Negotiation
6. Maintain  Avenues for professional growth  Observation
professional growth  Training and career opportunities  Oral interview
and development  Assessing training needs  Written
 Mobilizing training resources  Third party report
 Licenses and certifications for
professional growth and
development
 Pursuing personal and
organizational goals
 Managing work priorities and
commitments
 Recognizing career advancement
7. Demonstrate  Managing own learning  Observation
workplace learning  Mentoring  Oral interview
 Coaching  Written
 Contributing to the learning  Third party report
community at the workplace
 Cultural aspects of work
 Networking
 Variety of learning context
 Application of learning
 Safe use of technology
 Taking initiative/proactivity
 Flexibility
 Identifying opportunities
 Generating new ideas
 Workplace innovation

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  Performance improvement
 Managing emerging issues
 Future trends and concerns in
learning
8. Demonstrate  Critical thinking process  Observation
problem solving  Data analysis tools  Oral interview
skills  Decision making  Written
 Creative thinking  Third party report
 Development of creative,
innovative and practical solutions
 Independence in identifying and
solving problems
 Solving problems in teams
 Application of problem-solving
strategies
 Testing assumptions
 Resolving customer concerns
9. Manage ethical  Meaning of ethics  Observation
performance  Ethical perspectives  Oral interview
 Principles of ethics  Written
 Ethical standards  Third party report
 Organization code of ethics
 Common ethical dilemmas
 Organization culture
 Corruption, bribery and conflict of
interest
 Privacy and data protection
 Diversity, harassment and mutual
respect
 Financial
responsibility/accountability
 Etiquette
 Personal and professional integrity
 Commitment to jurisdictional laws
 Emerging issues in ethics

Suggested Methods of Delivery

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  Instructor lead facilitation of theory
 Demonstrations
 Simulation/Role play
 Group Discussion
 Presentations
 Projects
 Case studies
 Assignments
Recommended Resources
 Computers
 Stationery
 Charts
 Video clips
 Audio tapes
 Radio sets
 TV sets
 LCD projectors

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 ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY
UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/BC/05/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards:

This unit addresses the unit standard: Demonstrate environmental literacy

Duration of Unit: 40 hours

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required to control environmental hazard, control
environmental pollution, comply with workplace sustainable resource use, evaluate current
practices in relation to resource usage, identify environmental legislations/conventions for
environmental concerns, implement specific environmental programs, monitor activities on
environmental protection/programs, analyze resource use and develop resource conservation
plans.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Control environmental hazard
2. Control environmental Pollution
3. Demonstrate sustainable resource use
4. Evaluate current practices in relation to resource usage
5. Identify Environmental legislations/conventions for environmental concerns
6. Implement specific environmental programs
7. Monitor activities on Environmental protection/Programs
8. Analyze resource use
9. Develop resource conservation plans

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Suggested
Learning Outcome Content
Assessment Methods
1. Control  Purposes and content of Environmental  Written questions
environmental hazard Management and Coordination Act  Oral questions
1999  Observation of
 Storage methods for environmentally work procedures
hazardous materials
 Disposal methods of hazardous wastes
 Types and uses of PPE in line with

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 environmental regulations
 Occupational Safety and Health
Standards (OSHS)
2. Control  Types of pollution  Written questions
environmental  Environmental pollution control  Oral questions
Pollution control measures  Observation of
 Types of solid wastes work procedures
 Procedures for solid waste management  Role play
 Different types of noise pollution
 Methods for minimizing noise pollution
3. Demonstrate  Types of resources  Written questions
sustainable resource  Techniques in measuring current usage  Oral questions
use of resources  Observation of
 Calculating current usage of resources work procedures
 Methods for minimizing wastage  Role play
 Waste management procedures
 Principles of 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle)
 Methods for economizing or reducing
resource consumption
4. Evaluate current  Collection of information on  Written questions
practices in relation environmental and resource efficiency  Oral questions
to resource usage systems and procedures,  Observation of
 Measurement and recording of current work procedures
resource usage  Role play
 Analysis and recording of current
purchasing strategies.
 Analysis of current work processes to
access information and data
 Identification of areas for improvement
5. Identify  Environmental issues/concerns  Written questions
Environmental  Environmental legislations  Oral questions
legislations/conventio /conventions and local ordinances  Observation of
ns for environmental  Industrial standard /environmental work procedures
concerns practices
 International Environmental Protocols
(Montreal, Kyoto)

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  Features of an environmental strategy
6. Implement specific  Community needs and expectations  Written questions
environmental  Resource availability  Oral questions
programs  5s of good housekeeping  Observation of
 Identification of programs/Activities work procedures
 Setting of individual roles  Role play
/responsibilities
 Resolving problems /constraints
encountered
 Consultation with stakeholders
7. Monitor activities on  Periodic monitoring and Evaluation of  Oral questions
Environmental activities  Written tests
protection/Programs  Gathering feedback from stakeholders  Practical test
 Analyzing data gathered  Observation
 Documentation of recommendations
and submission
 Setting of management support systems
to sustain and enhance the program
 Monitoring and reporting of
environmental incidents to concerned
/proper authorities
8. Analyze resource use  Identification of resource consuming  Written tests
processes  Oral questions
 Determination of quantity and nature of  Practical test
resource consumed  Observation
 Analysis of resource flow through
different parts of the process.
 Classification of wastes for possible
source of resources.
9. Develop resource  Determination of efficiency of  Written tests
Conservation plans use/conversion of resources  Oral questions
 Causes of low efficiency of use of  Practical test
resources  Observation
 Plans for increasing the efficiency of
resource use

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Suggested Delivery Methods
 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Practical demonstration of tasks by trainer
 Practice by trainees
 Observations and comments and corrections by trainers

Recommended Resources
 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures manuals
 Specific job procedures manuals
 Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999
 Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 ISO standards
 Company environmental management systems (EMS)
 Montreal Protocol
 Kyoto Protocol

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 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/MPE/BC/06/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstrate occupational safety and health practices

Duration of Unit: 40 hours

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required to comply with regulatory and organizational
requirements for occupational safety and health.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify workplace hazards and risk
2. Identify and implement appropriate control measures to hazards and risks
3. Implement OSH programs, procedures and policies/guidelines

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Identify workplace  Identification of hazards in the  Oral questions
hazards and risks workplace and/or the indicators of  Written tests
their presence  Observation of
 Evaluation and/or work trainees identify
environment measurements of hazards and risks
OSH hazards/risk existing in the
workplace
 Gathering of OSH issues and/or
concerns
2. Identify and  Prevention and control measures  Oral questions
implement appropriate e.g. use of PPE  Written tests
control measure to  Contingency measures  Practical tests
hazards and risks  Observation of
implementation of
control measures
3. Implement OSH  Company OSH program,  Oral questions

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 programs, procedures procedures and policies/guidelines  Written tests
and  Implementation of OSH  Practical test
policies/guidelines procedures and policies/ guidelines  Observation
 Training of team members and
advice on OSH standards and
procedures
 Implementation of procedures for
maintaining OSH-related records

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practical work by trainee
 Viewing of related videos

Recommended Resources
 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures manuals
 Specific job procedures manuals
 Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g.
 Mask
 Face mask/shield
 Safety boots
 Safety harness
 Arm/Hand guard, gloves
 Eye protection (goggles, shield)
 Hearing protection (ear muffs, ear plugs)
 Hair Net/cap/bonnet
 Hard hat
 Face protection (mask, shield)
 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
 Anti-static suits
 High-visibility reflective vest

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  COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING

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 TECHNICAL DRAWING

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CC/01/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Prepare and interpret technical drawings

Duration of Unit: 150 Hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to prepare and interpret technical drawings by a Plant
technician. It involves competencies to select, use and maintain drawing equipment and
materials. It also involves producing plain geometry drawings, solid geometry drawings, pictorial
and orthographic drawings of components and application of CAD software.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Use and maintain drawing equipment and materials

2. Produce plain geometry drawings
3. Produce solid geometry drawings
4. Produce pictorial and orthographic drawings of components
5. Apply CAD software

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods:

Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
 Identification and maintain of drawing  Observation
1. Use and maintain
equipment and materials  Oral
drawing
 Identification and maintain of drawing questioning
equipment and
materials  Written tests
materials

 Lettering in drawing  Oral

2. Produce plain
 Types of lines in drawings questioning
geometry
 Construction of geometric forms  Written tests
drawings
 Construction of different angles  Observation
 Measurement of different angles
 Standard drawing conventions
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
 Interpretation of sketches and drawings  Observation
3. Produce solid
of patterns  Written tests
geometry
o Cylinders  Oral
drawings
o Prisms questioning
o Pyramids
 Development of surface of
interpenetrating solids and truncated
solids
 Interpenetrations of solids
o Cylinder to cylinder,
o Cylinder to prism,
o Prism to prism of equal and
unequal diameters
 Meaning of pictorial and orthographic  Observation
4. Produce pictorial
drawings and sectioning  Written test
and orthographic
 Meaning of symbols and abbreviations  Oral test
drawings of
 Drawing of isometric, oblique,
components
axonometric, auxiliary and perspective
views
 Drawing of first and third angle
projections
 Sectioning of components
 Free hand sketching of tools,
equipment, components, geometric
forms and diagrams
 Explosion of orthographic views  Observation
5. Produce
 Explosion of pictorial views  Written test
assembly
 Identification and listing of parts  Oral test
drawings
 Production of sectional views
 Hatching of drawings
 Meaning and types of CAD e.g.  Practical
6. Apply CAD
 Auto CAD  Observation
software in
 Archi CAD  Written tests
drawing
 Solid works
 Inventor
 Circuit maker

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
 Electronic work bench
 2D and 3D drafting technique
 Annotation of models

Suggested Methods of Delivery

 Projects
 Demonstration
 Practice by the trainee
 Field trips
 Group discussions
 Direct instructions

Recommended Resources

 Drawing room
 Computer lab
 Drawing equipment and materials
 Computers
 CAD package
 Overhead projector

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 o ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/MPE/CC/02/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply engineering mathematics

Duration of Unit: 60 hours

Unit Description

This unit describes the competencies required by a Plant technician in order to apply algebra,
apply trigonometry and hyperbolic functions, apply complex numbers, apply coordinate
geometry, apply calculus, solve ordinary differential equations, carry out mensuration, apply
power series, apply statistics, apply numerical methods, apply vector theory and apply matrix.
Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Use concepts of arithmetic in solving work problems

2. Use common formula and algebraic expressions for work
3. Use trigonometry to solve practical engineering problems
4. Perform estimations, measurements and calculations
5. Apply matrices in work
6. Apply vectors in work
7. Collect, organize and interpret statistical data
8. Apply concepts of probability for work
9. Perform commercial calculations

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Use concepts of  Fundamental operations  Written tests
arithmetic in  Addition,  Oral questioning
solving work  Subtraction,  Assignments
problems  Multiplication,  Supervised exercises


Division of positive and
negative numbers
 Fractions and decimals operations
and conversions
 Indices
 Ratios and proportions
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  Meaning
 Conversions into percentages
 Direct and inverse proportions
determination
 Use of scientific calculator
2. Use formulae and  Algebraic linear equations  Written tests
algebraic  Simultaneous  Oral questioning
expressions for  Quadratic  Assignments
work  Linear graphs  Supervised exercises
 Plotting
 Interpretation
 Applications of linear graphs
 Curves of first and second degree
 Plotting
 Interpretation
 Applications
3. Use trigonometry to  Meaning of trigonometry  Assignments
solve practical work  Pythagoras theorem  Oral questioning
problems  Trigonometry ratios of angles  Supervised exercises
 Trigonometric identities  Written tests
 Conversion of angles
4. Perform  Units of measurements and their  Assignments
estimations, symbols  Oral questioning
measurements and  Conversion of units of measurement  Practical tests
calculations of  Calculation of length, width, height,  Observation
quantities perimeter, area and angles of figures  Supervised exercises
 Measuring tools and equipment  Written tests
 Performing measurements and
estimations of quantities
5. Apply matrices in  Meaning of matrix  Assignments
work  Types of matrices  Supervised exercises
 Matrix operations  Written tests
 Compatibility
 Addition
 Subtraction
 Multiplication
 Determination of inverse of a matrix
 Solution of simultaneous equations
with two and three unknowns
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  Applications of matrices
6. Collect, organize  Classification of data  Assignments
and interpret  Grouped data  Oral questioning
statistical data  Ungrouped data  Supervised exercises
 Data collection  Written tests
 Importance of sampling
 Errors in sampling
 Types of sampling and their
limitations
 Tabulation of data
 Class intervals
 Class boundaries
 Frequency tables
 Cumulative frequency
 Diagrammatic and graphical
presentation of data e.g.
 Histograms
 Frequency polygons
 Bar charts
 Pie charts
 Cumulative frequency curves
 Meaning of measures of central
tendency
 Measures
 Properties
 Calculation and interpretation
of mean, mode and median
 Variance and standard deviation
7. Apply vectors in  Meaning of vector  Assignments
work  Representations of vectors  Supervised exercises
 Operations of vectors  Written tests
 Addition
 Subtraction
 Scalar and vector products
 Determination of angles
8. Apply concepts of  Meaning of probability  Written tests
probability in work  Types of probability events  Assignments
 Dependent  Supervised exercises

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  Independent
 Mutually exclusive
 Laws of probability
 Counting techniques
 Permutation
 Combination
 Tree diagrams
 Ven diagrams
9. Perform  Product pricing  Oral questioning
commercial  Average sales determination  Written tests
calculations  Stock turnover  Assignments
 Calculation of incomes  Supervised exercises
 Profit and loss calculations
 Salaries
 Gross
 Net
 Wages
 Time rate
 Flat rate
 Overtime
 Piece rate
 Commission
 Percentage
 Bonus
 Conversion of one currency to
another
 Exchange rates calculation
 Devaluation
 Revaluation

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Group discussions
 Demonstration by trainer
 Exercises by trainee

Recommended Resources
 Scientific Calculators
 Rulers, pencils, erasers
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 Charts with presentations of data
 Graph books
 Dice
 Computers with internet connection

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 o MECHANICAL SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CC/03/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply Mechanical science principles

Duration of Unit: 75 hours

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required by a technician in order to apply a wide range of
Mechanical science principles in their work. It includes using concepts of mechanical science,
determining effects of loading on static and dynamic engineering systems, analyse properties of
materials, determine parameters of a fluid system and use of basic systems in power transfer.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Use the concept of mechanical science
2. Determine effects of loading in static and dynamic engineering systems
3. Analyse properties of materials
4. Determine parameters of a fluid system
5. Use of basic mechanical systems in power transfer

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Use the concept of  Define work, force, mechanical  Written tests
mechanical science advantage and efficiency  Oral questioning
 State and explain newton’s laws of  Assignments
motion  Supervised exercises
 Calculation velocity, distance, and
acceleration
 Conversion and SI units of energy,
power and work
2. Determine effects  Explain type of forces  Written tests
of loading in static  Discussion and analysis of reaction  Oral questioning
and dynamic of forces  Assignments
engineering  Calculation of coefficient of friction  Supervised exercises
systems and inclined plane
 Resolve the forces
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  Calculate the resultant force and
equilibrium
 Discuss the application of different
forces
 Calculation of moments of a force,
3. Analyse properties  Definition of mechanical properties  Assignments
of materials of materials  Oral questioning
 Draw the stress strain graph  Supervised exercises
 Discuss application of material  Written tests
depending on their properties
 Discuss effect of environmental
factors on material properties.
4. Determine  Discussion of Pascal’s principles  Assignments
parameters of a  Measuring fluid parameters  Oral questioning
fluid system  State the laws of gases  Practical tests
 Discuss properties of water and steam  Observation
 Supervised exercises
 Written tests
5. Use of basic  Uses and working principle of Gear  Assignments
mechanical trains  Supervised exercises
systems in power  Uses and working principles of  Written tests
transfer Pulley system, hoists and lifts  Practical test
 Uses and working principles of
screws
Suggested Delivery Methods
 Group discussions
 Demonstration by trainer
 Online video clips
 Power point presentation
 Exercises by trainee

Recommended Resources
 Scientific Calculators
 Relevant reference materials
 Stationeries
 Electrical workshop
 Relevant practical materials
 Dice
 Computers with internet connection
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 o MATERIAL SCIENCE AND PERFORM
METALLURGICAL PROCESSES

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CC/04/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply material science and perform metallurgical
processes

Duration of Unit: 75 hours

Unit Description:
The learner will be introduced to performing material testing and metallurgical processes. It
involves analysing properties of engineering materials, performing extraction processes,
producing iron materials, ceramics, composites and alloys, performing heat treatment, material
testing and identifying corrosion and its prevention
Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze properties of engineering materials

2. Perform ore extraction processes
3. Produce iron materials
4. Produce alloy materials
5. Produce non-ferrous materials
6. Produce ceramics materials
7. Produce composite materials
8. Utilise other engineering materials
9. Perform heat treatment
10. Perform material testing
11. Prevent material corrosion
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
 Engineering materials is identified
1. Analyze properties  Written tests
of engineering as per the procedures  Oral questioning
materials  Physical properties of engineering  Assignments
material  Supervised exercises
 Mechanical properties of
engineering materials
 Crystal structure of materials
2. Perform ore  Safety measures in metal extraction  Written tests
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 extraction  Method of metal extraction  Oral questioning
processes  Procedure in metal extraction  Assignments
processes  Supervised exercises
 Storing of metal Extraction by-
products
 Disposing extraction by- products
3. Produce iron  Ore smelting processes.  Assignments
materials  Composition of iron  Oral questioning
 Method of producing iron material  Supervised exercises
 Refinement processes  Written tests

4. Produce alloy  Assignments

o Tools and equipment for alloy
materials  Oral questioning
production
 Practical tests
o Alloy formation process
 Observation
 Testing alloy products quality  Supervised exercises
 Written tests
5. Produce non-  Assignments
 Extraction of Non-ferrous materials
ferrous materials  Supervised exercises
 Smelting and purifying of extracted
 Written tests
non-ferrous material
 Practical test
 Testing Non-ferrous material
 Identifying Alloying elements for
non-ferrous materials
 Alloy formation process
 Testing of Alloys for non-ferrous
material
6. Produce ceramics  Assignments
 Composition of ceramic materials
materials  Supervised exercises
 Manufacturing process for ceramics
 Written tests
 Production of Ceramic materials
 Practical test
 Finishing processes for ceramic
materials
2. Produce composite  Assignments
 Types of composites
materials  Supervised exercises
 Elements involve in composite
 Written tests
formation
 Practical test
 Formation process of composites
 Testing of composite materials
3. Utilise other  Assignments
 Identifying and selecting engineering
engineering  Supervised exercises
materials
materials  Written tests
 Developing operation plan
 Practical test
 Setting up production machine
 Setting production parameters
 Production process for engineering

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 materials
4. Perform heat  Assignments
 Safety practices procedures
treatment  Supervised exercises
 Heat treatment processes
 Written tests
 Procedure in heat treatment processes
 Practical test
 Operations of heat treatment of
metals
5. Perform material  Assignments
 Material testing methods
testing  Supervised exercises
 Procedure of material testing
 Written tests
 Analyzing material testing results
 Practical test
 Material testing equipment are taken
care of and maintained.
6. Corrosion and its  Assignments
1. Safety observation during corrosion
prevention  Supervised exercises
prevention
 Written tests
2. Corrosion type is identified
 Practical test
3. Causes of corrosion
4. Methods of corrosion prevention
5. Corrosion prevention

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Demonstration by trainer
 Discussions
 Practical work by trainee(s)
 Exercises
 Industrial visits
 YouTube for teaching/learning and inspiration
 Simulation
 Power point presentation

Recommended Resources
Tools and equipment
 Measuring tools and gauges
 Marking out tools
 Inspection tools and equipment
 Dressing tools
 Firefighting equipment

Materials and supplies

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 PPEs –dust coat, dust masks, ear muffs, goggles
 First Aid kit
 Brooms and cleaning stuff
 Cleaning detergents
 Drawing papers

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 THERMODYNAMICS PRINCIPLES

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/MPE/CC/05/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply thermodynamics principles

Duration of Unit: 70 hours

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit describes the competencies required by a Plant technician in order to apply
thermodynamics principles in their work. It includes understanding fundamentals of
thermodynamics, understanding compressed air cycles, understanding steam cycles,
understanding steam engines, performing refrigeration, understand steam turbines
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Understand fundamentals of thermodynamics
2. Understand compressed air cycles
3. Understand steam cycles
4. Understand steam engines
5. Perform refrigeration
6. Understand steam turbines
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Understand  Terms used in thermodynamics  Written tests
fundamentals  Thermodynamics processes and  Oral questioning
of cycles  Assignments
thermodynami  First law of thermodynamics  Supervised exercises
cs

2. Understand  Operation principles of air  Written tests

compressed compressors  Oral questioning
air cycles o Air processes  Assignments
 Types of air compressors  Supervised exercises
o Reciprocating compressors.
o Ionic liquid piston compressor.
o Rotary screw compressors.
o Rotary vane compressors.

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 o Rolling piston.
o Scroll compressors.
o Diaphragm compressors.
o Air bubble compressor.

 Calculations in air compressors

o work inputs
o compressor clearances
o varying outputs
 Performing multi-staging and
intercooling of air compressors
 Types compressed air engines
o Single cylinder piston type
o Double crank link type
o Characteristics of two types
of compressed air engines
3. Understand  The Rankine  Assignments
steam cycles o Cycle components  Oral questioning
o Component efficiencies  Supervised exercises
o Cycle efficiency  Written tests
o Engine efficiency
o Factors affecting efficiency –
line loss
o Throttling
o Condenser pressure and
temperature
 Reheat cycle
o Regenerative cycle
o Bleed cycle
o Combination cycle
o Cycle analysis
 Stream generation
o Types of boilers
o Feed water considerations
o Fuel and combustion
principles
o Boiler efficiencies
 Steam cycle efficiencies
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 o Deviations from ideal
o Line losses
o Throttling heat losses
o Condensate temperatures
o Feed and air pre-heating

4. Understand  Determining reciprocating engine  Assignments

steam engines principles  Oral questioning
 Determining valves and timing  Practical
methods  Supervised exercises
o Indictor diagrams  Written tests
 Power calculations
o Effect of cut-off
o Back pressure
o Condensing and non-
condensing
 Staging
o Single acting
o Double acting
o Referred pressures
 Calculation of ideal thermal and
mechanical efficiency
 Determining of indicated and brake
power
5. Understand  Determining Reaction and impulse  Assignments
steam turbines  Performing staging of steam  Oral questioning
turbines  Practical tests
 Performing velocity calculations  Observation
 Determining the turbine design  Supervised exercises
considerations
 Calculation of ideal, thermal and
mechanical efficiencies
 Determining factors affecting
efficiencies
 Performing condensing
arrangements of steam turbines
6. Perform  Determining the Carnot cycle  Assignments
refrigeration o Vapour compression cycle  Oral questioning
o Coefficient of performance  Observation
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  Performing cycle analysis  Supervised exercises
o Plant output calculation
o Factors affecting efficiency
o Compression procedures
o Intercooling
o Sub-cooling
o Cascade staging
 Studying heat pumps
o Coefficient of performance
heating
o Coefficient of performance
cooling

 Determining absorption
refrigeration systems
 Determination of steam jet
refrigeration systems

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Group discussions
 Demonstration by trainer
 Online video clips
 Power point presentation
 Exercises by trainee

Recommended Resources
 Scientific Calculators
 Relevant reference materials
 Stationeries
 Relevant practical materials
 Dice
 Computers with internet connection

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 FLUID MECHANICS PRINCIPLES

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/MPE/CC/06/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply fluid mechanics principles

Duration of Unit: 40 hours

Unit description
This unit describes the competencies required by a Plant technician in order to apply a wide
range of fluid mechanics principles in their work. It includes understanding flow of fluids,
demonstrating knowledge in viscous flow, performing dimensional analysis and operating fluid
pumps.
Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Understand flow of fluids

2. Demonstrate knowledge in viscous flow
3. Perform dimensional analysis
4. Operate fluid pumps

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Understand flow  Flow rate in pipes  Written tests
of fluids  Losses in pipes  Oral questioning
 Causes of losses in pipes  Assignments
 Application of flow loss equations  Supervised exercises

2. Demonstrate  Viscous flow between parallel  Written tests

knowledge in surfaces  Oral questioning
viscous flow  Viscous flow equations  Assignments
 Application of viscous flow  Supervised exercises
equations
3. Perform  Dimensional analysis definition  Assignments
dimensional  Principle of dimensional homogeneity  Oral questioning
analysis  Fundamental dimensions and units  Supervised exercises
 Physical quantities  Written tests
 Application of dimensional analysis

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 4. Operate fluid  Principle of operation of pumps  Assignments
pumps  Reciprocating pump equation  Oral questioning
 Centrifugal pump equation  Practical tests
 Application of pump equations in  Observation
problem solving  Supervised exercises
 Written tests

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Group discussions
 Demonstration by trainer
 Online video clips
 Power point presentation
 Exercises by trainee

Recommended Resources
 Scientific Calculators
 Relevant reference materials
 Stationeries
 Relevant practical materials
 Dice
 Computers with internet connection

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 o DESIGNING OF PRODUCTION PLANT

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CR/01/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Design production plant
Duration of Unit: 120 hours

Unit description
This unit describes the competencies required by a technician to design production plant. It
involves competencies required to carry out plant assessment needs, identify plant plan, develop
multiple plant models, select plant model, simulate developed plant model, document developed
plant design and follow up on design implementation and improvements
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Carry out plant assessment needs
2. Identify plant plan
3. Develop multiple plant models
4. Select plant model
5. Simulate developed plant model
6. Document developed plant design
7. Follow up on design implementation and improvements

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods
1. Carry out plant  Data collection  Practical
assessment needs  Methods of data collection  Observation
 Sources of data collection  Written
 Objectives  Oral
 Data analysis and identification of
needs based on SOPs
 Documentation of analysed data
 Adherence to national and
international standards
2. Identify plant plan  Production layouts  Observation
 Line/product  Written
 Block  Oral

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  Process/functional  Practical
 Fixed position
 Combination

 Identification of production
output
 Safety
 Local legal requirements
 International legal
requirements
 Production plant layouts

3. Develop multiple  Identify plant parameters based on  Practical

plant models expected output.  Oral
 Analysis of Plant parameters.  Observation
 Generation of plant plan ideas.  Written

4. Select plant model  Methods of model analysis.  Practical

 Selection of models based on  Oral
analysis  Observation
 Documentation*  Written

5. Simulate developed  Obtaining Modelling • Practical

plant model requirement. • Oral
 Design development • Observation
 Model simulation/testing • Written
 Data Collection.
 Model redesigning.

6. Document  Data Storage and • Practical

developed plant documentation. • Oral
design  Report Development in model • Observation
design. • Written
 Report writing skills.
 Development of Operation
manual.
 Adherence to national and
international standards
7. Follow up on  Data collection on design • Practical
design performance • Oral
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 implementation and  Data Evaluation. • Observation
improvements  Report generation. • Written
 Documentation, Amendments
and improvements on design
performance.

Suggested Methods of Delivery

 Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
 Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
 Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
 Visiting lecturer/trainer from the Plants service and repair sector;
 Industrial visits.

Recommended Resources
Tools, Equipment, Materials and supplies
 Workshop (electrical / mechanical / hydraulic)
 Cutting machines
 Bending machines
 Vices
 Hand tool
 Powers tools
 Fasteners
 Welding machines
 Testing machines
 Mechanical tool box
 Sheet metal
 Stationery
Reference materials
Manufacturers service manuals for all the modules
Text books.

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 o INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL PLANT MACHINERY

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CR/02/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Install mechanical plant machinery
Duration of Unit: 150 hours

Unit description
This unit covers the competencies required to install mechanical plant machineries. It involves
competencies to observe occupational health and safety, obtain and utilize technical drawing,
obtain work permit for authorization, prepare for installation, install plant machine, test and
commission machine and document plant installation
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Observe occupational health and safety
2. Obtain and utilize technical drawing
3. Obtain work permit for authorization
4. Prepare for installation
5. Install plant machine
6. Test and commission machine
7. Document plant installation

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods
1. Observe  Safety  Practical
occupational  Personal protective  Observation
health and safety equipment  Written
 Tools Usage, storage and  Oral
maintenance.
 Work place planning and
housekeeping.
 Safety induction and signs
placement.
 Adherence
2. Obtain and utilize  Identification of technical  Observation
technical drawing drawings.  Written
 Interpretation of technical
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 drawings.  Oral
 Production of operation plans.  Practical
 Drawing using (CAD)
 Basic drawing using
instruments.
3. Obtain work  Preparation and Presentation of  Practical
permit for application documents.  Oral
authorization  Certification of application  Observation
documents.  Written
 Payment for Application.
 Presentation of certified copies
 Obtaining work permit.

4. Prepare for  Identification of system  Practical

installation requirements.  Oral
 Materials  Observation
 Suppliers  Written
 Checking of correct installation
parameters.
 Dimensions.
 Levels.
 Reporting of non-compliance.
 Alteration/correction based on
approval.
 Preparation of surfaces,
materials and components.
5. Install plant  Safety • Practical
machine  Tools and equipment selection. • Oral
 Analysis of installation • Observation
manuals. • Written
 Utilization of documented
installation procedures.
 Installation, positioning and
securing of machine.
 Securing of machine
accessories.
 Checking of installation and re-
adjustments.
 Waste disposal.

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  Installation documentation.

6. Test and  Identification of testing tools • Practical

commission and equipment. • Oral
machine  Machine testing according to • Observation
functionality. • Written
 Machine calibration.
 Training of Operators
 Commissioning.
7. Document plant  Report Development as per • Practical
installation installation procedures. • Oral
 Report writing skills. • Observation
 Development of Operation and • Written
maintenance manual.
 Documentation of Installation
adjustments.

Suggested Methods of Delivery

 Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
 Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
 Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
 Visiting lecturer/trainer from the Plants service and repair sector;
 Industrial visits.

Recommended Resources

Tools, Equipment, Materials and supplies

 Workshop (electrical / mechanical / hydraulic)
 Cutting machines
 Bending machines
 Vices
 Hand tool
 Powers tools
 Fasteners
 Welding machines
 Testing machines
 Mechanical tool box
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  Sheet metal
 Stationery
 Calibration machines
Reference materials
Manufacturers service manuals for all the modules
Text books.

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 o PRODUCTION PLANT MAINTENANCE

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CR/03/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Perform plant maintenance.
Duration of Unit: 160 hours

Unit description
This unit covers the competencies required to perform plant maintenance. It involves
competencies to inspect production plant, identify maintenance needs, Plan and prepare for plant
maintenance, Conduct breakdown maintenance, Conduct preventive maintenance, Conduct
corrective maintenance, Train plant operators, Test and commission where applicable and
Document maintenance work done
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Inspect production plant
2. Identify maintenance needs
3. Plan and prepare for plant maintenance
4. Conduct breakdown maintenance
5. Conduct preventive maintenance
6. Conduct corrective maintenance
7. Train plant operators
8. Test and commission where applicable
9. Document maintenance work done
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods
1. Inspect  Safety  Practical
production  Developing inspection checklist and  Observation
plant adherence.  Written
 Inspection equipment selection.  Oral
 Identification and confirmation of
inspection checks.
 Carrying out required inspections.
 Defects identification and
rectification.
 Inspection Documentation.
2. Identify  Types of maintenance  Observation
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 maintenance  Written
needs  Preventive  Oral
 Routine  Practical
 Breakdown
 Predictive
 Adherence to work safety.
 Analysis of Maintenance manuals.
 Identification of components to be
maintained.

3. Plan and  Preview of plant Maintenance  Practical

prepare for history.  Oral
plant  Work plan development.  Observation
maintenance  Prioritize maintenance rules.  Written
 Tools and equipment
 Identification
 Checking for usability
 Consumables, spare parts and
materials availability.
 Labour availability.

4. Conduct  Decommissioning of machine.  Practical

breakdown  Machine inspection.  Oral
maintenance  Identifying, dismantling and  Observation
marking of faulty assemblies.  Written
 Servicing and assembly of machine
components.
 Machine testing
 Documentation.
 Recommissioning.

5. Conduct  Notification of affected personnel. • Practical

preventive  Prepare machine for maintenance. • Oral
maintenance  Cleaning • Observation
 Decommission • Written
 Tagging
 Availing of technical data.
 Preventive maintenance procedure
 Cleaning

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  Lubrication
 Re-painting
 Repair
 Reporting of maintenance
challenges.
 Checking machine functionality
against operational parameters.
 Waste disposal.
 Documentation.
 Machine hand-over.

6. Conduct  Notification of all affected • Practical

corrective personnel. • Oral
maintenance  Machine inspection. • Observation
 Availing technical data. • Written
 Fault diagnosis and identification.
 Perform corrective maintenance on
faulty components.
 Machine modifications/re-
adjustments.
 Waste disposal.
 Documentation.
 Handing over of Machine.

7. Train plant  Identification of training needs. • Practical

operators  Preparation of training materials. • Oral
 Planning and scheduling of training • Observation
needs. • Written
 Training of operators.
 Training follow ups.

8. Test and  Identification of testing tools and

commission equipment
where  Testing and rectification of
applicable machine.
 Calibration and adjustments.
 Commissioning.

9. Document  Report Development as per

maintenance maintenance procedures.
work done  Report writing skills.
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  Maintenance documents filing.
 Spring files
 Computers
 Log books

Suggested Methods of Delivery

 Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
 Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
 Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
 Visiting lecturer/trainer from the Plants service and repair sector;
 Industrial visits.

Recommended Resources
Tools, Equipment, Materials and supplies
 Workshop (electrical / mechanical / hydraulic)
 Cutting machines
 Bending machines
 Vices
 Hand tool
 Powers tools
 Fasteners
 Welding machines
 Testing machines
 Mechanical tool box
 Sheet metal
 Stationery
 Calibration machines
Reference materials
Manufacturers service manuals for all the modules
Text books.

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 o HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CR/04/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Maintain Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Duration of Unit: 120 hours

Unit description
This unit covers the competencies required to perform plant maintenance. It involves
competencies to observe occupational health and safety, troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic
systems, Identify and obtain spare parts, Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, Test and
commission hydraulic and pneumatic systems and Record and generate maintenance report
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Observe occupational health and safety
2. Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
3. Identify and obtain spare parts
4. Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
5. Test and commission hydraulic and pneumatic systems
6. Record and generate maintenance report

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Suggested
Learning Outcome Content
Assessment Methods
1. Observe  Safety  Practical
occupational health  PPES (Personal  Observation
and safety protective equipment.  Written
 Tools and equipment  Oral
storage, maintenance and
usage.
 Safety signs.
 Workspace housekeeping,
planning and maintenance.

2. Troubleshoot  Adherence to work  Observation

hydraulic and requirements policies  Written
pneumatic systems  Interpretation of System  Oral
manual.  Practical
 Identification of Tools and
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 Equipment.
 Identification and classification
of system faults.

3. Identify and obtain  Inspection of system parts.  Practical

spare parts  Analyse system manuals and  Oral
publications.  Observation
 Contacting and procurement of  Written
spare parts.
 Receiving and verification of
Spare parts.

4. Repair hydraulic and  Analysis of service manuals  Practical

pneumatic systems  Selection of tools and  Oral
equipment.  Observation
 System locking before  Written
operation.
 Electrical power isolation
 Tagging
 Repairing of components.
 Inspection of oil validity and
leakages.
 Rectification of Defects.
 Documentation.

5. Test and commission  Verification of Peripheral • Practical

hydraulic and devices for proper connection • Oral
pneumatic systems and functionality. • Observation
 Check for fluid flow, leakages • Written
and oil validity.
 Selection and operation of
testing equipment.
 Testing of Instruments and
controllers.

6. Record and generate  Report Development as per • Practical

maintenance report maintenance procedures. • Oral
 Report writing skills. • Observation
 Maintenance documents • Written
filing.
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  Spring files
 Computers
 Log books

Suggested Methods of Delivery

 Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
 Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
 Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
 Visiting lecturer/trainer from the Plants service and repair sector;
 Industrial visits.

Recommended Resources
Tools, Equipment, Materials and supplies
 Workshop (electrical / mechanical / hydraulic)
 Cutting machines
 Bending machines
 Vices
 Hand tool
 Powers tools
 Fasteners
 Welding machines
 Testing machines
 Mechanical tool box
 Sheet metal
 Stationery
 Calibration machines
 Valves
 Actuators
 Hydraulic pumps/Air compressors
 Pipes
 Connectors
Reference materials
Manufacturers service manuals for all the modules
Mechanical engineering text books

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 o OPERATION OF PLANT MACHINES/UTILITIES

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CR/05/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Operate plant machines/utilities
Duration of Unit: 140 hours

Unit description
This unit covers the competencies required to perform plant maintenance. It involves
competencies to observe occupational health and safety, handle raw materials, Set machine
parameters, Operate plant machine, Control product quality, Carry out autonomous maintenance,
Record and generate production reports and Store finished products.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Observe occupational health and safety
2. Handle raw materials
3. Set machine parameters
4. Operate plant machine
5. Control product quality
6. Carry out autonomous maintenance
7. Record and generate production reports
8. Store finished products.
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Suggested
Learning Outcome Content Assessment
Methods
1. Observe  Safety  Practical
occupational  PPES (Personal  Observation
health and safety protective equipment.  Written
 Tools and equipment  Oral
storage, maintenance and
usage.
 Safety signs.
 Removal of unwanted
materials from raw

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 material.
 Workspace housekeeping,
planning and maintenance.

2. Handle raw materials  Requisition of raw materials.  Observation

 Storage of raw materials.  Written
 Inspection of material handling  Oral
equipment.  Practical
 Operation of material handling
machinery.
 Cautious handling of hazardous
materials.

3. Set machine parameters  Establishing of machine safety  Practical

functions.  Oral
 Identification of finished  Observation
products and raw materials.  Written
 Setting of machine parameters.

4. Operate plant machine  Adherence to work safety.  Practical

 Visual inspection of plant  Oral
machinery.  Observation
 Machine operation  Written
 Switch ON machine
 Observe running of
machine
 Let links, joints and
protruding parts go to
their resting position.
 Switch off.
 Operate lifting equipment as per
manual.

5. Control product quality  Analysis of production manual. • Practical

 Setting of production • Oral
parameters. •
 Production of products and
inspecting against set Observation
parameters. • Written

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  Isolation of defective products.

6. Carry out autonomous  Adherence to work safety • Practical

maintenance  Obtaining of spare Approval. • Oral
 Carry out autonomous •
maintenance
 Carry out Overall Equipment Observation
Effectiveness(OEE) • Written
 Performance
 Availability
 Quality
 Implementation of improved
working practices

7. Record and generate  Identification of information

production reports and data to be reported.
 Methods of data recording.
 Optical mark
recognition.
 Bar codes
 Recording of data and
information.
 Report Development as per
production procedures.
 Report writing skills.
 Production documents filing.
 Spring files
 Computers
 Log books
8. Store finished products.  Recording of finished
products.
 Cleanliness of the storage
section.
 Specialized storage of
finished products.
 Storage of other materials and
by-products.

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Suggested Methods of Delivery
 Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
 Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
 Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
 Visiting lecturer/trainer from the Plants service and repair sector;
 Industrial visits.

Recommended Resources
Tools, Equipment, Materials and supplies
 Workshop (electrical / mechanical / hydraulics
 Hand tool
 Testing machines.
 Mechanical tool box.
 Stationery
 Calibration machines
 Protective gear
 Lifting equipment
 Storage facility.

Reference materials
Manufacturers service manuals for all the modules
Plant engineering text books

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 o OPTIMIZATION OF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
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UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CR/06/6/A
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Optimise production systems
Duration of Unit: 130 hours

Unit description
This unit describes the competencies required to optimize production systems. It involves
competencies required to identify process/ system for review, collect and analyse system/process
data, develop system/process tests or trials, develop system/process improvement solution and
record and generate production reports

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify process/ system for review
2. Collect and analyse system/process data.
3. Develop system/process tests or trials.
4. Develop system/process improvement solution
5. Record and generate production reports
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Suggested
Learning Outcome Content Assessment
Methods
1. Identify process/  Plant performance review  Practical
system for review  Identification of data collection  Observation
methods  Written
 Identification of data analysis  Oral
techniques

2. Collect and analyse  Data collection  Observation

system/process data.  Data analysis techniques  Written
 Determining possible causes of  Oral
system setbacks  Practical

3. Develop  Proposing controlled tests and  Practical

system/process trials  Oral
improvement  Determination of best proposal  Observation
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 solution  Planning for test execution  Written
 Testing and further data collection
 Data reviewing.
 Further testing from collected
data

4. Develop  Selection of agreed system  Practical

system/process improvement proposal.  Oral
improvement  Preparation for execution of the  Observation
solution proposal  Written
 Implementation of the proposal
 Evaluation of the proposal.

5. Record and generate  Identification of data to be  Practical

production reports collected  Oral
 Methods of recording information  Observation
and data  Written
 Production data recording
 Generation of production reports
 Data processing and storage

Suggested Methods of Delivery

 Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
 Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
 Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
 Visiting lecturer/trainer from the Plants service and repair sector;
 Industrial visits.

Recommended
Tools, Equipment, Materials and supplies
 Workshop (electrical / mechanical / hydraulics
 Hand tool
 Testing machines.
 Mechanical tool box.
 Stationery
 Calibration machines

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  Protective gear
 Lifting equipment
 Computers
 White boards
 Printers
 Data collection devices
 Calculators
 Storage facility.
Reference materials
Manufacturers service manuals for all the modules
Plant engineering text books

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 o KAIZEN PRINCIPLES

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CR/07/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply kaizen principles
Duration of Unit: 100 hours

Unit description
This unit covers the competencies required to apply kaizen principles. It involves competencies
to document current processes, identify and capture critical process, analyse current processes,
design new processes, evaluate and select among alternatives, develop business case for action,
obtain approval for implementing change, plan for improvement process and maintain
competitive advantage through continuous process improvement.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Document current processes
2. Identify and capture critical process
3. Analyze current processes
4. Design new processes where applicable
5. Evaluate and select among alternatives
6. Develop business case for action
7. Obtain approval for implementing change
8. Plan for improvement process
9. Maintain competitive advantage through continuous process improvement.
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Suggested
Learning Outcome Content Assessment
Methods
1. Document current  Identifying and defining  Practical
processes production process  Observation
 Outlining process boundaries  Written
 Identifying process inputs and  Oral
outputs
 Documenting process details

2. Identify and capture  Production process stages  Observation

critical process  Arrangement of production  Written
process  Oral

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  Data collection on process stages.  Practical
 Identification of critical process

3. Analyze current  Interviewing of production  Practical

processes personnel.  Oral
 Production of process flowcharts.  Observation
 Identification of process flow  Written
exceptions
 Identification of process risks.
 Identification of areas of
improvement.

4. Design new  Re-examining of existing process.  Practical

processes where  Data collection.  Oral
applicable  Data analysis.  Observation
 Generation of multiple processes.  Written

5. Evaluate and select  Analysing of processes.  Practical

among alternatives  Analysing of process parameters.  Oral
 Selection of best working process  Observation
design.  Written
 Documentation.

6. Develop business  Description of design process. 

case for action  Analysis of costs and benefits
based on expectations.
 Implementation of design process
 Production of process design
summary.

7. Obtain approval for  Presentation of business case to 

implementing the management.
change  Incorporating management
proposals.
 Re-presentation of business case
to management.
 Approval for implementation.

8. Plan for  Procurement of materials. 

improvement process  Availing of tools and equipment.
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  Implementation of process
improvements.
 Testing and commissioning of
new processes.
 Documentation.

9. Maintain competitive  Determination and calculation of 

advantage through measures of performance.
continuous process  Calculation of optimum
improvement. resources.
 Identification and use of key
performance indicators

Suggested Methods of Delivery

 Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
 Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
 Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
 Visiting lecturer/trainer from the Plants service and repair sector;
 Industrial visits.

Recommended
Tools, Equipment, Materials and supplies
 Workshop (electrical / mechanical / hydraulics
 Hand tool
 Testing machines.
 Mechanical tool box.
 Stationery
 Calibration machines
 Protective gear
 Lifting equipment
 Computers
 White boards
 Printers
 Data collection devices
 Calculators
 Storage facility.
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Reference materials
Manufacturers service manuals for all the modules
Plant engineering text books

o MANAGE SPARES AND CONSUMABLES INVENTORY

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CR/08/6/A

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Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Manage spares and consumables inventory
Duration of Unit: 80 hours

Unit description
This unit describes the competencies required by a technician to manage spares and consumables
inventory. It involves competencies to observe occupational health and safety, identify critical
spares and consumables, procure spares and consumables, inspect ordered spares and
consumables, store received spares/consumables, carry out stock taking, manage store human
resource and record and generate inventory report

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Observe occupational health and safety
2. Identify critical spares and consumables
3. Purchase requisition for spares and consumables
4. Inspect ordered spares and consumables
5. Store received spares/consumables
6. Issue spares and consumables
7. Carry out stock taking
8. Manage store staff
9. Record and generate inventory report.
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Suggested
Learning Outcome Content Assessment
Methods
1. Observe  Safety  Practical
occupational health  Personal protective  Observation
and safety equipment(PPES)  Written
 Fire fighting  Oral
 Safety signage
 First aid
 Work place housekeeping.
 Recording of accidents and
incidents.
 Tools and equipment
 Storage
 Usage

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  Maintenance

2. Identify critical  Identification and analysis of  Observation

spares and maintainable critical spares and  Written
consumables consumables.  Oral
 Determination of impact of  Practical
equipment failure.
 Determination and selection of
general and critical spares
respectively.
 Confirmation of Spares and
consumables availability.

3. Purchase requisition  Organisational procedures  Practical

for spares and  Legal  Oral
consumables  Ethical  Observation
 Consulting procurement personnel.  Written
 Sourcing of spares and
consumables.
 Selection of critical Spares.
 Negotiation with suppliers.
 Procurement of products.

4. Inspect ordered  Analysis of purchase order  Practical

spares and documents.  Oral
consumables  Analysis and certification of  Observation
Delivery documents.  Written
 Counting and confirmation of
procured products.
 Checking of packaging
information.

5. Store received  Labelling and tagging of received  Practical

spares/consumables spares and consumables.  Oral
 Generation of Bin cards.  Observation
 Raising of Goods received note.  Written
 Cleaning of storage location.
 Recording of products.
 Maintenance of storage conditions.
 Storage of hazardous and fragile
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 products.
 Storage of other materials and
finished products.
 Adherence to safety standards.

6. Issue spares and  Obtain/receiving requisition from  Practical

consumables the user.  Oral
 Identification of Spare/consumable  Observation
as per store setup.  Written
 Recording and updating of
Records.

7. Carry out stock  Verification of stock physical  Practical

taking quantities.  Oral
 Checking labelling/tagging  Observation
information on products.  Written
 Recording of stock replenishing
requirements
 Disposal of damaged spares and
consumables.
 Updating of stock records.

8. Manage store staff  Hiring of store personnel.  Practical

 Supervision of store personnel.  Oral
 Delegation of store duties.  Observation
 Appraisal of store staff.  Written
 Maintenance of personnel duty
roster.

9. Record and generate  Generation of reorder level reports  Practical

inventory report  Recording of daily inventory.  Oral
 Compilation of daily inventory to  Observation
generate monthly report  Written
 Generation of annual report
 Maintenance of inventory and
reports.

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Suggested Methods of Delivery
 Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
 Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
 Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
 Visiting lecturer/trainer from the Plants service and repair sector;
 Industrial visits.

Recommended
Tools, Equipment, Materials and supplies
 Workshop (electrical / mechanical / hydraulics
 Hand tool
 Testing machines.
 Mechanical tool box.
 Stationery
 Calibration machines
 Protective gear
 Lifting equipment
 Computers
 White boards
 Printers
 Data collection devices
 Calculators
 Storage facility.
Reference materials
Manufacturers service manuals for all the modules
Plant engineering text books
Management reference materials

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 o WORKSHOP PROCESSES

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CR/09/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Perform workshop processes
Unit description
This unit describes the competencies required by a technician to perform workshop processes. It
involves competencies toobserve occupational safety, perform sheet metal works, carry out metal
joining processes, operate lathe machines, perform mechanical bench works, operate milling
machines, operate grinding machine, operate hand tools, operate drilling machine and perform
foundry works.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Observe occupational safety
2. Perform sheet metal works
3. Carry out metal joining processes
4. Operate lathe machines
5. Perform mechanical bench works
6. Operate milling machines
7. Operate grinding machine
8. Use hand tools
9. Operate hydraulic press
10. Operate shaper machine
11. Operate power hacksaw
12. Operate drilling machine
13. Perform foundry works
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Suggested
Learning Outcome Content Assessment
Methods
1. Observe  Safety  Practical
occupational safety  Personal protective  Observation
equipment(PPES)  Written
 Fire fighting  Oral
 Safety signage
 First aid
 Work place housekeeping.

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  Recording of accidents and
incidents.
 Tools and equipment
 Storage
 Usage
 Maintenance

2. Perform sheet metal  Interpretation of technical  Observation

works drawings.  Written
 Selection of tools and equipment.  Oral
 Marking and cutting of work  Practical
pieces.
 Folding procedures

 Bending
 Rolling

 Inspection of Products.

3. Carry out metal  Preparation of surfaces.  Practical

joining processes  Parts joining methods.  Oral
 Observation
 Riveting  Written
 Welding
 Bolting
 Seaming
 Screwing
 Adhesives

 Finishing processes.

 Polishing & buffing

 Grinding
 Honing
 Lapping
 Painting

 Inspection of joints

4. Operate lathe  Interpretation of Technical  Practical

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 machines drawings.  Oral
 Selection and preparation of  Observation
cutting tools.  Written
 Mounting of work piece on the
lathe machine.
 Setting of the lathe machine for
operation.
 Production.
 Assessing work quality

5. Perform mechanical  Interpretation of Technical  Practical

bench works drawings.  Oral
 Mounting and setting of work  Observation
piece.  Written
 Tools and equipment selection.
 Production.
 Assessing work quality

6. Operate milling  Interpretation of Technical  Practical

machines drawings  Oral
 Mounting and setting of work  Observation
piece  Written
 Selection of cutting tools.
 Setting of machine parameters.
 Parts Production
 Assessing work quality.

7. Operate grinding  Interpretation of Technical  Practical

machine drawings  Oral
 Mounting and setting of work  Observation
piece  Written
 Selection of grinding wheel.
 Parts production
 Assessing work quality

8. Use hand tools  Selection of hand tools.  Practical

 Inspection of hand tools.  Oral
 Utilization, cleaning and storage of  Observation
hand tools.  Written

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9. Operate hydraulic 1.1 Obtaining work instructions.  Practical
press 1.2 Operation of hydraulic press.  Oral
 Mounting of work piece  Observation
 Setting machine  Written
parameters.
 Operating of hydraulic
press.
 Switching off.

10. Operate shaper  Interpretation of Technical  Practical

machine drawings  Oral
 Mounting and setting of work  Observation
piece  Written
 Selection of cutting tools.
 Production
 Assessing work quality

11. Operate power  Checking of blade condition.  Practical

hacksaw  Mounting of work piece  Oral
 Machine operation.  Observation
 Lubrication.  Written
 Assessing work quality

12. Operate drilling  Interpretation of Technical  Practical

machine drawings.  Oral
 Selection and preparation of  Observation
drilling tools.  Written
 Mounting of work piece on the
drill machine.
 Setting of drilling machine for
operation.
 Production.
 Assessing work quality.

13. Perform foundry  Interpretation of Technical  Practical

works drawings  Oral
 Inspection of moulds.  Observation
 Inspection of furnace.  Written
 Inspection of raw materials.
 Casting procedures
 Cleaning and inspection of cast
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 metal.
 Conducting finishing processes.
 Waste disposal.

Suggested Methods of Delivery

 Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
 Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
 Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
 Visiting lecturer/trainer from the Plants service and repair sector;
 Industrial visits.

Recommended
Tools, Equipment, Materials and supplies
 Workshop (electrical / mechanical / hydraulics
 Hand tool
 Testing machines.
 Mechanical tool box.
 Stationery
 Protective gear
 Lifting equipment
 Printers
 Computers
 Data collection devices
 Calculators
 Storage facility.
 Furnace
 Sand
 Moulds
 Refractory bricks.
 Fuel
 Grinder
 Scrap metal
 Lighting devices.
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  Tongs.
Reference materials
Manufacturers service manuals for all the modules
Plant engineering text books

o PRODUCTION PLANT MANAGEMENT

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MPE/CR/10/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Manage plant production process
Unit description
This unit describes the competencies required by a technician to manage plant production
process. It involves competencies required to set up production process, operationalize
production process, maintain production targets, control stock utilization, oversee plant
maintenance, maintain production records, manage storage of raw materials and production
outputs, manage production rejects and manage safety operations

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Set up production process
2. Operationalize production process
3. Maintain production targets
4. Control raw materials utilization
5. Coordinate plant maintenance
6. Maintain production records
7. Manage storage of raw materials and production outputs
8. Manage production rejects
9. Manage safety operations
10. Manage sectional staff
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

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 Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods
1. Set up production  Identification of products and raw  Practical
process materials.  Observation
 Checking of raw materials.  Written
 Inspection of production machine.  Oral
 Confirmation of labour availability.
 Inspection of production lines
 Safety
 Testing of production line.

2. Operationalize  Adjusting production line settings.  Observation

production  Running of production line.  Written
process  Checking of products against  Oral
expected standards.  Practical
 Identification and rectification of
faults.
 Arranging and packing of finished
products.
 Removing and securing of rejects.

3. Maintain  Setting of production targets.  Practical

production targets  Informing production personnel.  Oral
 Assigning targets to personnel.  Observation
 Follow up of set targets.  Written
 Reviewing of achieved targets.
 Assessing and ascertaining of
production targets.
 Maintaining of records.

4. Control raw  Defining of raw material  Practical

materials requirements.  Oral
utilization  Re-ordering of raw materials.  Observation
 Maintaining raw material records.  Written

5. Coordinate plant  Routine inspections of machines  Practical

maintenance  Planning of maintenance schedules  Oral
 Availing of production machines  Observation
for maintenance  Written

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  Maintaining records

6. Maintain  Identification of information and  Practical

production data.  Oral
records  Identification of data recording  Observation
methods.  Written
 Recording of production
information and data.
 Generating production reports.
 Processing and storage of records.

7. Manage storage  Cleaning and maintaining of  Practical

of raw materials storage areas.  Oral
and production  Special storage of hazardous and  Observation
outputs fragile materials and finished  Written
products.
 Updating of storage records.
 Inspection of raw materials and
finished products.

8. Manage  Maintenance of plant machinery.  Practical

production rejects  Training of production staff.  Oral
 Setting of production parameters.  Observation
 Inspection of finished products  Written
 Isolation of rejects.

9. Manage safety  Safety  Practical

operations  Personal protective equipment  Oral
 Daily safety inspections.  Observation
 Safety signage  Written
 5’s implementation.
 Conducting first aid
operations.
 Collecting personnel safety
feedback.
 Setting of safety goals
 Reviewing of plant inspection
report.
10. Manage sectional  Planning and development of leave  Practical
staff rota  Oral
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  Allocation of jobs.  Observation
 Complying with set time schedules.  Written
 Resolution of Disputes.
 Staff appraisal

Suggested Methods of Delivery

 Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
 Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
 Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
 Visiting lecturer/trainer from the Plants service and repair sector;
 Industrial visits.

Recommended
Tools, Equipment, Materials and supplies
 Workshop (electrical / mechanical / hydraulics
 Testing machines.
 Mechanical tool box.
 Stationery
 Protective gear
 Lifting equipment
 Printers
 Computers
 Data collection devices
 Calculators
 Storage facility.
 Lighting.
 First aid kits
 Production manuals.
Reference materials
Manufacturers service manuals for all the modules
Plant engineering text books

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