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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Process results of in-situ tests of support installation quality 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
256898  Process results of in-situ tests of support installation quality 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Fabrication and Extraction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will be useful for people who are pursuing a career in rock engineering.

This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of processing the results of in-situ evaluation of support installation quality in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable and informed workers.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of in-situ evaluation of support installation quality.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the results obtained through in-situ evaluation.
  • Process the measured data into information.
  • Demonstrate the ability to record, report and communicate in-situ evaluation information. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • Communication and Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of in-situ evaluation of support installation quality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of in-situ support installation quality evaluations are listed and explained in the context of mining operations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include:
  • Support unit behaviour (yielding, failure, intact).
  • Installation spacing.
  • Installation quality (pull test, pre-stressing, thickness, grout, cement mix, support unit construction).
  • Loads generated (load cells, closure measurement).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A basic explanation of support installation criteria is provided in the context of mining operations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include:
  • Direction of installation.
  • Height-to-width ratio.
  • Stable contact with adjacent rockwalls.
  • Construction quality.
  • Pre-stressing.
  • Tendon length and diameter.
  • Grout material quality.
  • Annulus-relationship between tendon diameter and hole size.
  • Manufacturer's specifications.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The need for in-situ evaluation of support installation is explained in the context of mining operations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include:
  • Requirements of Regulation 14.
  • Requirements of Code of Practice.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Hazards and risks pertaining to the evaluation of support installation quality are identified and explained with reference to occupational health and safety and environmental impact. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The appropriate preventive measures are described in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of the results obtained through in-situ evaluation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Typical results obtained from in-situ support installation quality evaluations are listed and explained in the context of mining operations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include:
  • Visual observations.
  • Support unit loads measured.
  • Level of closure measured.
  • Support unit spacings.
  • Pull test results.
  • Grout mix thickness measurement.
  • Shotcrete layer thickness measurement.
  • Cement pack grout mix measurement.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The consequences of recording incorrect evaluation results are explained in the context of mining operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of not knowing and understanding results to be obtained from in-situ evaluations are explained in the context of mining operations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Process the measured data into information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The results of in-situ evaluations are sorted to different requirements in accordance with operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include:
  • Date.
  • Working place.
  • Support type.
  • Ground control district.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The data is processed into information in accordance with operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include:
  • Data is entered into a spreadsheet/control form/database.
  • Calculations are executed where appropriate.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The information is analysed in accordance with operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include:
  • Comparison of results to design/mine specifications/manufacturers specifications.
  • Trends in evaluations are identified.
  • Risk assessment is conducted.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The consequences of poor processing are explained in terms of legal and operational requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate the ability to record, report and communicate in-situ testing information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The processed results are recorded according to mine specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The processed results are reported and communicated according to mine specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of not recording and reporting evaluation results on the safety of workers are explained in terms of legal and operational requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following essential embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:

    Knowledge that the assessor will evaluate:
  • In-situ evaluation of support installation quality.
  • The results obtained through in-situ evaluation.
  • Principles and methods of processing the measured data into information.
  • Record, report and communicate in-situ evaluation information.
  • Significant hazards and risks pertaining to in-situ evaluation of support installation quality, their consequences and mitigating actions.

    Causes and effects (Occupational Health and Safety):
  • Use of equipment.
  • Use of personal protective equipment.
  • Adherence to occupational health and safety requirements.
  • Work related hazards and associated risks.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies and standards:
  • Occupational health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations.
  • Quality policies, standards and agreements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

    Note: The ability of the learner to identify and evaluate support installation quality for a specific mining environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note: The ability of the learner to understand that the correct evaluation of support installation quality is a contribution to the safety of the workers in the working place. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

    Note: The ability of the learner to understand that the detailed and systematic processing, recording and communication of support installation quality is essential. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Note: The ability of the learner to critically evaluate the support installation quality to identify incorrect installations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

    Note: The ability of the learner to communicate the findings of the evaluation to production and rock engineering personnel. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Note: The use of spreadsheets/databases and calculations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Note: The understanding that identification of unacceptable support installation quality has a significant effect on the stability of workings and safety of workers. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Terminology:

    Specified Requirements:

    Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal:
  • Relevant Acts: e.g. Mine Health & Safety Act and Regulations, 1996 (Act 29/1996), and Minerals Act and Regulations, 1991 (Act 50/1991).
  • Mandatory Codes of Practice.
  • SANS and other relevant Standards.
  • Chief Inspector of Mines' Directives/Instructions.
  • Guidelines issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines.

    Site-specific:
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Mine Standard Procedures.
  • List of Recorded OH&S Risks.
  • Working Guides.
  • Equipment and Materials Specifications. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  62796   Further Education and Training Certificate: Strata Control Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


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