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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to work in a surface mine 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253025  Demonstrate knowledge and ability to work in a surface mine 
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 2  NQF Level 02  8 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
110191  Demonstrate knowledge and ability to work in a surface mine  Level 1  NQF Level 01  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard will be useful to people who are required to demonstrate knowledge and ability to work in a surface mine. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain the requirements of he relevant aspects of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
  • Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of strata control.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of applicable ISO standards.

    The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector.

    This unit standard is intended to promote general skills and understanding of demonstrating knowledge and ability to work in surface mine in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable competent and informed workers. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following:
  • Communication at NQF Level 1.
  • Mathematical Literacy NQF Level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the requirements of the relevant aspects of the Mine Health and Safety Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The objectives of Occupational Health and Safety are outlined in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The legal rights of the employee are outlined in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The legal rights of the employer are outlined in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The rights and powers of Health and Safety Representatives are explained in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Offences related to Occupational Health and Safety that can be committed by employers or employees are explained in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Explanation of offences must include the following:
  • Damage, misuse or interference in any way with health and safety equipment that is provided for use in the mine.
  • Negligent act or omission by one person that endangers the safety and health of another person at a mine.
  • A person hindering any other person who is performing a function in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
  • A person attempting to obtain any certificate of competency in a dishonest or fraudulent manner.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Duties that an employee on a mine has with regard to occupational health and safety are explained in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Emergencies are defined in terms of the mine's Emergency Procedure Document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Strategies to be followed during an emergency are explained in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an awareness of strata conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Unsafe strata conditions are described by means of the identification of their features. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Unsafe strata conditions are explained in terms of the associated hazards and risks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Measures to treat unsafe strata conditions are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an awareness of applicable I.S.O. standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sub standard conditions are described in terms of legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Hazards associated with sub standard conditions are described in terms of legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Measures to rectify sub standard conditions are described in terms of specified requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a leaner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with relevant ETQA, according to 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 embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:

    Knowledge relating to working on a surface mine:
  • Relevant aspects of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
  • Emergency preparedness and response.
  • Aspects relating to strata control.
  • Relevant terminology.
  • Possible non-conformances, their consequences and mitigating actions.

    Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Issues:
  • Significant hazards and risks related to working in a surface mine, their consequences and mitigating actions.
  • PPE requirements and the reason for each.

    Applicable statutory and site specific requirements:
  • Relevant clauses from applicable acts and regulations relating to working in a surface mine.
  • Codes of practice and in-company Procedures.
  • Relevant ISO clauses. 
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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 substandard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note:
  • The ability and willingness of the learner to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage himself/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively.

    Note:
  • The ability of the learner to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment are required, and to communicate to fellow workers his/her intentions and the assistance required. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Note:
  • The ability of the learner to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

    Note:
  • The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and substandard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Note:
  • The learner demonstrates and understanding of and ability to use advanced mining technology in terms of production, safety and communication. 
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    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 and 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.
  • Material Safety Data Sheets.

    Site-Specific:
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Mine Standard Procedures.
  • List of Recorded OH and S Risks.
  • Working Guides.
  • Equipment and Materials Specifications.

    Unit Standard Justification:

    Level:

    Attribute; Level; Justification:
  • Skills; Level 2; Moderate in range.
  • Procedures; Level 2; Established and familiar.
  • Context; Level 2; Routine and familiar.
  • Knowledge; Level 2; Basic operational.
  • Information processing; Level 2; Basic processing of readily available information.
  • Problem Solving; Level 2; Known solutions to familiar problems.
  • Orientation of activities; Level 2; Directed.
  • Application of responsibility; Level 2; Some responsibility for quantity and quality, and possible responsibility for guiding others.
  • Orientation of scope of responsibility; Level 2; Under general supervision and quality control.

    Average Level: = 2.0.
    Actual Level Assigned: = 2.

    Credits:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome:

    Activity; Hours:
  • Classroom Teaching; 50 Hours.
  • On-The-Job Training; 20 Hours.
  • Couching Required; 10 Hours.

    Total = 80 Hours.

    Credits Achieved: = 80/10 = 8.0.
    Credits Assigned: = 8. 
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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  59549   National Certificate: Strata Control Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  62869   National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Surface Excavations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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    2. AMAMDAWU TRAINING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    3. Anglo American Platinum Limited - Mogalakwena Mining Training Centre 
    4. ASSMANG (PTY) LTD 
    5. ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE 
    6. AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 
    7. BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD 
    8. BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 
    9. BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD 
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    13. EXXARO COAL (PTY) LTD 
    14. FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD 
    15. FOSKOR (PTY) LTD 
    16. FRASER ALEXANDER PTY LTD 
    17. GEOSTRAT TRAINING 
    18. GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD 
    19. HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD 
    20. IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD 
    21. JAREMA TRAINING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
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    38. POWERGATE TRAINING PTY LTD 
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    41. PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    42. RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD 
    43. SARCHA TRAINING SOLUTIONS(PTY)LTD 
    44. Sebenzani Nonke Consulting Pty Ltd 
    45. SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC 
    46. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
    47. SPECTRA MINING SERVICES (PTY) LTD 
    48. Test Organisation 
    49. THARISA MINERALS (PTY) LTD 
    50. THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.