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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
National Certificate: Mining Operations: Underground Coal |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
21812 | National Certificate: Mining Operations: Underground Coal | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Mining and Minerals | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
MQA - Mining Qualifications Authority | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
National Certificate | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Fabrication and Extraction | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 127 | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
This qualification is aimed at people who work or intend to work within a coal-mining context and seek recognition for essential skills in coal mining operations.
Recipients of this qualification have the knowledge and skills to conduct the essential operations associated with safe mining in any one of the following specialisation areas in underground coalmines: The qualification is designed to be flexible and accessible so that people are able to demonstrate the competencies required to work safely in an underground coalmine in general and effectively and safely in one of the Blasting, Continuous Mining or Long Wall specialisation areas. Rationale The majority of the candidates for this qualification are likely to be working in the mining and minerals sector. The qualification will give them the opportunity to balance their practical skills with the essential knowledge needed to earn a formal qualification in coal mining operations. There is also a critical need in the industry to identify and recognise people who are able to conduct the essential operations associated with efficient and safe coal mining extraction in at least one of Blasting operations, Continuous Mining operations or Long Wall operations. Range statements The unit standards provide the details of the ranges within which candidates are required to perform. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that candidates embarking on learning programmes towards this qualification are already competent in the following areas:
Recognition of prior learning This qualification can be achieved wholly or in part through recognition of prior learning in terms of the criteria laid out in the exit level outcome and rules of combination as per "Exit level outcomes and rules of combinations". Evidence can be presented in a variety of forms, including international or previous local qualifications, reports, testimonials mentioning functions performed, work records, portfolios, videos of practice and performance records. All such evidence should be judged according to the general principles of assessment described in the note to the assessors in "Qualification Notes". |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
Credits:
Fundamental Component: All unit standards totalling 36 credits are compulsory. Core Component: The unit standards in the core component totalling 66 credits are compulsory for all learners. Elective Component: Learners are to choose one of the following specialisation areas and complete the unit standards as indicated in each specialisation. Additional unit standards should be chosen from other elective areas if there are insufficient credits in the chosen specialisation to give the minimum credits allocated to it. Blasting operations Specialisation Area: The following unit standards are core to blasting operations, in terms of the exit level outcome 'Conduct blasting operations in an underground coal mine': Long Wall Operations Specialisation Area The following unit standards are core to long wall operations, in terms of the exit level outcome 'Mine Coal in a Long Wall section': Continuous Miner Operations The following unit standards are core to continuous miner operations, in terms of the exit level outcome 'Mine Coal in a continuous miner section': At least 5 credits from the following unit standards must be selected in terms of exit level outcome 'Carry out mining activities in an underground coal mine': At least 15 credits from the following unit standards must be selected in terms of exit level outcome 'Mine coal in a continuous miner section': The rest of the Elective unit standards are elective to individuals. The candidate must choose a total of at least 5 credits. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
This qualification has the following exit level outcomes:
Fundamental exit level outcomes Core exit level outcomes Elective exit level outcomes Critical cross-field outcomes This qualification addresses the following critical cross-field outcomes. The way in which the critical cross-field outcomes are addressed is presented in detail in the unit standards outlined in the Annexures. 1. Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, or community. 3. Organizing and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 4. Collecting, analysing, organizing and critically evaluating information. 5. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion. 6. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 7. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. Learning programmes directed towards this qualification will also contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making individuals aware of the importance of: |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Integrated Assessment
For award of the National Certificate in Mining Operations - Underground Coal, the candidate must achieve each unit standard as per the exit level outcomes and rules of combination as per "Exit level outcomes and rules of combinations". The assessment criteria will allow the candidate to reflect achievement through the use of integrative assessment methods and criteria which ensure both that the purpose and the achievement of the qualification are able to be met across a range of contexts and circumstances, reflectively and repetitively. Principles of assessment: |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
This qualification and the component unit standards have been compared with similar qualifications from the following countries:
In addition, the abilities described in the unit standards have also been compared with the findings of related experiences and practical exercises carried out in the sub-field of Mining and Minerals. In general this qualification and its component unit standards compare well with their international counterparts. The only differences are in formatting and scope of coverage or focus. The qualification found to be the most comparable to this one is the Australian qualification entitled Certificate in Mining Operations. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
The qualification can act as a springboard from which people may progress to other qualifications in mining, mining - related sub-fields and mining supervision. |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
Internal moderation of assessment must take place at the point of assessment with external moderation provided by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. Particular moderation requirements related to this qualification are:
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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting the assessment:
1. Providers offering learning towards achievement of any of the unit standards that make up this qualification must be accredited through the relevant ETQA by SAQA. Particular accreditation requirements related to these qualifications are: 2. Assessors registered with the relevant ETQA must carry out the assessment of candidates for any of the unit standards that make up this qualification. The following criteria are specified for assessors concerning the technical aspects of the qualification: |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARDS: |
ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
Core | 9615 | Conduct visual inspection of flameproof equipment in an underground coal mine | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
Core | 110217 | Demonstrate knowledge and ability to work in an underground coal mine | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 8 |
Core | 15269 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic strata control principles | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
Core | 116520 | Apply safety, health and environmental principles and procedures in a workplace | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
Core | 9622 | Demonstrate an understanding of the prevention of flammable gas ignition through the use of flame proofing in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Core | 110205 | Demonstrate knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, regulations and definitions | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Core | 9610 | Sound and bar down roof and side walls using sounding and barring equipment in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
Core | 9613 | Ventilate a production section to control gases and dust in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Core | 13912 | Apply knowledge of self and team in order to develop a plan to enhance team performance | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Core | 9611 | Conduct statutory examinations in a production section in an underground coal mine | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 3 |
Core | 9619 | Control dust in a production section in an underground coal mine | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 3 |
Core | 13915 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub-sector, own organisation and a specific workplace | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
Core | 9612 | Test, monitor and control the eight common mine gases in an underground coal mine | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 17 |
Fundamental | 9010 | Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 2 |
Fundamental | 9013 | Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
Fundamental | 8972 | Interpret a variety of literary texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 8969 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9012 | Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 8973 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 7456 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 8970 | Write texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Elective | 15277 | Deliver compressed air using a mobile compressor in an underground coal mine | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
Elective | 9614 | Feed and break coal using a feeder breaker in an underground coal mine | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
Elective | 15276 | Install a ventilation curtain in an underground coal mine | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 1 |
Elective | 15262 | Operate a belt conveyor unit to convey coal in an underground coal mine | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
Elective | 15303 | Pump water using pumping equipment in an underground coal mine | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
Elective | 15255 | Support roof using hydraulic chock shield in a wall mining section in underground coal mine | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
Elective | 15282 | Support roof using mine pole support in an underground coal mine | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
Elective | 15291 | Apply stone dust using stone dusting equipment in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
Elective | 9623 | Cut coal face using a universal type coal cutter in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 13 |
Elective | 9618 | Cut coal face using an arc wall type coal cutter in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
Elective | 9694 | Drill holes by means of a hand-held rock drill machine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
Elective | 9617 | Drill work face using hand held drilling equipment in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
Elective | 9616 | Drill work face using self propelled drilling equipment in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
Elective | 15289 | Load coal using a gathering arm loader in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 7 |
Elective | 15339 | Place and operate an auxiliary fan in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 13 |
Elective | 15334 | Supervise the installation and operation of a belt conveyor in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 15 |
Elective | 9609 | Support roof using a roofbolter in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 13 |
Elective | 15259 | Transport coal using shuttle-mining equipment in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
Elective | 15332 | Transport personnel, material or equipment using approved self-propelled mobile machines in an underground coal mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 12 |
Elective | 15335 | Charge up a work face for blasting in an underground coal mine | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 11 |
Elective | 110210 | Conduct blasting operations in an underground coal mine | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 11 |
Elective | 110125 | Control operations in a blasting section in an underground coal mine | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
Elective | 9621 | Control operations in a continuous miner section in an underground coal mine | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 |
Elective | 15331 | Control operations in a wall section in an underground coal mine | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 12 |
Elective | 9607 | Cut and load a coal face using continous mining equipment in an underground coal mine | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 28 |
Elective | 110130 | Treat misfires and sockets in an underground coal mine | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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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