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

National Certificate: Mine Ventilation 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
90656  National Certificate: Mine Ventilation 
ORIGINATOR
QCTO Task Team - 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  124  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  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 
Purpose:
This qualification will typically enable a learner to be appointed to operate in the mining industry in a position generally known as Mine Ventilation Engineering Observer. This person observes, measures, records and reports aspects of the occupational environmental conditions in order to provide information for ventilation engineering decision making and legal compliance.

This qualification equips learners working in any mining working place with a broad understanding and knowledge of ventilation, occupational health and safety (VH and S) concepts and practices, with sufficient detail to enable them to function in a safe and healthy manner and to deal with ventilation, occupational health and safety problems and issues. It will also contribute to the further development of learners within this environment by providing articulation, recognition and mobility within this dynamic mining environment.

A learner acquiring this Qualification will be able to:
  • Use verbal and written practices to communicate in the working place and apply mathematical processes to solve everyday numerical problems.
  • Describe the basic requirements of current legislation which impacts on occupational health and safety.
  • Recognise, respond to and report occupational hygiene and ventilation-related hazards and conditions in the working place.
  • Apply the relevant occupational hygiene and ventilation functions, planning, policy and behaviour in the working place.
  • Measure, record, organise and report occupational environmental conditions in the working place using the appropriate instruments.

    Qualifying learners will be able to demonstrate responsibility, independency and effective management of themselves in the working place regarding generic ventilation, health and safety issues. Learners will be able to identify and evaluate ventilation, health and safety factors in occupational environments, which may have a detrimental effect on the occupational health and safety of people in such environments. Learners credited with this Qualification are able to perform essential occupational environmental/hygiene measurements.

    Rationale:
    This Qualification provides learners with opportunities for personal development and career advancement within the broader constituencies of the Mine Ventilation, Occupational Health and Safety (VH and S) community. This will contribute to the provision of a healthier and safer working place for all people in the mining industry in the Republic of South Africa. It will assist those occupational health and safety professionals who play an increasingly complex and crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of employees to develop a well-grounded and comprehensive understanding of the key issues that are essential to meet these high demands. It is designed to cover the key issues involved at ground level and general occupational health and safety issues in the Core component with the specifics being incorporated into the Elective component.

    Both in South Africa and internationally, the socio-economic impact of good ventilation, occupational hygiene and safety is substantial in terms of economic and human costs that result from poor working place ventilation, occupational hygiene and safety. Indirect costs are also incurred and can include, inter alia, poor morale, poor productivity and lost shifts. Improved working place safety, occupational hygiene, health, and responsible environmental management could influence the South African economy substantially in direct costs alone. This qualification aims to meet the demand for learners who are able to assist with the provision of a safe, healthy and productive occupational environment.

    There is a critical need in the industry to recognise learner competency regarding essential operations associated with a healthy, safe and productive working environment. A typical learning pathway in this field would start with this qualification and proceed to the National Certificate: Mine Ventilation, NQF Level 5.

    This qualification is the entry level to a career path in mine ventilation. It is generic enough to allow maximum mobility (progression and articulation) with other related fields of application.

    The qualification is designed to be flexible and accessible so that learners are able to demonstrate the competencies in Mine Ventilation across the mining and minerals sector.

    Obtaining formal qualifications in mine ventilation will enable the learner to operate in a range of related environments. This enhances the employment opportunities of learners and also ensures a wider coverage of Ventilation Practitioners in the South African work environment. Formal qualifications, especially at this level, open up a career path and access to further studies, both formal and informal, not only in this field but also other related fields. Skills, knowledge, values and attitudes (competencies) reflected in the qualification are building blocks towards a higher qualification. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that candidates embarking on learning towards this qualification are already competent in the following learning outcomes:
  • Communication at NQF Level 1.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1.
  • Computer Literacy at NQF Level 1.


    Recognition of Prior Learning:
    This qualification may be achieved wholly or in part through Recognition of Prior Learning in terms of the relevant criteria. Evidence may be presented in a variety of forms, including international or previous local qualifications, reports, testimonials mentioning functions performed, work/performance records/portfolios and videos of practice.

    All such evidence should be judged according to the general principles of assessment.

    Access to the Qualification:
    Access is open to all learners, taking into account the learning assumed to be in place. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    A minimum of 124 credits are required to complete the qualification.

    The credits are acquired as follows:
  • Compulsory Fundamental Unit Standards to the total of 36 credits.
  • Compulsory Core Unit Standards to the total of 78 credits.
  • Elective Unit Standards to a minimum of 10 credits.

    There are two possible specialisation areas within the Elective Component, viz.:
    Specialisation Area A: Underground Hardrock, for which the following two Elective Unit Standards, totalling 4 credits, must be completed:
  • SAQA ID 259606: Conduct routine inspections on percussion rock drills, 2 credits.
  • SAQA ID 259657: Measure virgin rock temperature, 2 credits.
    Plus an additional 6 credits, chosen from the list of Elective Unit Standards.

    Specialisation Area B: Underground Coal, for which the following three Elective Unit Standards, totalling 10 credits, must be completed:
  • SAQA ID 259608: Explain the prevention and control of the propagation of a coal dust explosion, 5 credits.
  • SAQA ID 259658: Sample and evaluate a mixture of coal dust and stone dust, 3 credits.
  • SAQA ID 116516: Apply stone dust to inertise coal dust, 2 credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Use verbal and written practices to communicate in the working place and apply mathematical processes to solve everyday numerical problems.
    2. Describe the basic requirements of current legislation which impacts on Occupational Health and Safety in the working place.
    3. Recognise, respond to and report occupational hygiene and ventilation-related hazards and conditions in the working place.
    4. Apply the relevant occupational hygiene and ventilation functions, planning, policy and behaviour in the working place.
    5. Use the appropriate instruments to measure, record, organise and report occupational environmental conditions in the working place.
  • Range of conditions includes: Mass, pressure, noise levels, air velocity, volume flow rate, illumination levels, environmental thermal conditions, ventilation and gases.

    Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:
  • Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, is demonstrated by:
    > Dealing with occupational hygiene and ventilation hazards and situations and the administration of occupational hygiene and ventilation functions.
    > Responding to non-conformances relating to ventilation and occupational health and safety legislation.
  • Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community is demonstrated by:
    > Contributing to team goals and achievements by adhering to agreed working methods and processes.
    > Contributing to team efficiency by supporting other team members in the mining environment.
    > Adhering to team protocols, codes of ethics and conduct and generally promoting a positive team spirit.
    > Coordinating one's work with that of others in the direct surrounding area, internal and external operations.
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, is demonstrated by:
    > Collecting, organising and evaluating information pertaining to the application of occupational hygiene and ventilation legislation and the implementation thereof.
    > Applying the principles pertaining to the application of occupational hygiene and ventilation legislation and the implementation of occupational hygiene and ventilation practices and functions.
  • Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the occupational environment and health of others, is demonstrated by:
    > Applying occupational health, safety and environmental (hygiene) requirements in the working place.
    > Using science and technology effectively in the preparation and distribution of occupational hygiene and ventilation reports.
    > Using relevant terminology and adhering to standard practices and procedures.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation, is demonstrated by:
    > The appropriate application of systems, policies and procedures related to occupational hygiene and ventilation.
    > Understanding the impact of ventilation and occupational health and safety practices on all people working in the mining environment and own role in each context.
    > Requesting assistance from other team members and support personnel when necessary or required.
    > Assisting other team members and working together with support personnel to conduct occupational hygiene and ventilation practices and functions. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Information from texts, reports and standard operating procedures is practically applied in the working place in specific occupational hygiene and ventilation contexts.
  • All communications are addressed and responded to in accordance with the relevant working place requirements.
  • Numerical calculations and measurements are performed as required in the working place-specific occupational hygiene and ventilation contexts.
  • Occupational health and safety signs are interpreted and explained as required for specific working places.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to occupational hygiene and ventilation requirements is demonstrated.
  • The occupational hygiene and ventilation environment is defined focusing on specific working place principles and conditions.
  • The concept of promoting occupational health and safety is explained indicating the roles played by the relevant stakeholders.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • The consequences of exposure to occupational hygiene and ventilation hazards and poor adherence to occupational health and safety requirements are described in terms of the impact on people and the organisation.
  • Occupational hygiene and ventilation hazards are recognised and noted in accordance with working place requirements.
  • Occupational hygiene and ventilation hazards are identified and reported in accordance with working place-specific requirements.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • All occupational hygiene and ventilation functions carried out, including inspections, comply with specified requirements.
  • Administrative functions are performed in accordance with working place-specific health and safety requirements.
  • Primary emergency preparedness and response procedures are applied in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements.
  • Personal Monitoring Equipment is issued and retrieved in accordance with site-specific codes of practice.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Mine ventilation, occupational hygiene, safety and environmental conditions and elements are identified and described.
  • Relevant principles of measurement are known and described.
  • Measurements are taken, interpreted and recorded.
  • Instruments, techniques and technologies selected for measurement are appropriate for specified contexts and purposes.
  • Relevant legal and other context-specific requirements are adhered to.
  • All analyses of various areas, including dust samples and life sustainability of refuge bays, are accurate.
  • Inspections of, for example, percussion rock drills, meet specified requirements.
  • Sampling and measurements are accurate and meet specified requirements.
    > Range of sampling and measurement includes, but is not limited to: Wet and dry bulb temperature, radioactive contamination, radiation, cooling power, low air velocities, water and barometric pressure, thermal conditions, personal equivalent noise exposure levels and environmental pollution.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Integrated assessment at the level of the qualification provides an opportunity for learners to show that they are able to integrate concepts, actions and. ideas achieved across a range of unit standards and contexts.

    Integrated assessment must evaluate the quality of observable performance as well as the thinking behind the performance and must be based on a summative assessment guide. The guide will spell out how the assessor will assess different aspects of the performance and will include:
  • Observing the learner at work (both in the primary activity as well as other interactions).
  • Asking questions and initiating short discussions to test understanding.
  • Looking at records and reports in the portfolio and reviewing previous assessments.

    In some cases interference will be necessary to determine competence, dependent on the nature and context within which performance takes place.

    It is necessary to ensure that the fundamental part of the qualification is also targeted for assessment to ensure that while the competence may have been achieved in a particular context, learners are able to apply it in a range of other contexts and for future learning.

    The learner may choose the language for assessment. This should be established as part of a process of preparing the learner for assessment and familiarising the learner with the approach being taken.

    While this is primarily a working place-based qualification, evidence from other areas of endeavour may be introduced, if pertinent to any of the Exit Level Outcomes. The assessment process should cover both the explicit tasks required for the qualification as well as the understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin the activities associated with mining activities. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Mining activities occur in many countries all over the world, although the South African mining industry is more diverse than that of most other countries.

    The international comparability exercise was conducted by comparing the outcomes of the proposed South African qualifications to those found in a number of countries with established mining industries. The countries chosen for comparison were selected either because of their proven best practice or because they operate in similar mining conditions. However, mining practices and standards are influenced world-wide by the business practices of the large, multinational companies such as Anglo American, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.

    This Qualification could not be compared with equivalent qualifications from a range of other countries because they do not have the specialisations in ventilation/environmental control as we do in South Africa. Rather, the courses and programmes are in occupational health and safety. The ventilation areas are contained in mining operations programmes.

    None of the other countries of the SADC region have specific occupational hygiene and ventilation training programmes in place at this time. The majority of occupational hygiene and ventilation training is conducted by South African companies with presence in the SADC region.

    India:
    PRIA Education in New Delhi offers the Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety:

    Modules include:
  • Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Sector Specific Occupational Health and Safety Issues.
  • Socio-Economic aspects of Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Basics of Preventive Techniques.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Legislation in India.
  • Participatory Research in Occupational Health.

    Nayati International in Andhra Pradesh offers the course in Occupational Health, Hygiene and Safety.

    Modules:
  • Preventing and controlling Occupational Diseases and Accidents.
  • Development and Promotion of Healthy and Safe Work and Work Environments.

    United Kingdom (UK):
    The National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in the UK do not have an equivalent ventilation/occupational health and safety qualification. However, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health offers the course: Managing Safely:

    Modules:
  • Assessing Risks.
  • Identifying Hazards.
  • Protecting Our Environment.
  • Saftek.

    Course: Safety and Health Solutions:
    Modules:
  • Confined Space Precautions.
  • Confined Space Entry.
  • Construction Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Disaster and Emergency Preparedness.
  • Emergency Evacuation.
  • Practical Ergonomics.
  • Respiratory Protection.

    The British Safety Council offers the course: BSC Awards Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health:
    Modules:
  • Occupational Health Provision.
  • Principles of Health and Safety Law.
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
  • Health and Safety Management.
  • Risk Assessment.
  • Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Emergency Planning.
  • Chemical and Biological Hazards.
  • Display Screen Equipment and Workstations.
  • Developing a Positive Health and Safety Culture.
  • Protecting the Environment.

    Course: Principles of Health and Safety:
    Modules:
  • International Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Occupational Health Provision.
  • Health and Safety Management.
  • Risk Assessment.
  • Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Health and Safety Monitoring.
  • Health and Safety Policies.

    Course: Applied Health and Safety:
    Modules:
  • Emergency Planning.
  • Display Screen Equipment and Workstations.
  • Substance Safety.
  • Developing a Positive Health and Safety Culture.
  • Protecting the Environment.

    The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) offers the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety:
    Modules:
  • Health hazards.
  • Noise.
  • Vibration.
  • Dust.
  • Cement.
  • Solvents.
  • Cleaners.

    NEBOSH National General Certificate - Block Route:
    Modules:
  • Provide an Understanding of Health and Safety Legislation.
  • Safety Media.

    Course: COSHH:
  • Raise Awareness in the Safe Handling of Hazardous substances.
  • Use of Hazardous Substances.

    Course: Risk Assessment:
  • Range of Hazards.
  • Information on how to Identify a Risk and a Hazard.
  • Conduct a Risk Assessment.

    Course: Stress in the Working place:
  • Stress.
  • Anxiety.
  • Depression.
  • Risks Stress can Cause.

    Australia:

    The National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) offers the Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS):
    Modules:
  • Knowledge of the Current OHS Act and Regulations.
  • Codes of Practice and Standards.
  • Consequences of Exposure to Health Hazards at Work.
  • An Understanding of The Skills to Recognise, Evaluate and Manage Health and Safety Hazards in the Working place.
  • An Understanding of the Skills to Administer Various Occupational Health and Safety Functions, Planning, Policy Development and Ethics.

    Also offered is the Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety:
    Modules:
  • Implement and Support the OHS Management Systems.
  • Prepare Working place Personnel for Dealing with OHS Issues.
  • Ensure Legislative Requirements are applied.
  • Implement OHS Initiatives and Processes.
  • Organisational OHS Goals and Objectives.

    The National Training Information Service (NTIS) has Certificates in Mining Operations I, II, III and IV and a Diploma, which contain the following units relating to environmental control:
  • Apply and monitor the ventilation Management Plan.
  • Construct and maintain basic ventilation devices.
  • Conduct face ventilation operations.
  • Construct and maintain ventilation devices.
  • Install and maintain ventilation systems and equipment.
  • Apply and monitor the ventilation management plan.
  • Implement the ventilation management plan.
  • Establish and maintain the ventilation management system.
  • Manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system.
  • Suppress dust in an open-cut environment.
  • Take environmental samples and measurements.
  • Identify and minimise environmental hazards.
  • Apply environmentally sustainable work practices.

    On the Australian Framework, occupational health, safety and environment qualifications fall within the Vocational Education and Training sector. This sector recognises skills and knowledge that meet nationally, endorsed industry/enterprise competency standards, as agreed for those qualifications by the relevant industry, enterprise, community or professional group. The available qualifications also include literacy and numeracy, communication, working in teams (a Critical Cross-Field Outcome on the South African NQF), working place technology, and industry specific competencies. Various programmes are available, including a Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety, Certificate IV in Auditing Occupational Health and Safety Systems, Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety, and a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Certificate III is Grade 12, or equivalent to the South African NQF Level 4.

    United State of America (USA):

    The American Safety and Health Institute: and the National Environmental, Safety and Health Training Association (NESHTA) offer related courses, such as the Certified Environmental, Safety and Health Trainer (CET):
    Modules:
  • Accident Prevention and Hazard Awareness.
  • Industrial Hygiene.
  • Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Emergency Response.
  • Regulatory Standards.
  • Fire Prevention/Protection.

    Canada:
    The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists has programmes which include:
  • Conduct or assist in environmental audits, in the design of measures to minimize undesirable environmental effects of new or expanded mining and oil and gas operations, and in the development of waste management and other related environmental protection procedures.
  • Supervise studies and programmes related to mine development, mining methods, mine ventilation, lighting, drainage and ground control.

    The Industrial Accidental Prevention Association (IAPA) offers the Course in Health and Safety Solutions:
    Modules:
  • Health Safety and the Law.
  • Working place Safety.
  • Working place Inspections.
  • Working place Health.
  • Joint Health and Safety Committees.
  • Bright Training and Safety Wear.

    Also the Course: Joint Health Safety Committee Certification Training:
    Modules:
  • Joint Health and Safety Committee Members.
  • Emergency Preparedness.
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
  • Hazard Identification.
  • Risk Management.
  • Ergonomics Training.

    Course: Industrial Equipment:
    Modules:
  • Confined Entry Space Awareness.
  • Hazardous Materials.
  • Environmental Spills Training.
  • Protecting Our Environment.

    New Zealand:
    The New Zealand NQF places occupational health and safety within the fields of Health, Manufacturing (Dairy Working place Health and Safety) and Planning and Construction (Construction Health and Safety and Injury Prevention). The South African equivalent is in the field of Health, specifically Occupational Health and Safety. The South African NQF Level 4 is the equivalent of the New Zealand NQF Level 3. Two qualifications are registered in the field of Health, on the New Zealand NQF, namely, a National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Co-ordination) (Level 4), and a National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Working place Safety) (Level 3). There is no equivalent mine ventilation qualification.

    The National Certificate: Mine Ventilation, NQF Level 2, compares favourably with the international courses and programmes, particularly the units contained in the mining qualifications.
    Unit standards at the higher levels on the New Zealand NQF include the following but are not aligned to mining:
  • Assist in evaluating occupational health and safety standards and practice.
  • Assist in hazard identification and control for occupational health and safety practice.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety management requirements for contractors working on site.
  • Explain the establishment and operation of a working place health and safety committee.
  • Explain the requirements of the health and safety in employment act (HSE) 1992.
  • Maintain standards of practice in an occupational health and safety practice.
  • Develop and implement working place occupational health and safety policy and standards.
  • Develop systems for occupational health and safety management practice.
  • Evaluate occupational health and safety standards and practice.
  • Facilitate hazard management in an occupational health and safety practice.
  • Plan and evaluate programmes to promote occupational health and safety practice.
  • Implement working place health and safety management requirements.
  • Manage working place management health and safety.

    Conclusion:
    Differences in training in South Africa are influenced by the requirements of the relevant Legislature, especially in ventilation. Training in the area of Occupational Health and Safety in South Africa has shown to be in demand in several countries of the SADC region and further afield into sub-Saharan Africa.

    It may be concluded that the proposed qualification compares favourably with qualifications and courses presented internationally, on the following basis:
  • There is a progression of learning (learning pathway).
  • Although systems in the various countries scanned have different level indicators, there is a clear correlation between lower, intermediate and higher levels on the one hand, and related competencies on the other.
    In general this qualification and its component unit standards compare well with their international counterparts. The only major differences are in formatting and scope of coverage or focus. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontally, this Qualification articulates with the following qualifications at NQF Level 2:
  • National Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Promotion.
  • National Certificate: Fundamental Ancillary Heath Care.
  • National Certificate: Environmental Practice.

    Vertically, this Qualification articulates with the following qualifications at NQF Level 3:
  • National Certificate: Occupational Hygiene and Safety.
  • National Certificate: Community Health Work.
  • National Certificate: Environmental Practice.
  • National Certificate: Mine Ventilation. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant QCTO Quality Assurance Partner (QAP).
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant QAP.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant QAP according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed QAP procedures.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless the QAP policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standard/s.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant QAP. 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Assessors should be in possession of:
  • An appropriate qualification at least one level above the level of the qualification and preferably relevant working place based practical experience.
  • Registration as an assessor with the relevant QAP. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARDS: 
      ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
    Core  259602  Describe sources of and control measures for noise in a work place  Level 1  NQF Level 01  2 
    Core  259619  Conduct workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3 
    Core  115105  Determine wet and dry bulb temperature by means of a whirling hygrometer and take appropriate action  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  259618  Examine refuge bays/places of safety  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  259597  Explain emergency preparedness and response procedures  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3 
    Core  259607  Handle water samples for analysis  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  259638  Issue and retrieve Personal Monitoring Equipment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  115094  Measure and record pressures and take appropriate action  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  115092  Measure and record the concentration of flammable and noxious gases and vapours and take appropriate action  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  259642  Measure barometric pressure using electronic and/or mechanical instruments  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  259625  Measure cooling power and low air velocity by using a wet Kata thermometer  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  259627  Measure illumination levels in a workplace using a Luxmeter  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  259604  Verify compliance to safety, health and environmental requirements in the workplace  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4 
    Core  244422  Demonstrate knowledge of the most common harmful gases and vapours  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4 
    Core  256617  Determine the pH of a liquid by means of a pH meter  Level 3  NQF Level 03  2 
    Core  120317  Measure noise levels, and take appropriate action  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6 
    Core  421851  Demonstrate a basic understanding of occupational hygiene principles  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  9 
    Core  421884  Demonstrate an understanding of natural (Macro) environmental principles  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  8 
    Core  421856  Demonstrate knowledge of the sources and prevention of dust encountered in the workplace  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  421857  Describe and understand the basic methods of controlling ventilation in a work place  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  421858  Determine low velocity and volume flow rate of air in a working place by means of the smoke method  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  421863  Determine the amount of particulate matter in water by means of a turbidimeter  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  421883  Determine the thermal conditions by means of a wet bulb globe temperature index  Not Applicable  NQF Level 03  2 
    Core  421882  Determine velocity and volume flow rate of air by means of an anemometer and take appropriate action  Not Applicable  NQF Level 03  2 
    Core  421862  Identify and describe sources of noise and the use of hearing protection devices  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  2 
    Core  421864  Sample air by means of a tyndallometer to determine the concentration of aerosols  Not Applicable  NQF Level 03  3 
    Core  421855  Test for gases by means of chemical detector tubes  Not Applicable  NQF Level 03  2 
    Fundamental  119463  Access and use information from texts  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
    Fundamental  9009  Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3 
    Fundamental  7480  Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3 
    Fundamental  9008  Identify, describe, compare, classify, explore shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional shapes in different contexts  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3 
    Fundamental  119454  Maintain and adapt oral/signed communication  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
    Fundamental  119460  Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
    Fundamental  7469  Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Fundamental  9007  Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
    Fundamental  119456  Write/present for a defined context  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
    Elective  116516  Apply stone dust to inertise coal dust  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Elective  259606  Conduct routine inspections on percussion rock drills  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Elective  259624  Control workplace hazards and risks  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4 
    Elective  259608  Explain the prevention and control of the propagation of a coal dust explosion  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
    Elective  259640  Measure compressed air and/or water pressure using a hand held pressure gauge  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Elective  259657  Measure virgin rock temperature  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Elective  120496  Provide risk-based primary emergency care/first aid in the workplace  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
    Elective  259658  Sample and evaluate a mixture of coal dust and stone dust  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3 
    Elective  119553  Take action to address impacts on the environment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  10 
    Elective  259637  Test for flammable gases using a hand held electronic instrument and take appropriate action  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
    Elective  116937  Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4 
    Elective  117924  Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to format documents  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
    Elective  120330  Conduct a continuous risk assessment in a workplace  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4 


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