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

Install pre-stressed elongated support 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10553  Install pre-stressed elongated support 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2005-04-13  2008-04-13  SAQA 0859/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-04-13   2012-04-13  

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 is for persons who are required to install pre-stressed elongated support. Persons credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain specified requirements regarding the installation of pre-stressed elongated support
  • Prepare to install pre-stressed elongated.
  • Install pre-stressed elongated support. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Persons attempting this unit should have knowledge of:
  • Basic health and safety practices pertaining to mining operations 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    None. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain specified requirements regarding the installation of pre-stressed elongated support 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The critical workplace hazards related to the installation of pre-stressed elongated support and the risks associated with these hazards are explained according to specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Critical workplace hazards must include:
  • Unsafe ground conditions
  • Inadequate support conditions
  • Slippery surfaces
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The critical work-related hazards related to the installation of pre-stressed elongated support and the risks associated with these hazards are explained according to specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Critical work-related hazards must include:
  • Handling heavy material and equipment
  • Working with pre-stressing equipment
  • Working with a saw
  • Working in confined areas
  • Working in inclined areas
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The basic principles of operation of pre-stressing equipment and the installation of pre-stressed elongated support are explained according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The specified requirements in the event of abnormal strata conditions are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The importance of the application of pre-stressed elongated support in the workplace and the role it plays in the production cycle are explained according to specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to install pre-stressed elongated support. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The required personal protective equipment is available, fit for purpose, operational and used according to its design and specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The required tools, material and equipment are available in the workplace, operational and fit for purpose according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The area where pre-stressed elongated support is to be installed is examined for critical workplace hazards and these hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Critical workplace hazards must include:
  • Unsafe ground conditions
  • Inadequate support conditions
  • Slippery surfaces
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Tools, material and equipment are transported and positioned according to specified requirements in terms of transport method, placement and securing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Support lines are installed according to specified requirements in terms of support pattern and positions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The consequences to safety, health and productivity, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst preparing to install pre-stressed elongated support are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Consequences must include those for:
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Tools, material and equipment
  • Installation of support lines
  • Examining and dealing with critical workplace hazards
  • Transport of tools and equipment
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Install pre-stressed elongated support. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Elongated support is installed on the indicated positions, perpendicular to the hanging wall and footwall, not point loaded and pre-stressed according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Tools, material and equipment are used in accordance to design, specified requirements and in line with accepted ergonomic principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Critical work-related hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Critical work-related hazards must include:
  • Handling heavy material and equipment
  • Working with pre-stressing equipment
  • Working with a saw
  • Working in confined areas
  • Working in inclined areas
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored and, those defective, are dealt with according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements, promotes effective teamwork and avoids dysfunctional conflict. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Reports are complete, accurate, in the required format and submitted to the designated personnel on time according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Consequences to health, safety and productivity if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst installing pre-stressed elongated support are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Consequences must include those for:
  • Installation of pre-stressed elongated support
  • Use of tools and equipment
  • Dealing with work-related hazards
  • Preparing and storing tools and equipment
  • Interpersonal interaction
  • Reports
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The embedded knowledge that is required for this Unit Standard is found in Specific Outcome 1, as well as other Assessment Criteria throughout the Unit Standard. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made; 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community; 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively; 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information; 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion; 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others; 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    1. TERMINOLOGY:

    1.1 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, 1996 (Act no 29/1996), and Minerals Act and Regulations, 1991 (Act no 50/1991)
  • Regulations
  • Mandatory Codes of Practice
  • SABS and other Standards
  • Chief Inspector of Mines` Directives

    SITE SPECIFIC
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme
  • Voluntary Codes of Practice
  • 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  49013   National Certificate: Mining Operations: Underground Hard Rock  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-08-16  Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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.
     
    1. ASSMANG (PTY) LTD 
    2. ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE 
    3. BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD 
    4. CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    5. EASTERN CHROME MINES 
    6. EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR 
    7. FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD 
    8. FOSKOR (PTY) LTD 
    9. HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD 
    10. HOTAZEL MANGANESE MINES (PTY) LTD 
    11. IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD 
    12. MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC 
    13. MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
    14. MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD 
    15. MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD 
    16. NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD 
    17. PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD 
    18. PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    19. SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC 
    20. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
    21. XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD 


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