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. |
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Control operations in a blasting section in an underground coal mine |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
110125 | Control operations in a blasting section in an underground coal 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 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
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 to people who are responsible for controlling operations in a blasting section in an underground coal mine.
People credited with this Unit Standard are able to: |
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 outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
|
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare to control operations in a blasting section. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Hazard identification and hazard control are conducted to comply with risk assessment requirements to eliminate, minimise or control risk of ill health and injuries to others and self. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Co-worker awareness and understanding of supplied personal protective equipment and hygiene consumables usage is determined and discussed on a regular basis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Daily production planning is discussed and determined with supervisor and co-workers according to work site-specific production targets. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Reports from previous shift are studied for indications of unsafe and or unhealthy conditions and communicated to co-workers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Reports must include any three of the following:
|
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Face preparation procedures are complied with and communicated to co-workers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Consumable stock levels are maintained to meet the shift requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Consumables must include any four of the following:
|
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Control operations in a blasting section. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The mining cycles are controlled according to health, safety, production and specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Mining parameters are maintained according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Mining parameters must include the following:
|
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Mining equipment performance and condition are monitored and the results/observations are compared with standards prescribed by the manufacturer and production tempos with appropriate corrective actions taken to ensure compliance. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Coal transport is co-ordinated between the blasted faces and tipping point to achieve production targets. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Roof support activities are supervised to comply with the roof support code of practice. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Environmental elements are monitored and hazards are rectified or reported in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Environmental elements must include the following:
|
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Demonstrate teamwork. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. End of shift procedures are conducted in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Communication and feedback is provided to, and requested from co-workers to maintain and improve task and product quality per specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Conflict resolution techniques are applied to minimise destructive interpersonal differences with co-workers, which may adversely affect team performance. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Feedback is provided to the in-coming shift with regard to machine and environmental hazards and sub-standards in terms of specified requirements. |
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 the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge, candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes to the standards described in the assessment criteria. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate`s performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard. |
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 candidate to identify substandard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action. |
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 candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage himself / herself and his / her activities responsibly and effectively.
Note: The ability of the candidate to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment are required, and to communicate to fellow workers his / her intentions and the assistance required. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Note: The ability of the candidate to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation. |
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. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, thus showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Note: The use of science and technology is not relevant for this unit standard. |
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 ability of the candidate to identify and refer anomalous behaviour to a specialist confirms his / her understanding of the fact that a specific observation, inference, action or decision may have a devastating effect. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
|
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 include legal and site-specified requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal Site- specific |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 21812 | National Certificate: Mining Operations: Underground Coal | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
Elective | 74490 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining Operations | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 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. |
1. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
2. | COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
3. | DEI GRATIA TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION |
4. | GEOSTRAT TRAINING |
5. | GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD |
6. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
7. | PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
8. | PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
9. | XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD |
10. | ZULEK TRAINING SPECIALISTS |
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. |