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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the causes of falls of ground |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
115750 | Demonstrate a basic understanding of the causes of falls of ground | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Mining and Minerals | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 | 2 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-04-03 | 2008-08-20 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2009-08-20 | 2012-08-20 |
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 is replaced by: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
256851 | Demonstrate an understanding of the causes of falls of ground | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 3 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard will be useful to people who are exposed to falls of ground hazards.
People credited with this unit standard are able to 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, knowledge and understanding to Identify and Demonstrate a basic understanding of the causes of falls of ground in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable and informed workers |
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:
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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 |
Demonstrate basic understanding of planes that create loose rock. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The types of planes forming the boundaries of loose rock are listed |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The properties of bounding planes that influences the stability of potentially loose rock are listed and described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Roughness, filling, presence of water |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The factors that control the size and shape of loose rock are described |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate the ability to identify potential falls of ground. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The methods used to identify loose rocks are described |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Visual examination, sounding, instrumentation |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The support in the immediate area of the potentially loose rock is assessed and the consequences explained |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The effects of improper identification of loose rock(s) are explained |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate remedial measures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The appropriate remedial measures are described |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The appropriate remedial action is selected for the specific condition encountered and described |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The consequences of not adequately instituting remedial measures are explained |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Record and report potential falls of ground. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Observations and evaluations are recorded and presented in accordance with mine specifications |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The relevant personnel are informed of the potential for falls of ground effectively and timeously. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The consequences of not communicating the potential for falls of ground are explained |
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 following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
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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 candidate to identify loose rock and select appropriate remedial actions confirms. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
Note: Effective mitigation of falls of ground requires a team-based approach. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
Note: The sourcing of information relating to the candidates working environment and relating the characteristics of this environment to potential falls of ground sites confirms. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Note: The candidate must be able to collect and analyse data relating to the factors that could influence falls of ground specific to the mine. |
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 hazardous and sub-standard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically show responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Note: Understanding of potential causes of falls of ground is a step towards mitigating the risks associated with falls of ground and hence intrinsically shows responsibility towards the health and safety of oneself and others. |
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 direct or indirect relationship between most aspects of mining and falls of ground confirms. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
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UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 256851, which is "Demonstrate an understanding of the causes of falls of ground", Level 4, 3 credits.
Terminology Specified requirements Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal Site specific Unit standard justification Level Attribute-Level-Justification Skills-3-Well-developed range Procedures-2-Established and familiar. Context-3-Range of familiar. Knowledge-3-Some relevant theoretical Information processing-2-Basic processing of readily available information Problem Solving-3-A range of known responses to familiar problems, base on limited discretion and judgement. Orientation of activities-3-Directed, with some autonomy. Application of responsibility-3-Significant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output, and possible responsibility for the output of others Orientation of scope of responsibility-4-Under broad guidance and evaluation. Average level: = 2.89 Actual level assigned: = 3 Credits Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: Activity-Hours Classroom Teaching-8 On-The-Job Training-16 Mentoring required-0 Other (Specify)-0 Total-24 Credits achieved: = 24 / 10 = 2.4 Credits assigned: = 2 |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 60369 | National Certificate: Strata Control Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
Elective | 58739 | National Certificate: Mining Operations for Underground Hard Rock | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
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. |
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2. | ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE |
3. | ASSMANG (PTY) LTD |
4. | AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD |
5. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
6. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
7. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
8. | DEI GRATIA TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION |
9. | EASTERN CHROME MINES |
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11. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
12. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
13. | GEOSTRAT TRAINING |
14. | GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD |
15. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
16. | JUAB GENERAL DEALER |
17. | MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC |
18. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
19. | METSKILL PTY LTD |
20. | MMTI Holdings |
21. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
22. | MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD |
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24. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
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27. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
28. | SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING |
29. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
30. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
31. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
32. | TAU LEKOA GOLD MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD |
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