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

Install a straining wire cable support system 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244367  Install a straining wire cable support system 
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 2  NQF Level 02  2 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
10632  Install a straining wire cable support system  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will be useful to people who are required to install a straining wire cable support system.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain the installation of a straining wire cable support system.
  • Prepare to install a straining wire cable support system.
  • Install the straining wire cable support system.
  • Perform reporting and housekeeping duties. 
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    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:
  • Use relevant hand tools at NQF Level 1.
  • Apply basic rigging skills at NQF Level 1.
  • Read and interpret drawings at NQF Level 1. 
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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 
    Explain the installation of a straining wire cable support system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose of installing a straining wire cable support system is explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The various methods to install a straining wire cable support system is explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The type, diameter, length and condition of the straining wire are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The dangers related to the tensioning of straining wire are explained with reference to safety of persons and damage to equipment. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to install a straining wire cable support system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal protective equipment is examined and used in a manner that protects the individual in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools, material and equipment are selected, examined and transported in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Permission to enter the workplace where applicable is obtained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The workplace is examined for hazardous and substandard conditions. Critical hazards and sub-standard conditions encountered in a particular context are addressed in a manner consistent with documented best practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Installation requirements are verified in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The consequences of not preparing to install a straining wire cable support system in line with specified requirements are explained with reference to personal and team safety, impact on the environment, production costs and lost time. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Install the straining wire cable support system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal protective equipment is used in a manner that protects the individual in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The straining wire is installed in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hazards and risks directly related to the installation of a staining wire cable support system are identified and addressed in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements and promotes effective teamwork. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Tools, material and equipment are used in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The consequences of not installing a straining wire cable support system in line with specified requirements are explained with reference to personal and team safety, impact on the environment, production costs and lost time. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Perform reporting and housekeeping duties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The workplace is cleaned to comply with specified housekeeping practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools, material and equipment are cleaned, inspected and stored in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The feedback report complies with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The consequences of not performing reporting and housekeeping duties in line with specified requirements is explained with reference to personal and team safety, impact on the environment, production costs and lost time. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:

    Causes and effects, implications of:
  • Hazards and risks not dealt with.
  • Sub-standard work practices.
  • Sub-standard use of tools and equipment.

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Installing a straining wire cable support system.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Safety, occupational health and environmental legislation and regulations.
  • Quality policies, standards and agreements.

    Relationships, systems:
  • Interpersonal interaction with team members. 
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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 learner to identify sub-standard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
  • Note: The ability and willingness of the learner to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Note: The ability of the learner to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment is required and communicate to fellow workers his/her intentions and assistance required. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Note: The ability of the learner to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation. 
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    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 sub-standard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and occupational health of others.
  • Note: The use of science and technology is not relevant for this unit standard. 
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    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 learner to identify and refer anomalous behaviour to a specialist confirms understanding that a specific observation, inference, action or decision can have a devastating effect. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 10632, "Install a straining wire cable support system", Level 2, 2 credits.

    Terminology:

    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).
  • Mandatory Codes of Practice.
  • SANS and other relevant Standards.
  • Chief Inspector of Mines' Directives.

    Site Specific:
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Mine Standard Procedures.
  • List of Recorded OH&S Risks.
  • Working Guides.
  • Equipment and Materials Specifications.

    Notes to Assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the learner is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the learner can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

    Unit Standard Justification:

    Level:

    Attribute; Level; Justification:
  • Skills; Level 2; Power and hand tools are used.
  • Procedure; Level 1; Repetitive and familiar.
  • Context; Level 2; The contexts is known but there is a variety in range and circumstances.
  • Knowledge; Level 1; The knowledge required is limited.
  • Information processing; Level 1; The information required is basic operational.
  • Problem solving; Level 2; The learner only has to apply given solutions to familiar problems.
  • Orientation of activity; Level 2; The learner will follow direct instructions with some autonomy.
  • Application of responsibility; Level 2; The learner's output is quality controlled.
  • Orientation of scope of responsibility; Level 2; Some responsibility towards quality and safety of others.

    Average Level: 15/9 = 1.67.
    Actual Level Assigned: 2.

    Credits:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome:

    Activity; Hours:
  • Classroom Teaching; 8 Hours.
  • On-The-Job Training; 12 Hours.
  • Mentoring required; 0 Hours.
  • Other (Specify); 0 Hours.
  • Total; 20 Hours.

    Credits Achieved: 20/10 = 2.0.
    Credits Assigned: 2. 
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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  58269   National Certificate: Electro-Mechanics  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    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 


    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. ADCORP TECHNICAL TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    2. ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE 
    3. ANGLO PLATINUM - ENGINEERING SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE 
    4. ASSMANG (PTY) LTD 
    5. AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 
    6. BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD 
    7. BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 
    8. BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD 
    9. CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    10. EASTERN CHROME MINES 
    11. EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR 
    12. FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD 
    13. FOSKOR (PTY) LTD 
    14. GEOSTRAT TRAINING 
    15. HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD 
    16. KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) 
    17. Majuba FET College - Central Office 
    18. MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC 
    19. MARULA PLATINUM PTY LTD 
    20. MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
    21. MMTI Holdings 
    22. MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD 
    23. NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD 
    24. PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD 
    25. PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    26. RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD 
    27. SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING 
    28. SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC 
    29. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
    30. SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD 
    31. TAU LEKOA GOLD MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD 
    32. TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD 
    33. XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD 


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