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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Determine velocity of air in a workplace by means of the tape method and take appropriate action |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244368 | Determine velocity of air in a workplace by means of the tape method and take appropriate action | |||
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 2 | NQF Level 02 | 1 |
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 |
110122 | Determine velocity of air in a workplace by means of the tape method and take appropriate action | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 1 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard will be useful to people who are responsible for determining low air velocities accurately in an underground workplace to ascertain whether conditions are within the prescribed limits.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard contribute to social and economic transformation and the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector by determining low air velocities accurately in an underground workplace as part of the mining process. This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of persons responsible for determining low air velocities accurately in an underground workplace in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable, competent 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 |
Describe the specified requirements pertaining to determining the velocity of air by means of the tape method. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The explanation of the significant risks and consequences associated with the workplace hazards pertaining to determining the velocity of air, is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Workplace hazards must include those relating to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The explanation of the significant risks and consequences associated with the work related hazards pertaining to determining the velocity of air, is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Work related hazards must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The explanation outlines the specified requirements regarding the velocity of air in a working place. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The explanation outlines the reasons for ventilating working places in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The explanation outlines the need to accurately determine the velocity of air in accordance with specified requirements to ensure a healthy safe productive environment. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to determine velocity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The required personal protective equipment is available, in good working order, fit for purpose and used in accordance with specified requirements. The importance of examining and using the equipment is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The pre-use examination of the measuring equipment is completed and defects found are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. The importance of examining the measuring equipment and dealing with defects is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Permission to enter the working place is obtained in accordance with specified requirements. The risks of entering a working place without obtaining permission are explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The location where measurements are to be taken is examined for workplace hazards and such hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. The importance of the examination and dealing with hazards are explained in terms of the possible consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Workplace hazards must include those relating to:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Determine and record velocity of air. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The velocity is determined and recorded in accordance with specified requirements. The importance of determining the velocity as prescribed is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The tools and equipment are used according to specified requirements. The importance of correctly using the tools and equipment is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Work-related hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Work-related hazards must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements and promotes effective teamwork. The importance of positive personal interaction is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Perform post-measurement activities and take appropriate action. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The required action, from the evaluation of the results, is taken in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Tools and equipment are prepared and stored for subsequent use and those defective are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Reports are completed and submitted in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The explanation of the consequences to safety, occupational health and production, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst performing post-measurement activities and take appropriate action, is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include consequences of non-adherence to specified requirements in terms of:
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UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
Causes and effects, implications of: Procedures and techniques: Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards: Relationships, systems: |
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.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage himself/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
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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.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, thus showing responsibility towards the environment and occupational health of others.
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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.
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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 110122, "Determine velocity of air in a workplace by means of the tape method and take appropriate action", Level 2, 1 credit.
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: Notes to Assessors: Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: Unit Standard Justification: Level: Attribute; Level; Justification: Average Level: 15/9 = 1.66. Actual Level Assigned: 2. Credits: Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: Activity; Hours: Credits Achieved: 12/10 = 1.2. Actual Credits Assigned: 1. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 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 | 64909 | National Certificate: Small Scale Mining | 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. |
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2. | ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE |
3. | Anglo American Platinum Amendelbult Concentrators |
4. | ASSMANG (PTY) LTD |
5. | ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE |
6. | AUCTUS TUTORS (PTY) LTD |
7. | AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD |
8. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
9. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
10. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
11. | BOOYSENDAL PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
12. | COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
13. | CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD |
14. | DWARSRIVER CHROME MINE (PTY) LTD |
15. | EASTERN CHROME MINES |
16. | EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR |
17. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
18. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
19. | GEOSTRAT TRAINING |
20. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
21. | HOTAZEL MANGANESE MINES (PTY) LTD |
22. | JUAB GENERAL DEALER |
23. | malandela Training and Development (PTY)LTD |
24. | MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC |
25. | MARULA PLATINUM PTY LTD |
26. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
27. | MINTEK |
28. | MMTI Holdings |
29. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
30. | MOTOTOLO MINE |
31. | MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD |
32. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
33. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
34. | PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
35. | PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
36. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
37. | SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING |
38. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
39. | SETLOBOKGO HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD |
40. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
41. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
42. | TAU LEKOA GOLD MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD |
43. | TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
44. | WESTERN CHROME MINES |
45. | XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD |
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. |