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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Transport and load explosives into blast holes using a mixer-placer truck in an underground mine |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244396 | Transport and load explosives into blast holes using a mixer-placer truck in an underground mine | |||
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 | 5 |
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 have to transport and load explosives into blast holes using a mixer-placer truck in an underground mine.
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 by transporting and loading explosives using a mixer-placer truck as part of the mining process. This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of persons responsible for transporting and loading explosives using a mixer-placer truck 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 |
Explain the transportation and loading of explosives using a mixer-placer truck. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The explanation describes the operational requirements when preparing to transport or load explosives into blast holes using a mixer-placer truck and the consequences to occupational health and safety if specified requirements are not adhered to in accordance with mining specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Operational requirements must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The explanation describes the steps to be followed in the event of emergencies and the consequences to occupational health, safety and productivity if mining specified requirements are not adhered to. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Emergency procedures must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The explanation describes the importance of transporting and loading of explosives with a mixer placer truck according to specified requirements and the consequences to occupational health, safety and production if these requirements are not adhered to in accordance with mining specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The basic principles of operation of a placer mixer truck are explained according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare for transporting and loading of explosives. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The required personal protective equipment is available, fit for purpose and used in accordance with its design and specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The designated parking area of the mixer-placer truck is examined for workplace hazards and such hazards are dealt with according to specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The required tools and equipment are available, fit for purpose and used according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The pre-use and after start inspection is conducted according to the requirements on the provided checklists, defects identified are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The numbers of persons, tools and equipment to be transported together are according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The quantity and types of explosives to be transported are according to specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The explanation of the consequences to safety, occupational health and production, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst preparing to transport and load explosives, 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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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Transport and load explosives. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The physical conditions in the work area are continuously assessed for workplace hazards and such hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Physical conditions must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The permissible material, equipment and/or persons are loaded to allowable capacities and secured according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The permissible capacity and types of explosives are loaded and secured/offloaded and handed over according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements and promotes effective teamwork. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The explanation of the consequences to safety, occupational health and production, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst transporting and loading explosives, 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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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Perform post-transporting and loading activities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Tools and equipment are prepared and stored for subsequent use and those defective are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Forms, checklists or reports are complete, accurate, and in the required format and submitted to the designated person in accordance with mining specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The mixer-placer truck is parked in the designated area and secured and locked out and prepared for subsequent loading operations according to specific 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-transporting and loading activities 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:
Operational requirements when preparing to transport or load explosives into blast holes: Actions to be taken in the event of emergencies: Basic principles of operation: Processes and events: Occupational safety, occupational health and environment: Applicable statutory requirements for a mixer-placer truck: Communication requirements: |
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 handle conflict situations and apply problem solving techniques. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
Note: The ability of the learner to place personnel effectively and the ability to apply methods of improving work performance. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and occupational health of others.
Note: The learner demonstrates an understanding of and ability to use advanced mining technology in terms of production, safety and communication. |
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 understand how his/her correct or incorrect following of the transporting and loading process influence the broader process of mining. |
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 |
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: 23/9 = 2.55. Actual Level Assigned: 3. Credits: Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: Activity; Hours: Credits Achieved: 48/10 = 4.8. Actual Credits Assigned: 5. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
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. |
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2. | ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE |
3. | Anglo American Platinum Amendelbult Concentrators |
4. | ASSMANG (PTY) LTD |
5. | AUCTUS TUTORS (PTY) LTD |
6. | AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD |
7. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
8. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
9. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
10. | BOOYSENDAL PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
11. | COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
12. | CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD |
13. | DWARSRIVER CHROME MINE (PTY) LTD |
14. | EASTERN CHROME MINES |
15. | EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR |
16. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
17. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
18. | GEOSTRAT TRAINING |
19. | GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD |
20. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
21. | HOTAZEL MANGANESE MINES (PTY) LTD |
22. | IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD |
23. | JUAB GENERAL DEALER |
24. | malandela Training and Development (PTY)LTD |
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26. | MARULA PLATINUM PTY LTD |
27. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
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. | SANDVIK MINING & CONSTRUCTION (Jet Park)(WA) |
38. | SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING |
39. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
40. | SETLOBOKGO HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD |
41. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
42. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
43. | TAU LEKOA GOLD MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD |
44. | TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
45. | WESTERN CHROME MINES |
46. | 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. |