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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Take charge of and operate a remote controlled vehicle underground |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244397 | Take charge of and operate a remote controlled vehicle underground | |||
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 | 4 |
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 the responsibility to take charge of and operate a remote controlled vehicle 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. This unit standard is intended to promote general skills; knowledge and understanding of taking charge of and operating a remote controlled vehicle 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 |
Open. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain the specified requirements pertaining to taking charge of and operating a remote controlled vehicle underground. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The risks associated with workplace hazards pertaining to taking charge of and operating a remote controlled vehicle underground is explained according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The risks associated with work-related hazards pertaining to taking charge of and operate an articulated vehicle underground are explained according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The basic principles of taking charge and controlling a remote controlled vehicle are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to take charge of a remote controlled vehicle underground. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The required personal protective equipment is available, operational, fit for purpose and used in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The required tools, material and equipment are fit for purpose, operational and transported to the designated area according to specified requirements in terms of safety, securing and positioning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The workplace is examined and workplace hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The pre-operational checks on the remote control unit and vehicle are conducted according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
All defects are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The consequences to safety, health and production of not adhering to specified requirements when taking charge of a remote controlled vehicle are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Take charge of and operate a remote controlled vehicle underground. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The remote controlled vehicle is operated and controlled according to specified requirements in terms of ergonomics, handling of controls, precautions taken to prevent injuries and property damage. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Work related hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements and promotes effective teamwork. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The consequences to safety, health and production of not adhering to specified requirements when taking charge of and operating a remote controlled vehicle underground are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Perform end of shift duties. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Tools and equipment are prepared and stored for subsequent use and those found defective are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Reports are completed and submitted according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Lock out procedures is adhered to as per specified requirements for remote operations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The consequences to safety, health and production of not adhering to specified requirements when performing post-remote controlled operations are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include:
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UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate:
Critical factors and functions relating to the operation: Processes and events: Causes and effects (Safety and Health): Procedures and techniques: Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies and standards: |
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 members 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 themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
Note: The ability of the candidate 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 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 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 understand how correct or incorrect following of the remote control operation influences 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: Unit Standard Justification: Level: Attribute; Level; Justification: Average Level: = 24/9 = 2.7. Actual Level Assigned: = 3. Credits: Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: Activity; Hours: Credits Achieved: = 36/10 = 3.6. Credits Assigned: = 4. |
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 |
Elective | 58760 | National Certificate: Rock Breaking Underground Hard Rock | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 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 American Platinum Amendelbult Concentrators |
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. | BOOYSENDAL PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
10. | COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
11. | CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD |
12. | DWARSRIVER CHROME MINE (PTY) LTD |
13. | EASTERN CHROME MINES |
14. | EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR |
15. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
16. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
17. | GEOSTRAT TRAINING |
18. | GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD |
19. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
20. | HOTAZEL MANGANESE MINES (PTY) LTD |
21. | IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES 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. | MMTI Holdings |
28. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
29. | MOTOTOLO MINE |
30. | MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD |
31. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
32. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
33. | PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
34. | PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
35. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
36. | SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING |
37. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
38. | SETLOBOKGO HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD |
39. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
40. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
41. | TAU LEKOA GOLD MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD |
42. | TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
43. | WESTERN CHROME MINES |
44. | 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. |