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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Transport broken rock by means of a diesel-powered dump truck in an underground mine |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244399 | Transport broken rock by means of a diesel-powered dump 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 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
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 |
9593 | Transport broken rock by means of a diesel powered Dump Truck in an underground mine | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard will be useful to people who are responsible for transporting broken rock by means of a diesel-powered dump truck in an underground workplace.
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 transporting broken rock by means of a diesel-powered dump truck 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 transporting broken rock by means of a diesel-powered dump truck 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 |
Explain the specified requirements pertaining to the transfer of broken rock by means of a diesel powered dump truck. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The in good working order requirements of a dump truck and the consequences to occupational health and safety if specified requirements are not adhered to, are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Operational requirements must include the following:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The steps to be followed in the event of emergencies and the consequences to occupational health, safety and productivity if the specified requirements are not adhered to are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Emergencies must include the following:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The importance of transferring broken rock with a diesel-powered dump truck in accordance with specified requirements and the consequences to occupational health, safety and production if these requirements are not adhered to, are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to transfer broken rock with a diesel-powered dump truck. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The required personal protective equipment is available, fit for purpose and used in accordance with its design and specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The designated parking area of the LHD is examined and hazards and substandard conditions are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The required tools and equipment are available, fit for purpose and used in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The pre-use and after start inspection is conducted in accordance with the requirements on the provided checklists and defects identified are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The explanation of the consequences to safety, occupational health and production, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst preparing to transfer broken rock with a diesel-powered dump truck, is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Must include consequences of non-adherence to specified requirements in terms of:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Transfer broken rock with a diesel-powered dump truck. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The physical conditions in the work area are continuously assessed and workplace hazards are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Physical conditions must include the following:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Tools and equipment are used according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The bucket is filled to its allowable capacity and the sequence of loading is in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Broken rock is dumped into ore passes in accordance with specified requirements in a manner that prevents injuries, property damage and spillage. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements and promotes effective teamwork. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The explanation of the consequences to safety, occupational health and production, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst preparing to transfer broken rock with a diesel-powered dump truck, is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Must include consequences of non-adherence to specified requirements in terms of:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Perform post-transferring 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. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The diesel-powered dump truck is parked in the designated area, secured, locked out and prepared for subsequent 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-transferring activities is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 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 intergrated 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.
Note: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
Note: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage himself/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively.
Note: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Note: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
Note: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, thus showing responsibility towards the environment and occupational health of others.
Note: |
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: |
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 9593, "Transport broken rock by means of a diesel-powered dump truck in an underground mine", Level 2, 4 credits.
Terminology: Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: > Relevant acts: e.g. Mine health and 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. > Hazard identification and risk assessments (hira). > Occupational health and safety risk management programme. > Voluntary codes of practice. > Managerial instructions. > Mine standard procedures. > List of recorded oh&s risks. > Working guides. > Equipment and materials specifications of 1993. 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: 19/9 = 2.1. Actual level assigned: 2. Credits: Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: Activity; Hours. Credits achieved: 32/10 = 3. Actual credits assigned: 3. |
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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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 |
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17. | GEOSTRAT TRAINING |
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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 |
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35. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
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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. |