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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Charge shot holes with propellant based cartridges and accessories |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244401 | Charge shot holes with propellant based cartridges and accessories | |||
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 | 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 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 charge shot holes with propellant based cartridges and accessories.
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 charging shot holes with propellant based cartridges and accessories as part of the mining process. This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of persons responsible for charging shot holes with propellant based cartridges and accessories 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 charging of shot holes with propellant based cartridges and accessories. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The explanation of the significant risks and consequences associated with the workplace hazards pertaining to the charging of shot holes with propellant based cartridges and accessories 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 the charging of shot holes with propellant based cartridges and accessories is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Work related hazards must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The specified requirements in terms of characteristics and properties of the propellants and accessories used for charging shot holes with propellant based cartridges are explained according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Characteristics and properties must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The explanation describes the specific benefits for charging holes with cartridge propellants and accessories according to specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to charge holes with propellant based cartridges and accessories. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Personal protective equipment is available, fit for purpose, in good working order and used according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The required tools and equipment are fit for purpose, in good working order and transported to and from the designated areas according to specified requirements in terms of occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Propellants and accessories are transported and stored according to specified requirements in terms of types and quantities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The areas where holes are to be charged are examined for workplace hazards and such hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Wrkplace hazards must include those relating to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Precautions taken to prevent inadvertent entry into the charging area are according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The holes to be charged are prepared according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Preparations must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Cartridges are prepared according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Preparations must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
The explanation of the consequences to safety, occupational health and production, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst preparing to charge holes, 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 |
Charge holes with propellant based cartridges and accessories. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Holes are charged with propellant based cartridges and accessories according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Charging must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Work-related hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Workplace hazards must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The tools and equipment are used 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 charging holes, 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-charging 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 |
Reports are completed and submitted according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The explanation of the consequences to safety, occupational health and production, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst performing post-charging 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:
Risks associated with work related hazards: Risks associated with workplace hazards relating to: Characteristics and properties of propellants: Processes and events: Occupational safety, occupational health and environment: Applicable statutory requirements for charging shot holes with propellant based cartridges and accessories: 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: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
Note: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage themselves and their 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 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 |
Terminology:
Specified requirements: 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 & 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: 24/10 = 2.4. Actual Credits Assigned: 2. |
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 |
25. | MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC |
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. |