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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Support an underground working place by means of a concrete-spraying utility vehicle |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244418 | Support an underground working place by means of a concrete-spraying utility vehicle | |||
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 responsibility to support an underground working place by means of a concrete-spraying utility vehicle.
Persons 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 supporting an underground working place by means of a concrete-spraying utility vehicle as part of the mining process. This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of persons responsible for supporting an underground working place by means of a concrete-spraying utility 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 |
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 supporting operations by means of concrete spray. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The explanation lists the specific requirements and indicates their importance to safety and the operational efficiency of the concrete-spraying utility vehicle. The explanation includes a discussion of the effect on the occupational health and safety of persons if the requirements are not met. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Specified requirements must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The explanation lists emergency condition requirements and indicates their importance to safety and the operational efficiency of the concrete-spraying utility vehicle. The explanation includes a discussion of the effect on the occupational health and safety of persons if the requirements are not met. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Emergency conditions must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The importance of operating the concrete-spraying utility vehicle and the role in the production cycle is described as well as the effect of non-compliance with requirements on occupational health, safety, property damage and production. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The basic principles of operation of an concrete-spraying utility vehicle are explained according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to support working place. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The required personal protective equipment is available, fit for purpose and used in accordance with its design and the specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The designated parking area of the concrete-spraying utility vehicle is examined; hazards and defects are reported or rectified in accordance with specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The required tools and equipment are available, fit for purpose and used according to design, in a manner that prevents injury to self and others. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The pre-use and after start inspection is conducted in such a way, as to identify all equipment defects that may impair production or cause damage to equipment or injury to people. Defects are reported and/or rectified as per operational specific requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Spray concrete by means of utility vehicle. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The physical conditions where support is to be installed is continuously assessed, hazards and defects are reported or rectified in accordance with specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Physical conditions must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The plug in procedure is verified according to specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Plug in procedure must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The electrical motor is started according to specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Started must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The remote control panel is inspected for boom movements and nozzle control and conditions of all hoses according to specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The swing pump is started and inspection conducted with electrical motors running, according to specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Inspections must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The vehicle is operated such manner as to enhance teamwork and avoid conflict. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Close down operations and prepare for the following shift. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The concrete-spraying utility vehicle is parked, secured and locked out according to specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Defective tools and equipment are dealt with according to specific requirements.
Forms, checklists or reports are complete, accurate, and in the required format. They are available to authorized personnel when needed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The preparation of the end of shift is performed in such a manner as to enhance teamwork and avoid conflict. |
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.
Note: The ability of the learner to identify sub-standard 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 learner 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 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 recognise the importance of safely operating the concrete sprayer and to understand the consequences of not adhering to standards in terms of the safety of all persons working underground. |
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: 46/10 = 4.6. 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. |
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. |