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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
-  
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:
  • Explain supporting operations by means of concrete spray.
  • Prepare to support working place.
  • Spray concrete by means of utility vehicle.
  • Close down operations and prepare for the following shift.

    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. 
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    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:
  • Follow basic occupational health and safety practices underground at NQF Level 2.
  • Take charge of and drive an articulating vehicle in an underground mine at NQF Level 2. 
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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:
  • Towing and speed limits.
  • Traffic Control Systems.
  • Environmental conditions i.e. heat, gases, dust, excessive water, and visibility and ventilation flow.
     
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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:
  • Brake failure.
  • Fire to equipment/machinery.
  • Fall of Ground.
  • Collisions.
  • Power failures.
  • Electrical shock.
     
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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:
  • Monitoring of instruments/gauges/safety systems.
  • Brake testing.
  • Manipulation of controls.
     
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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:
  • Environmental conditions.
  • Ground conditions.
  • Roadway conditions.
  • Trailing cable and anchors.
     
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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:
  • Examine condition of electrical cable and plug.
  • Gate end box isolated.
  • Insert plugs firmly and secure properly.
  • Switch on electrical current.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The electrical motor is started according to specific requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Started must include:
  • Turned the isolators on.
  • Check correct phase sequence.
  • Start compressors.
  • Check hoses and nozzles not blocked.
  • Start main hydraulic pack (for boom movements).
     
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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:
  • Recorded hours.
  • Swing pump control in neutral position.
     
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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 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:

    Causes and effects, implications of:
  • Hazards and risks not dealt with.
  • Sub-standard work practices.
  • Sub-standard use of tools and equipment.

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Spraying techniques.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Safety, occupational health and environmental legislation and regulations.
  • Quality policies, standards and agreements.

    Relationships, systems:
  • Interpersonal interaction with team members. 
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    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:
  • 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.

    Site Specific:
  • 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:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the learner is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the learner can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

    Unit Standard Justification:

    Level:

    Attribute; Level; Justification:
  • Skills; Level 2; The skills required have some variety but are still fairly simple.
  • Procedures; Level 2; Although the procedure is known and familiar (as level 1) it is not as repetitive.
  • Context; Level 2; Routine and familiar.
  • Knowledge; Level 3; Relevant theoretical knowledge is required to be fully competent.
  • Information processing; Level 3; Interpretation as opposed to basic processing is required.
  • Problem Solving; Level 2; The learner will only have to apply given solution to known/familiar problems.
  • Orientation of activities; Level 3; Directed, with some autonomy.
  • Application of responsibility; Level 3; Learner's output is quality checked.
  • Orientation of scope of responsibility; Level 3; Significant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output, and possible responsibility for the output of others.

    Average Level: 23/9 = 2.55.
    Actual Level Assigned: 3.

    Credits:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome:

    Activity; Hours:
  • Classroom Teaching; 16 hours.
  • On-The-Job Training; 30 hours.
  • Mentoring required; 0 hours.
  • Other (Specify); 0 hours.
  • Total; 46 hours.

    Credits Achieved: 46/10 = 4.6.
    Actual Credits Assigned: 5. 
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    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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