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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Install underground workplace ventilation controls |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244425 | Install underground workplace ventilation controls | |||
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 |
110127 | Install underground workplace ventilation controls | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is for persons who have to install ventilation brattices and walls or curtaining in an underground workplace.
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 installing ventilation controls as part of the mining process. This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of persons responsible for installing ventilation controls 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 |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The range of installations must include brattices and walls or brattices and curtaining within any working place that requires ventilation controls to adequately ventilate it.
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 |
Describe the specified requirements regarding the installation of ventilation controls according to a specific layout. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The explanation of the significant risks and consequences associated with the workplace hazards pertaining to the installation of ventilation controls, 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 installation of ventilation controls, is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Workplace hazards must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The explanation of the various ventilation control systems within an underground workplace is consistent with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The explanation regarding the velocity within an underground workplace is consistent with specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to install ventilation controls. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The personal protective equipment required is available, in good working order, fit for purpose, and used in accordance with specified requirements. The importance of examining and using the equipment is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The tools and equipment are examined and defects are dealt with according to specified requirements. The importance of examining of the tools and equipment is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The location where installation is to take place is examined for workplace hazards and such hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. The importance of the examination and dealing with hazards are explained in terms of the possible consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Workplace hazards must include those relating to:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Install ventilation controls. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The location where the ventilation controls are to be installed is verified in accordance with specified requirements. The importance of verifying the correct location of the installation is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The tools and equipment are used according to specified requirements. The importance of correctly using the tools and equipment is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Work-related hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Work-related hazards must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements and promotes effective teamwork. The importance of positive personal interaction is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The ventilation controls are installed in accordance with specified requirements. The importance of complying with the above is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Perform post-installation 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 in accordance with 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-installation 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 110127, "Install underground workplace ventilation controls", Level 2, 2 credits.
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: 20/9 = 2.2. Actual Level Assigned: 2. Credits: Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: Activity; Hours: Credits Achieved: 26/10 = 2.6 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 |
Elective | 64909 | National Certificate: Small Scale Mining | 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. | ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE |
6. | AUCTUS TUTORS (PTY) LTD |
7. | AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD |
8. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
9. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
10. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
11. | BOOYSENDAL PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
12. | COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
13. | CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD |
14. | DWARSRIVER CHROME MINE (PTY) LTD |
15. | EASTERN CHROME MINES |
16. | EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR |
17. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
18. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
19. | GEOSTRAT TRAINING |
20. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
21. | HOTAZEL MANGANESE MINES (PTY) 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. | MINTEK |
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. | SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING |
38. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
39. | SETLOBOKGO HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD |
40. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
41. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
42. | TAU LEKOA GOLD MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD |
43. | THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD |
44. | TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
45. | WESTERN CHROME MINES |
46. | XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD |
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