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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Load and remove rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253754  Load and remove rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology 
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 2  NQF Level 02  8 
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 are responsible for loading and removing rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain the specified requirements for loading and removing rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance.
  • Prepare to load and remove rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance.
  • Load and remove rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance.

    The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to upliftment and economic growth.

    This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of how to replace a winder rope in order to ensure knowledgeable and informed workers. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • Communication and mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1.

    In addition, 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:
  • Code and special signals.
  • Safe lifting.
  • Shaft and station safety devices. 
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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 specified requirements for the loading and removal of rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The safety precautions to be taken when loading and removing rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance, and the effects on health and safety should specified requirements not be adhered to, are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Explanations must include the following:
  • Prevention of injury to persons and damage to equipment.
  • Prevention of material and equipment falling down the shaft.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The required signals used when loading and removing rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance, as well as the effects on health and safety should specified signals not be adhered to, are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The restrictions regarding the conveying of persons and the effects on health, safety and productivity, should these restrictions not be adhered to, are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The critical workplace and work-related hazards associated with the loading and removal of rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance, as well as the risks associated with these hazards, are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Workplace and work-related hazards must include the following:
  • Slippery conditions.
  • Inadequate illumination.
  • Excessive noise.
  • Poor housekeeping practices.
  • Rail and equipment conditions.
  • The restricted working area.
  • Ventilation in the shaft.
  • Water in shaft compartments.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to load and remove rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The required personal protective equipment is made available, fit for purpose and used in accordance with its design and specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment required to load and remove rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance is made available, fit for purpose and operational in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Shaft safety devices are positioned in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The workplace is examined for workplace hazards and such hazards are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Workplace hazards must include the following:
  • Slippery conditions.
  • Inadequate illumination.
  • Excessive noise.
  • Poor housekeeping practices.
  • Restricted working areas.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The consequences for health and safety, should specified requirements not be complied with while preparing to load and remove rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance, are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Consequences must include those for the following:
  • Personal protective equipment.
  • Tools and equipment.
  • Positioning of shaft safety devices.
  • Workplace examination and dealing with hazards.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Load and remove rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The requirements regarding housekeeping practices and hygienic matters in the workplace, and the consequences for health and safety, should requirements not be adhered to, are explained in terms of legal, site-specific and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The signals used during the loading and removal of rolling stock into and from a shaft conveyance are executed in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tools and equipment are used in accordance with design and specified requirements and in line with accepted ergonomic principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Critical work-related hazards are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Work-related hazards must include the following:
  • Ventilation in shaft.
  • Water in shaft compartments.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements, promotes effective teamwork and avoids dysfunctional conflict. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Reports are complete, accurate, in the required format and submitted to the designated personnel on time as well as in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Tools and equipment are prepared for subsequent operations and stored in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Ancillary station devices are restored in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The consequences for health, safety and productivity are explained, should rolling stock not be loaded into and removed from a shaft conveyance in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Consequences must include those for:
  • Interchanging and transmitting signals.
  • The use of tools and equipment.
  • Dealing with work-related hazards.
  • Submitting reports.
  • Interpersonal interaction.
  • Preparing and storing tools and equipment.
  • The restoration of ancillary station devices.
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and. moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and. guidelines for assessment and. moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and. external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:

    Knowledge and theory:
  • Knowledge relating to preparing a conveyance for shaft examination and repairs.
  • Purpose.
  • Tools, materials and equipment.
  • Methods.

    Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Issues:
  • Significant hazards and risks related to preparing a conveyance for shaft examination and repairs.
  • PPE requirements and the reason for each.
  • Environmental issues and mitigating actions.
  • Safe working practices.
  • Emergency procedures.

    Applicable statutory requirements:
  • Relevant clauses from applicable acts and regulations.
  • Codes of practice.
  • Competency requirements and restrictions of personnel preparing a conveyance for shaft examination and repairs.

    Communication:
  • Reporting requirements and ability.
  • Communicating with relevant personnel.
  • Liaison with associated operations and personnel. 
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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 candidate to identify substandard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note:
  • The learner demonstrates the understanding that in an underground mining environment effective teamwork is of utmost importance in transporting people, equipment and materials by means of hoisting infrastructure. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage himself/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively.

    Note:
  • The learner demonstrates understanding that activities, tools and equipment have to be managed effectively in the shaft and hoist environment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

    Note:
  • The learner demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers in the shaft and hoist environment, in order to ensure safe and effective hoisting.
  • The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and substandard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, thus showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Note:
  • The learner demonstrates an understanding of and ability to use advanced mining equipment and technology in terms of operating the hoist, related equipment and communications systems.
  • The use of science and technology is not relevant for this unit standard. 
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    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 candidate to identify and refer anomalous behaviour to a specialist confirms his/her understanding of the fact that a specific observation, inference, action or decision may have a devastating effect.
  • The learner demonstrates understanding that various systems contribute to the overall safety and productivity of an underground working environment, and that it is as important to contribute to the efficiency of those systems as to be supported by them. 
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    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 include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal:
  • 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.
  • SABS and other relevant standards.
  • Chief Inspector of Mines' Directives.

    Site-Specific:
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Mine Standard Procedures.
  • List of Recorded OH and S Risks.
  • Working Guides.
  • Equipment and Materials Specifications.

    Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge, candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes to the standards described in the assessment criteria. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate`s performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

    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, then 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 candidate 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 candidate is able to 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, namely appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    Credits may be obtained by applying to an accredited/approved training provider/institution in order to have prior learning recognised in lieu of past work experience. Past experience must relate to the specific outcomes contained within this unit standard. The ensuing assessment of candidates seeking recognition of prior learning should not be so onerous as to deter them from doing so. 
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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
    Core  21841   National Certificate: Winding Engine Driving  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  59729   National Certificate: Mechanical Handling (Rigging)  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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