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

Explain the prevention and control of the propagation of a coal dust explosion 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
259608  Explain the prevention and control of the propagation of a coal dust explosion 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Occupational Health and Safety 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Preventive Health 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  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 are required to install explosion barriers to control the propagation of coal dust explosions.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain the requirements pertaining to the use of stone dust.
  • Explain requirements for sampling a coal and stone dust mixture.
  • Explain analysis requirements for coal and stone dust mixtures.
  • Explain requirements for the installation of explosion barriers. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication and mathematical literacy at NQF Level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The scope of this unit standard includes underground roadways in a coalmine.
  • The focus of this unit standard is on potential consequences as they pertain to health and safety of self and others. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the requirements pertaining to the use of stone dust. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Stone dust is described in terms of its composition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Operational requirements used for stone dust and stone dusting are differentiated with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The principle of stone dusting is explained using accepted scientific concepts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Methods relating to the use of stone dust are explained in accordance with legal and site-specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The method of applying stone dust is explained in terms of possible consequences to occupational health and safety. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain requirements for sampling a coal and stone dust mixture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of sampling a coal and stone dust mixture is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Sampling methods for a mixture of coal dust and stone dust are selected in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The need to adhere to the scheduled sampling programme is explained in line with legal and site-specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The principle of coal dusting is explained using scientific concepts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The importance of conducting sampling is explained in terms of the consequences to occupational health and safety. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain analysis requirements for coal and stone dust mixtures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A mixture of coal and stone dust is analysed using the colorimetric method. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Stone dust applications are assessed to determine whether any actions are needed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Actions must be in line with legal limit and specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The principle of stone dusting is explained using scientific concepts. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain requirements for the installation of explosion barriers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Explosion barriers are described in terms of their uses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The principle of explosion barriers is explained using scientific concepts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Types of explosion barriers are described in terms of their application within mining operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance of installing explosion barriers is explained in terms of potential consequences to health, safety and the environment. 


    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.
  • 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 
  • Relevant current legislation, regulations and directives pertaining to mining and occupational health and safety.
  • Managerial instructions.
  • Codes of Practice.
  • Company Standards.
  • Standard Task Procedures.
  • Health Management Programme.
  • Risk Assessment Documentation.
  • Working Guides.
  • Manufacturer's specifications. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems.

    Note: The ability of the learner to identify problems in terms of installing explosion barriers and making recommendations in this regard indicates that he/she can solve problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation/community.

    Note: The ability and willingness of the learner to accept, interpret and delegate work instructions correctly, if and when required, in an appropriate manner indicates that he/she can work effectively as a team member in the bigger organisational structure. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

    Note: The identification of the correct instruments and procedure will indicate that the learner can organise and manage activities in his/her working environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and evaluate information.

    Note: The ability of the learner to collect information on explosion barriers will indicate proficiency in collecting, organising and evaluating information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations.

    Note: The ability of the learner to communicate problems concerning explosion barriers will indicate his/her effectiveness to communicate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Note: The ability of the learner to select and use appropriate equipment and procedures indicates that he/she is able to use science and technology effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.

    Note: The ability of the learner to see the importance of his or her role in installing explosion barriers and their role in making the workplace safer for everybody indicates understanding in this regard. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  74269   National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  90656   National Certificate: Mine Ventilation  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


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