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

Indicate where to place a window on Rough Diamond Gemstones 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
259758  Indicate where to place a window on Rough Diamond Gemstones 
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 4  NQF Level 04  2 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 is useful for people who are required to examine the internal characteristics of rough diamond gemstones.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Identify the need for putting a window on a rough diamond gemstone.
  • Determine the location(s) where the window(s) must be placed.
  • Issue instructions for the opening of a window(s) on a rough diamond gemstone.
  • Conduct post-window placing reconciliation, checking and security activities.

    The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector, particularly in the aspect of beneficiation.

    This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of processing of diamond gemstones in the mining and minerals sector 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:
  • Requirements for security of diamonds.
  • Use of a loupe for advanced examination of diamond gemstones.
  • Identifying the characteristics of rough diamond gemstones.
  • Identifying the grain in rough diamond gemstones. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope and context applies to the conversion of rough diamond gemstones into cut and polished diamond gemstones for sale into local and international markets. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify the need for putting a window on a rough diamond gemstone. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The circumstances under which a window would be placed on a rough diamond gemstone are explained in relation to assessing the internal characteristics of a diamond gemstone. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The implications of placing windows on rough diamond gemstones are explained in terms of opening light access to improve examination. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The risks associated with placing windows on rough diamond gemstones are explained in terms of potential damage or limiting the potential processing opportunities of the gemstone. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The consequences of deviating from workplace specific practices are described in terms of potential impact on health, safety, equipment, products and profitability. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Determine the location(s) where the window(s) must be placed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The examination of a rough diamond gemstone indicates the need for further examination to ascertain the internal characteristics of the gemstone. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The rough diamond gemstone is cleaned or boiled to assist in assessing the characteristics of the gemstone. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The assessment of the cleaned rough diamond gemstone is made and the area(s) requiring further examination of internal characteristics is/are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The area(s) where the window(s) is/are to be placed are indicated and the reasons therefore are explained in terms of assessing the desired internal characteristics of the gemstone. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The risks associated with opening a window on the particular gemstone are explained in terms of physical consequences to the gemstone and the ability to examine the interior of the gemstone. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Issue instructions for the opening of a window(s) on a rough diamond gemstone. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An appropriate parcel is selected and the selected diamond gemstone is identified and recorded in the parcel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The window opening instructions are clearly marked in the parcel and checked in accordance with workplace specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The parcel containing the gemstone is sent for window opening in accordance with workplace specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The returned parcel is received in accordance with workplace specific procedures, and examined to see that the window(s) have had the desired effect for examining the internal characteristics of the gemstone. Remedial action is taken, if necessary, in terms with workplace specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Remedial action is taken in accordance with workplace specific procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Conduct post-window placing reconciliation, checking and security activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    After window-opening examination, diamond gemstones are returned to the appropriate storage facility/receptacle. Rough diamond gemstones received are reconciled to the parcel(s) received. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Good housekeeping is exercised after indicating window opening. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Good housekeeping must include:
  • Clean hands, equipment and accessories.
  • Diamonds and parcels are secured in the appropriate facilities.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Diamond gemstones are accounted for after indicating window opening in terms of the workplace security system. 


    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 relating to assessing the need for opening windows on rough diamonds:
  • Ability to receive, examine, assess and indicate the need.
  • Ability to determine the area(s) to locate windows.
  • Ability to instruct where to locate windows.

    Skill in use of equipment:
  • The ability to use the loupe for advanced applications in examining gemstones.

    Communication:
  • Reporting need for opening windows to others.
  • Reporting the location of where to place a window.
  • Reconciling diamonds received to those sorted.
  • 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 WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note: The ability of the learner to assess, instruct issue and receive diamond gemstones indicates the ability to work effectively as a team member. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

    Note: The process of indicating window opening requires the learner to organise and manage activities in the work environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Note: The ability of the learner to assess the need for further examination of the diamond gemstone indicates the learner's ability to analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

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

    Note: The ability to record accurate instructions in the parcel indicates the learner's ability to communicate effectively through visual and language skills. 

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

    Note: The use of equipment to examine rough diamonds demonstrates the use of science and technology in the processing of information. 

    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:
  • The Bargaining Council for the Diamond Cutting Industry Main Agreement.
  • Regulations of the Diamonds Act, No 56 of 1986, as amended.
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993.
  • SABS and other accredited standards and quality assurance measures.
  • The glossary of terms about the terminology of the industry issued by the Bargaining Council for the Diamond Cutting Industry.

    Site-specific:
  • Workplace rules and procedures regarding the issue and custody of diamonds and equipment.
  • Occupational Health and Safety risk management programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • User manuals supplied by equipment manufacturers.
  • Working Guides, tariff agreements, policies and procedures.
  • Equipment and materials specifications. 
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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  64249   Further Education and Training Certificate: Diamond Design and Evaluation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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