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

Demonstrate an understanding of essential basic engineering principles that are applicable to the mining environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
336908  Demonstrate an understanding of essential basic engineering principles that are applicable to the mining environment 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Fabrication and Extraction 
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  4 
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 
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Describe the different types of water pumps, their principle of operation and application.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of lifting equipment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of mining machinery.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of belt conveyor systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic electricity.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of compressed air and relevant equipment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of chairlift installations. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in the following:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the different types of water pumps, their principle of operation and application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of pumps are described by means of a diagram. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Different types of pumps include but not limited to:
  • Reciprocating piston pump.
  • Single stage centrifugal pump (mono).
  • Multi stage centrifugal pump.
  • Screw type pump.
  • Diaphragm pump.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Operation and application of different types of pumps are explained in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Consequences of using the incorrect pump for the application are explained in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The reticulation of excessive water accumulations is explained in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    A typical layout of waste or polluted water reticulation system is illustrated by means of a block diagram. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    A typical layout includes but not limited to:
  • Pumps.
  • Sumps.
  • Settling dams.
  • Reservoirs.
  • Pipe diameter.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Calculations related to water pumps are conducted in accordance with basic methods. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Basic calculations includes but not limited to:
  • Pressure.
  • Kilowatt rating.
  • Static head.
  • Water flow, pipe size, pipe friction to support production requirements.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of lifting equipment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Lifting equipment includes but not limited to:
  • Small winding plant.
  • Pendant cranes.
  • Overhead cranes.
  • Coffin hoist.
  • Chain hoist.
  • Air Hoists.
  • Ladders and scaffolding. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The operation and control is described in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The braking systems and testing of lifting equipment is explained in terms of legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The safety devices and signalling arrangements of lifting equipment is described in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The safety inspection and maintenance procedure of lifting equipment is described in terms of legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Anchoring of lifting equipment and safety precautions are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Mass estimation and hand signals are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The principles of rigging are explained in basic terms. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The basic principles of rigging include but not limited to:
  • Rigging equipment.
  • Application.
  • Inspections.
  • Mass estimation.
  • Anchoring of lifting equipment.
  • Safety precautions.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate knowledge of mining machinery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The type of mechanized (not track bound) mining machinery and state their application are explained in terms of operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Mechanised mining machinery include but not limited to:
  • Load Haul Dumper.
  • Front end loader
  • Continuous miner.
  • Coal cutter.
  • Shuttle mining equipment.
  • Flameproof diesel units.
  • Excavator.
  • Graders.
  • Water and fuel bowsers.
  • Drill rigs.
  • Dozers.
  • Dump trucks.
  • Draglines.
  • Mobile cranes.
  • Shovel.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The hazards, risks and controls for mechanized mining machinery are explained in terms of the specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Safety precautions to be in place before mechanized mining machinery is set in motion are explained in terms of legal and operational requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate knowledge of belt conveyor systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An understanding of the installation of a belt conveyor unit is demonstrated in terms of operational requirements 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    A typical belt conveyor system must include the following:
  • Electrical supply cable.
  • Lighting.
  • Anti-slip device.
  • Electrical panel.
  • Emergency stop devices.
  • Electric motor.
  • Fluid coupling.
  • Reduction gearbox.
  • Blocked chute detector.
  • Tail end.
  • Limit switch.
  • Guards, hand railing, scrapers and tension devices.
  • Conveyor belting, splicing and training.
  • Pulleys.
  • Idlers.
  • Feed and discharge.
  • Transporting of people.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An understanding of the preparation for the starting-up phase of the conveyor system is demonstrated in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An understanding of the operation phases of a conveyor system is demonstrated in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An understanding of the maintenance phase of the conveyor system is demonstrated in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Knowledge of the shut down procedure of a conveyor belt system is demonstrated in terms of operational requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Demonstrate knowledge of basic electricity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles and the application of Ohm's law are explained in basic terms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Knowledge of types of cables and their application is explained in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Knowledge of electrical reticulation systems is demonstrated in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Knowledge of electrical protection mechanisms is explained in terms of operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Electrical protection mechanisms must include the following:

    Overload protection.
    Earth leakage.
    Low-volt protection.
    Pilot circuit.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Demonstrate knowledge of compressed air and relevant equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Knowledge of compressed air tools and equipment is demonstrated in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Knowledge of compressed air equipment and system/s is demonstrated in terms of operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Compressed air and relevant equipment include but not limited to:
  • Water tube gaps.
  • Lubrication.
  • Hoses and fittings.
  • Pipe sizes.
  • Valves.
  • Water traps.
  • Filters.
  • Pressure.
  • Operating constraints.
  • Safety devices.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Demonstrate knowledge of chairlift installations. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Rope drive, chain drive, fixed chair, removable chair, horizontal installation, incline installation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The operation and control is described in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The braking systems and testing is explained in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The safety devices and signalling arrangements are described in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The safety inspection and maintenance procedure of the installation and accessories are described in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Anchoring and tensioning equipment and safety precautions are explained in terms of legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Storage of removable chairs is explained in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Emergency evacuation is explained according to legal and operational requirements. 


    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 by 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:
  • Types of water pumps, their principles of operation and applications.
  • Knowledge of lifting equipment.
  • Types of mechanized mining machinery and their application.
  • Hazards, risks and controls for mechanized mining machinery.
  • Knowledge of belt conveyor systems.
  • Knowledge of basic electricity.
  • Knowledge of compressed air and relevant equipment.
  • Knowledge of Chairlift installations. 
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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:
  • The ability and willingness of the learner to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively:
  • 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. 
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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:
  • 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. 
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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:
  • The ability of the learner to safely understand the consequences of not adhering to standards in terms of the safety of all persons working underground. 
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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:

    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 29/1996), and Minerals Act and Regulations, 1991 (Act 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. 
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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  74490   Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


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