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

Control stonework operations in an underground coal mine 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
336979  Control stonework operations in an underground coal mine 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Fabrication and Extraction 
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 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:
  • Prepare for stone work operations.
  • Control stone work operations.
  • Record stone work operational information. 
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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 
    Prepare for stone work operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Hazard identification and hazard control is conducted to eliminate, minimize or control risk of ill health and injuries to others and one self, in accordance with risk assessment requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Co-workers awareness and understanding of supplied personal protective equipment and hygiene consumables usage is determined and discussed on a regular basis. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The availability of personnel, materials and equipment are monitored and adjusted to maintain specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Safety information and procedures are accessed and applied throughout the work in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Reports from previous shift are studied for indications of unsafe and/or unhealthy conditions and are communicated to co-workers in accordance with operational legal and requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reports include but not limited to:
  • End of shift reports.
  • Fireman's report.
  • Shiftboss logbook.
  • Complaint book.
  • Safety representative's report book.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Workplace preparation procedures are complied with and communicated to workers in accordance with operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Consumable stock levels are maintained to meet the stone work requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Consumables include but not limited to:
  • Relevant support systems.
  • Relevant ventilation systems.
  • Pumping requirements.
  • Explosives.
  • Relevant drilling equipment.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Control stone work operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Pre operational inspections are conducted on all equipment in accordance with operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Stonework parameters are maintained according to specific requirements relating to face preparation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Stonework parameters include but not limited to:
  • Direction lines.
  • Depth of holes.
  • Drilling pattern.
  • Support.
  • Ventilation.
  • Misfires and sockets.
  • Charging up and blasting (Ref. MnC-G035).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Drilling equipment performance and condition is monitored, and the results are compared with standards prescribed by the manufacturer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Charging up, blasting and making safe after the blast are conducted in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Transport is coordinated between working place and discharge point in accordance wit specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Roof support activities are supervised to comply with support code of practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Environmental elements are monitored and hazards are rectified or reported in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Record stonework operational information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All information required to maintain stone work operations are recorded and reported in accordance with specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Feedback is provided to the incoming shift with regard to machine and environmental hazards in terms of specific requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of working in a team. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    End of shift procedure are conducted in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Communication and feedback is provided to and requested from co-workers to maintain and improve task and product quality in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Conflict resolution techniques are applied to minimize situations which may adversely affect team performance. 


    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 will be assessed in an integrated manner in the unit standard:
  • Risk assessment requirements.
  • Safety information and procedures.
  • Workplace preparation procedures.
  • Consumable stock levels.
  • Pre operational inspections.
  • Stonework parameters.
  • Drilling equipment performance and condition.
  • Charging up and blasting and making safe after the blast.
  • Roof support activities.
  • Environmental elements.
  • Reporting requirements.
  • End of shift procedures. 
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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 member of a team, group, organization or community:
  • Note: The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organize and manage one self and one's activities responsibly and effectively:
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment are required, and to communicate to fellow workers one's intentions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information:
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation. 
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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 appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and substandard conditions will indicate one's 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 recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation:
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to identify and refer anomalous behavior to a specialist confirms one's understanding of the fact that a specific observation, inference, action or decision may have a devastating effect. 
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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-specified requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents.

    Legal:
  • Relevant Acts, e.g. Mines Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29/1996) and Minerals Act and Regulations, 1996 (Act No. 50/1991).
  • Mandatory Codes of Practice.
  • SANS and other relevant standards.
  • Chief Inspector of mines directives. 
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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  74490   Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining Operations  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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