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

Apply a computerized management system in a production mining environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
336980  Apply a computerized management system in a production 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 3  NQF Level 03  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 will be able to:
  • Demonstrate understanding in accessing, interpreting and modifying electronic information.
  • Demonstrate ability to access, write, print and file electronic information.
  • Demonstrate ability to produce basic planning & scheduling utilizing mine computer applications (e.g. excel).
  • Demonstrate ability to perform basic production calculations using spreadsheets. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.
  • Basic computer skills: Operating a computer in a Windows environment (Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint). 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Interpret and modify electronic information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The ability to identify and access relevant electronic information is demonstrated in accordance with industry standards. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Electronic information includes but limited to:
  • Company intranet.
  • Electronic correspondence.
  • Regulations, codes of practice and DME briefs.
  • Published unit standards and learning guides.
  • Presentations and production folders.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Modes of accessing and downloading information via a search mechanism is conducted in accordance with industry best practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The input of information into an electronic production proforma is demonstrated in accordance with industry standards. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include:
  • Daily production reports.
  • Stores requests.
  • Planned inspections.
  • Routine safety reports.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Create, print and file electronic information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The ability to route information to a particular printer is demonstrated in accordance with specified company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The ability to populate, copy, save and print information is demonstrated in accordance with specified company requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include:
  • Legends and production tables for Mine plans.
  • Special instructions.
  • Mine standards.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ability to read and forward correspondence and write e-mails is demonstrated in terms of legal and site-specific requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include:
  • Use of distribution lists.
  • Inclusion of inserts in message.
  • Simple rules of grammar and etiquette.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The writing of a technical report is demonstrated in accordance with legal and site-specific requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include:
  • Production reports.
  • Safety reports.
  • Technical reports may include the following:
    > Problem statement.
    > Executive summary.
    > Technical content.
    > Recommendations.
    > Appendices.
    > Bibliography.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate ability to produce basic planning and scheduling utilizing mine computer applications (e.g. excel). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Planning inputs are entered onto equipping and production forms in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Production schedules.
  • Shift rosters.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Spreadsheets are created for equipping schedules and progress is monitored in accordance with legal and site-specific requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Work Place.
  • Date compiled.
  • Programme steps.
  • Performance standards.
  • Action items/resources.
  • Scheduled duration.
  • Actual duration.
  • Priority tasks.
  • Start and completion dates.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The conversion of electronic schedules into graphical representation is explained in terms the relevant techniques. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Numeric range.
  • Legend/key.
  • Line graphs.
  • Stacked graphs.
  • Pie chart graphs.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Production information presented graphically at preplanning and scrutiny sessions is explained in terms of legal and site-specific requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate ability to perform basic production calculations using spreadsheets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Required production parameters are entered onto the spreadsheet in accordance with the relevant method. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Mining face.
  • Advance per blast.
  • Grade/mineral value.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Appropriate production formulae are utilized in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Area.
  • Tonnage.
  • Kg or mineral ounce.
  • Support density.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Required formulae are entered onto spreadsheet and calculations derived in accordance with legal and site-specific 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 essential embedded knowledge will be assessed in the context of the unit standard:
  • Identifying and accessing relevant electronic information.
  • Accessing and downloading information.
  • Inputting information into an electronic production proforma.
  • Routing information to a particular printer.
  • Populating, copying, saving and printing information.
  • Reading and forwarding correspondence.
  • Writing e-mails.
  • Writing a technical report.
  • Entering planning inputs onto equipping and production forms.
  • Creating spreadsheets for equipping schedules.
  • Converting electronic schedules into graphical representation.
  • Presenting production information graphically.
  • Entering required production parameters.
  • Utilising appropriate production formulae.
  • Entering required formulae onto spreadsheet and deriving calculations. 
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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 learner to identify and plan for production when utilizing a management information system, assess and take appropriate action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Note: The ability of the learner to reconcile the information found, identify trends and evaluate against set standards. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, and/or language skills in the modes of written presentations:
  • Note: The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the planning of safe and effective work will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others:
  • Note: The learner is able to use the relevant electronic MIS infrastructure. 
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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 learner to integrate planning into workable schedules. 
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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:
  • Understanding of relevant Acts and Regulations.

    Site specific:
  • Company policies and procedures regarding relevant:
    > Mine policies and procedures.
    > Codes of Practice.
    > Electronic computer policy. 
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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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