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

Coordinate transportation operations in an underground coal mine 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
337039  Coordinate transportation operations in an underground coal mine 
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  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 responsible to co-ordinate the transport operations in an underground coal mine.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the transport operation.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the shut down procedure of the transport operation.
  • Demonstrate teamwork. 
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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 
    Transport operations must include hazardous areas and out bye of the section. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the preparation for transport. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Hazard identification and hazard control are explained to comply with risk assessment requirements to eliminate or control risk of ill health and injuries to others and self. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Transport preparation is explained in terms of specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Transport preparation include but not limited to:
  • Hazardous areas.
  • Out bye.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Pre-use inspection on transport equipment is explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The lock out procedure of the machine is explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Consequences of inadequate preparation are described in terms of potential effect on safety, health and production. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Preparation includes and is relative to the following:
  • Lock out procedure.
  • Pre-use inspections.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The on-board safety systems functions are describe in terms of health and safety requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    On-board safety systems must include two of the following:
  • Automatic on-board or manual fire extinguisher.
  • Emergency stop.
  • Tramming alarm.
  • Pre-start alarm.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The transport equipment starting up procedure is explained in terms of health, safety and production requirements and in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The supplied personal protective equipment and hygiene consumables usage is explained and used in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the transport operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The transport operation is explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The loading sequence is explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Work methods are described for compliance with specified requirements to eliminate or control the risk of ill-health and injuries to others and self. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Shuttle-mining equipment performance and condition are monitored and the results/observations compared with standards prescribed by the manufacturer and production rates required by the work site with appropriate corrective actions taken to ensure compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Monitoring of machine performance and condition are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Monitoring of the environmental elements are explained in terms of specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Environmental elements must include the following:
  • Gas.
  • Ventilation.
  • Dust.
  • Strata control.
  • Water.
  • Noise.
  • Stone dust.
  • Illumination.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the shut down procedure of the transport operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The transport equipment shut down procedure is explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    End-of-shift procedures are explained in terms of specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    End-of-shift activities must include safe parking of machine and any two of the following:
  • Recording and reporting to supervisor.
  • Clocking out.
  • Handing over to next shift.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Good house keeping procedures are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate teamwork. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Communication and feedback are provided to, and requested from co-workers to maintain and improve task and product quality per specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Conflict resolution techniques are applied to minimise destructive interpersonal differences with co-workers, which may adversely affect team performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Feedback is provided to the in-coming shift with regard to machine and environmental hazards and sub-standards in terms of specified 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 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:
  • Hazard identification and hazard control.
  • Pre-use inspection on transport equipment.
  • Lock out procedures.
  • Consequences of inadequate preparation.
  • On-board safety systems functions.
  • Starting up procedure.
  • Personal protective equipment and hygiene consumables usage.
  • Understanding of the transport operation.
  • Loading sequence.
  • Work methods.
  • Shuttle-mining equipment performance and condition.
  • Monitoring of machine performance and condition.
  • Monitoring of the environmental elements.
  • Shut down procedure of the transport operation.
  • End-of-shift procedure.
  • Good house keeping 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:
  • The ability of the learner to identify substandard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action while coordinating transporting arrangements. 
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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 are required, and to communicate to fellow workers his/her intentions and the assistance required. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • The ability of the learner to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation with regards to coordinating transporting arrangements. 
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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 learner is able to communicate effectively with team members and other parties while coordinating transporting arrangements in an underground coal mine. 
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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 learner understands the role of various parties with regards to the transporting arrangements in an underground coal mine, his own responsibilities in that regard and the impact that the various parties and systems have upon each other. 
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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 and Safety Act and Regulations, 1996 (Act no 29/1996), and Minerals Act and Regulations, 1991 (Act no 50/1991).
  • Mandatory Codes of Practice.
  • SANS and other relevant Standards.
  • Chief Inspector of Mines' Directives.
  • Guidelines issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines.

    Site-specific:
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Mine Standard Procedures.
  • List of Recorded OH and S Risks.
  • Working Guides.
  • 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  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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