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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Support an underground work place by means of wire mesh and lacing

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9600	Support an underground work place by means of wire mesh and lacing
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals
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 2	NQF Level 02	4
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2004-12-02	2007-12-02	SAQA 1657/04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02		2011-12-02

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 for people who have the responsibility of supporting an underground working place by means of wire mesh and lacing. People credited with this unit standard are able to: Explain specified requirements pertaining to wire mesh and lacing Prepare to install wire mesh and lacing Install wire mesh and lacing

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard: Follow basic health and safety practices underground

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain specified requirements pertaining to wire mesh and lacing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The support pattern for the installation of wire mesh and lacing and the consequences to safety if specified requirements are not adhered to, are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The significant risks and consequences associated with the workplace hazards pertaining to the installation of wire mesh and lacing are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Range of workplace hazards must include: Unsafe ground conditions Unsafe support conditions Extreme temperatures Visible dust Inadequate ventilation

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The significant risks and consequences associated with the work-related hazards pertaining to the installation of wire mesh and lacing are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Range of work related hazards must include: Loose wire strands Working at heights Rolling stock Placement and stacking of material and equipment Tensioning of lacing

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare to install wire mesh and lacing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The required personal protective equipment is available, fit for purpose, operational and used in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The required tools, material and equipment are available in the workplace fit for purpose and operational in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Tools, material and equipment are transported, stacked and secured in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The area where the wire mesh and lacing are to be installed is examined for workplace hazards in accordance with specified requirements. Workplace hazards are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Range must include: Unsafe ground conditions Unsafe support conditions Extreme temperatures Visible dust Inadequate ventilation

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The work place is secured in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Range must include: Tramming Inadvertent entry of persons

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Scaffolding to install wire mesh and lacing at excessive heights is erected in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. The consequences to safety, health and production if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst preparing to install wire mesh and lacing, are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Range of non-adherence to specified requirements must include: Personal protective equipment Selection, examination, usage, transportation and stacking of tools, material and equipment Area examination. Securing the work place Area preparation Installing scaffolding

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Install wire mesh and lacing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The wire mesh and lacing is installed in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Range must include: Lace pattern Securing of wire mesh Tensioning of lacing Precautions taken to prevent injuries and property damage The use of tools and equipment

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Work-related hazards are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Range of work related hazards must include: Loose wire strands Working at heights Rolling stock Placement and stacking of material and equipment Tensioning of lacing

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Tools and equipment are prepared and stored for subsequent use and those found defective, are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements, promotes effective teamwork and avoids dysfunctional conflict.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Reports are completed and submitted in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Consequences to health, safety and production if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst installing and wire mesh and lacing, are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Range of non-adherence to specified requirements must include: Installing wire mesh and lacing Preparation and storage of tools and equipment Interpersonal interaction. Reports

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate`s performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard. The embedded knowledge required for this unit standard is found in Specific Outcome "Explain specified requirements pertaining to wire mesh and lacing."

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 candidate to identify sub-standard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community. The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively. The ability of the candidate to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment is required and communicate to fellow workers his / her intentions and assistance required.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. The ability of the candidate to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation.

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.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. The use of science and technology is not relevant for this unit standard.

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 candidate to identify and refer anomalous behaviour to a specialist confirms understanding that a specific observation, inference, action or decision can have a devastating effect.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes. Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation. Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria. The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required. The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible. All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

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 no 29/1996), and Minerals Act and Regulations, 1991 (Act no 50/1991). Mandatory Codes of Practice SABS and other relevant Standards Chief Inspector of Mines` Directives Site Specific Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme Managerial Instructions Mine Standard Procedures List of Recorded OH&S Risks Working Guides Equipment and Materials Specifications

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	49013	National Certificate: Mining Operations: Underground Hard Rock	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-08-16	Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1.	ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE
2.	ASSMANG (PTY) LTD
3.	ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE
4.	BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD
5.	CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD
6.	DEI GRATIA TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION
7.	EASTERN CHROME MINES
8.	EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR
9.	FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD
10.	FOSKOR (PTY) LTD
11.	GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD
12.	HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD
13.	HOTAZEL MANGANESE MINES (PTY) LTD
14.	IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD
15.	JUAB GENERAL DEALER
16.	MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC
17.	MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD
18.	METSKILL PTY LTD
19.	MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD
20.	MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD
21.	NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD
22.	PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD
23.	PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD
24.	PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD
25.	SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING
26.	SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC
27.	SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED
28.	THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD
29.	XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD
30.	ZULEK TRAINING SPECIALISTS

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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.