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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Remove hazardous ground by means of blasting |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
9714 | Remove hazardous ground by means of blasting | |||
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 | 1 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2005-04-13 | 2008-04-13 | SAQA 0859/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2009-04-13 | 2012-04-13 |
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 is replaced by: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
257056 | Remove hazardous ground by means of blasting | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This Unit Standard will be useful to people who are responsible for removing hazardous ground by means of blasting.
People credited with this Unit Standard are able to |
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:
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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.
Hazardous ground must include the following: |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare to remove hazardous ground by means of blasting. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Prepare to remove hazardous ground by means of blasting. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
1. Job instructions are interpreted correctly and the sequence of operations is determined according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Monitor removal of hazardous ground operation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
2. Hazard identification and hazard control are conducted to comply with risk assessment requirements to eliminate, minimise or control risk of ill health and injuries. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
3. The hazardous area is examined and hazards and defects are reported or rectified in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Hazards and defects must include the following:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
4. People are removed from the hazardous area in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
5. Barricades are erected in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
6. Shot holes are measured in accordance with mine specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
7. Explosives delivered to site are checked and stored in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 |
8. Explosives are placed in shot holes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Placing of explosives must include the following:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 |
9. Shot holes are connected up in accordance with the blast design. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 |
10. Over inspection and/or continuity test is conducted in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 |
11. Consequences of inadequate preparation are described in terms of potential effects on safety, health and production. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14 |
12. Approved supplied Personal Protective Equipment and hygiene consumable usage is explained and adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Remove hazardous ground by means of blasting. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. People and equipment are evacuated from the hazardous area in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Guards are placed in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Placing of guards must include the following:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Audible alarm is activated in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Blasting operations are co-ordinated with complimentary operations in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Blast is initiated in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Post-blast inspection is conducted in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Post-blast inspection must include the following:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. Guards are withdrawn in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
8. Removing of hazardous ground by means of blasting is conducted in accordance with specified requirements to eliminate, minimize or control the risk of ill health and injuries. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
9. Feedback is provided to the incoming shift with regards to conditions, environmental hazard and sub standard conditions in terms of specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 |
10. Recording and reporting are conducted in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Recording and reporting must include the following:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Monitor removal of hazardous ground operation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The hazardous area is continuously monitored and safety hazards are reported in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Occupational environmental elements are monitored and hazards are reported in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Occupational and environmental elements must include the following:
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UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA. 3. 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. Without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge, candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes to the standards described in the assessment criteria. 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. |
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. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
Note: The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage himself / herself and his / her 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 his / her intentions and the assistance required. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise 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. |
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 his / her proficiency in effective communication. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, thus showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Note: 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.
Note: The ability of the candidate to identify and refer anomalous behaviour to a specialist confirms his / her understanding of the fact that a specific observation, inference, action or decision may 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:
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UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 257056, which is "Remove hazardous ground by means of blasting", Level 3, 4 credits.
Terminology: Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal Site-Specific |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 21842 | National Certificate: Surface Mining Rockbreaking | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-09-17 | 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. | ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE |
2. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
3. | EXXARO COAL (PTY) LTD |
4. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
5. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
6. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
7. | IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD |
8. | KOLOMELA MINE |
9. | KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) |
10. | MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC |
11. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
12. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
13. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
14. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
15. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
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