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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Higher Occupational Certificate Mine Overseer |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 119283 | Higher Occupational Certificate Mine Overseer | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - MQA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Higher Occupational Cert | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Engineering and Related Design | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 200 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | SAQA 099/22 | 2022-06-21 | 2027-06-21 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2028-06-21 | 2031-06-21 | |||
| 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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Mine Overseer. A Mine Overseer manages production operations for a section of a mine and takes charge of, supervises, monitors, coordinates, inspects, communicates with, engages with, and consults personnel, and records the activities of production operations; including physical and human resources, safely and effectively; performs tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles, and techniques; demonstrates the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills and implements mine management plans; oversees all aspects, functions, measures and activities of the section; is responsible and accountable for ensuring safety and realising optimum infrastructure, plant, machine and equipment performance, availability and production; monitors, controls and ensures safety, health and environmental measures, processes and procedures, mining production and business requirements; in accordance with organisational, statutory and regulatory requirements; a qualifying learner will know and be able to facilitate the planning processes; troubleshoot and address problems critically; work ergonomically; react to events in time-critical environments; and complete administrative functions and duties. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: The Mine Overseer's appointment is required and prescribed by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), whereby appointees must be in possession of the appropriate certificate of competency issued by the DMRE. In terms of mining legislation, Mine Overseers who are appointed must be qualified, by virtue of their knowledge, training, skills, and experience, to perform the activities contemplated; and must be trained, assessed, and found competent, in accordance with recognised training and development programmes. However, an occupational qualification has not been developed before, so there is a need in the sector for this qualification. Typical learners for this qualification will be those experienced in Mine Shift Overseer operations. Learners registering for this qualification will typically be working within the mining industry in a particular context. This qualification has three options for learners to follow. It will be possible for learners to articulate between the respective contexts. A typical learning pathway in mining production operations would be to begin with an occupational qualification at NQF Level 1 or 2, proceed to Miner at NQF Level 3, then Shift Supervisor, at NQF Level 4, Mine Overseer at NQF Level 5 and Mine Manager at NQF Level 7. The work is done in excavations that do not exist naturally but are created through rock breaking and blasting activities. This unique environment holds many hazards and risks for all personnel. The skills required to master the work in this occupation are complex and require dedicated training, application and specialised and technical skills. This qualification will benefit society in terms of skills and technical competencies since qualifying learners will improve work standards, health and safety, effectiveness, and contribute significantly to the growth of the country's economy. With mining as the backbone of the South African economy for many years to come, and with the advance of technology there will, in the coming decades, be opportunities to return to and access the minerals left behind in the older mines. The mining and minerals sector will also be able to access resources that are currently too deep to mine. The development of the occupational competence as set out in this qualification is essential to capitalise on these technological advances. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| N |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills and Work Experience Modules.
Knowledge Modules Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 84 Practical Skill Modules Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 76 Work Experience Modules (Electives) The learner chooses one elective module in from the following modules. Elective Module 1: Underground Hardrock Works. Elective Module 2: Underground Coal Mining. Elective Module 3: Surface Mining Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 40 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Ensure the availability of approved mining layouts and production plans.
2. Manage production operations. 3. Manage operational risk. 4. Apply, exercise and ensure statutory, regulatory and organisational compliance. 5. Communicate effectively. 6. Comprehend and apply ethical principles by exercising professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of mining practice. 7. The ability to maintain independent learning and continuous improvement is demonstrated. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7: Integrated Formative Assessment The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment together with work experience leads to entrance in the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated Summative Assessment An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The assessment will be conducted through written assessment and the evaluation of practical tasks at decentralised approved assessment sites by a panel of assessors evaluated by assessor(s) registered with the AQP within a period of 1 day. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| An international comparability exercise was undertaken to compare the Occupational Certificate: Public Area Cleaner with related qualifications from specific countries in terms of their scope, levels and curriculum content. The purpose of this exercise is to compare the qualification against existing and comparable practice internationally. The exercise was conducted with two countries which are Australia and Canada.
Australia Among many, registered training providers in Australia training Mine Overseers Are Mine Resilience Australia Pty Ltd and Thrivability Training and Coaching. RII50215 Diploma of Underground Metalliferous Mining Management reflects the role of mine overseers in an underground metalliferous mine who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles, and techniques. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills and implement mine management plans. The qualification includes units of competency: Manage quality customer service; management of information or knowledge management systems; building and maintaining innovative work environment; develop a workplace learning environment; facilitate continuous improvement; managing operational plans; maintaining a safe work environment; manage personal work priorities and professional development; lead and manage team effectiveness; manage blast hole drilling operations; communicate information; implement and maintain environmental management plan; undertake process or project environmental impact assessment; implement emergency preparedness and response systems; identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements; provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams; implement pit plan; implement systems and methods of mining; develop, implement and maintain process control systems; implement mine transport systems and production equipment; implement site services and infrastructure systems;manage and coordinate spill response; conduct mine surveying operations; design stockpile formations and reclaiming systems; implement the ventilation management plan; plan and monitor recycled material operations; conduct safety and health investigations; implement the site water management plan. Australia: RII50915 Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management reflects the role of mine managers in an underground coal mine who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles, and techniques.They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills and implement mine management plans. The qualification includes units of competency: Manage budgets and financial plans; build and sustain an innovative work environment; develop a workplace learning environment; develop a workplace learning environment; facilitate continuous improvement; manage operational plan;manage operational plan; plan small business finances; plan small business finances; implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements; manage personal work priorities and professional development; lead and manage team effectiveness; support underground shotfiring operations; conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines; communicate information; implement underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems; apply, monitor and report on compliance systems; provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams; implement the spontaneous combustion management plan; implement the gas management plan; implement the gas drainage management plan; implement the outburst management plan; implement the inrush management plan; implement the strata management plan; implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts; implement mine transport systems and production equipment; implement site services and infrastructure systems; implement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control system; carry out the risk management process; manage and coordinate spill response; implement the ventilation management plan; manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system; manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system; conduct safety and health investigations. Australia: RII50115 Diploma of Surface Operations Management Reflects the role of mine managers in a surface mine who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles, and techniques. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills and implement mine management plans. The qualification includes units of competency: Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements; implement and maintain management systems to control risk; implement and maintain environmental management plan; implement emergency preparedness and response systems; apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining; implement pit plan; implement systems and methods of mining; manage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment; manage laser levelling of operating plant; implement site processing plant operations; develop, implement and maintain process control systems; implement mine transport systems and production equipment; implement site plant and resource management plan; implement site services and infrastructure systems; select and install surface plant and equipment; implement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control system; implement mine services systems; implement mine fixed plant and infrastructure systems; carry out the risk management processes; conduct mine surveying operations; implement the stockpile management plan; design stockpile formations and reclaiming systems; implement site waste and by-product management plan; plan and monitor recycled material operations; implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems; implement the site water management plan; manage quality customer service; manage budgets and financial plans; manage an information or knowledge management system; develop a workplace learning environment; manage operational plan; facilitate continuous improvement; plan small business finances; implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements; ensure a safe workplace; manage personal work priorities and professional development; lead and manage team effectiveness; manage blast hole drilling operations; conduct surface shotfiring operations; design surface blasts; conduct sales in construction materials operations; communicate information; undertake process or project environmental impact assessment; manage major incidents and emergencies; apply, monitor and report on compliance systems; provide supervision in the leadership of diverse work teams; implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts; manage and coordinate spill response; implement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plan; conduct safety and health investigations. Similarities In terms of similarities, development, and experience requirements for the Mine Overseer occupational qualification are nearly the same as these Australian qualifications. Differences The major difference is that with this occupation qualification is that all three mining works contexts are in one qualification with trainees having a choice to specialise in one of them; in Australia, each of these three options is studies separately as a full, autonomous qualification. Canada Human Resources and Skills Development Canada has occupational coding similar to the South African Organising Framework for Occupations. Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) Unit Group 8221 Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying, is equivalent to the South African OFO Unit Group 3121, under which this qualification was developed, and which requires completion of secondary school; may require completion of a college or university program in mining technology; typically, 3-5 years' experience; and provincial certification as an underground mine supervisor, shift boss, or coal mining supervisor. Duties include supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who extract coal, minerals and ore; operate underground conveyances; and perform other services in support of underground mining, or of heavy equipment operators, drillers, blasters and other workers in surface mining and quarrying; establish methods to meet work schedules and confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve problems and co-ordinate activities; oversee the safety of the mining or quarrying operation; resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity; requisition materials and supplies; train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies; recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions; prepare production and other reports, all of which elements are included in this qualification. Typically, Mine Overseers in Canada must have completed Mining Common Core for First-Line Supervisors, a 15-day programme with modules including, act and mining regulations, introduction to mining safety programs, planned inspection and observation, incident investigation, prepare for emergencies, occupational health and industrial hygiene practice effective communications, manage employees, ground control, and mine ventilation, such as offered by Workplace Safety North. All these elements are also included in South Africa's Mine Overseer Occupational Certificate qualification. Similarities The similarities between South Africa's and Canada's qualification are occupational requirements - these qualifications share quite a few modules such as Mining Safety; Mine Ventilation; Ground Control; et cetera. Another interesting similarity is the occupation classification - the OFO and Canada's NOC are similar. Differences The main difference between the Canadian requirements and those in South Africa, is that, apart from the above course, Canada does not have a formal occupational training programme. Another noteworthy difference is the terminology - in Canada they use the term Supervisor, while in South Africa, we use the term Overseer. Conclusion: Based on the comparison above of the programmes available and competencies required, the conclusion is that that the qualification for Mine Overseer can be considered comparable to that in other countries and aligned to international best practices. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for External Assessment:
To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of a statement of results and statement of work experience as well as proof of successful completion of the following subjects and modules or alternative programmes. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: Physical requirements: Meet legal, health and medical requirements. Legal requirements: Meet all organisation and legal requirements to enter the training programme. To be appointed as a Mine Overseer on a mine, the holder of this qualification would have to meet requirements of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. Criteria for the Accreditation of Providers: Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code are: Mine Overseer, 312101-002-00-00. Encompassed Trades: This is not a trade qualification. Assessment Quality Partner: Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA), with oversight from the DMRE. The MQA/ DMRE will audit quality assurance and quality control on training and development, and internal/ formative assessment. |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| 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. |
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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. |