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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Construct a stopping to control airflow underground |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
119129 | Construct a stopping to control airflow underground | |||
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 | 2 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2005-11-30 | 2008-11-30 | SAQA 0763/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2009-11-30 | 2012-11-30 |
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 required to construct a stopping to control airflow.
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.
Any working place where the ventilation needs to be controlled by means of a stopping |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Describe the specified requirements regarding the construction of a stopping. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The need for a stopping is explained in terms of specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The safety precautions pertaining to the construction of a stopping are explained in terms of specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The quality and strength of material required for the construction of a stopping is explained in terms of specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to construct a stopping. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The personal protective equipment required, is available, operational, fit for purpose, and used in accordance with its design and specified requirements. The importance of examining and using the equipment is explained in terms of the consequences to health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The location where installation is to take place is confirmed and examined for hazards and risks according to specified requirements. The importance of examining the workplace and dealing with hazards and risks is explained in terms of the consequences to health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The availability of material and resources on site is verified in consistence with specified requirements. The importance of verification of material is explained in terms of the consequences to productivity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The tools and equipment are examined and defects are dealt with according to specified requirements. The importance of examining of the tools and equipment is explained in terms of the consequences to health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The preparatory work is performed in a manner that fosters teamwork and avoids conflict. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Construct the stopping. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Safety devices, where applicable, are deployed according to specified requirements. The importance of using safety devices and symbolic signs are explained in terms of the consequences to safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The immediate vicinity is continuously assessed and hazards and risks pertaining to health and safety are dealt with according to specified requirements. The importance of dealing with hazards and risks is explained in terms of the consequences to health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The stopping is constructed in accordance with specified requirements. The importance of compliance is explained in terms of the consequences to health and safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The work is done in a manner that fosters teamwork and avoids conflict. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Tools and equipment are used according to design and without injury to self and others. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Perform post construction activities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The construction is completed in accordance with specified requirements. The importance of compliance is explained in terms of the consequences to health and safety |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The work site is cleaned in accordance with good housekeeping and safety requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The tools are cleaned; stored and defective or broken equipment is dealt with according to specified requirements. The importance of compliance is explained in terms of the consequences to safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The construction is evaluated and the results are compared to specified requirements. |
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. 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 following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in 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.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
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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.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
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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.
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UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Range: Stopping must include concrete, masonry and aerated
Terminology Specified requirements Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal requirements: Site- Specific requirements: Notes to assessors Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: Unit standard justification Level Attribute-Level-Justification Skills-2-Moderate in range Procedures-2-Established and familiar Context-3-Range of familiar Knowledge-2-Basic operational Information processing-2-Basic processing of readily available information Problem Solving-2-Known solutions to familiar problems Orientation of activities-3-Directed, with some autonomy Application of responsibility-2-Under general supervision and quality control Orientation of scope of responsibility-2-Some responsibility for quality and quantity, possible responsibility for guiding others Average level: 2.2 Actual level assigned: 2 Credits Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: Activity-Hours Classroom Teaching-8 On-The-Job Training-16 Mentoring required-0 Other (Specify)-0 Total-24 Credits achieved: = 24 / 10 = 2.4 Credits assigned: = 2 |
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. | CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD |
2. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
3. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
4. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
5. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
6. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
7. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
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. |