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

Coordinate surface excavation operation 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
336903  Coordinate surface excavation operation 
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  10 
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 
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Implement measures pertaining to Occupational Hazards and Risks.
  • Allocate tasks pertaining to surface excavation operations.
  • Apply resources pertaining to surface excavation operations.
  • Allocate equipment for surface excavation operations.
  • Monitor surface excavation operations.
  • Implement environmental and rehabilitation measures.
  • Adhere to relevant processes pertaining to surface excavation operations.
  • Perform calculations pertaining to surface excavation operations.
  • Adhere to workforce competence requirements. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in the following:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Implement measures pertaining to significant Occupational Health and Safety related Hazards/Risks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The Occupational Health and Safety requirements are identified and explained in the context of surface excavation operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Measures pertaining to the proximity of hazardous areas and mobile equipment are explained and implemented in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Lockout procedures pertaining to surface excavation operations are explained and implemented in terms of legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Measures pertaining to fire prevention and fighting are explained and implemented in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Measures pertaining to preventing and dealing with accidents are explained and implemented in terms of legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Incident investigation procedures are explained and implemented in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Measures pertaining to Personal Protective Equipment are explained and implemented in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    On-board safety devices are explained and implemented in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Pre-shift and pre-use checks and inspections are explained, implemented, validated and deviations actioned in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    Measures and practices pertaining to Examine and Make Safe Regulations and Explosive Regulations are explained and implemented in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Allocate tasks to competent personnel in surface excavation operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Regulations pertaining to competence are identified, explained and implemented in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Competence is observed, inspected and verified in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Deployment of Manpower is executed in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tasks are allocated in order to achieve the Outputs required in terms of the excavation plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Shift arrangements are scheduled in order to facilitate the achievement of the excavation plan requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Handovers in terms of shifts are structured in order to maintain continuous effective flow of operations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply resources pertaining to surface excavation operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Resources pertaining to services are allocated and applied in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Consumables are ordered and monitored in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Personnel required for the various activities are allocated, trained, deployed and monitored in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Links to downstream processes are identified, considered and facilitated in the context of surface excavation operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Operational maintenance linked to a business plan is identified and effected in accordance with operational requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Allocate equipment for surface excavation operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The matching and application of various equipment, in accordance with manufacturer's specifications is explained and allocated in terms of legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The relocation of equipment is scheduled and conducted in accordance legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Economy measures pertaining to the application of equipment at the operation are identified, explained and monitored in accordance with relevant benchmarks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Loading techniques are applied in accordance with legal and operational requirements and good/best practice indications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Monitor surface excavation operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Productivity indicators are identified, explained and monitored in accordance with operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The matching and application of equipment is, monitored in accordance with operational requirements and good/best practice indications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Floor conditions are identified, explained and monitored in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Face conditions are identified, explained, maintained and monitored in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Road conditions are maintained in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Services are implemented, maintained and monitored in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Surface excavation efficiency is monitored by means of the analysis of relevant components of costs and budgets. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Implement environmental and rehabilitation measures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sources of pollution are identified and appropriate measures implemented in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Drainage systems and waterways are implemented in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Dewatering measures are implemented in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Contamination of materials is anticipated and appropriate measures implemented in accordance with operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Deforestation measures are implemented in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Rehabilitation measures are identified, considered and implemented in accordance with the surface excavation rehabilitation plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Storage of materials is considered and implemented in accordance with legal and operational requirements and the mine rehabilitation plan. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Adhere to relevant processes pertaining to surface excavation operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Overburden removal activities are planned and implemented in accordance with the surface excavation development and production plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling activities are conducted in accordance with the surface excavation development and production plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Waste material dumping is conducted in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Surface excavation roads are constructed and maintained in accordance with legal and operational requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 
    Perform calculations pertaining to surface excavation operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Production and other targets are determined by means of relevant calculations and estimation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Calculations pertaining to volumes are conducted by means of relevant techniques and formulae in accordance with operational requirements and good practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Calculations pertaining to tonnages are performed by means of relevant techniques and formulae in accordance with operational requirements and good practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Bulk density of material is determined by means of relevant techniques and formulae in accordance with operational requirements and good practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Productivity measures are determined by means of relevant techniques and formulae in accordance with operational requirements and good practice. 


    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 with 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 the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge will be assessed in an integrated way in the context of the unit standard:
  • Adherence to OHS requirements:
    > Lockout procedures.
    > Fire.
    > Incident investigation.
    > Examine and make safe.
    > PPE.
    > On-board safety devices.
  • Task Allocation:
    > Manpower planning-placement.
    > Equipment type.
    > Outputs.
    > Shift arrangements.
    > Handovers.
  • Resources pertaining to surface excavation operations:
    > Services.
    > Consumables.
    > Operators.
    > Links to downstream processes.
    > Links to planned maintenance.
  • Allocate equipment:
    > Applications.
    > Output parameters (capacity).
    > Economy-diesel, tyres, consumables.
    > Loading techniques.
  • Monitor Surface Excavation Operations:
    > Productivity.
    > Matching of equipment.
    > Floor conditions.
    > Face conditions.
    > Road conditions.
  • Environmental and rehabilitation measures:
  • Relevant processes pertaining to surface excavation operations:
    > Deforestation.
    > Topsoil removal and storage.
    > Overburden removal.
    > Drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling.
    > Dumping of waste.
    > Roads.
  • Calculations pertaining to surface excavation operations:
    > Targets.
    > Volumes.
    > Tonnages.
    > Bulk density.
    > Productivity.
  • Workforce competence requirements:
    > Regulations.
    > Competence management.
    > Assessment process. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note: The ability and willingness of the learner to be part of a team and to participate constructively in achieving team goals and objectives in the processes of coordinating surface excavation operations in surface excavations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Note: The learner appreciates the role of modern technology in coordinating surface excavation operations in surface excavations and shows a positive orientation towards such technology. 

    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 learner understands that the interaction of numerous role players involved in upstream, downstream and parallel processes are required for coordinating surface excavation operations in surface excavations. 

    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:

    Understanding of relevant Acts and Regulations:
  • Mine Health and Safety Act-1996, Labour Relations Act-1995.
  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act-1998.

    Site Specific:

    Company policies and procedures regarding relevant:
  • Mine policies and procedures.
  • Codes of Practice.
  • Human Resource specific labour functions. 
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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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