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

Demonstrate knowledge for the maintenance and construction of haul, access and service roads 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115622  Demonstrate knowledge for the maintenance and construction of haul, access and service roads 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals 
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 3  NQF Level 03  24 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2004-08-11  2007-08-11  SAQA 0655/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-11   2011-08-11  

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 responsible for demonstrating knowledge for the maintenance and construction of haul, access and service roads in an open cast mine. People credited with this Unit Standard are able to
  • Demonstrate ability of planning and preparing for maintenance,
  • Demonstrate the conducting of maintenance, and
  • Demonstrate the monitoring and finalising of work procedures.

    The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector. 
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    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:
  • Communication skills (Language at ABET Level 3)
  • Knowledge of in-pit operation
  • Basic knowledge of plan reading
  • Basic knowledge of geological and survey data. 
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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. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate ability of planning and preparing for maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders are explained in terms of obtaining, interpretation, clarification and confirmation before proceeding. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work is explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Safety information and procedures are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Transporting of resources required are explained in terms of coordinating and transporting to the work site. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The conducting of hazard identification and hazard control to comply with risk assessment requirements to eliminate, minimise or control risk of ill health and injuries are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Pre-use inspection on the machines is explained in such a way as to identify all equipment defects that may impair production or cause damage to equipment or injury to people. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The examination of the work area is explained in terms of hazards and defects. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Overhang
  • Large rocks
  • Bench edges
  • Power failures
  • Moving machinery
  • Water accumulations
  • Underfoot conditions
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The lockout procedure is described in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Consequences of inadequate preparation are described in terms of potential effects on safety, health, production and damage to equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Lock-out procedure
  • Work area examination
  • Pre-use inspection
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    The use of on-board safety systems are explained in terms of specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Automatic on-board or manual fire extinguisher
  • Emergency stop
  • Pre-start alarm
  • Reverse alarm if applicable
  • Rotating flashing light if applicable
  • Flag pole with red flag
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate the conducting of maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Coordination of activities and the resolving there of with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during the work activity is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Equipment, materials and maintenance inspections is explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Isolation of services before maintenance is explained in terms of specified requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Positioning of warning signals, signs and barriers prior to commencement of task is explained in terms of site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Traffic control to ensure safe and even flow is explained in terms of specified requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The use of the correct road building material to the road surface is explained in terms of requirements and specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Roadway dust suppression is explained in terms of the specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Diversion and drainage of run-off water is explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Feedback to the in-coming shift with regard to machine condition, environmental hazards and sub-standard conditions is explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate the monitoring and finalising of work procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Work performance in accordance with work requirements and targets are explained in terms of the operating capabilities of the equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Monitoring of levels, slopes and elevations are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The completion of job/task reports is explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The continuously monitoring of hazards in the work area is explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The monitoring of the occupational environmental elements and hazards are explained in terms of specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Dust
  • Water
  • Illumination
  • Noise
  • Fire and weather conditions
  • Spillages and contamination
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    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 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:
  • 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 is able to 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, namely appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Terminology

    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

    Unit standard justification

    Level
    Attribute-Level-Justification
    Skills-3-The skills required now have a significant variety and extend beyond the simple range.
    Procedures-3-In this case the procedures could differ and the candidate has to make the correct selection of procedures to apply. The choice however is limited.
    Context-3-The candidate knows all contexts that the process occurs in but a variety and range of contexts occur.
    Knowledge-4-The theoretical knowledge required is extended to theoretical concepts.
    Information processing-3-In this case the information is again available but interpretation as opposed to basic processing thereof is required.
    Problem Solving-3-The key difference from level two is the application of some "judgement" e.g. "fine-tuning" a drilling and blasting process.
    Orientation of activities-3-Follows instructions but has some autonomy to make own decisions and give some instructions.
    Application of responsibility-3-Candidate's output is quality checked, i.e. on random basis.
    Orientation of scope of responsibility-3-Here the responsibility extends towards, although not entirely, the output as well as, when applicable, the output of others.
    Average Level: 28/9 = 3,1
    Actual Level Assigned: = 3

    Credits
    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome:
    Activity-Hours
    Classroom Teaching-20
    On-The-Job Training-130
    Mentoring required-90
    Other (Specify)-0
    Total-240
    Credits achieved: 240/10 = 24
    Credits assigned: = 24 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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