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

Support roof using a compressed air/hydraulic support/drilling machine in an underground coal mine 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
120450  Support roof using a compressed air/hydraulic support/drilling machine in an underground coal mine 
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 2  NQF Level 02  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2006-02-09  2009-02-09  SAQA 0264/06 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-02-09   2013-02-09  

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 responsibility for supporting the roof using a compressed air /hydraulic support/drilling machine in an underground coal mine.

Persons credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Prepare to support the roof.
  • Support the roof.
  • Shut down roof support operation and prepare for following shift.
  • Work as part of a team. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 1.
  • The unit standards:
    > "Demonstrate the knowledge of section-specific ventilation requirements" at NQF level 1.
    > "Conduct visual inspection of flameproof apparatus in an underground coal mine" at NQF level 1. 
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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 
    Prepare to support the roof. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Hazard identification and hazard control are conducted to comply with risk assessment requirements to eliminate, minimise or control risk of ill health and injuries to others and self. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Place and face preparation is conducted in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Place and face preparation must include the following:
  • Temporary roof support in place.
  • Gas testing complete.
  • Sounding and barring roof and side walls.
  • Adequate ventilation available.
  • Adequate water pressure available.
  • Stone dust in place.
  • Permanent roof support in place.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Pre-use inspection on compressed air/hydraulic support/drilling machine is conducted and defects rectified in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Lock-out procedure of machine is adhered to in accordance with specified requirements and codes of practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Consequences of inadequate preparation are described in terms of potential effect on safety health and production. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Preparations must include the following:
  • Lock out procedure.
  • Place and face preparation.
  • Pre-use inspections.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The compressed air/hydraulic support/drilling machine is started up and positioned observing health, safety and production requirements and in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The supplied personal protective equipment and hygiene consumables, usage is explained and used in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Support the roof. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The compressed air/hydraulic support/drilling machine is operated and operational defects are reported in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Temporary support is installed in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Roof is supported in accordance with support rules as prescribed in the mine specific code of practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Mining related repairs are conducted as required. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Mining related repairs include replacement of the following:
  • Water hose/air hose/hydraulic pipe.
  • Replacement of electric supply cable.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Work methods are used which comply with specified requirements to eliminate, minimise or control the risk of ill health and injuries to others and self. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Compressed air/hydraulic support/drilling machine performance and condition are monitored and the results or observations are compared with standards prescribed by the manufacturer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Cable and water/air hose/hydraulic pipe condition and safeguarding are monitored in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Compressed air/hydraulic support/drilling machine, malfunction, hazards and product non-conformance problems are identified and reported in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Facility malfunction must include the following:
  • Power failure.
  • Lack of water or water pressure.
  • Lack of air pressure.
  • Lack of hydraulic pressure/or hydraulic oil.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Environmental elements are monitored and hazards are reported and/or rectified in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Environmental elements must include the following:
  • Gas.
  • Ventilation.
  • Dust.
  • Strata control.
  • Water.
  • Noise.
  • Stonedust.
  • Illumination.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Shut down support operations and prepare for following shift. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The compressed air/hydraulic support/drilling machine is shut down in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    End of shift activities are completed in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    End of shift activities must include removing of tools and support machine to safe area and any two of the following:
  • Reporting to supervisor.
  • Clocking out.
  • Handing over to next shift.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Equipment and work area are cleaned in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Work as part of a team. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Communication and feedback is provided to and requested from co-workers to maintain and improve product quality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Conflict resolution techniques are applied to minimise destructive interpersonal differences with co-workers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Feedback is provided to the in-coming shift with regard to machine and environmental hazards and sub-standards in terms of specified requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this qualification 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 Qualification 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 by 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 at exit points of the Qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual Unit Standards as well as the integrated competence described in the Qualification.

    Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Qualification 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 is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
  • Understanding of the key concepts and principles related to optimising production processes and an understanding of how these relate to application in practice.
  • Factors impacting on efficiency; safety and health of persons on the mine.
  • Factors relating to productivity.
  • Understanding and application of communication requirements for the achievement of production goals and targets. 
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    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.
  • The ability of the candidate to identify sub-standard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
  • The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
  • The ability of the candidate to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment is required and communicate to fellow workers his/her intentions and assistance required. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • The ability of the candidate to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation. 
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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.
  • The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and sub-standard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
  • The use of science and technology is not relevant for this unit standard. 
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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.
  • The ability of the candidate to identify and refer anomalous behaviour to a specialist confirms understanding that a specific observation, inference, action or decision can have a devastating effect. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Terminology:

    1. Specified requirements:

    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.
    > SANS 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.

    2. Unit standard justification:
  • Level:

    > Attribute; Level; Justification:

    > Skills; 2; The skills required have some variety but are still fairly simple.
    > Procedures; 2; Although the procedure is known and familiar (as level 1) it is not as repetitive.
    > Context; 2; Although the process could occur in different contexts, the contexts are repeatedly applicable and known to the candidate.
    > Knowledge; 2; The knowledge required is merely related to the operation and no theory needs to be applied.
    > Information processing; 2; Information is readily available but some processing is required.
    > Problem solving; 2; The candidate will only have to apply given solution to known/familiar problems.
    > Orientation of activities; 2; Follows instructions.
    > Orientation of scope of responsibility; 2; Some responsibility towards quantity and quality, i.e. responsible for quantity and quality of item of competence and not the overall output.
    > Application of responsibility; 2; Candidate's output is quality controlled.

    > Average level: (18/9) = 2.0
    > Actual level assigned: 2
  • Credits:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome:

    > Activity:

    > Classroom teaching: 12 hours
    > On-the-job training: 20 hours
    > Total: 32 hours

    > Credits achieved: (32/10) = 3.2
    > Actual credits assigned: 3 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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