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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Occupational Certificate: Mobile Mining Equipment Operator

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
102943	Occupational Certificate: Mobile Mining Equipment Operator
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - MQA (Services)
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Occupational Certificate	Field 11 - Services		Transport, Operations and Logistics
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	65	Not Applicable	NQF Level 02	Regular-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 13121/18	2018-07-26	2023-07-26
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-07-26		2027-07-26

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 operate as a Mobile Mining Equipment Operator.

A Mobile Mining Equipment Operator operates mobile mining equipment to transport personnel, explosives, materials and minerals and perform related operations. The curriculum will need to be contextualised to one of the following types of mobile mining equipment used underground: Battery hauler, Light delivery vehicle, Load-haul-dump vehicle, Mechanical loader, Personnel carrier, Roof bolter, Scaler, Shuttle car, Tractor, Utility vehicle but excludes continuous mining and drill equipment.

A qualified learner will be able to:

Operate mobile mining equipment in mining operations.

Rationale:
The Mine Health and Safety Act (29 of 1996) requires that operators of underground mobile mining equipment be competent. This qualification is designed to meet those regulatory requirements. Having qualified and competent operators is essential to productive and safe mining. Typical learners will be current operators and new entrants to the mining industry.

The qualification will contribute to the national strategy of reducing mining incidents and fatalities. It will improve the consistency and the standard of training across the mining sector, specifically the knowledge and skills required for continuous risk assessment.

As a consequence the qualification will provide recognition for workers who have not previously been afforded such recognition and will enhance their status, their employability and their access other jobs and occupations in the mining, construction and civil engineering sectors.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.

RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.

Entry Requirements:

Level 1.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules:

733208000-KM-01, Workplace fundamentals, Level 2, 7 Credits.

733208000-KM-02, Health, safety and the environment, Level 2, 10 Credits.

733208000-KM-03, Mining operations and equipment, Level 2, 6 Credits.

733208000-KM-04, Components, controls and consumables, Level 2, 7 Credits.
Total number of Credits for Knowledge Modules: 30.

Practical Skill Modules:

733208000-PM-01, Work safely and respond to emergencies, Level 1, 1 Credits.

733208000-PM-02, Perform pre-operational activities for mobile mining equipment, Level 2, 4 Credits.

733208000-PM-03, Operate mobile mining equipment, Level 2, 10 Credits.
Total number of Credits for Practical Skill Modules: 15.

This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:

733208000-WM-01, Underground mining operations, Level 2, 20 Credits.
Total number of Credits for Work Experience Modules: 20.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Conduct start-and end-of-shift procedures and perform operational checks, identify non-conforming items and assess potential risks using knowledge of equipment specifications, operational standards, and electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
2. Operate mobile mining equipment, perform assigned tasks and respond to changing mining conditions to meet production targets.
3: Identify operational and environmental hazards, assess risks and eliminate, control, minimise and report such hazards while meeting production and output requirements.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

The start-of-shift and end-of-shift activities are completed according to all site-specific standards.

Operational checks of the equipments systems and components are conducted according to the original equipment manufacturers and site-specific requirements.

All relevant documentation is completed according to site-specific standards.

The purpose of all the checks, precautionary measures and documentation is explained.

All answers to questions include the correct use of relevant names and terms.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Applicable production targets for the equipment have been met.

The prescribed sequence of operations is performed safely and effectively.

Equipment is operated within the original equipment manufacturers and site-specific operating parameters.

Any equipment malfunctions, damage or maintenance requirements are identified and reported.

Changes in the working environment or conditions are identified, assessed and reported.

Human-machine interfaces are operated in a healthy, safe and effective manner.

The purpose of the equipment operations and the role of these operations in the mining process is described and explained accurately.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Hazards that could affect health, safety, the environment and production targets are identified, assessed and reported.

The concepts of hazard elimination, control and minimisation are explained and examples of each are given.

The importance of compliance with legal and procedural requirements is explained.

Consequences of not complying with legislative, health, safety and environmental requirements are described.

Machine-specific emergencies and how they should be dealt with are accurately described according to the site-specific guidelines.

All equipment and safety checks and equipment operations comply with the relevant occupational, health, safety, environmental and legislative and site-specific requirements.

Integrated Assessment:
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 leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.

Integrated Summative Assessment:
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (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 external assessment will be conducted through an on-the-job evaluation by a registered assessor for a period of at least one day.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This qualification was compared with two courses offered internationally:

Canada
Keyano College offers the Heavy Equipment Technician course as a pre-Employment program. The Heavy Equipment Technician - Pre-Employment program will provide the learner with a solid academic foundation in the areas of trades related science, mathematics, report writing and employability skills. This program also provides technical training. By completing the course, the learner will be ready for an entry level position as a heavy equipment operator in the workforce. The course is made up of theoretical learning, computer module learning and practical training through simulations in a controlled environment. Skills learnt can be applied on different types of equipment such as wheel loaders, dozers, graders, excavators, articulating trucks and off-highway trucks.

After successfully completing the course, the learner will be able to:

Perform thorough pre-use inspections safely and efficiently.

Work in a team environment to communicate safely with others.

Complete all required paperwork according to industry standards and the Alberta OH&S.

Safely operate the following equipment for entry level employment in the construction industry:
> A track type tractor (dozer).
> An articulated truck (wiggle wagon/rock truck).
> A motor grader.
> A wheel loader (front-end loader).
> An excavator.
> An off-highway truck.

The course covers the following modules:

PEMP 100Employability Skills, 2 Credits.

PEMP 101Trades Mathematics, 2 Credits.

PEMP 102Trades Science, 2 Credits.

PEMP 103Technical Communication, 2 Credits.

PHET 110 Workplace Safety, Materials, and Systems, 3 Credits.

PHET 120 Suspensions, Wheels, and Systems, 3 Credits.

PHET 130Hydraulics I and Brake Systems, 3 Credits.

PHET 140 Electrical I and Electronics I, 3 Credits.

PHET 150 Air Brakes, 3 Credits.

Australia
The Certificate Ill in Mobile Crane Operations TLl30118, is designed for mobile crane operation within the Transport and Logistics Industry and other industries. It involves a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts.

Successful achievement of the high risk work (HRW) and heavy vehicle licensing units in the qualification must align with applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.

Core units:

CPCCCM2010B, Work safely at heights.

CPCCOHS2001A, Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

CPCCCM3003A, Work safely around power sources, services and assets.

CPCCOHS2001A, Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

CPCCLDG3001A, Licence to perform dogging.

CPCCWHS1001, Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.

TLIB3013, Maintain mobile cranes.

TLID1001, Shift materials safely using manual handling methods.

TLIE0002, Process workplace documentation.

TLIF2006, Apply accident-emergency procedures.

TLIF3084, Follow mobile crane safety procedures.

TLILIC0008, Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity).

TLILIC0010, Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes).

TLIU1009, Monitor plant and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner.

General elective units:

CPCCOHS1001, A Work safely in the construction industry.

HLTAID003, Provide first aid.

HLTAID006, Provide advanced first aid.

TLIA1001, Secure cargo.

TLIB2001, Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment.

TLIB3011, Set up and rig crane for lift.

TLIB3012, Plan job and set up work areas.

TLIB3015, Undertake site inspection.

TLIB3016, De-rig, pack and store tools and equipment.

TLIC3004, Drive heavy rigid vehicle.

TLIC3005, Drive heavy combination vehicle.

TLID3031, Rig load.

TLIF1002, Conduct housekeeping activities.

TLIF2010, Apply fatigue management strategies.

TLILIC0005, Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more).

Conclusion:
Based on the comparison made against Canadian and Australian qualifications, the qualifications available and competencies required involve a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts. The South African qualification, however, is designed to be fit-for-purpose for South African mining conditions and meets the regulatory requirements to produce qualified and competent operators essential to productive and safe operation within the mining sector. The training of Mobile Mining Equipment Operators varies in process and content relevant to the different industries in the various countries. In the international comparison that was conducted, the South African qualification compares well in respect of entry level operators.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal Articulation:
This qualification articulates horizontally with the following qualification:

Occupational Certificate: Crane or Hoist Operator (Onsetter) NQF Level 2.

Vertical Articulation:
This qualification articulates vertically with the following qualifications:

Occupational Certificate: Dragline Operator NQF Level 3.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

NOTES

Qualifying for external assessment:

In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required standards by means of statements of results and work experience records.

Additional legal or physical entry requirements:

In terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act no 29 of 1996) and the Minerals Act and Regulations 28.6.1, the following criteria apply before an operator can commence training: a minimum of 19 years of age and a valid medical certificate obtained a registered occupational health practitioner registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

Criteria for the accreditation of providers:

Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) website.

The curriculum title and code is: 733208000: Mobile Mining Equipment Operator.

This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD:

This is not a trade qualification.

Part Qualifications:

None.

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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