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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 124467 | Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - MQA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Intermediate Occupational Cert | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Engineering and Related Design | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 120 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0632/25 | 2025-06-03 | 2030-06-03 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2031-06-03 | 2034-06-03 | |||
| 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 replaces: |
| Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
| 103036 | Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | 89 | Complete |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Winding Engine Driver. A Winding Engine Driver operates a winding engine to transport persons, materials, explosives and minerals to and from the underground workings of a vertical or incline shaft of a mine, as well as slinging, sinking, shaft examination and repairs. A qualified learner will be able to: Qualified learners will carry out their jobs effectively and with confidence. In addition, they are in a better position to be considered for employment than their counterparts. Qualified and employed learners' lives will improve. A competent learner shall demonstrate among others the following attributes: honesty, integrity, punctuality, consciousness, alertness, responsibility, accountability, care for others, sobriety, interpersonal relations, ethical behaviour, well organised, self-confidence and confidentiality. Rationale The mining industry requires the transportation of persons, materials, explosives and minerals using winding engines to and from the underground workings of the mine in vertical or incline shafts. This qualification makes it possible for individuals to carry out such winding operations using a winding engine. The qualification reflects the needs, history and conditions of South African mines, especially concerning the challenges of deep-level mining and related skills and safety issues. This is a regulated occupation, and the standard of training must meet the requirements of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for the purposes of licencing such winding engine drivers. Most of the learners will already be employed in the mining industry and will continue to find employment there. The qualification allows for career progression in which a qualified Winding Engine Driver can select qualifications which can lead to several career options, including technical training of onsetters and winding engine drivers; and other related occupations such as engineering and maintenance; shaft sinking operations; team leader, supervisor or manager in mining. Benefits to the sector include amongst others, winding engine operations being carried out by qualified Winding Engine Drivers. This will result in better operational quality standards and safety, thus, improving the mobility of Winding Engine Drivers. Benefits to society include amongst others, society increased confidence in mining operations. Because personnel working in the mines are community members, with families and relatives, their families will be comforted by the thought of knowing that their fellow brothers and sisters are being transported into and out of the shafts by qualified Winding Engine Drivers who will ensure their safety return from the shafts. Safety transportation of persons, materials, explosives and minerals by qualified Winding Engine Drivers will translate into reduced mining related incidents and accidents. In turn, high productivity levels resulting from reduced mining related incidents and accidents will attract global investors into the country, thus growing the economy of this country. This qualification is aimed at qualified Onsetters who are either working or unemployed and meet the requirements to become a Winding Engine Driver; as well as Winding Engine Drivers who have acquired their knowledge and skills through formal programmes offered by training providers and would like to gain recognition for skills and knowledge, by achieving this qualification. Collaboration with relevant stakeholders: The qualifying learner will operate as: |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for Access to Training: Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification/part qualification/skills programme. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors. RPL for exemption from modules For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. RPL for credits Learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA): A valid Statement of Results is required for admission to the EISA in which confirmation of achievement is provided that all internal assessment criteria for all modules in the related curriculum document have been achieved. Upon successful completion of the EISA, RPL learners will be issued with the QCTO certificate for the qualification, part-qualification or skills programme. Quality Partners are responsible for ensuring the RPL mechanism and process for qualifications and part-qualification is approved by the QCTO. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification are: and |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 62. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules:27. Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 31. |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Inspect, start up, operate and shut down the winder.
2. Apply procedure to operate the winding engine in different circumstances including dealing with emergencies and out of the ordinary situations in vertical and incline shafts. 3. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply electrical, signalling and mechanical systems in various winders. 4. Interpret and apply the relevant legislation when carrying out winding engine operations. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Inspect, start up, operate and shut down the winder. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO 2: Apply procedure to operate the winding engine in different circumstances including dealing with emergencies and out of the ordinary situations in vertical and incline shafts. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: ELO 3: Demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply electrical, signalling and mechanical systems in various winders. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: ELO 4: Interpret and apply the relevant legislation when carrying out winding engine operations. Integrated Assessment: Formative Assessments conducted internally Formative assessments are conducted throughout the training of learners. A range of formal, non-formal, and informal ongoing assessment activities are used to focus on teaching and learning outcomes to improve learner attainment. Formative assessments are conducted continuously by the facilitator to feed into further learning, to identify strengths and weakness, and to ensure the learner's ability to apply knowledge, skills and workplace experience gained. Formative Assessments are conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP), and a variety of ongoing assessment methods may be used, for example, quizzes, assignments, tests, scenarios, role play, interviews. Continuous feedback must be provided. Integrated Summative Assessments conducted Internally Integrated Assessment involves all the different types of assessment tasks required for a particular qualification, part-qualification or occupational skills programme, such as written assessment of theory and practical demonstration of competence. To achieve this, the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC) for all modules as found in the QCTO curriculum document must be followed. An accredited SDP should implement a well-designed, formal, relevant, final internal Summative Assessment strategy for all modules to prepare learners for the EISA. These assessments evaluate learning achievements relating to the achievement of each module of the relevant components of the qualification, part-qualification or skills programme. Internal Summative Assessments are developed, moderated and conducted by the SDP at the end of each module or after integration of relevant modules, e.g. applied knowledge tests, workplace tasks, practical demonstrations, simulated tasks/demonstrations, projects, case studies, etc. The results of these final formal summative assessments must be recorded. These results, which include the Statement of Work Experience results, where applicable, contribute to the Statement of Results (SoR) that is a requirement for admission to the EISA. An SoR, using the template provided by the Quality Partner, is issued by the accredited SDP for qualifications and part-qualifications. The SDP must produce a valid Statement of Results for each learner, indicating the final result and the date on which the competence in each module, of each component, was achieved. Learners are required to produce this SoR, together with their ID document or alternative ID document, at the point of the EISA. External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) - a national assessment The Quality Partner is responsible for the management, conduct and implementation of the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), in accordance with QCTO set standards. Competence in the EISA is a requirement for certificating a learner. For entrance into the EISA, the learner requires a valid Statement of Results issued by the accredited institution indicating: The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge, Practical and Work Experience modules. OR The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge and Application Components. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| A comparison was conducted in countries such as India and Australia. The choice of these countries was influenced by the availability of programmes containing content that is covered in the South African Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver.
India: Winding Operations, Level 4, code MIN/Q1503, is registered on the Indian National Qualifications Register. The Skill Council for the Mining Sector (SCMS) is the awarding body. The qualification is aimed at learners who wish to qualify as Winding Engine Drivers or Operators. Entry into the qualification is 10th Class pass + ITI in related trade (1 year after class 10th) with 2 years' experience in a relevant field. Learners must be 22 years of age. This qualification comprises three (3) compulsory modules and two (2) elective modules. Learners can choose any from the two electives. Compulsory modules with duration for completion are listed below: Elective modules are listed below: Upon completion, learners would have spent a total of 480 hours towards learning. Similarities: Similarities have been found with course content. Detailed information provided in each module has revealed that the content covered in these modules is similar to the content covered in the South African Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver. In addition, learners that enrol against the South African Qualification: Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver are required to do work experience modules at workplaces. This is similar to the On-the-Job Training (OJT) component in the Indian Winding Operations qualification. Differences: Differences have been found with the level at which the qualifications are pitched. The South African Qualification Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver is pitched at NQF level 3 whilst the Indian Winding Operations qualification is pitched at level 4. Another notable difference was found with the duration. By default, it will take an average learner, 1200 hours to complete the South African Qualification Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver. On the other hand, learners who enrol against the Indian Winding Operations qualification will spend 480 hours to complete the qualification. Lastly, according to the South African Mine Health and Safety and related regulations legislative requirements, learners must be 19 years of age to be considered for enrolment against the South African Qualification Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver, whilst with the Indian Winding Operations qualification, learners must be 22 years of age in order to qualify for entry into the qualification. The comparison regarding credits was not possible due to lack of information in this regard. Australia Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations is one of the qualifications in which winding operations competencies are covered as elective units of learning. The qualification is offered by several training providers with Advanced Mine Performance Training Services (Pty) Ltd, Australasian Training and Education Centre (Pty) Ltd and Australian Institute of Mining (Pty) Ltd being some of these training providers. The qualification is offered over a period of a year or two (2) years. This qualification is aimed at learners who work in underground coal mines. To be considered for entry into the qualification, learners should have completed the following or an equivalent: This qualification has a set of 3 core units and elective units of competency. The elective units are grouped into four (4) different areas of specialisation that are listed below: To be awarded this qualification, learners should have completed three (3) core units of competency and elective units' requirements for individual stream or area of specialisation. For this comparison, winding engine operations' elective competencies were found to be covered in Group G and H. This implies that upon completion, qualified learners will be awarded the Australian Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Services). For this, the following packaging rules apply: A total of 12 units is required to be awarded for this qualification. 3 core units and 9 elective units. Of the 9 elective units, learners can choose 2 units from Group G, 4 units from Group H and up to 3 units from any grouping in this learning programme. Core Units are as listed below: Group G electives. Learners can choose any two (2) electives from the list below: Group H electives. Learners can choose any 4 from the list provided below. From the given list, the following were found to be covered in the South African: Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver's qualification. From Core units of competency, And from Group H Similarities: Similarities have been found with course content. For example, in the South African: Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver's qualification, learners are taught how to conduct Hazards Identification Risk Assessment. This is similar to 'Apply risk management processes' which is a core unit in the Australian Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Services). In addition, the four (4) elective units of competency that are covered in Group H of the Australian Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Services) are covered in the South African: Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver's qualification. Differences: Differences have been found with entry requirements and composition. Entry into the South African: Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver's qualification is an Onsetter skills programme which is pitched at level 2 as well as Mathematics and English, both at level 2. On the other hand, to enter into the Australian Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Services), learners should have completed a few programmes which include amongst others, conducting basic strata control operations, and conducting ventilation operations, to name but a few. Regarding composition, the South African: Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver's qualification comprises knowledge modules, practical skills modules and work experience modules. These are all compulsory for the attainment of this qualification. On the other hand, the Australian Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Services) comprises core units and elective units of competency which allow learners to choose an area of specialisation. Of the competencies that are covered in the South African: Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver's qualification, four of these have been covered as elective units in the Australian Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Services). Comparison in terms of credits and duration was not possible due to the lack of information in this regard. Conclusion: The South African Intermediate Winding Engine Driver qualification compares favourably with the Indian Winding Operations qualification in terms of content covered. However, since the South African Winding Engine is unique to the South African situation and specific needs, a comparison with the Australian Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (Services), revealed that winding operations are covered as elective units. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification provides opportunities for horizontal and vertical articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: Diagonal Articulation: |
| NOTES |
| Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:
Minimum age of 19 years and a medical certificate as specified by the Mine Health and Safety Act and related regulations. Criteria for the accreditation of providers. Accreditation requirements, against which Skills Development Providers (SDP) and Assessment Centres, will be accredited, is found in the Curriculum Document, as listed below. The curriculum title and code are: Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Winding Engine Driver: 734301-001-01-00. Encompassed Trade: Assessment Quality Partner (AQP). Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA). |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification. |
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| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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| 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. |