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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
National Certificate: Operation of Mobile Explosives Manufacturing Units |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
49555 | National Certificate: Operation of Mobile Explosives Manufacturing Units | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Chemical Industries SGB | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
CHIETA - Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
National Certificate | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 120 | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Reregistered | SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose of this qualification
This qualification is used to recognise the competence of people to mix and place bulk explosives through the use of MMUs. It is achieved through the following exit level outcomes: Compliance with these exit level outcomes ensures that the placement of bulk explosives is done in compliance with the relevant legislation, regulations and instructions. It also promotes social development, the minimization of environmental damage, and economic transformation by enabling effective open cast mining and use of bulk explosives in similar industries where rock has to be broken. Rationale of the qualification In keeping with their commitment to excellence, manufacturers of explosive materials assume the responsibility for the safe, environmentally sensitive and efficient placement of mixed bulk explosive materials at clients' sites. This work is critical to surface mining and quarrying operations. The knowledge, skills and values needed to carryout this work is considered worthy of national recognition through a national qualification. The qualification addresses the knowledge, skills and values necessary for the mixing and placing of the bulk explosive products, liaison with the clients, operating, driving and first line maintaining of the Mobile Explosives Manufacturing Unit (MMU), together with quality and related matters. This learning is underpinned by appropriate Mathematical Literacy and Science as applied in the context of explosives and their use. An individual who qualifies in terms of this qualification will have the ability to carryout bulk explosives placement. This includes the ability to work independently, make judgements and decisions. The qualification is designed for progression from an entry level in the bulk explosives industry at bulk explosives manufacturing factories or bulk explosives distribution depots. Individuals who have the required driving licence for an MMU and/or competence in open cast mining are also well positioned to register for this qualification. Options for progression from this qualification are into supervision of distribution and placement or depot supervision. In addition, the qualification can lead to technical advising and technical marketing of explosives. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Learners wishing to register for programmes leading to this qualification are expected to have achieved NQF Level 2 with competence in the following areas:
The level and extent of the above learning assumed to be in place should be equivalent to the relevant unit standards used by the chemical industry. Recognition of prior learning Recognition of prior learning must be carried out in accordance with the policy and rules specified and used by the ETQA responsible for evaluation of people seeking RPL. This may include a few or all the competencies described in the relevant unit standards. When RPL is recognised the demonstration of competence at, at least one production site is required. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
N/A |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Apply knowledge, skills and values in the manufacturing and placement of bulk explosives.
2. Manufacture and place bulk explosives by operating a MMU. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of work done and the results arising from the manufacturing operations. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
1.
2. 3. Integrated Assessment |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification articulates horizontally to qualifications relating explosive materials or component manufacture. Qualifications used for horizontal articulation include:
Articulation to other careers and associated qualifications relating to the manufacture of other chemical substances or manufacturing activities are possible. This qualification enables articulation into various road transport learning areas such as the transport of hazardous materials. Vertical articulation is possible in the explosives industry using the following qualifications: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
Moderators should ensure that assessment is valid, consistent and integrated into work or learning, and that there is sufficient and authenticated evidence of learner competence against the whole qualification. This checking should include confirmation of competence in a production context, over a period of time that is adequate to ensure customer and employer satisfaction with learners who are declared competent.
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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
In order to assess this qualification, the assessor needs:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARDS: |
ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
Core | 14783 | Conform to and apply legislation and operational instructions in chemical processing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
Core | 119354 | Manufacture and place explosive material using a mobile manufacturing unit | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 20 |
Core | 14801 | Solve operating problems using process chemistry and related technology | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
Core | 10953 | Operate a rigid vehicle | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 32 |
Fundamental | 8968 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9010 | Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 2 |
Fundamental | 9013 | Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
Fundamental | 8969 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9012 | Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 8973 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 7456 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 8970 | Write texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Elective | 14784 | Apply sampling theory and practice in the chemical industry | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Elective | 13221 | Perform routine maintenance | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
Elective | 8000 | Apply basic business principles | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 9 |
Elective | 7995 | Communicating and conducting interpersonal relations in industry | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
Elective | 113847 | Foster and maintain customer relations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
Elective | 11913 | Obtain and communicate transport operational information | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 7 |
Elective | 9913 | Perform first line maintenance | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 14 |
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. |
NONE |
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. |