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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of different activities related to the processing of minerals in the mining and minerals sector |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
110430 | Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of different activities related to the processing of minerals in the mining and minerals sector | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Mining and Minerals | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 1 | NQF Level 01 | 14 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
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 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 is for persons who work or intend to work within a mining & minerals context, and who seek to acquire recognition in essential knowledge and skills in metallurgical related operations. A person credited with this unit standard can:
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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:
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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 understanding and knowledge of the size reduction processes. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the size reduction processes (comminution) in a metallurgical plant. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The importance of and reason for size reduction (comminution), in terms of achieving production and up- and down stream operational requirements in a metallurgical plant, is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The methods and applications in comminution and the importance thereof are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The different types of crushers and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Types must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The different types of mills and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Types must include:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the classification processes in a metallurgical plant. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The importance of and reason for classifications, in terms of achieving production and up- and down stream operational requirements in a metallurgical plant, is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The methods and applications and the importance thereof are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The different types of screens and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The hydro cyclone separation and it`s application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The different types of settling and their application are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the beneficiation processes in a metallurgical plant. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The importance of and reason for beneficiation, in terms of achieving production and up- and down stream operational requirements in a metallurgical plant, is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The selection of the different processes is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Properties of the ore. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The methods and applications in beneficiation and the importance thereof are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods must include:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the chemical processing techniques. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the chemical processing techniques (hydro) in a metallurgical plant. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The importance of and reason for chemical processing techniques, in terms of achieving production and up- and down stream operational requirements in a metallurgical plant, is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The methods and applications of chemical processing techniques and the importance thereof are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The different types of leaching and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The different types of adsorption and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The different types of precipitation and their application are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the dewatering processes in a metallurgical plant. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The importance of and reason for dewatering material, in terms of achieving production and up- and down stream operational requirements in a metallurgical plant, is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The methods and applications of dewatering processes and the importance thereof are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The different types of thickeners and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The different types of filters and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The different types of centrifuges and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The different types of thermal dryers and their application are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the high temperature metallurgical processes. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the high temperature metallurgical processes (pyro) in a metallurgical plant. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The importance of and reason for high temperature metallurgical processes, in terms of achieving production and up- and down stream operational requirements in a metallurgical plant, is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The methods and applications of high temperature metallurgical processes and the importance thereof are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The different types of roasters and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The sintering process and it`s application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The different types of smelters and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The different types of converters and their application are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the refining processes in a metallurgical plant. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The importance of and reason for the refining processes, in terms of achieving production and up- and down stream operational requirements in a metallurgical plant, is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The methods and applications of refining processes and the importance thereof are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The different types of electro metallurgy and it`s application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The different types of chemical refining and it`s application are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the materials transport processes. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the materials transport processes in a metallurgical plant. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The importance of and reason for the materials transport processes, in terms of achieving production and up- and down stream operational requirements in a metallurgical plant, is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The methods and applications of the material transport processes and the importance thereof are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The different types of conveyors and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The different types of pumps and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The different types of feeders and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The different types of water & airlifts and their application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. The different types of pneumatic conveying and their application are explained. |
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 in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Embedded knowledge is addressed in specific outcome 1, as well as other assessment criteria throughout 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 hazards and risks, sub standard conditions, process problems and to rectify these, illustrates his capability to solve problems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team/ group/ organisation/ community.
Note: The ability of the candidate to communicate effectively and to maintain optimum production illustrates his capability to work effectively with others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.
Note: The ability of the candidate to maintain optimum production whilst adhering to safety procedures, illustrates his capability to organise and manage himself and his activities responsibly and effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, organise and critically evaluate information.
Note: The ability of the candidate to implement corrective actions, illustrates his capability to collect, organise and critically evaluate information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations.
Note: The ability of the candidate to maintain optimum production through effective communication and his ability to adhere to reporting requirements illustrates his capability to communicate effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others).
Note: The ability of the candidate to adhere to safety, health and environmental requirements, illustrates his capability to use science and technology effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.
Note: The ability of the candidate to explain the importance of the process in terms of achieving production and up and down stream requirements illustrates his understanding of the world as a set of related systems. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Terminology:
Specified Requirements Specified requirements include legal and site specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal Site Specific |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 58267 | General Education and Training Certificate: Mining and Minerals Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
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. |
1. | ADCORP TECHNICAL TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
2. | ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE |
3. | ASSMANG (PTY) LTD |
4. | ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE |
5. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
6. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
7. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
8. | ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC |
9. | EXXARO COAL (PTY) LTD |
10. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
11. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
12. | GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD |
13. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
14. | IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD |
15. | KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) |
16. | Kumba Sishen HRD Centre |
17. | LYNAZY RESOURCES |
18. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
19. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
20. | MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD |
21. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
22. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
23. | PPC Ltd |
24. | PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
25. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
26. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
27. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
28. | THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD |
29. | TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
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. |