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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate elementary knowledge and understanding of geology related to mining

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115704	Demonstrate elementary knowledge and understanding of geology related to mining
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 3	NQF Level 03	1
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 will be useful to rock engineering personnel who are pursuing a career in rock engineering. People credited with this unit standard are able to: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mine-specific minerals being mined Demonstrate knowledge of the mine-specific rock mass hosting the mineral deposit Demonstrate elementary knowledge of variations within the occurrence of the mine-specific mineral deposit.

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: National Introductory Certificate to Mining and Minerals (Level 1). National Certificate in Strata Control (Level 2)

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 knowledge and understanding of the mine-specific minerals being mined.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The existence of the minerals being mined locally is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Primary mineral Secondary minerals

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

A description of the deposit being mined locally is provided.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Type Origin Channel thickness Deposit's physical appearance Grade distribution

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Demonstrate knowledge of the mine-specific rock mass hosting the mineral deposit.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The term stratigraphic column is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

An elementary description of the stratigraphy surrounding the specific locally mined mineral deposit and within which mining operations are performed, is provided.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Rock type name Thickness of rock type deposit Position of various rock types above / below reef elevation Physical appearance

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Demonstrate knowledge of disposition and occurrence applicable to primary mine-specific mineral.

OUTCOME NOTES

Demonstrate elementary knowledge of variations in the disposition and occurrence applicable to the primary mine-specific mineral.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Geographical areas where this specific mineral deposit also occurs are listed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Elementary variations in the deposits in other geographical areas to the mine-specific deposit are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Geometry of deposit Surrounding rock mass.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard. The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard: Health and safety Legal and site-specific requirements

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: Not applicable to this Unit Standard.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community. Note: The ability of the candidate to appreciate the effect of the variation in the nature of the deposits and surrounding rock mass on mining activities and thus the safety of the team confirms.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively. Note: Not applicable to this Unit Standard.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. Note: The ability of the candidate to recognise the deposit being mined and understand that the surrounding rock mass will behave uniquely, confirms.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and / or language skills in the modes of oral and / or written presentations. Note: The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the mine-specific geology will indicate his/her proficiency.

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 relate geology to mining activity confirms.

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. Note: The ability of the candidate to explain the effect of the mining geology on mine workings will indicate his/her proficiency in understanding that a specific action or decision taken has more than one effect.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes. Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation. Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria. The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required. The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible. All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

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: 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/instructions Site-specific: Managerial Instructions Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme List of Recorded OH&S Risks Voluntary Codes of Practice Manufacturers Specifications Equipment and Materials Specifications Working Guides Mine Standard Procedures Risk Assessment Documents South African Bureau of Standards and other standards Unit Standard Justification Skills: Level 2: Moderate in range Procedures: Level 2: Established and familiar. Context: Level 3: Range of familiar. Knowledge: Level 3: Some relevant theoretical Information processing: Level 3: Interpretation of available information Problem Solving: Level 3: A range of known responses to familiar problems, base on limited discretion and judgement. Orientation of activities: Level 2: Directed. Orientation of scope of responsibility: Level 1: No responsibility for the work or learning of others. Application of responsibility: Level 4: Under broad guidance and evaluation. Average Level: = 2.56 Actual Level Assigned: = 3 Credits Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: Classroom Teaching: 8 hours Total: 8 hours Credits Achieved: = 8/10 = 0.8 Credits Assigned: = 1

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	60369	National Certificate: Strata Control Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MQA
Core	90655	National Certificate: Small Scale Mining	Not Applicable	NQF Level 03	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.	GEOSTRAT TRAINING
3.	PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD
4.	SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING
5.	SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED
6.	THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD
7.	XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD

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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.