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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Drill intersecting holes for diamond wire sawing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116658  Drill intersecting holes for diamond wire sawing 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 2  NQF Level 02  7 
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 
The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector.

This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of drilling intersecting holes for diamond wire sawing in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable and informed workers.

People credited with this unit standard are able to
  • Demonstrate an understanding of drilling intersecting holes
  • Prepare to drill intersecting holes
  • Drill intersecting holes
  • Finalise and report on the drilling process 
    		•

    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:
  • Communication at NQF Level 1
  • Mathematics at NQF Level 1
  • Health and safety at NQF Level 1.
  • Working in a quarry 
    		•

    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.

    The following range applies to the entire unit standard:
  • Diamond core drill or
  • Down the Hole Hammer Drill 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of drilling intersecting holes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose of drilling intersecting holes is explained in terms of dimension stone production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Components of the drill are identified and named and their functions explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Drill components
  • Function of components
  • Consumables
  • Air
  • Water supply (core drill)
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The intersecting hole drilling process is explained in terms of key steps. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Assemble drill and accessories
  • Alignment
  • Collaring
  • Drilling
  • Removal of core (core drill)
  • Sharpening of drill bits (DTHH)
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The use of water in the drilling process (core drill) is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Specified operating parameters and the consequences of not complying with them are explained as far as it affects drilling speed, accuracy and costs. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Rotation
  • Feed pressure
  • Extraction of core
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Typical non conformances and their causes and mitigating circumstances are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The importance of complying with safe work procedures and regulations are described in terms of the potential effect on safety, equipment, environment and production 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Occupational hazards and risks related to the drilling of iontersecting holes for diamond wire sawing and their mitigating actions are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to drill intersecting holes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The required personal protective equipment is available, operational, fit for purpose and used in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Ear plugs and/or ear muffs
  • Safety belt (where applicable)
  • Hard hat
  • Safety boots
  • Gloves
  • Goggles
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The required tools, material and equipment are fit for purpose, operational and transported to the work place according to specified requirements in terms of safety, securing and positioning. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Drill
  • Drill bits
  • Drill rods
  • Lubrication
  • Spanners
  • Hammer
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The drill is positioned and assembled in accordance with good working practice 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Position as marked off
  • Alignment
  • Height (horizontal drilling)
  • Level
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Occupational hazards and risks are identified and dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Consequences of inadequate preparation are explained in terms of occupational health and safety, damage to equipment, wasted resources and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Non conformances are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Drill intersecting holes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Collaring is conducted in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Drill alignment is checked in accordance with good drilling practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Holes are drilled to required depth and at required angle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The drilling process is monitored and non conformances dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Drill performance
  • Drill rod and bit
  • Hole depth
  • Hole intersection
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Environmental aspects are monitored and anomalies dealt with in accordance with specifed requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Dust
  • Water
  • Illumination
  • Noise
  • Weather conditions
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Workplace hazards and risks are identified and dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • High wall
  • Slippery areas
  • Mobile machinery
  • Blasting operations
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Work related hazards and risks are identified and dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Handling of tools and equipment
  • Compressed air/ power supply
  • Moving parts
  • Loose clothing
     
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Finalise and report on the drilling process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Occupational risks and hazards are identified and dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Drill and accessories are cleaned and stored for subsequent use and those defective are dealt with according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The drill and accessories are inspected, faultfinding is performed and operator maintenance is conducted in accordance with specified requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Drill holes are plugged in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Reporting is conducted in accordance with specified requirements. 


    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 with the relevant ETQA and 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 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard
  • Purpose of drilling intersecting holes
  • Principles of operation of equipment used and names of components
  • Methods of drilling intersecting holes
  • Operating parameters and their implications
  • Relevant occupational hazards and risks and their mitigating actions
  • Typical non conformances and their mitigating actions 
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    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 substandard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
    Note: The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage himself / herself and his / her activities responsibly and effectively.
    Note: The ability of the candidate to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment are required, and to communicate to fellow workers his / her intentions and the assistance required. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
    Note: The ability of the candidate to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation. 

    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 reporting of hazards and substandard conditions will indicate his / her proficiency in effective communication. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, thus showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
    Note: The ability of the candidate to use equipment, follow processes and access and record data in a technological environment in accordance with environmental, occupational health and safety requirements. 

    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 identify and refer anomalous behaviour to a specialist confirms his / her understanding of the fact that a specific observation, inference, action or decision may have far reaching consequences. 

    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 
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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
  • 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
  • Guidelines issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines

    Site specific
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme
  • Managerial Instructions
  • Mine Standard Procedures
  • List of Recorded OH&S Risks
  • Working Guides
  • Equipment and Materials Specifications

    Unit standard justification

    Level:

    Attribute-Level-Justification
    Skills-2-Moderate in range
    Procedures-2-Established and familiar
    Context-2-Routine and familiar
    Knowledge-2-Basic operational
    Information processing-2-Basic processing of readily available information
    Problem Solving-2-Known solutions to familiar problems
    Orientation of activities-2-Directed
    Application of responsibility-3-Under general supervision quality checking
    Orientation of scope of responsibility-2-Some responsibility for quantity and quality

    Average level: 19/9 = 2.11
    Actual level assigned: 2

    Credits:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome:

    Activity-Hours
    Classroom Teaching-12
    On-The-Job Training-30
    Mentoring required-30
    Other (Specify)
    Total-72

    Credits achieved: 72/10 = 7.2
    Actual credits assigned: 7 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  57121   National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Quarrying  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-09-17  Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  62869   National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Surface Excavations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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    2. Anglo American Platinum Limited - Mogalakwena Mining Training Centre 
    3. ASSMANG (PTY) LTD 
    4. ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE 
    5. AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 
    6. BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 
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    17. HOTAZEL MANGANESE MINES (PTY) LTD 
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    20. KHUMANI IRON ORE MINE 
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    36. Sebenzani Nonke Consulting Pty Ltd 
    37. SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC 
    38. Test Organisation 
    39. THARISA MINERALS (PTY) LTD 
    40. THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 
    41. TOTAL COVERAGE CONSULTING 
    42. TSHUANA DI SA HWEGO HRD SOLUTIONS 
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