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

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Mines Health and Safety Act, (Act 29 of 1996) and its application 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14993  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Mines Health and Safety Act, (Act 29 of 1996) and its application 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Financial Services 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2003-10-08  2006-10-08  SAQA 0150/03 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-10-08   2010-10-08  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
242682  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Mines Health and Safety Act, 29, of 1996 and its application  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard is intended for learners in the insurance organisations, risk managers and managers on mines.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Explaining the legislation regulating Health and Safety in a mining environment.
  • Explaining the collective bargaining process required by the Act.
  • Describing how the Act is applied to different mining operations.
  • Applying the risk management process as required by the Act.
  • Explaining the regulations relating to mining closure. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    There is open access to this Unit Standard. Learners should be competent in Communication and Mathematical and Financial Literacy at NQF Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this Unit Standard is:
  • SABS codes of practice
  • National Environmental Conservation Act.
  • Transportation of Hazardous Substances Act.
  • Hazardous Materials Legislation.
  • Nuclear legislation.
  • Areas of non-compliance include, but are not limited to records, monitoring, appointments, activities, functions, compliance and reporting. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the legislation regulating Health and Safety in a mining environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The purpose of the Act is explained with reference to the need to regulate the mining industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The role of the regulations in supporting the Act is explained and an indication is given of the different topics covered in the regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The SABS codes and other legislation that apply to mining are named and an indication is given of the locations or areas of operation in the mines where each is applicable. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The role of the inspector of mines is explained with reference to the duties and powers of inspectors. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the collective bargaining process required by the Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The relationship between Government, Unions and Mine Management is described with reference to regulations in the Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The process to be followed by mine management in negotiating Health and Safety agreements with labour is explained and an indication is given of the consequences for all parties in the event of non-compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The need for the healthcare requirements of the Act is explained in terms of the collective bargaining requirement. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe how the Act is applied to different mining operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The basic principles of mining are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The concept of surface mining is explained with reference to quarrying and open cast mines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The concept of underground mining is explained with reference to fiery and non-fiery mines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Operations on a mine are classified in terms of surface and underground works and an indication is given of legislation that applies to each type of operation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Apply the risk management process as required by the Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Potential hazards in the workplace are surveyed and identified in order to complete a risk assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Identified risks are classified in terms of safety, health and hygiene risks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Areas on non-compliance are analysed in terms of the Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Records required by the Act are named and an indication is given of why each is necessary and the regulatory retention period. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Appointments specified in the Act are identified and functions are described in trms of the Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Identified risks are evaluated in terms of probability and severity of impact on the mining operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. The concept of a peril is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. The concept of a hazard is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. The concept of exposure is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    10. A report on the existing situation in a mining operation is compiled and recommendations are made to address area