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

Operate a mixer-placer explosives truck 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
230018  Operate a mixer-placer explosives truck 
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  6 
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 for persons who intend following a career in the mining and minerals sector, particularly in the domain of cement, lime, aggregates and sand.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Demonstrate understanding with regards to operating a mixer-placer explosives truck.
  • Prepare to operate a mixer-placer explosives truck.
  • Place explosives into blastholes by means of mixer-placer explosives truck.
  • Finalise operating a mixer-placer explosives truck.

    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 operating a mixer placer explosives truck in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable and informed workers. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the requirements with regards to the operating of a mixer-placer explosives truck. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principle of operation of the mixing system is explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The components of the mixing system are identified and their functions explained in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Components must include:
  • Equipment and components.
  • Measuring device.
  • Procedure.
  • Gassing.
  • Strength.
  • Density.
  • Volumes.
  • Column rise.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Explosives and components used on the mixer-placer truck are identified and their functions explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Relevant safety procedures and systems are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to operate a mixer-placer explosives truck. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Customer requirements are studied in order to determine appropriate activities in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Personal protective Equipment is selected, checked and worn and the lock-out procedure is applied in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A pre-use inspection is conducted and anomalies rectified or reported in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Operator maintenance is conducted in accordance with specified requirements and manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Hazards are identified and dealt with in accordance with specified requirements and consequences of inadequate preparation are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Explosives are loaded in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Explosives must include:
  • Base emulsions.
  • Gassing agents.
  • Ammonium nitrate.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Place explosives into blastholes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The vehicle is driven to the site in accordance with specified requirements and the local quarry personnel are consulted in order to determine site specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A workplace inspection is conducted in order to ensure that the mixer-placer truck can be operated safely and the machine is operated in accordance with specified requirements and manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Explosives are mixed and placed into blastholes in accordance with quarry personnel instructions, blast design layout and specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The explosives truck and environmental conditions are monitored in accordance with good practice and specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Monitoring must include:
  • Instrumentation.
  • Consumables usage.

    Environmental conditions must include:
  • Spillages.
  • Dust.
  • Water.
  • Noise.
  • Illumination.
  • Weather (lightning).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The work area is monitored and anomalies and non conformances rectified or reported and operator maintenance is conducted in accordance with specified requirements and manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Hazards and risks are identified and dealt with in accordance with specified requirements and the consequences of inadequate operation are explained in terms of productivity and specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Finalise operating a mixer-placer explosives truck. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The mixing/placing system and the truck are shut down in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The truck and accessories are inspected and anomalies repaired or reported. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Operator maintenance is conducted in accordance with specified requirements and manufacturer's pecifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Unused explosives material is dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Reports are prepared and submitted in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Anomalies and non conformances are reported, consequences of inadequate finalisation are explained and hazards and risks are identified and dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is assessed in an integrated way in the context of the unit standard.
  • Knowledge relating to the process.

    > Purpose of the mixer-placer truck.
    > Principles and methods for operating the mixer-placer truck.
    > Typical equipment used and their applications.
    > Relevant terminology and names of systems and components.
    > Possible non-conformances, their consequences and mitigating actions.
  • Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental issues.

    > Significant hazards and risks related to operating the mixer-placer truck.
    > Safety measures related to operating the mixer-placer truck.
    > PPE requirements and the reason for each.
    > Impact on the environment and mitigating actions.
    > Emergency procedures.
  • Applicable statutory requirements.

    > Relevant clauses from applicable acts and regulations.
    > Codes of practice.
    > Operator competency requirements and restrictions.
  • Communication.

    > Reporting requirements and ability.
    > Communicating with relevant personnel.
    > Liaison wiith associated operations and personnel. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
  • The ability of the learner to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment are required, and to communicate to fellow workers his/her intentions and the assistance required. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
  • 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    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 and Regulations, 1996 (Act 29/1996), and Minerals Act and Regulations, 1991 (Act 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. 
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    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: 
    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.
     
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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 
    7. BAS COACHING,TRAINING,MARKETING 
    8. CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    9. DEI GRATIA TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION 
    10. ELITE OPERATOR AND SKILLS TRAINING 
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    16. HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD 
    17. HOTAZEL MANGANESE MINES (PTY) LTD 
    18. JAREMA TRAINING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    19. JUAB GENERAL DEALER 
    20. KHUMANI IRON ORE MINE 
    21. KOLOMELA MINE 
    22. KUDUMANE MANGANESE RESOURCES (PTY) LTD 
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    24. Kumba Iron Ore Thabazimbi 
    25. Kumba Sishen HRD Centre 
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    39. THARISA MINERALS (PTY) LTD 
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    42. TSHUANA DI SA HWEGO HRD SOLUTIONS 
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    44. ZULEK TRAINING SPECIALISTS 


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