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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the dimension stone industry |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
243779 | Demonstrate a basic understanding of the dimension stone industry | |||
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 2 | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
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 people working in the dimension stone industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate a basic understanding of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify materials used for dimension stone. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The igneous rocks used for dimension stone in the specific quarry are identified and named. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Granite ,gneiss, gabbro/norite (black granite). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The sedimentary rocks used for dimension stone in the specific quarry are identified and listed in accordance with requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Sedimentary rocks e.g. Sandstones ,quartzite, siltstone, limestone. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The metamorphic rocks used for dimension stone are identified and listed for a specific quarry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Metamorphic rocks e.g. marble ,slate. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Describe the extraction and processing of dimension stone. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The purpose and procedure of prospecting activities are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The purpose and function of topsoil and overburden removal and storage are explained in accordance with requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The primary extraction of dimension stone material is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Material includes drilling, rock cutting, blasting, loading and hauling. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The processing of the material in the dimension stone-dressing yard is explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The downstream processing of the rough blocks is described in terms of methods and required equipment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The environmental management programme is explained in terms of rehabilitation and pollution controls. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Describe the nature of dimension stone products and applications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Quality descriptors used in the dimension stone industry are listed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The application of dimension stone products is explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Describe the dimension stone operations environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The considerations determining the location of the quarry are explained in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Economic factors impacting on the dimension stone business are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The importance of producing products that meet customer specifications, is explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Demonstrate understanding of the statutory issues impacting on the dimension stone environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The impacts of various statutes on the dimension stone are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
Knowledge relating to the industry > Purpose. > Procedures. > Extraction methods. > Processing methods. > Downstream processing. > Quality descriptors. > Application of dimension stone products. > Location. > Economic factors. Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental issues: Applicable statutory requirements: Communication: |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
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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.
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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: Site-specific: Unit Standard Justification: Level Attribute; Level; Justification: Average level: 6/3 = 2. Actual level assigned: = 2. Credits Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: Activity; Hours: Credits achieved: = 24/10 = 2.4. Credits assigned: = 2. |
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. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
5. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
6. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
7. | ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC |
8. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
9. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
10. | GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD |
11. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
12. | IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD |
13. | KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) |
14. | Kumba Sishen HRD Centre |
15. | LYNAZY RESOURCES |
16. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
17. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
18. | MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD |
19. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
20. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
21. | PPC Ltd |
22. | PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
23. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
24. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
25. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
26. | THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD |
27. | 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. |