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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Support an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244450 | Support an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes | |||
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 | 5 |
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 who have to support an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes.
Persons credited with this unit standard are able to: The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard contribute to social and economic transformation and the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector by supporting an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes as part of the mining process. This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of persons responsible for supporting an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable, competent and informed workers. |
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:
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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.
At least one out of the following range of anchors must be selected: The learner must do the generic ranges within the unit standard and may select to do only the ranges applicable to full column grouted rods or the ranges applicable to mechanical anchors as specified within particular assessment criteria. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain the specified requirements pertaining to the supporting of an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The explanation of the significant risks and consequences associated with the workplace hazards pertaining to the supporting of an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Workplace hazards must include those relating to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The explanation of the significant risks and consequences associated with the work related hazards pertaining to the supporting of an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Work related hazards must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The explanation of the basic principles to prevent bed separation is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The explanation of the specifications for anchors placed into drilled holes is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Specifications must include:
Full column grouted rods: Mechanical anchors: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to support an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The required personal protective equipment is available, fit for purpose, in good working order and used in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The required tools and equipment are available in the workplace, fit for purpose and in good working order in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The area where the full column grouted rods are to be installed is examined for workplace hazards and such hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Workplace hazards must include those relating to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Tools, material and equipment are transported, positioned and material and equipment are stacked according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The area where the full column grouted rods are to be installed is safeguarded according to specified requirements to prevent inadvertent entry of persons and moving equipment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The drilled holes into which the anchors are to be installed are examined in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Drilled hole examination must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Scaffolding to install anchors at excessive heights is erected in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
The explanation of the consequences to safety, occupational health and production, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst preparing to support an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes, is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include consequences of non-adherence to specified requirements in terms of:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Support an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Anchors are installed in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include:
> Mixture quality. > Tensioning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The tools and equipment are used according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Work-related hazards are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Work related hazards must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements and promotes effective teamwork. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The explanation of the consequences to safety, occupational health and production, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst supporting an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes, is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include consequences of non-adherence to specified requirements in terms of:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Perform post-supporting activities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Tools and equipment are prepared and stored for subsequent use and those defective are dealt with according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Reports are completed and submitted in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The explanation of the consequences to safety, occupational health and production, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst performing post-supporting activities, is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range must include consequences of non-adherence to specified requirements in terms of:
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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:
Causes and effects, implications of: Procedures and techniques: Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards: Relationships, systems: |
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 learner to identify sub-standard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
Note: The ability and willingness of the learner to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
Note: The ability of the learner to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment is required and communicate to fellow workers his/her intentions and assistance required. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Note: The ability of the learner 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 sub-standard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and occupational health of others.
Note: The learner demonstrates an understanding of and ability to use advanced mining technology in terms of production, safety and communication. |
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 learner to recognise the importance of installing anchors into drilled holes effectively in an underground workplace and to understand the consequences of not adhering to standards in terms of the safety of all persons working underground. |
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: Notes to Assessors: Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: Unit Standard Justification: Level: Attribute; Level; Justification: Average Level: 18/9 = 2.0. Actual Level Assigned: 2. Credits: Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: Activity; Hours: Credits Achieved: 48/10 = 4.8. Actual Credits Assigned: 5. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 58739 | National Certificate: Mining Operations for Underground Hard Rock | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
Elective | 64909 | National Certificate: Small Scale Mining | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 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. | Anglo American Platinum Amendelbult Concentrators |
4. | ASSMANG (PTY) LTD |
5. | ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE |
6. | AUCTUS TUTORS (PTY) LTD |
7. | AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD |
8. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
9. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
10. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
11. | BLACK MOUNTAIN MINING PTY LTD |
12. | BOOYSENDAL PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
13. | COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
14. | CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD |
15. | DWARSRIVER CHROME MINE (PTY) LTD |
16. | EASTERN CHROME MINES |
17. | EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR |
18. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
19. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
20. | GEOSTRAT TRAINING |
21. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
22. | HOTAZEL MANGANESE MINES (PTY) LTD |
23. | JUAB GENERAL DEALER |
24. | malandela Training and Development (PTY)LTD |
25. | MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC |
26. | MARULA PLATINUM PTY LTD |
27. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
28. | MINTEK |
29. | MMTI Holdings |
30. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
31. | MOTOTOLO MINE |
32. | MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD |
33. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
34. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
35. | PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
36. | PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
37. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
38. | SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING |
39. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
40. | SETLOBOKGO HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD |
41. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
42. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
43. | TAU LEKOA GOLD MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD |
44. | TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
45. | WESTERN CHROME MINES |
46. | XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(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. |