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

Load and remove long material into and from a shaft conveyance 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253715  Load and remove long material into and from a shaft conveyance 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology 
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  3 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
9606  Load long material into a shaft conveyance  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will be useful to people who are responsible for loading and unloading long material into a shaft conveyance.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain specified requirements for the loading and unloading of long material into a shaft conveyance.
  • Preparing to load and unload long material into a shaft conveyance.
  • Load and unload long material into a shaft conveyance. 
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    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:
  • Code and special signals.
  • Safe lifting.
  • Shaft and station safety devices. 
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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. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain specified requirements for the loading and unloading of long material into a shaft conveyance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The safety precautions to be taken when loading and unloading long material into a shaft conveyance and the effects on safety, should specified requirements not be adhered to, are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Explanations must include the following:
  • Prevention of injury to persons and damage to material and equipment.
  • Prevention of objects and material falling down the shaft.
  • Prevention of material protruding other compartments.
  • Prevention of long material interfering with safety devices.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The required signals used when loading, removing and transporting long material into and from a shaft conveyance, as well as the effects on safety, should the specified signals not be adhered to, are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The restrictions regarding the conveying of persons, mineral and explosives, as well as the effects on health, safety and productivity, should these restrictions not be adhered to, are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The critical workplace and work-related hazards related to the loading and unloading of long material into a shaft conveyance, as well as the risks associated with these hazards, are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Workplace and work-related hazards must include the following:
  • Slippery conditions.
  • Inadequate illumination.
  • Excessive noise.
  • Poor housekeeping practices.
  • Inadequate lifting equipment.
  • Ventilation in the shaft.
  • Water in shaft compartments.
  • The restricted loading area.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Preparing to load and unload long material into a shaft conveyance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The required personal protective equipment is available, fit for purpose and used in accordance with its design and specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment required to load and unload long material into a shaft conveyance are available, fit for purpose and operational in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Shaft safety devices are positioned in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The workplace is examined for workplace hazards and such hazards are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Workplace hazards must include the following:
  • Slippery conditions.
  • Inadequate illumination.
  • Excessive noise.
  • Poor housekeeping practices.
  • Inadequate lifting equipment.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The consequences for health and safety, should specified requirements not be complied with while preparing to load or unload long material into and from a shaft conveyance, are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Consequences must include those for the following:
  • Personal protective equipment.
  • Tools and equipment.
  • Positioning of shaft safety devices.
  • Workplace examination and dealing with hazards.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Load and unload long material into a shaft conveyance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Long material is loaded and removed into and from the shaft conveyance in accordance with specified requirements. These concern the action taken to prevent injuries and property damage, the positioning of conveyance, the loading and unloading method and the securing of material. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment are used in accordance with design and specified requirements and in line with accepted ergonomic principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Critical work-related hazards are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Work-related hazards must include the following:
  • Ventilation in the shaft.
  • Water in shaft compartments.
  • The restricted working area.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements, promotes effective teamwork and avoids dysfunctional conflict. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Reports are complete, accurate, in the required format and submitted to the designated personnel on time as well as in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Tools and equipment are prepared for subsequent operations and stored in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Ancillary station devices are restored in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Consequences for safety, health and productivity are explained, should long material not be loaded into and unloaded from a shaft conveyance in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Consequences must include those for the following:
  • Interchanging and transmitting signals.
  • The use of tools and equipment.
  • Dealing with work-related hazards.
  • Submitting reports.
  • Interpersonal interaction.
  • Preparing and storing tools and equipment.
  • The restoration of ancillary station devices.
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge, candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes to the standards described in the assessment criteria. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate`s performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard. 

    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.
  • The ability of the candidate to identify substandard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
  • The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage himself/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively.
  • 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • The ability of the candidate to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation. 
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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 CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, thus showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
  • The use of science and technology is not relevant for this unit standard. 
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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.
  • 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 a devastating effect. 
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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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 9606, "Load long material into a shaft conveyance", Level 2, 3 credits.

    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.
  • SABS and other relevant Standards.
  • Chief Inspector of Mines` Directives.

    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.

    Notes to Assessors:

    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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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  21841   National Certificate: Winding Engine Driving  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  59729   National Certificate: Mechanical Handling (Rigging)  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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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