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

Compile a strategic plan for a small-scale mining 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
336913  Compile a strategic plan for a small-scale mining 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Fabrication and Extraction 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  18 
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 is intended to promote general skills and understanding of drawing strategic plans for small-scale mining in the mining and minerals sector.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategic planning for a small-scale mine.
  • Obtain information necessary for drawing up strategic plans for a small-scale mine.
  • Compile strategic plans for a small-scale mine. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in the following:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of strategic planning for a small-scale mine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The information required to enable compiling strategic plans for a small-scale mine is described in terms of specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Information include but not limited to:
  • Vision.
  • Status of mining rights.
  • Marketing.
  • Economically mineable reserves.
  • Mine plan.
  • Mineral processing
  • Human resource.
  • Administration.
  • Finance.
  • Social and labour plan.
  • Integrated Environmental Management.
  • Closure and decommissioning.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Process to be followed during compiling of strategic plans for a small-scale mine are described in terms of specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Process includes but not limited to:
  • Obtain mineral rights.
  • Commission marketing study.
  • Assess economically mineable reserves.
  • Develop mine plan.
  • Design mineral processing plant.
  • Develop human resource plan.
  • Develop administration procedures.
  • Conduct financial feasibility study.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Create information necessary for compiling strategic plans for a small-scale mine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The information necessary for compiling strategic plans for a small-scale mine is obtained in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Information include but not limited to:
  • Vision.
  • Mining rights.
  • Marketing strategy.
  • Assess Economically mineable ore reserves.
  • Mine plan.
  • Mineral processing.
  • Human resource.
  • Administration.
  • Finance.
  • Social and labour plan.
  • Closure and decommissioning.
  • Integrated Environmental Management.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The information necessary for drawing up strategic plans for a small-scale mine is evaluated in accordance with legal and site-specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The information compatibility within the existing data is fit for purpose in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Develop a strategic plan for a small-scale mine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Existing information is used to compile reports in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reports include but not limited to:
  • Issued mining right.
  • Marketing study.
  • Assess Economically mineable ore reserve.
  • Mine plan.
  • Mineral processing plant design.
  • Human resource plan.
  • Administration procedures.
  • Financial feasibility study.
  • Integrated Environmental Management.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All information is collated and evaluated in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A strategic plan executive summary is compiled 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 addressed in an integrated way in the Unit Standard.
  • Strategic planning process.
  • The information necessary for compiling strategic plans
  • Requirements for completing and submitting reports.
  • Methods for collating and evaluating information.
  • Compiling a strategic plan executive summary. 
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    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 learner to identify strategic issues pertaining to small-scale mining. 
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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 learner to consult and cooperate with other team members while developing strategies for the small-scale mine. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage himself/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively:
  • The ability of the learner to develop the strategy for the mine in a planned and systematic manner. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • The ability of the learner to collect, evaluate and consider all relevant information in order to draw up a meaningful strategic plan. 
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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 learner understands that a strategic plan encompasses various systems and the activities of various role players, all of whom have an impact on the eventual mining activities for which the strategic plan is being drawn up. 
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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 
    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 and 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.
  • Voluntary Codes of Practice.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Mine Standard Procedures.
  • List of Recorded OH and S Risks.
  • Working Guides.
  • Equipment and Material Specifications.

    Motivation:

    Even though there are less than four specific outcomes in this unit standard it represents a whole competency. It is not merely a description of tasks, jobs or procedures but it focuses on outcomes of activity. It also has a broad application across a range of contexts as stipulated in the unit standard.

    In addition this unit standard is considered as a milestone of learning in the sector. It is worth recognizing in its own right, as it is attributable to and achievable by an individual.

    This unit standard is fit-for-purpose for the sector and the specific outcomes jointly meet all the competence requirements of the title of the standard.

    In addition the unit standard has been integrated to avoid artificial distinctions between activities/processes. 
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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  74490   Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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