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

Prepare for maintenance in a metallurgical plant 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
256656  Prepare for maintenance in a metallurgical plant 
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 3  NQF Level 03  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 are responsible for preparing for maintenance in a metallurgical plant.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge relating to preparing for maintenance.
  • Determine maintenance requirements.
  • Prepare for maintenance. 
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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 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge relating to preparing for maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The requirements pertaining to a safe, healthy work environment and the consequences of not adhering to the above are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The importance of preparing for maintenance is explained in terms of achieving specified production requirements and up and down stream operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hazards and associated risks pertaining to the maintenance to be performed are identified through specified risk assessment procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The actions to be taken should hazards and risks be encountered are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Process equipment to be maintained is identified and their functions explained in terms of operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Process equipment must include:
  • Electrical equipment.
  • Mechanical equipment.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Lock-out procedures pertaining to the equipment to be maintained and the consequences of non-compliance are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The actions to be taken, should sub-standard conditions and problems pertaining to the maintenance process be encountered, are explained in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The communication requirements pertaining to the maintenance of process equipment and the consequences of non-compliance are explained in terms of operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The security requirements pertaining to the maintenance of process equipment are explained in terms of legal and site-specific requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Determine maintenance requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal protective and safety equipment is verified, examined and used in accordance with prescribed practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment are verified and examined in accordance with prescribed practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Workplace hazards and associated risks pertaining to the specific equipment to be maintained are identified and dealt with in accordance with recommendations set out in the applicable risk assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The process equipment to be maintained is examined and substandard conditions are dealt with in accordance with plant-specific practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Maintenance requirements are determined and recorded in accordance with plant maintenance practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Security requirements pertaining to the maintenance process are met in accordance with operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Occupational safety and health procedures towards self and others are maintained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prepare for maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The availability of personal protective equipment, safety equipment and first aid kit is ensured in accordance with prescribed practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The availability of tools and equipment to be used is ensured in accordance with prescribed practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The availability of replacement components pertaining to process equipment to be maintained is ensured in accordance with operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Planning for maintenance is conducted in accordance with plant-specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The availability of auxiliary resources required for the maintenance to be performed is ensured in accordance with plant practices. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Auxiliary resources include:
  • Water hoses.
  • Compressed air.
  • Electricity.
  • Ventilation.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The schedule of intended maintenance is communicated to up and downstream processes in accordance with plant practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Equipment to be maintained is locked out in accordance with prescribed practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Clearance documentation in respect of personnel required to perform the maintenance is prepared in accordance with prescribed practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Occupational safety and health procedures towards self and others are maintained 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 with 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 will be assessed in an integrated way in the context of the unit standard.

    Knowledge relating to preparing for maintenance in a metallurgical plant:
  • Purpose and importance.
  • Plant, equipment, tools and machinery used.
  • Principal components of plant and equipment.

    Critical factors relating to preparing for maintenance in a metallurgical plant:
  • Legal and specified requirements.
  • Achieving specified production requirements.
  • Risk Assessment procedures and actions.
  • Identify the principal components and explain the specification and their functions.
  • Specified communication requirements.
  • Elementary principles of the process.

    Processes and events relating to preparing for maintenance in a metallurgical plant:
  • Principles of the process.
  • Preparation.
  • Monitor and control.
  • Operating parameters and control methods.
  • Factors affecting optimum performance.

    Causes and effects (Safety and Health):
  • Use of personal protective equipment.
  • Use of tools and equipment.
  • Workplace hazards and associated risks.
  • Housekeeping.

    Procedures and techniques relating to preparing for maintenance in a metallurgical plant:
  • Methods of collecting, analysing, organising, summarising and presenting data.
  • Fault finding and corrective techniques.
  • Handling procedure and controls.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies and standards:
  • Safety, health and environmental legislation and regulations.
  • Quality policies, standards and agreements. 
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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.

    Note:
  • The learner is able to monitor plant and process conditions, identify anomalies and non-conformances and take appropriate action to resolve the issue with regards to preparing for maintenance in a metallurgical plant. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note:
  • The learner contributes effectively to teamwork in the mineral processing plant by contributing to team output and adhering to relevant codes of conduct. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Note:
  • The learner demonstrates the ability to constantly monitor plant and process conditions, record information accurately and interpret plant and process information effectively. 
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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.

    Note:
  • The learner interacts confidently with the technology which is used to monitor and control conditions in the minerals processing plant and related systems. 
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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.

    Note:
  • The learner understands the synergy between upstream, downstream and parallel processes, and his/her own role with regards to preparing for maintenance in a metallurgical plant. 
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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 include legal and site specific requirements are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal:
  • Relevant Acts: e.g. Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act no 29/1996), and Minerals Act and Regulations, 1991 (Act no 50/1991).
  • Mandatory Codes of Practice.
  • SANS and other 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 and 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
    Core  62769   National Certificate: Mineral Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


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