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

Install and remove ventilation columns and accessories 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10551  Install and remove ventilation columns and accessories 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
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" 		 2005-04-13  2007-08-16  SAQA 0859/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-16   2011-08-16  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
244434  Install and remove ventilation columns and accessories  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for persons who are required to install and remove ventilation columns and accessories. Persons credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain specified requirements regarding the installation and removal of ventilation columns and accessories
  • Prepare to install and remove a ventilation column and accessories.
  • Install and remove a ventilation column and accessories. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Persons attempting this unit should have knowledge of:
  • Basic health and safety practices pertaining to mining operations 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    None. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain specified requirements re the installation and removal of ventilation columns & accessories. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Explain specified requirements regarding the installation and removal of ventilation columns and accessories. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The critical workplace hazards related to the installation and removal of a ventilation column and accessories and the risks associated with these hazards are explained according to specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Critical workplace hazards must include:
  • Unsafe ground conditions
  • Inadequate support conditions
  • Slippery surfaces
  • Sub standard pipe suspensions
  • Inadequate ventilation conditions
  • Moving machinery and equipment
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The critical work-related hazards related to the installation and removal of a ventilation column and accessories and the risks associated with these hazards are explained according to specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Critical work-related hazards must include:
  • Working at heights
  • Working in ventilation column airflow
  • Handling heavy material and equipment
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The explanation describes, according to specified requirements, the importance of installing and removing a ventilation column and accessories and the role it plays in the production cycle. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to install and remove a ventilation column and accessories. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The required personal protective equipment is available, fit for purpose, operational and used according to its design and specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The required tools, material and equipment are available in the workplace, operational and fit for purpose according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The area where ventilation columns and accessories are to be installed and removed is examined for critical workplace hazards and these hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Critical workplace hazards must include:
  • Unsafe ground conditions
  • Sub standard support conditions
  • Slippery surfaces
  • Sub standard pipe suspensions
  • Inadequate ventilation conditions
  • Moving machinery and equipment
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Tools, material and equipment are transported and positioned according to specified requirements in terms of transport method, placement and securing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Precautions taken to prevent injuries and property damage are according to specified requirements in terms of the placement of barricades and warning signs, securing and warning given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The suspension and securing of the existing ventilation column to prevent inadvertent movement is according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. The consequences to safety, health and productivity, if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst preparing to install and remove a ventilation column and accessories are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Consequences must include those for:
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Tools, material and equipment
  • Examining and dealing with critical workplace hazards
  • Transport of tools and equipment
  • Securing of pipes
  • Precautions taken to prevent injuries and property damage
     
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Install and remove ventilation columns and accessories. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Ventilation columns and accessories are installed and removed according to specified requirements in terms of methods of lifting, suspension, connecting and securing. 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Critical work-related hazards are dealt with according to specified requirements 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Critical work-related hazards must include:
  • Working at heights
  • Working in ventilation column airflow
  • Handling heavy material and equipment
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored and, those defective, are dealt with according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements, promotes effective teamwork and avoids dysfunctional conflict. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Reports are complete, accurate, in the required format and submitted to the designated personnel on time according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Consequences to health, safety and productivity if specified requirements are not adhered to whilst installing and removing ventilation columns and accessories are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Consequences must include those for:
  • Installation and removal of ventilation columns and accessories
  • Use of tools and equipment
  • Dealing with work-related hazards
  • Preparing and storing tools and equipment
  • Interpersonal interaction
  • Reports
     
    		•


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The embedded knowledge that is required for this Unit Standard is found in Specific Outcome 1, as well as other Assessment Criteria throughout the Unit Standard. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made; 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community; 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively; 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information; 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion; 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others; 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation; 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 244434, which is "Install and remove ventilation columns and accessories", Level 2, 3 credits.

    TERMINOLOGY:

    1.1 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)
  • Regulations
  • Mandatory Codes of Practice
  • SABS and other Standards
  • Chief Inspector of Mines` Directives

    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&S Risks
  • Working Guides
  • Equipment and Materials Specifications 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  49013   National Certificate: Mining Operations: Underground Hard Rock  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-08-16  Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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. ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE 
    2. ASSMANG (PTY) LTD 
    3. ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE 
    4. BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD 
    5. CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    6. DEI GRATIA TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION 
    7. EASTERN CHROME MINES 
    8. FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD 
    9. FOSKOR (PTY) LTD 
    10. GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD 
    11. HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD 
    12. HOTAZEL MANGANESE MINES (PTY) LTD 
    13. IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD 
    14. JUAB GENERAL DEALER 
    15. MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC 
    16. MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
    17. METSKILL PTY LTD 
    18. MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD 
    19. MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD 
    20. NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD 
    21. PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD 
    22. PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    23. SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING 
    24. SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC 
    25. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
    26. THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 
    27. XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD 
    28. ZULEK TRAINING SPECIALISTS 


    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.