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

Understand and apply Tunnelling technology and limited Mining operations techniques 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115452  Understand and apply Tunnelling technology and limited Mining operations techniques 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  20 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2004-08-11  2007-08-11  SAQA 1055/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-11   2011-08-11  

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 
The unit standard is aimed at providing the learner with a working knowledge of Tunnelling and limited Mining operational methods, techniques and use of materials & equipment where the specific objective is to create tunnels and chambers with the associated ventilation and access shafts in all classes of rock material and geological conditions.

The mining referred to is limited to mining techniques required in creating tunnels and access shafts for services like roads, rail, water & waste water reticulation, underground electric power generation stations and channel applications.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate and understanding of and apply methods of Tunnelling and limited Mining operations using certain equipment and materials.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of Construction Managers.
The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the construction environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
  • FETC Mathematical Science or Grade 12 Higher Grade.
  • NQF 4 English Language & Communication.
  • FETC Physical Science or Grade 12 Higher Grade.

    Proficiency in the following competencies at NQF Level 5:
  • The ability to manage quality, productivity and health & safety on a construction site.

    Proficiency in the the following competencies at NQF Level 6:
  • The understanding and application of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Construction Technologies. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard is limited to a working knowledge of Tunnelling, and limited Mining operations techniques.

    Tunnelling, limited Mining Construction and maintenance include:
  • Tunnelling in hard rock, unstable material, saturated material, porous material, soft stable material.( or a combination of these conditions ) and in all classes of geological conditions.
  • The construction of very large underground chambers in all classes of materials and geological conditions.
  • Rock Engineering ( stabilising and support of ground )

    Tunnelling, and limited Mining operations equipment and materials include, but are not limited to:
  • Explosives.
  • Anchor bolts.
  • Pre-cast concrete elements (props, lining segments)
  • Steel (re-inforcing, mesh, structural, cables).
  • Cementitious materials.
  • Natural soils.
  • Aggregates.
  • Bituminous materials.
  • Timber (structural).
  • Ceramics.
  • Plastics.
  • Alloys.
  • Pipes (e.g. concrete, asbestos cement, Poly Vinyl Chloride, Pitch Fibre, steel, cast iron, etc.).
  • Valves, pumps.
  • Fuel.
  • Electrical cables.
  • Mechanical and electrical equipment associated with tunnelling and limited mining operations.

    Tunnelling, and limited Mining operations material techniques include:
  • Rock anchoring.
  • Reinforced shotcrete lining.
  • Pre-cast concrete Tunnel and shaft lining.
  • Drilling and Blasting.
  • Concreting (in-situ concrete lining).
  • Pre-cast concrete pipe jacking.

    Safety regulations, principles and practices specific to the various Tunnelling and limited mining operations and mining techniques include:
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act No 85 of 1993.
  • Mines Health and Safety Act No 29 of 1966.
  • Mines and Works Act No 27 of 1956.
  • Mine, Works and Explosives Act No 46 of 1964.
  • Explosives Act No 26 of 1956.

    Safety regulations, principles and practices specific to the various maintenance processes and techniques include:
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act No 85 of 1993.
  • Mines Health and Safety Act No 29 of 1966.
  • Mines and Works Act No 27 of 1956. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of and apply Tunnelling, and limited Mining operations. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate an understanding of and apply Tunnelling, and limited Mining operations with associated use of materials and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The properties of Tunnelling, and limited Mining operations materials are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The application, transport and storage of Tunnelling and limited Mining operations materials are explained and applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The principles and properties of Tunnelling and limited Mining construction material technology are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tunnelling and limited Mining operations with use of material technology is applied in accordance with project specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of Tunnelling and limited Mining operation and associated technologies. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate an understanding of Tunnelling and limited Mining operations and associated technologies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate Tunnelling and limited mining operations techniques are identified, explained and applied with special reference to the geological and in-situ material through which the tunnelling must take place. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Appropriate plant and equipment are identified in terms of the type of material through which tunnelling is to take place taking into account the tunnelling and plant productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Productivity targets are determined and set for the different tunnelling and limited mining processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Specific quality control measures are identified and implemented for the different tunnelling and limited mining operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Economic factors that impact on the tunnelling and limited mining operations are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Environmental problems in Tunnelling and limited mining operations are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Methods of environmental control are identified and explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Understand and apply safety measures during Tunnelling and limited mining operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety regulations, principles and practices specific to the various Tunnelling and limited mining operations and mining techniques are identified, explained and applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Safety hazards peculiar to the various tunnelling and limited mining operations are identified with special reference to the geological and in-situ rock conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Safety measures are identified and implemented in order to mitigate identified hazards and in compliance with the relevant safety legislation and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Appropriate safety training needs and training programmes are identified and implemented for all occupational levels. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of tunnelling and limited mining operation maintenance. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate an understanding of tunnelling and limited mining operation maintenance associated techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Maintenance processes and techniques are identified, explained and applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Productivity targets are determined and set for the different maintenance processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Specific quality control measures are identified and implemented for the different maintenance processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Safety regulations, principles and practices specific to the various maintenance processes and techniques are identified, explained and applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Economic factors that impact on tunnel and limited mining operations maintenance are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Environmental problems related to tunnel and limited mining operations maintenance are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Methods of environmental control during tunnel and limited mining operations maintenance, are identified and explained. 


    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 ETQA for The Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, NQF Level 6 or with the Mining Qualifications Authority at an appropriate level that is recognized by 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 ETQA or the Mining Qualification Authority.
  • The relevant ETQA or other ETQAs, who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with relevant ETQA, would be responsible for moderation of learner achievement of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Properties, application, use, handling and storage of materials used in Tunnelling and limited mining operations.
  • The principles, properties and use of materials techniques employed in Tunnelling and limited mining operations.
  • Tunnelling and limited mining operations, processes and associated techniques.
  • Tunnel and maintenance processes and associated techniques.
  • Productivity control measures for Tunnelling and maintenance processes and techniques.
  • Specific quality control processes for Tunnelling and maintenance processes and techniques.
  • Safety legislation, regulations, principles and practices relating to Tunnelling and limited mining operation and maintenance processes.
  • Economic factors that impact on the Tunnelling and limited mining operations and maintenance process.
  • Environmental problems in Tunnelling and limited mining operations maintenance and methods of environmental control. 
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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.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Tunnelling and limited Mining operations and associated technologies.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Appropriate tunnelling and limited mining operations techniques are identified, explained and applied.
  • Appropriate plant and equipment are identified in terms of the type of material to be processed, handled and transported, taking into account the construction process, locality of material and plant productivity
  • Environmental problems in Tunnelling and limited mining operations are identified and explained. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others.

    Specific Outcome:
    Understand and apply safety measures during Tunnelling and limited mining operations.

    Assessment Criteria:
    Safety hazards, protective clothing, protective equipment and safety procedures specific to the various operations, processes and techniques are identified, explained and applied. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Tunnelling and limited Mining operations and associated technologies.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Safety hazards peculiar to the various tunnelling and limited mining operations are identified with special reference to the geological and in-situ rock conditions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and apply Tunnelling, and limited Mining operations with associated use of materials and equipment.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Safety regulations, principles and practices specific to the various Tunnelling and limited mining operations and mining techniques are identified, explained and applied. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand and apply safety measures during Tunnelling and limited mining operations.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Appropriate training needs and training programmes are identified and implemented for all occupational levels. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of tunnelling and limited mining operation maintenance associated techniques.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Appropriate Tunnelling and limited mining operations techniques are identified, explained and applied with special reference to the geological and in-situ material through which the tunnelling must take place. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand and apply safety measures during Tunnelling and limited mining operations.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Safety regulations, principles and practices specific to the various Tunnelling and limited mining operations, processes and techniques are identified, explained and applied. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48700   Bachelor of Construction Management: Built Environment  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CHE 


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