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

Apply legal requirements pertaining to lamproom operations 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376461  Apply legal requirements pertaining to lamproom operations 
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 4  NQF Level 04  4 
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 learners who are entering into mining lamp rooms, as well as those that are currently working in this field who needs formal, recognised training.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain the legal appointment of the Lampman.
  • Explain and apply mine lighting procedures in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Explain and apply Self Contained Self Rescuer (SCSR) procedures in accordance with legal and site specific requirements.
  • Explain and apply gas detection instrument procedures in accordance with legal and site specific requirements.
  • Explain and apply contraband procedures in accordance with legal and site specific requirements. 
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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 3.
  • Knowledge and understanding basic Health and safety principles at NQF Level 3.
  • Knowledge and understanding good housekeeping principles at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the appointment of the Lampman. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The legal appointment and duties of the Lampman are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Chapter 15 of the regulations to Minerals act.
  • DME Directives.
  • Chapter 15 of the regulations to Minerals act.
  • DME Directives.
  • Mine's code of practice.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The mine's code of practice pertaining to the lamproom and the Lampman are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The legal requirements in relation to certification by the original equipment manufacturer are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply portable mine lighting in accordance with legal requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The legal requirements relating to portable mine lighting are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Chapter 15 of the regulations to Minerals act.
  • DME Directives.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The legal requirements with respect to portable mine lighting are adhered to. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Caplamps.
  • Loco lamps.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Site specific requirements relating to Portable mine lighting are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • The mine code of practice.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The site specific requirements with respect to portable mine lighting are adhered to. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Caplamps.
  • Loco lamps.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The OEM requirements are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Caplamps.
  • Loco lamps.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain and apply Self Contained Self Rescuer (SCSR) requirements in accordance with legal and site specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The SCSR in relation to legal requirements is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Chapter 15 of the regulations to Minerals act.
  • DME Directives.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Legal requirements with respect to SCSR are adhered to. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Chapter 15 of the regulations to Minerals act.
  • DME Directives.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    SCSR site specific requirements are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • The mine code of practice.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The site specific requirements related to SCSR are adhered to. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • The mine code of practice.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The OEM requirements of the SCSR are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain and apply gas detection instrumentation requirements in accordance with legal and site specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The legal requirements relating to gas detection instrumentation are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Chapter 15 of the regulations to Minerals Act.
  • DME Directives.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The legal requirements relating to gas detection instruments are adhered to. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Chapter 15 of the regulations to Minerals act.
  • DME Directives.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Gas detection instrument s are explained in relation to site specific requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • The Mine Code of Practice.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Site specific requirements relating to gas detection instruments are ensured to be in place and adhered to. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • The mine code of practice.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The OEM requirements are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Discuss and apply contraband procedures in accordance with legal requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The legal requirements related to contraband are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Chapter 15 of the regulations to Minerals act.
  • DME Directives.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The legal requirements related to contraband are adhered to. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • Chapter 15 of the regulations to Minerals act.
  • DME Directives.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Site specific requirements related to contraband are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • The Mine Code of Practice.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The site specific requirements related to contraband are adhered to. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Include:
  • The Mine Code of Practice.
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the qualification 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 qualification 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. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification 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.

    1. Critical factors relating to the Lamproom:
    .
  • Legal and specified requirements.
  • Achieving specified lamproom requirements.
  • Risk Assessment procedures and actions.
  • Specified communication requirements.
  • Elementary principles of the process.

    2. Processes and events pertaining to the lamproom process and procedures:
  • Preparation.
  • Examination.
  • Evaluation.
  • Customer service.

    3. Causes and effects (Safety requirements):
  • Use of personal protective equipment.
  • Use of equipment.
  • Workplace hazards and associated risks.
  • Housekeeping.
  • Security requirements.

    4. Regulations, legislation, policies and standards relating to lamproom operation:
  • Legislation and regulations.
  • Standards and Codes of practice. 
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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 interpret and respond to defective equipment by taking appropriate action and/or referring the matter to the relevant persons. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note: The learner understands the importance of and promotes effective teamwork in the operational process by adhering to protocols. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage himself/herself and his/her activities responsibly effectively.

    Note: The ability of the learner to work in accordance with relevant procedures pertaining to operational requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Note: The ability of the learner to constantly monitor and interpret conditions and movement of equipment by means of the issuing and receiving process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Note: The ability of the learner to interact with technology applied in a typical lamproom environment. 

    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 and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal:
  • Relevant Acts, e.g. Mines Health and Safety act (Act 29/1996) and regulations; Mines and works act (Act 50/1991).
  • Codes of Practice.
  • SANS and other relevant standards.
  • ISO-standards.

    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. 
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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  78323   National Certificate: Lamproom Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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