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CONTENTS Page

COMPANY OVERVIEW 4

OUR CLIENTS & OUR FOCUS 5

TRAINING METHODOLOGY 6

SURFACE MINES & QUARRIES 7

Qualifications 8 • National Certificate: Rockbreaking – Surface Excavations – NQF Level 3 (62869)

• FETC: Mining Operations – NQF Level 4 (74490)

Skills Programmes 11 • Examine & Make Safe – Surface Mines, Quarries, Stockpiles & Dumps (SP-CLA-G015)

• Blasting Assistant – Surface Mines & Quarries (SP-CLA-G017)

• Basic Construction Materials Sampling & Testing (MQA/SP/0013/03)

• Skills Programme Milling Operations (Dry Process) (MQA/SP/0070/08)

• Skills Programme in Crushing & Screening (MQA/SP/0067/08)

• Skills Programme in Handle Explosives in Mines (MQA/SP/0124/10)

Short Courses/Programmes 13 • Statutory Compliance for Surface mines /Quarries Managers

• Aggregate processing

• Technical Supervision and Management in Surface Mines & Quarries

Operator Training – Surface 15 • Skills Programmes or training against individual unit standards for surface mining

machinery and equipment.

Occupational Health & Safety – Surface 16 • Skills Programme - Occupational Health & Safety Representative (MQA/SP/0120/10)

UNDERGROUND MINING 18

Qualifications 18 • National Certificate: Mining Operations Underground Hard Rock – NQF Level 2 (58739)

• National Certificate: Mining Operations Underground Hard Rock – NQF Level 3 (58760)

• Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining Operations – NQF Level 4 (74490)

• National Certificate: Mining Operations Underground Coal NQF - Level 3 (21812)

• National Certificate: Rock Engineering: Strata Control Operations - NQF level 2 (59549)

• National Certificate: Strata Control Operations - NQF Level 3 (60369)

• Further Education and Training Certificate: Strata Control Operations NQF Level 4 (62796) Page 2

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Skills Programmes 30 • Competent B: Installation & maintenance of any support unit & the removal of a

temporary support unit in Underground Hard Rock Operations (MQA/SP/0061/07)

• Rock Drill Operator in Underground Hard Rock Operations (MQA/SP/0069/08)

• Competent A: Examination & declaring safe of a workplace in Underground Hard

Rock Operations (MQA/SP/0063/07)

• Blasting Assistant within Underground Hard Rock (MQA/SP/0064/07)

• Secondary Blasting Operations for Underground Hard Rock (MQA/SP/0062/07)

• Examine & Declaring Safe Workplace in Underground Coal Operations

(MQA/SP0007/05)

• Installation, Maintenance & Removal of Support in Underground Coal Mining

Operations (MQA/SP/0017/05)

• Gases & Gas Testing in Underground Fiery (Coal) Mines (MQA/SP/0126/10)

• Flame proofing in Underground Fiery (Coal) Mines (MQA/SP/0127/10)

Short courses/Programmes 34 • Preparation for examinations - Rock Engineering Certificate – UNISA Certification

• Preparation for examinations - Strata Control Certificate – UNISA Certification

• Introduction Strata Control Certificate (Novice)

• Strata Control for Team Workers

• Strata Control for Middle & Senior Management

• Strata Control for Safety representatives

• Strata Control Refresher

• Basic Principles of Block Cave Mining

• Preparation for Mine Overseer’s Certificate

Operator Training 36 • Skills Programmes or training against individual unit standards for underground mining

machinery and equipment

Occupational Health & Safety 38 • Skills Programme - Occupational Health & Safety Representative (MQA/SP/0120/10)

MINERAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 39

Qualifications • National Certificate: Mining Technical Support NQF Level 2 (60349)

• National Certificate: Mining Technical Support NQF Level 3 (65549)

OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE 44

Wide range of consultancy expertise available

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Geostrat Training is uniquely positioned in that it brings together some of the most

knowledgeable people in industry under one roof thus ensuring that the best product is

delivered to our clients.

It had it foundation when it became clear that there is a need in industry for a unique

organization that can deliver a package of products that addresses not only one but

the majority of industry standards which compromise quality standards, health and

safety standards, risk management, auditing and training.

Our services are not limited to South Africa and high quality training has been

conducted in various other countries in Africa.

The company is well positioned to deliver competency standards to the industry,

inclusive of the mining and minerals sector in various areas from quality to health and

safety and many more. We are committed to providing effective training towards an

individual achieving competency in the workplace according to the requirements of the

Mines Qualifications Authority (MQA).

Our Training Vision is to provide a cost-effective training service to the industry,

inclusive of the mining and minerals sector in various areas, with the objective of

enhancing the skills, productivity, competency and safety awareness of their workforce.

Our Strategic Objectives are to:

1. Create a learning organisation.

2. Promote a performance driven organisation.

3. Make GEOSTRAT Training the provider of choice for all learning / training

included in our Training Scope.

4. Create constructive relationships with key stakeholders.

5. Create an excellent competency based organisation.

6. Have a strategic impact with measurable productivity.

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OUR CLIENTS Our impressive growing list of clients confirms our professional approach and

quality service delivery.

They include:

African Barrick Gold, De Beers, Northam Platinum, BHP Billiton, Optimum

Colliery, Samancor, DRD, Cementation Mining, Gautrain, Department of

Labour, Impala Platinum, Lonmin, Rand Uranium, ThabaNchu Construction

Mining Company, Anglo Platinum, Richards Bay Minerals, Metorex, Rand

Water Board, Master Drilling, Harmony, Anglo Gold Ashanti, Anglo Platinum,

ARM, Xstrata Aloys, Xstrata Coal, Anglo Thermal, Lafarge, Afrisam, Afrimat

plus many contractors, smaller mine/quarry operators and suppliers to the

industry.

OUR FOCUS The main focus of Geostrat Training is to provide a cost-effective training

service to the industry, inclusive of the mining and minerals sector in various

areas, with the objective of enhancing the skills, productivity, competency

and safety awareness of their workforce.

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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

In setting and maintaining world class standards, methods of training to

obtain these new qualifications will be far more onerous than that required by

the old government certificates.

Working towards the new QCTO system, the knowledge component is

provided in the form of short courses with written assignments and issue of

Log Books recording and confirming on-the-job/practical training, mini-

projects and specified work experience which are required prior to

assessment being undertaken by registered assessors.

In the above process, Line management is encouraged to take an active part

in the development of skills within their workforce mainly through active and

suitable coaching, mentoring and supervision.

Geostrat Training has developed processes to guide the candidate and

enable completion of qualifications in the most effective and efficient way

(See Process Charts for each qualification).

Quality Assurance processes are strictly adhered to ensuring that the highest

quality training and education can be delivered to our clients.

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SURFACE MINING AND QUARRYING

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Qualifications

• 62869 National Certificate: Rockbreaking – Surface Excavations NQF Level 3

The National Certificate in Rockbreaking for Surface Excavations (NQF Level 3)

is a statutory requirement in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and

Regulations for persons conducting rockbreaking operations to be deemed

competent and has replaced the Government Opencast Blasting Certificate

which was replaced on 30 June 2009.

Rockbreaking activities involve the breaking of rock in a pre-determined

sequence to maximise the breaking of the advancing bench and at the same

time minimising damage to the surroundings and to ensure a safe working

environment for the production teams. These rockbreaking activities could be

undertaken by means of explosives or mechanical means or a combination of

both. This qualification provides for both primary and secondary rockbreaking

operations in surface excavations in terms of Chapter 4, Explosives Regulations

under the Mines Health and Safety Act.

The Examine & Make Safe Surface Mines/Quarries Skills Programme as well as

the

Blast Assistant Skills Programme will remain Exit Level Outcomes in their own

right as well as being included in the Rockbreaking Qualification. A third short

course – Blasting Practices – provides the higher order blasting training towards

the remainder of the unit standards to complete the Rockbreaking Qualification.

This will enable those candidates who require these competencies to complete

the individual Skills Programmes as required and also enable them to continue

with their training if they so wish.

Learners acquiring this qualification will have an improved understanding of their

role and will acquire the applied competencies to consistently and effectively

execute their duties by contributing to the surface mining process and adhering

to quality, occupational safety and legislative requirements.

The qualification is designed to be flexible and accessible so that people are

able to demonstrate the competencies required to work in a safe, healthy and

effective manner in a surface mining environment.

Learners credited with this qualification are able to:

• Communicate and solve problems in a variety of ways.

• Adhere to occupational safety, health, environmental and legislative

requirements.

• Conduct primary and secondary rockbreaking operations in a safe and

proper manner in accordance with legislation requirements.

• Take control of rockbreaking operations. Page 8

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• 74490 Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining Operations–NQF Level 4

The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in the mining industry. Mining

activities are often conducted under conditions of significant risk, which have to

be managed appropriately in order to preserve the lives of those working in the

industry, and ensure operational efficiency.

The Production Supervisor must adapt continually to changing physical conditions in his

or her area of responsibility e.g. geology and blast damage. He/she is

accountable for the occupational health and safety of the team, as well as for

achieving production targets.

Learners credited with this Qualification will be able to:

• Communicate and solve problems by applying mathematical practical

applications in a variety of ways.

• Adhere to Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

• Supervise the extraction of minerals to meet production targets, taking into

account the Occupational Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental

requirements.

• Interact with Technical Services Departments to optimise the mining

process.

While there are many role players in the mining industry, the Production

Supervisor (Pit Supervisor/Quarry Foreman) can arguably be considered one of

the most important role players in the mining process.

It is vital that the Production Supervisor comes from within the industry, and has

intimate knowledge and experience of all the aspects of mining, such as:

• Occupational Health and Safety.

• Production (technical).

• Environmental (particularly surface mining contexts).

• Management/Leadership Skills.

• Mine Production Scheduling/Planning.

This requires a clear and thorough path of learning, from the basic aspects

through to the more advanced aspects of Production, Occupational Health and

Safety applicable at that particular level. The Production Supervisor has the

accountability for the lives of his team and other support personnel.

This Qualification is the result of collaboration by the various mining domains:

• Underground Hard rock mining (Conventional and Mechanised).

• Underground Coal.

• Surface Excavations (Surface Mining/Quarrying/Dimension Stone/Industrial

Minerals).

• Small Scale Mines (Surface and Underground). Page 10

Learners registering for this Qualification will typically be qualified Rockbreakers

working within the mining industry; learners will qualify as Production Supervisors

in any of the specific domains in which they have accumulated sufficient

technical and production expertise. Depending on their learning path, before

engaging in learning towards this Qualification, a period of practical work in a

specific domain may be required before appointment as a Production Supervisor

can be made. This Qualification has 4 specialisation streams for learners to

follow.

As this is a generic Qualification, it will be possible for learners to articulate

between the respective domains. However an appropriate exposure to the

practical aspects of a particular domain may be required before the learner will

be able to operate safely and effectively in the new context.

Skills Programmes

• The Examination, Making Safe and Declaring Safe of Surface Mines, Quarries,

Dumps & Stockpiles (SP-CLA-G015)

In terms of the Mines Health and Safety Act and Regulations (Act 29 of 1996),

and for purposes of Regulation 14.1 (1) and 14.1 (5), competent person means

a person who has been assessed and found competent to examine, make safe

and declare a workplace safe.

Such competent persons must ensure, if at any time a working place or part

thereof becomes unsafe during a shift, that:

• All persons, other than those examining and making safe, are removed from

such unsafe area

• No persons are permitted to return thereto until declared safe by a

competent person

The design of this Skills Programme however extends beyond Fall of Ground

requirements. A more holistic approach towards ensuring a safe and healthy

working environment has been adopted, whereby the contribution of the

individual extends beyond mere compliance.

People with this skills programme comply with the Fall-of-Ground regulations

promulgated by the Minister of Minerals and Energy. The regulations require a

competent person to examine and make safe a workplace (Competent Person A)

and determine that such competence will vest in a candidate having achieved

the requirements of the relevant skills programme registered with the Mining

Qualifications Authority.

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Both Skills Programmes relating to FOG Regulations are covered:

• The Examination, Making Safe and Declaring Safe of Surface Mines,

Quarries, Dumps & Stockpiles – Competent A (Blasted) - SP-CLA-G015(A)

• The Examination, Making Safe and Declaring Safe of Surface Mines,

Quarries, Dumps and Stockpiles - Competent A (Un-blasted) - SP-CLA-

G015 (B)

This course is the first step towards the Rockbreaking Qualification and an Exit

Level Outcome in its own right.

• Blasting Assistant – Surface Mines & Quarries (SP-CLA-G017)

In terms of the Explosives Regulations under the Mine Health and Safety Act, a

competent person is required as a blasting assistant.

The competencies required by the Blasting Assistant are:

• Safe receipt, storage, issuing and transportation of explosives (control);

• The preparation of primers;

• The charging of blast holes with explosives or the placing of explosive

charges;

• The connecting up of blasting rounds or circuits, and

• To assist with the safeguarding of persons against the significant hazards

associated with the use of explosives.

People with this skills programme will be able to comply with part of the Explosives

Regulations under the Mine Health and Safety Act in terms of the competencies

specified for blasting assistants but excluding the duties covered by the Skills

Programme for the Management of Explosives Magazines on Mines and Quarries.

Persons who have achieved this skills programme can progress towards the National

Certificate in Rockbreaking L3 (Surface Excavations) as well as other similar

qualifications in the Surface Mining/Quarrying sector.

This skills programme would also be useful for responsible persons handling

explosives within the Chemical and Construction sectors.

Following the phasing out of the Opencast Blasting Certificate on 30 June 2009,

the Unit Standards included in this Skills Programme form part of the new

Rockbreaking Qualification - Surface Excavations as well as being an Exit Level

Outcome in its own right.

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People credited with this Skills Programme are able to assist in Blasting Operations.

This course is the second step towards the Rockbreaking.

• Handling of Explosives in Mines (MQA/SP/0124/10//0

In terms of Section 10 of the Mine Health and Safety Act, the employer must

provide information, instruction, training and / or supervision to perform work

safely and without risk to health and each employee must be familiar with work

related hazards and risks as well as the measures to eliminate control and

minimise hazards and risks.

Chapter 4 of the Mine Health and Safety Act Regulations provides for the

competencies of Rockbreakers and Blast Assistants, but there is no specific

regulation governing the competencies of the employees engaged in the handling

of explosives as well as their control between the storage facilities and points of

use.

There are other employees who handle explosives and initiating systems plus

accessories during the charging up and blasting processes, in addition to the Blast

Assistants and Rockbreakers.

People with this skills programme will be able to comply with the Mine Health and

Safety Act in terms of the competencies for handling explosives but excluding the

duties covered by the Skills Programmes for “The control of explosives magazines

on mines and quarries” and “Blasting Assistant” (Underground and surface

mines); and Rockbreaking qualifications.

Short Courses/Programmes

• Blasting Practices

This 3 day course provides the knowledge component for the balance of the unit

standards in the Rockbreaking Qualification that are not covered by the Skills

Programmes Examine & Make Safe and Blast Assistant (Steps 1 and 2 in the

Rockbreaking Qualification).

Following the completion of this short course and prior to assessment for the

Rockbreaking Qualification, the learner will be required to:

• Complete a Log Book (provided by Geostrat Training);

• Work a required number of shifts under suitable supervision/mentoring:

• Obtain a First Aid Certificate;

• Have the required Fundamentals in place;

• Be assessed fully competent on-the-job. Page 13

• Statutory Compliance for Surface Mines and Quarries Managers

This course endeavours to ensure that the candidates are fully aware of their

own responsibilities and duties as well as that of their superiors and

subordinates, particularly in terms of the Mine Health & Safety Act and

Regulations.

This course is directed at Managers, Assistant Managers, Senior Foremen,

Superintendents and others in management or trainee management situations

employed in the Surface Mining or Quarrying industry.

It covers the following modules:

• Applicable Acts & Regulations

• Duties of Employers & Managers

• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

• Codes of Practice & Procedures

• Staffing & Appointments

• General Occupational Health & Safety

• Aggregate processing

This 4 day course is directed at Quarry Managers, Quarry Management Trainees

and Senior Plant Foremen. There are many common elements for people

engaged in processing of industrial minerals and extraction of other ores.

• The principles of materials handling, crushing and screening are covered

along with all the types and applications of the equipment. The design and

operation of various circuits/installations to produce a wide variety of

products will be discussed as well as the engineering aspects including

maintenance and controls.

• Technical Supervision and Management in Surface mines and Quarries

This course is directed at newly graduated Mining Engineers employed in the

Surface Mining/Quarrying industry, Trainee Quarry Manager/Pit Overseers,

people entering the surface mining industry from underground, Managers newly

employed in the industry who lack a mining background, etc. It provides an

extensive and practical profile of the various processes of the surface mining

and quarrying industries.

This course covers, amongst other subjects, some of the core technical

knowledge in the Surface Mining & Quarrying stream in L4 Mining Operations

qualification. Page 14

OPERATOR TRAINING

There has been a growing trend to outsource mobile equipment training services in a

variety of industries. The benefits of this form of training include: reduced

maintenance costs; increased productivity and improved operator awareness and

competency to ensure industry specific safe operating practices.

Training and subsequent on-the-job assessment is conducted on-site using the

client’s own equipment by highly qualified, efficient and effective trainers. Length of

training will be dependent upon operator’s previous experience if any and quotes are

made accordingly.

Skills Programmes

• Operate Mobile Equipment for Surface Excavations (MQA/SP/0119/09)

People credited with this Skills Programme are able to operate mobile machinery in

surface mining and quarrying operations with suitable knowledge of the mining

environment as well as basic health and safety principles in and around the workplace.

Elective unit standards are selected to provide the required competencies to complete

this Skills Programme.

In addition, individual unit standards can be trained and assessed against for a variety

of plant and equipment.

Equipment

Boom Handler

Cable Reeler

Cranes and Lifting equipment

Dozer (tracked/tyred)

Drill Rig

Dump Truck

Excavator

Face Shovel

Fire fighting equipment

Flat-bed truck

Forklift

Front End Loader

Fuel Bowser

Grader

Haul Truck

Lighting plant

Low bed truck

Mobile compressor

Mobile scalar

Roof bolter

Scissor lift

Scraper

Skid steer loader

Tractor

Transport LDV

Water Bowser

TLB

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE

Skills Programme

• Occupational Health & Safety Representative (MQA/SP/0120/10)

People credited with this skills programme are able to represent employees on all

aspects of occupational health and safety, thereby exercising their rights and

powers in terms of Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) Section 30, as

well as identify and report on potential hazards and risks associated to

occupational health or safety.

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UNDERGROUND MINING

QUALIFICATIONS

Rockbreaking

• 58739 National Certificate: Mining Operations Underground Hard Rock – NQF

Level 2

This qualification will provide qualifying learners with the necessary knowledge,

understanding and competence to work as a first line Team Leader in

underground hardrock mines.

The Team Leader plays a critical role in the mining industry. Mining activities are

often conducted under hazardous and difficult conditions, which have to be

managed appropriately in order to preserve the lives of those working in the

industry, and ensure operational efficiency.

People credited with this qualification are able to:

• Communicate and solve problems in a variety of ways.

• Adhere to occupational safety, health, environmental and legislative

requirements.

• Extract rock/minerals in accordance with production, occupational health

and safety, quality and environmental requirements.

• Lead the activities of mining teams.

Qualifying learners will obtain the National Certificate in Mining Operations for

Underground Hard Rock NQF Level 2 which will enable them to directly lead the

teams involved in the safe breaking, removal and support of rock or mineral.

Depending on their learning path and work experience before engaging in

learning towards this qualification, a period of practical work may be required

before commencing with the National Certificate in Rock Breaking NQF Level 3.

The basic qualification (See Process Chart below) can be extended to offer

additional unit standards to include the various operators at this level as well as

those unit standards seen as vital for both Stoping and ‘Development teams

(See Process Chart for Operators).

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• 58760 National Certificate: Mining Operations Underground Hard Rock – NQF Level 3

The Rockbreaker plays a critical role in the mining industry. Blasting operations

are often conducted under hazardous and difficult conditions, which have to be

managed appropriately in order to preserve the lives of those working in the

industry, and ensure operational efficiency.

While the title 'Rockbreaker' implies activities directly related to blasting,

additional competencies in mining operations and supervision, management and

leadership are also required in order to direct and supervise the activities of first

line Team Leaders/Operators.

The National Certificate Rock Breaking Underground Hard Rock (NQF Level 3) is

a statutory requirement in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and

Regulations for persons conducting blasting operations to be deemed

competent in an underground hard rock mine.

Learners acquiring this qualification will have an improved understanding of their

role and will acquire the applied competencies to consistently and effectively

execute their duties by contributing to the mining process and adhering to

quality, occupational safety and legislative requirements.

People credited with this qualification are able to:

• Communicate and solve problems in a variety of ways.

• Adhere to occupational safety, health, environmental and legislative

requirements.

• Conduct blasting operations in a safe and proper manner.

• Direct the supervision of the production teams.

The core activity in excavating rock and winning minerals remains safe controlled

blasting operations both off and on the reef horizon. Blasting activities involve

the marking, drilling and charging of shot holes with explosives and then

ensuring these are blasted in a pre-determined sequence to maximise the break

of the advancing face and at the same time minimising blast damage to the

surrounding rock and so ensure a safe underground working environment for the

production teams. Persons conducting blasting operations underground require

sound technical knowledge of the type of rock being mined and its behaviour

with the blast with specific reference to geological disconformities, depth, stress

regimes, proximity to mined out areas and protection existing excavations,

machinery, equipment and people working underground in the vicinity of the

blast.

Qualifying learners will obtain the National Certificate in Rockbreaking

Underground Hard rock NQF Level 3 which will enable them to conduct blasting

operations in an underground mine and direct the supervision of the production

teams involved in the safe breaking, removal and support of rock or mineral. Page 21

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• 74490 Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining Operations – NQF Level 4

The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in the mining industry. Mining activities

are often conducted under dangerous and difficult conditions, which have to be

managed appropriately in order to preserve the lives of those working in the industry,

and ensure operational efficiency.

The Production Supervisor must adapt continually to changing physical conditions in his

or her area of responsibility e.g. geology and blast damage. He/she is accountable for

the occupational health and safety of the team, as well as for achieving production

targets.

Learners credited with this Qualification will be able to:

• Communicate and solve problems by applying mathematical practical applications

in a variety of ways.

• Adhere to Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

• Supervise the extraction of minerals to meet production targets, taking into

account the Occupational Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.

• Interact with Technical Services Departments to optimise the mining process.

While there are many role players in the mining industry, the Production Supervisor (Shift

Boss) can arguably be considered one of the most important role players in the mining

process.

It is vital that the Production Supervisor comes from within the industry, and has

intimate knowledge and experience of all the aspects of mining, such as:

• Occupational Health and Safety.

• Production (technical).

• Environmental (particularly surface mining contexts).

• Management/Leadership Skills.

• Mine Production Planning.

This requires a clear and thorough path of learning, from the basic aspects through to

the more advanced aspects of Production, Occupational Health and Safety applicable at

that particular level. The Production Supervisor has the accountability for the lives of his

team and other support personnel.

This Qualification is the result of collaboration by the various mining domains:

• Underground Hard rock mining (Conventional and Mechanised).

• Underground Coal.

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• Surface Excavations (Surface Mining/Quarrying/Dimension Stone/Industrial

Minerals).

• Small Scale Mines (Surface and Underground).

Learners registering for this Qualification will typically be qualified Rockbreakers working

within the mining industry; and learners will qualify as Production Supervisors in any of

the specific domains in which they have accumulated sufficient technical and

production expertise. Depending on their learning path, before engaging in learning

towards this Qualification, a period of practical work in a specific domain may be

required before appointment as a Production Supervisor can be made. This

Qualification has 4 specialisation streams for learners to follow.

As this is a generic Qualification, it will be possible for learners to articulate between the

respective domains. However an appropriate exposure to the practical aspects of a

particular domain may be required before the learner will be able to operate safely and

effectively in the new context.

Strata Control

Strata Control forms part of Rock Engineering which may be defined as technical mine

engineering that bridges the gap between mining geology and production engineering. It’s

application turns geological and geotechnical information into rational mine plans, that

facilitate maximum ore body extraction at least safety risk and lowest operating cost for the

prevailing rock mass conditions.

Rock engineering is concerned with the design of mining strategies, excavation layouts and

support systems that ensure safe, stable and productive mining operations.

Strata Control may be defined as a risk management tool, which, in part, ensures the proper

control of the mining environment to minimise the risk of local instability. Effective strata

control ensures that on a local scale, appropriate mining strategies and/or support actions

are employed to overcome local and unforeseen or unpredictable changes to the prevailing

geotechnical environment. This requires on-site training in the mechanics of, and reasons

for, excavation failure and the roles and mechanisms of excavation support.

The role of strata control also extends to ensuring adherence to mining layout and support

standards, as well as the maintenance of quality control in support type selection and

support installation. This is emphasised because the value of even the best available rock

engineering advice is diminished if recommended standards and systems are not properly

understood or implemented underground.

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• 59549 National Certificate: Rock Engineering: Strata Control Operations – NQF Level 2

The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the theoretical knowledge,

technical skills and practical ability to function as a Strata Control Observer within the

mining environment. Strata Control Observers assist personnel engaged in mining

operations to ensure the stability of mining excavations, thereby providing a safe and

productive mining environment.

It is also intended to provide the basic building blocks upon which to build a further

career in rock engineering. Attaining this qualification will improve the learner's skills,

thus increasing his potential employability. The concept of the four different streams,

with appropriate elective unit standards, means that the learner can move between the

different mining operations areas by completing the necessary elective unit standards.

People credited with this qualification will be able to:

• Communicate and solve problems in a variety of ways.

• Demonstrate an understanding of occupational safety, health and environmental

standards in the workplace.

• Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental strata control principles.

• Conduct strata control operations and related activities in mining operations.

On a practical level, learners equipped with this qualification will be able to

conduct the essential operations associated with the:

• Observation and reporting of ground conditions; mining practices; support

measures and requirements.

• Assistance in quality control practices; identification of higher risk areas; collection

of geotechnical and monitoring data.

• Assist production personnel in identification and amelioration of rock related

hazards.

• 60369 National Certificate: Strata Control Operations - NQF Level 3

This NQF Level 3 Qualification builds on the basic foundation of theoretical knowledge,

technical skills and practical ability applicable to the discipline of strata control and rock

engineering provided by the NQF Level 2 Qualification. The NQF Level 3 Qualification

develops the learner's focus from merely "recording" strata control-related issues

towards recognizing, investigating and interpreting these issues.

It is intended to assist Strata Control Observers to further their career in rock

engineering, as well as serve as the appropriate qualification for a learner to be

appointed as a Junior Strata Control Officer. This Qualification has 4 specialisation

streams for learners to follow, based on different mining environments which vary

significantly in geological composition, geotechnical environment and extraction

method. Page 26

Learners entering this Qualification will typically be Strata Control Observers working in a

rock engineering department or consultancy, with a NQF Level 2 National Certificate in

Strata Control or similar, although learners with other relevant NQF Level 3 Qualifications

wishing to articulate horizontally will also be considered. While completing the

qualification, learners will ideally act or relieve in the position of Strata Control Officer or

Junior Strata Control Officer as part of their experiential learning.

Upon obtaining the qualification, the learner will be eligible for appointment as a Junior

Strata Control Officer. As such, he/she will be responsible for strata control-related

issues for a small shaft or mine, or a section of a larger mine, either alone or with the

assistance of one or more Strata Control Observers whom he/she will be expected to

supervise.

This is the second qualification in a learning pathway for Rock Engineering.

The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the theoretical knowledge,

technical skills and practical ability to function as a Junior Strata Control Officer within

the mining environment. Junior Strata Control Officers assist personnel engaged in

mining operations to ensure:

• The safety and efficiency of mining operations.

• The development of mining personnel skill levels.

• Pro-active reduction in levels of rock related risk in mining operations.

Learners credited with this qualification will be able to:

• Communicate and solve problems in a variety of ways.

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of workplace skills.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strata control principles.

• Apply strata control and risk assessment principles in mining operations.

• Apply geotechnical and strata control methods, procedures, techniques and

equipment to gather geotechnical and strata control-related data.

• Record, interpret and report on observations.

On a practical level, learners equipped with this qualification will be able to conduct the

essential operations associated with:

• Identification and reporting of anomalous ground conditions.

• Gathering and recording of geotechnical and strata-control related data.

• Monitoring and testing of support measures.

• Observation and reporting of sub-optimal mining practices.

• Identification of higher risk areas.

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• Assist production personnel in identification of rock related hazards; and assessing

the risk associated with the different hazards.

• Conduct on-the-job coaching regarding strata control or rock related issues.

• 62796 Further Education and Training Certificate: Strata Control Operations-NQF Level 4

The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the theoretical knowledge,

technical skills and practical ability to function as a Strata Control Officer within the

mining environment. Strata Control Officers assist personnel engaged in mining

operations to ensure:

• The safety and efficiency of mining operations.

• Pro-active reduction in Levels of rock related risk in mining operations.

• The development of awareness regarding rock-related risk among mining

personnel.

• The qualifying learner should be able to assist the Rock Engineer with the design,

implementation and monitoring of strategies to reduce rock-related risk, such as

mining layouts and support systems.

• The assessment and interpretation of rock mass behaviour and response

Learners credited with this qualification will be able to:

• Communicate and solve problems in a variety of ways.

• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of workplace skills.

• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of risk management

strategies.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of factors driving rock mass

behaviour.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strata control principles, and

apply these when conducting strata control operations and related activities in

mining operations.

On a practical Level, learners equipped with this qualification will be able to conduct the

essential operations associated with:

• Identification of rock-related hazards, quantification of the associated Level of

risk, amelioration of such risk, based on applying risk management strategies.

• Identification and evaluation of deteriorating ground conditions.

• Investigating rock-related incidents and accidents.

• Observation, assessment and reporting of sub-optimal mining practices.

• Extracting, interpreting and transforming information presented on mine plans.

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• Assessing the stability of excavations, and where necessary recommending

appropriate remedial measures, utilising.

• Knowledge of basic rock mechanics principles.

• Knowledge of rock strength and rock mass behaviour.

• Knowledge of support unit and support system behaviour.

• Knowledge of mining methods and their effects on rock mass behaviour.

• Knowledge of the local geological environment and its effect on rock mass

behaviour.

• Assessment and monitoring of the performance of support systems, utilising.

• An understanding of support design methodologies.

• Knowledge of the various support types commonly used.

• The ability to install and operate instrumentation sites, and record and process

data.

• Providing data and information used in excavation design and monitoring by

executing the following functions:

• Classifying rock masses based on typical rock mass rating systems.

• Installing and operating instrumentation sites, recording and processing data.

This Level 4 qualification rounds off the basic foundation of theoretical knowledge,

technical skills and practical ability applicable to the discipline of strata control and rock

engineering provided by the Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications. The Level 4 qualification

completes the learner's education regarding the recognition and investigation of strata

control-related issues and moves into the areas of interpreting and assessing rock

mass behaviour and response.

Learners registering for this qualification will typically be Junior Strata Control Officers

working in a rock engineering department or consultancy, with a Level 3 National

Certificate in Strata Control or similar, although learners with other relevant Level 4

qualifications wishing to articulate horizontally will also be considered. While completing

the qualification, learners will ideally act or relieve in the position of Strata Control

Officer as part of their experiential learning.

Upon obtaining the qualification, the learner will be eligible for appointment as a Strata

Control Officer. As such, he/she will be responsible for managing strata control-related

issues for a shaft or mine. The learner may fulfil this function alone or with the

assistance of one or more Junior Strata Control Officers and/or Strata Control

Observers, in which case he/she will be expected to also play a supervising,

coordinating and mentoring role.

Learners who have achieved this qualification can progress to qualifications at a higher

Level on the NQF within the established learning pathways of Rock Engineering.

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• 21812 National Certificate: Mining Operations Underground Coal - NQF Level 3

This qualification is aimed at people who work or intend to work within a coal-mining

context and seek recognition for essential skills in coal mining operations.

Recipients of this qualification have the knowledge and skills to conduct the essential

operations associated with safe mining in any one of the following specialisation areas

in underground coalmines:

• Underground Coal - Blasting operations,

• Underground Coal - Continuous miner operation, or

• Underground Coal - Long Wall mining operations.

The qualification is designed to be flexible and accessible so that people are able to

demonstrate the competencies required to work safely in an underground coalmine in

general and effectively and safely in one of the Blasting, Continuous Mining or Long

Wall specialisation areas.

Skills Programmes

• Installation and maintenance of any support unit and the removal of a temporary support

unit in an Underground Hard Rock Operation - Competent Person B (MQA/SP/0061/07)

Competent Person B Skill s Programme is Step 2 of National Certificate: Mining

Operations Underground Hard Rock (58739) NQF Level 2 (See Process Chart) and is an

exit level outcome in its own right.

People credited with this skill s programme are able to install and maintain any support

unit and remove a temporary support unit in Underground Hard Rock Operations in

accordance with the Fall of Ground Regulations. Persons must achieve competency in

all core unit standards and at least one site-specific unit standard from the unit

standards elective to temporary support in order to obtain the skills programme.

In terms of the Mines Health and Safety Act and Regulations (Act 29 of 1996), and for

purposes of Regulation 14.1 (7), competent person means a person whom:

Has been assessed and found competent to install and maintain any support unit and

remove a temporary support unit.

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• Rock Drill Operator in Underground Hard Rock Operations (MQA/SP/0069/08)

There is a need in the industry for persons to drill holes accurately into the rock face in

terms of their position, direction, dip and depth in support of the mining process.

If shot holes are not drilled accurately these will cause blast damage to the rock

surrounding the excavation which could result in falls of ground causing injury to

persons or damage to property.

Similarly if support holes are not drilled accurately these would render rock anchors and

other supports useless which could also result in falls of ground causing injury to

persons or damage to property.

It is also important for shot holes to be drilled accurately to ensure optimal advance

when the rock face is blasted.

This Skills Programme is in Step 4 of the National Certificate: Mining Operations

Underground Hard Rock (58739) NQF Level 2 (See Process Chart) and is also an exit

level outcome in its own right. It contains all the learning content that is required for

assessment to become competent as a “Rock Drill Operator” in accordance with the

requirements of Chapter 14 of the Mine Health & Safety Act of 1996.

Persons credited with this skills programme are able to drill a variety of holes inclusive

of shot holes and support holes required in stoping and developing mining operations in

underground hardrock mines.

• Examination and Declaring Safe of a workplace in Underground Hard Rock Operations -

Competent A (MQA/SP/0063/07)

This Skills Programme is in Step 5 of the National Certificate: Mining Operations

Underground Hard Rock (58739) NQF Level 2 (See Process Chart) and is also an exit

level outcome in its own right.

People credited with this skills programme are able to examine and declare a working

place safe in accordance with the Fall of Ground Regulations. Persons must achieve

competency in all core unit standards and at least one site-specific unit standard from

the unit standards elective to temporary support in order to obtain the skills programme.

In terms of the Mines Health and Safety Act and Regulations (Act 29 of 1996) and for

purposes of Regulation 14.1 (1) and 14.1 (5), competent person means a person who:

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(1) Has been assessed and found competent to examine, make safe and declare a

workplace safe

(5) Must ensure, if at any time a working place or part thereof becomes unsafe during a

shift, that all persons, other than those examining and making safe, are removed from

such unsafe area and are not permitted to return thereto until declared safe by a

competent person.

• Blasting Assistant within Underground Hard Rock (MQA/SP/0064/07)

This Skills Programme is in Step 6 of the National Certificate: Mining Operations

Underground Hard Rock (58739) NQF Level 2 (See Process Chart) and is also an exit

level outcome in its own right. It contains all the learning content that is required for

assessment to become competent as a “Blasting Assistant” in accordance with the

requirements of Chapter 4 of the Mine Health & Safety Act of 1996.

People credited with this skills programme are able to assist in blasting operations

within the production processing in terms of the following activities:

• The safe receipt, storage, issuing and transportation of explosives (control);

• The preparation of primers;

• The charging of blast holes with explosives and/or the placing of explosive

charges;

• The timing and connecting up of blasting rounds or circuits, and;

• The safeguarding of persons against the significant hazards associated with the

use of explosives.

• Secondary Blasting Operations for Underground Hard Rock (MQA/SP/0062/07)

This Skills Programme forms Step 2 of the National Certificate: Rockbreaking

Underground Hard Rock (58760) NQF Level 3(See Process Chart) and is also an exit

level outcome in its own right.

People credited with this skills programme are able to perform blasting operations that

require single shot firing to assist in the production process, i.e. to remove obstructions

in ore-passes, box-holes, tips and travelling-ways, scraper-ways, etc. and also to

blast down hazardous hanging wall and sidewall.

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• Examination and Declaring Safe of a Workplace in Underground Coal Operations

(MQA/SP/0007/05) – Competent Person A

In terms of the Mines Health and Safety Act and Regulations (Act 29 of 1996) and for

purposes of Regulation 14.1 (1) and 14.1 (5), competent person means a person who:

(1) Has been assessed and found competent to examine and declare a workplace safe

(5) Must ensure, if at any time a working place or part thereof becomes unsafe during a

shift, that all persons, other than those examining and making safe, are removed from

such unsafe area and are not permitted to return thereto until declared safe by a

competent person.

There are three variations possible for this skills programme:

• Conventional

• Continuous mining

• Wall mining

People credited with this skills programme are able to examine and declare a working

place safe in accordance with the Fall of Ground Regulations.

• Installation, Maintenance and Removal of Support in Underground Coal Mining Operations

(MQA/SP/0017/05) – Competent Person B

In terms of the Mines Health and Safety Act and Regulations (Act 29 of 1996), and for

purposes of Regulation 14.1 (7), competent person means a person whom:

(7) Has been assessed and found competent to install, maintain and remove any

support unit.

There are three variations possible for this skills programme:

• Timber Support

• Roofbolter Machine Support

• Compressed air/Hydraulic Support

People credited with this skills programme are able to install, maintain and remove

specific support unit in accordance with the Fall of Ground Regulations.

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• Gases and Gas Testing in Underground Fiery (Coal) Mines (MQA/SP/0126/10)

There is a need in the mining industry for persons to operate and maintain equipment in

an environment that has flammable gas and explosive atmospheres inherent to it.

These persons must receive relevant learning and be found competent against the

standards and requirements pertaining to the identification and mitigation of these most

common gasses.

This skills program is based on unit standards and will support the relevant

competencies for the identification and testing of gases in an Underground Fiery (Coal)

mine.

By successfully completing the skills program learners will be able to identify and test

for gases in Underground Fiery (Coal) mines.

• Flameproofing in Underground Fiery (Coal) Mines (MQA/SP/0127/10)

There is a need in the mining industry for operational persons (mining) and engineering

practitioners operating/practising in an Underground Fiery (coal) mining environment; to

be able to identify sub standards to, and maintenance of flame proof enclosures and

equipment. These persons must receive appropriate learning and be found competent

against the standards and requirements pertaining to specific equipment and

processes.

By successfully completing the skills program learners will be able to identify sub

standards to, and maintenance of flame proof enclosures and equipment in an

Underground Fiery (coal) mining environment.

SHORT COURSES / PROGRAMMES

• Preparation for examination - Rock Engineering Certificate – UNISA Certification

This programme is designed to prepare learners for the C.O.M. Rock Engineering

Certificate. Learners must have been accredited with the C.O.M. Strata Control

Certificate and should have studied sufficiently since this programme is presented at a

high level by industry Rock Engineering specialists in final preparation for examinations.

The programme is divided into four training modules in preparation for Rock Engineering

Certification by UNISA.

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Paper 1: 5 Days (Basic Theory)

Paper 2: 5 Days (Applications)

Paper 3: 5 Days (General)

Paper 4: An underground practical session in preparation for the practical

examination

• Preparation for examination - Strata Control Certificate – UNISA Certification

This programme is designed for learners studying towards the C.O.M. Strata Control

Certificate. Learners must have completed some self-preparation prior to attendance,

since the intervention is the final preparation for the examination. Learners intending to

enrol for the examinations must have at least six months work experience under

mentorship/supervision in a Rock Engineering department to qualify for enrolment.

Learning takes place over five days.

In addition, an underground session can be arranged in preparation for the practical

examination if so required.

The entire prescribed syllabus is covered, including:

* Basic Mathematics * ERR

* Basic Theory * ESS

* Definitions * Pillar Calculations

* Stresses & Strains * Backfill

* Mining methods * Load Deformation

* Support * Rock Strength Testing

* Energy absorption * Stress Distribution

• Strata Control for Team Workers

This practical programme is presented underground in the normal working environment

of the Team Worker. Workers are coached in their regular workplace on Strata Control

issues. Very little production time is lost and the learners can associate the Strata

control concepts and principles to an environment known to them. The workplace is

audited and all related acts and conditions are recorded for discussion and rectification

by the team. The programme is normally presented over a three day period with most of

the tutoring taking place during the normal execution of the workers daily tasks.

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This programme works well as a tool to promote rock related safety awareness in the

mining team. Follow up assessments after the intervention by a dedicated supervisor

should see accident statistics reduce significantly.

• Strata Control for Rock Breakers

This programme is designed for the Rock breaker. The learner will obtain sufficient

background to identify and control rock related hazards in the underground

environment.

The programme is practical, adding value to the development of practical miners related

to safety and improved productivity. The programme duration is four or five days with

one day spent underground for practical exposure and hazard identification.

The programme is based on the Level 3 Qualification for Rockbreakers and deals with

basic rock related hazard identification and control.

• Strata Control for Middle & Senior Management

This programme is designed for decision makers within the mining industry who need to

improve their knowledge of Rock Engineering and Strata Control principles and

terminology.

The programme is presented at a high level by qualified Rock Engineering Practitioners

and would be suitable for Managers with at least a basic knowledge of applied Strata

Control. The programme is presented over a five day period and deals with basic

stress/strain relationships, energy absorption, energy release rate, support resistance

and other criteria relevant to the daily Management function.

The programme is very useful to Managers in training, learner officials, graduates and

diplomats who have just started their mining careers.

OPERATOR TRAINING

• There has been a growing trend to outsource training services in a variety of industries.

The benefits of this form of training include: reduced maintenance costs; increased

productivity and improved operator awareness and competency to ensure industry

specific safe operating practices.

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Training and subsequent on-the-job assessment is conducted on-site using the

client’s own equipment by highly qualified, efficient and effective trainers. Length of

training will be dependent upon operator’s previous experience if any and quotes are

made accordingly.

Skills Programmes

• Trackless Mobile Machine Operations-Underground Hard Rock (MQA/SP/0068/08)

This skills programme is designed to provide qualifying learners with the applied

competence to operate trackless mobile machines used in underground mechanized

mining operations.

The skills programme is based on specific unit standards contained in the National

Certificate:

Mining Operations Underground Hardrock L2 qualification specifically for trackless

mobile machine operators.

Prevailing legislation requires persons to be properly trained and assessed competent

before operating any such machine.

The competencies required for the different types of Trackless Mobile Machines differ

quite significantly and these are catered for in the elective component of the skills

programme. In addition, individual unit standards can be trained and assessed against

for a variety of plant and equipment

Equipment

Boom Handler

Cable Reeler

Cranes and Lifting equipment

Dozer (tracked/tyred)

Drill Rig

Dump Truck

Excavator

Face Shovel

Fire fighting equipment

Flat-bed truck

Forklift

Front End Loader

Fuel Bowser

Grader

Haul Truck

Lighting plant

Low bed truck

Mobile compressor

Mobile scalar

Roof bolter

Scissor lift

Scraper

Skid steer loader

Tractor

Transport LDV

Water Bowser

TLB

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE

Skills Programme

• Occupational Health & Safety Representative (MQA/SP/0120/10)

People credited with this skills programme are able to represent employees on all

aspects of occupational health and safety, thereby exercising their rights and powers in

terms of Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) Section 30, as well as identify and

report on potential hazards and risks associated to occupational health or safety.

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MINERAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Mine Planning and Design involves the process of establishing optimal, economically

viable and safe strategies and objectives, to extract Mineral Resources from the earth,

utilising all available geological, financial, survey, mining, metallurgical, market and

engineering data.

This includes the application of appropriate engineering designs, mining and

metallurgical methods and processes, equipment selection and extraction schedules

that will accomplish these objectives, and lead to the safe, productive and cost

effective recovery of Mineral Reserves through to final product.

Mine Planning and Design should result in compliance to the planned objectives, from

the short term through to the Life of the Asset, through appropriate control and variance

analysis, taking into account changes in market and economic circumstances, business

objectives and technical input parameters.

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Qualifications

• 60349 National Certificate: Mining Technical Support NQF Level 2

Surveying, Geology and Sampling are recognised as generic key competencies in the

development of basic skills in the South African mining industry through the

identification and delineation of potential mineral deposits, development of mines and

the safe, profitable and optimal exploitation of mining reserves. Quality standards within

the mining industry have become of vital importance as efficiencies are maximised

within the industry. Maintenance of such standards is a key component in Technical

Support Operations training and serves to extend the life of mines.

This qualification will provide qualifying learners with the necessary skills, knowledge,

understanding and competence, to competently and confidently assist a Surveyor,

Geologist and Sampler in their specific fields related to surface and underground

mining; as well as provide an opportunity for learners to apply appropriate skills in

relation to the workplace.

The Surveying, Geology and Sampling technical support operations assistant is vital to

the smooth running of these disciplines of the mining industry which covers a wide

variety of fields such as Geological Exploration sampling, GPS surveying as well as

structural mapping and hazard identification.

Learners credited with this qualification will be able to:

• Communicate and solve problems in a variety of ways.

• Demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental

standards in the workplace.

• Demonstrate an understanding of surveying, geological and sampling principles in

a mining environment.

• Select and use surveying, geological and sampling equipment and tools.

• Perform tape measurements.

• Prepare and collect a sample.

Learners entering this qualification will typically come from mining, survey, geology or

sampling operations, working as Technical support assistants or stope face operators.

In some cases learners will come from other industries such as soil science or civil

engineering.

Learners from other industries would, however, have to become familiar with the mining

environment, equipment and processes before they can proceed with this qualification.

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Qualifying learners will be competent support technicians on NQF Level 2 in the

Surveying, Geological and Sampling disciplines in all mining operations, which relates to

assisting with underground or surface surveying and mapping, geological mapping and

core logging and mineral sampling procedures. Learners will obtain the basic theoretical

knowledge pertinent to these mining related environments.

This qualification has 3 specialisation streams for learners to follow.

• 65549 National Certificate: Mining Technical Support NQF Level 3

The Surveying, Geology and Sampling technician is vital to the smooth running of these

disciplines of the mining industry which covers a wide variety of fields such as

Geological Exploration sampling, GPS surveying as well as structural mapping and

hazard identification.

People credited with this qualification are able to:

• Communicate and solve problems in a variety of ways.

• Demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental

standards in the workplace.

• Demonstrate an understanding of stratigraphic and geological features pertinent to

the mining environment.

• Perform map reading and measuring functions within a mining environment.

• Perform basic survey sampling and geological functions pertinent to the mining

environment.

Unfortunately, due to the delay experienced in the development of these qualifications by the

QCTO, we are not able to offer the following qualification until further notice.

QCTO Occupational Skills Certificate

• Junior Mine Planner – NQF Level 4

A Junior Mine Planner will carry out basic mine planning functions, concentrating on the

short to medium term planning function and reporting to Mine Operational Management.

Focus will be on Operational Mine Planning and the Junior Mine Planner will work under

supervision, within a Mine Planning Department.

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People credited with this qualification are able to:

• Conduct short term mine planning

• Provide MRM inputs to short term mine planning processes

• Analyse past performances against mine planning targets

• Analyse constraints and capacities in underground mining

• Apply appropriate mining methods and designs

• Schedule face advances and calculates tonnages and recovered metal

• Apply mining factors and recoveries

• Apply costs and resources to plans

• Check plans for risks

• Compile monthly plans and variance analyses

• Compile 2 - 5 year business plans

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CONSULTANCY EXPERTISE

Stoping & development mining production

Rock Engineering design

Extraction methods and optimum sequencing

Rock Engineering consulting

Fall of Ground COP

Quarry/Open Pit design and development

Learning Materials

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