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

Develop a short term surface excavation scheduling 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
337000  Develop a short term surface excavation scheduling 
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  7 
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 
People credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of surface mine scheduling.
  • Consider relevant factors pertaining to short term surface excavation scheduling.
  • Apply budgeting and costing aspects.
  • Develop a short term excavation plan. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in the following:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of Surface Excavation scheduling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The planning methodology used for short term excavation scheduling is explained by means of sketches. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The purpose of monthly planning is explained in the context of short term excavation scheduling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Short term controls are explained related to monthly planning in the context of short term excavation scheduling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The critical effect of planning related to short term excavation scheduling is explained in terms of impact on production and specified company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of periodic (Monthly, Quarterly) reconciliations of the short-term plan against the long-term mining, business and strategic plans. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Periodic include but not limited to monthly and quarterly.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply of the relevant factors pertaining to short term surface excavation scheduling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Factors pertaining to resource availability are described and considered in the context of short term excavation scheduling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Factors pertaining to resource capacities are described and considered in the context of short term excavation scheduling. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Resource capacity includes but not limited to:
  • Mineral reserve.
  • People/skills.
  • Drilling/blasting.
  • Load/haul.
  • Capacities.
  • Processing capability (crushing, screening).
  • Cycle times.
  • Maintenance schedules.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Technical Factors are described and considered in the context of short term excavation scheduling. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Technical factors includes but not limited to:
  • Survey.
  • Geology.
  • Hydrogeology.
  • Slope stability/rock engineering.
  • Quality/grade control.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Units of compilation are explained and applied in the context of short term surface excavation scheduling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Production Rates are explained and considered in the context of short term surface excavation scheduling. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply budgeting and costing aspects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Fixed and variable costs and values are identified in terms of the local operational budget. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Unit costs of operation are identified, explained, calculated and considered in terms of the local operational budget. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Productivity/cost factors are explained and considered in the context of short term surface excavation scheduling. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Develop a short term excavation plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The overall production plan or long term plan is identified, explained and interpreted for the purpose of drawing up the short term surface excavation schedule. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The various elements of the short term excavation plan are drawn up in accordance with company operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The plan is compiled, recorded and presented in accordance with prescribed reporting standards. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and. moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge will be assessed in an integrated way in the context of the unit standard:
  • Planning methodology.
  • Purpose of planning.
  • Short term controls.
  • Critical effects of planning.
  • Resource availability.
  • Resource capacities.
  • Technical Factors.
  • Units of Compilation.
  • Production Rates.
  • Fixed and variable costs and values.
  • Unit costs of operation.
  • Productivity factors. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

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

    Note: The ability and willingness of the learner to be part of a team and to participate constructively in achieving team goals and objectives in the processes of coordinating short term excavation scheduling in surface excavations. 

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

    Note: The learner appreciates the role of modern technology in coordinating short term excavation scheduling in surface excavations and shows a positive orientation towards such technology. 

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

    Note: The learner understands that the interaction of numerous role players involved in upstream, downstream and parallel processes are required for coordinating short term excavation scheduling in surface excavations. 

    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:

    Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal:
  • Understanding of relevant Acts and Regulations:
    > Mine Health and Safety Act-1996, Labour Relations Act-1995.
    > Basic Conditions of Employment Act-1998.

    Site Specific:
  • Company policies and procedures regarding relevant:
    > Mine policies and procedures.
    > Codes of Practice.
    > Human Resource specific labour functions. 
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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
    Elective  74490   Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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