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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Take representative samples of slurries and liquids in a metallurgical process |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
9624 | Take representative samples of slurries and liquids in a metallurgical process | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Mining and Minerals | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-10-30 | 2008-08-20 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2009-08-20 | 2012-08-20 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard is replaced by: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
256596 | Take representative samples of slurries and liquids in a metallurgical process | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is for persons who are required to take representative samples in a metallurgical process. A person credited with this unit standard can:
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
As listed below or the equivalent:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
This competence applies to metallurgical processes in the mining industry. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate knowledge relating to the taking of representative samples in a metallurgical process. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Hazards and risks pertaining to the sampling process are identified and explained in terms of team safety, health and environmental issues. The appropriate preventative measures are described in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The reasons for taking samples are explained in terms of process control, analysis required and specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The operation of equipment required for sampling liquids and slurries is described with reference to obtaining a representative sample. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The principles of sampling liquids and slurries are explained with reference to obtaining a representative sample. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Principles must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Security procedures are explained in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The interlock systems and lockout procedures pertaining to the taking of samples are listed in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. Common problems are explained in terms of their effect on the process. Appropriate preventative or corrective actions are described or applied in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Common problems must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
8. The consequences of non-compliance with specified requirements are explained with respect to personal and team health and safety, impact on the environment, production, costs and lost time. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to take representative samples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The required personal protective and safety equipment is available, operational, fit for purpose and maintained in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The tools and equipment to be used are identified, verified, used and maintained in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Authority to proceed with the sampling process is obtained in accordance with specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Take representative samples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The personal protective, safety and lockout equipment are used in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Tools and equipment are used in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Representative samples are taken in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The work is conducted to meet sampling, security, safety, health and environmental standards in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Safety, health and environmental issues must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Data is recorded and handled in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The samples are handled and forwarded to the next processing step in accordance with specified requirements. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA. 3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Incorporated into the assessment criteria. |
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.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and / or language skills in the modes of oral and / or written presentations.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
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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.
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UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 256590, which is "Take representative samples of slurries and liquids in a metallurgical process", Level 2, 4 credits.
Terminology Specified Requirements Specified requirements include legal and site specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal Specified |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 58248 | National Certificate: Laboratory Practice | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2008-08-05 | MQA |
Elective | 49045 | National Certificate: Lump Ore Beneficiation | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-11-28 | Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
1. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
2. | IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD |
3. | METSKILL PTY LTD |
4. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |