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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Take a representative sample of solid material in a metalurgical process |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
9635 | Take a representative sample of solid material in a metalurgical 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" |
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 is for persons who are required to take representative solid samples in a metallurgical process.
A person credited with this unit standard is able to >Take representative samples. |
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 |
Demonstrating knowledge relating to the taking of representative samples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. That hazards and risks pertaining to the sampling process are identified and explained in terms of team safety, health and environmental issues, and that the appropriate preventative measures are described in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. That the reasons for taking samples are explained in terms of production, analysis required and specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. That the principles of sampling solid material are explained with reference to obtaining a representative sample. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Principles must include
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. That security procedures as per specified requirements are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. That the interlock systems and lockout procedures pertaining to the taking of samples are listed in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. That common problems are explained in terms of their effect on the process, and that appropriate preventative or corrective actions are described in terms of specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Problems must include
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. That 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 |
Preparing to take representative samples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. That the required personal protective and safety equipment is available, operational, fit for the purpose and maintained in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. That the tools and equipment to be used are identified, verified, used and maintained in accordance with specified requirements, and that the consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. That authority to proceed with the sampling process is obtained in accordance with specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Taking representative samples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. That the personal protective, safety and lockout equipment is used in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. That tools and equipment are used in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. That representative samples are taken in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. That the work is conducted to meet sampling, security, safety, health and environmental standards in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Safety, health and environmental issues must include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. That data are recorded and processed in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. That the samples are processed 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. 3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate`s performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.
The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard: |
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 |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Terminology
Legal Requirements Legal requirements are contained in one or more of the following documents: Site Specific Requirements |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 64949 | National Certificate: Laboratory Practice | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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 |
Elective | 59305 | National Certificate: Mineral Processing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
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. |
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