Mining Equipment Operator; Underground Coal–...

Mining Equipment Operator; Underground Coal– Assessment Specification

External Assessment Specifications Document

Curriculum Code Qualification Title

NQF Level

Occupational Certificate: Mineral Beneficiation Process Controller 313912-001: (Material Handling)313912-002: (Lump Ore)313912-003: (Extractive Metallurgy)313912-004: (Pyro Metallurgy- Smelting)313912-005: (Pyro Metallurgy-Calcining)

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Table of ContentsNATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION: HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER (COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER)...........................................................................................................................................................1

1 ASSESSMENT STRATEGY........................................................................................................................................3

1.1 ASSESSMENT MODEL...............................................................................................................................................................31.2 QUALIFICATION OUTCOMES....................................................................................................................................................31.3 ASSESSMENT STANDARDS.......................................................................................................................................................3

2. ASSIGNMENTS TO BE EVALUATED EXTERNALLY.........................................................................................7

THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL BE ASSESSED EXTERNALLY....................................7

3. CRITICAL ASPECTS OF THE INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS BE ASSESSED EXTERNALLY.........................7

THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS THAT WILL BE ASSESSED EXTERNALLY, HOWEVER 10% OF THE INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS WILL BE MODERATED BY THE ASSESSMENT QUALITY PARTNER...............................7

4. CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS.....................................................................................7

5. FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING..................................................................................................................................7

COMPLETION OF THE NATIONAL FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING COMPETENCE IS AN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT BEFORE LEARNERS CAN ACCESS THE FINAL INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT.......................................................................................................7

6 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT..........................................................8

5.1 FINAL ASSESSMENT..................................................................................................................................................................8

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1 ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

1.1 Assessment Model

The external assessment will be conducted through a written examination that tests both theory and practical skills. The assessments will be paper based and use will be made of a computerised simulation system. The assessment tools and marking of the assessments will be conducted by a panel of experts selected from the recognised community of practice and nominated by industry. Assessments will be done on a decentralised bases at registered assessment sites. Assessments will be done on scheduled dates twice per annum.

1.2 Qualification Outcomes

QUALIFICATION OUTCOME 01: Monitoring and controlling the Materials Handling processes

QUALIFICATION OUTCOME 02: Monitoring and controlling the Lump Ore beneficiation processesQUALIFICATION OUTCOME 03: Monitoring and controlling the Extractive metallurgical processesQUALIFICATION OUTCOME 04: Monitoring and controlling the Pyro-metallurgical processes

1.3 Assessment Standards

There will not be any phase tests only one final test when all the modules have been completed.

Exit Level outcomes Weight Assessment CriteriaOUTCOME 1: Monitoring and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental standards

Ability to conduct risk assessments in process operations and identify appropriate actions to deal with deviations and mitigate risks.

Given a range of descriptions of typical process operations indicating the types of equipment, processes and materials the candidate will be able to:

a. Describe a typical hazard identification and risk assessment system and process and indicate how this system is applied at the candidates work site;

b. Identify all the hazards given in the scenario and explain what actions must be taken to mitigate the associated risks

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Ability to describe and explain the legal, organisational and moral responsibilities of all stakeholders regarding the personal health, safety and environmental conditions in areas where minerals are being processed/beneficiated.

a. Identify and describe all the relevant stakeholders that have specific responsibilities regarding occupational health, safety and environment in a typical mineral processing operation;

b. Describe the key regulatory responsibilities of each of the stakeholders;

c. In detail describe the responsibilities of a process controller;

d. Identify and describe the processes for enforcing regulatory and organisational requirements and indicate the consequences of non-compliance.

Ability to describe the role, importance, type, frequency and process of conducting inspections in a process operation.

a. Define and explain what is meant by inspections and indicate the purpose and importance of conducting the different type of inspections.

b. List the different types of inspections that a Process Controller must do;

c. Explain the process that must be followed when conducting one of the inspections.

Ability to explain how all safety, health and environmental information and requirements must be communicated, reported, enforced and what actions must be taken to deal with deviations, defects, incidents and accidents

a. List the sources of occupational health, safety and environmental information and indicate what kind of information will come from each of the sources;

b. Given a range of typical health, safety and environmental information the candidate will be able to explain the implications of the information and indicate how it will be dealt with.

OUTCOME 2: Apply generic metallurgical concepts and principles in a mineral processing/beneficiation operation

Ability to interpret and explain typical mineral processing/beneficiation process flows

Given a range of schematic process flows of mineral processing operations the candidate will be able to:a. Identify the types of equipment indicated on the

flow diagram;b. Read and interpret the flow of material through

the processes.

Ability to execute the fundamental scientific calculations required in a typical process operation

Given data relating to typical metallurgical operations the candidate will be able to carry out typical calculations using a scientific calculator.

Ability to describe the fundamental operating principles of the mechanical equipment and processes relevant to typical mineral processing/beneficiation operations.

Given description, photos , video material and/or sketches illustrating various pieces of basic equipment used in the metallurgical processes the candidate will be able to;a. Identify and name the equipment;b. Describe the purpose of the equipment and

explain how it works;c. Explain the potential consequences when the

equipment in the process is not operating optimally

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OUTCOME 3: Applying appropriate process controlling and management principles and practices

Ability to use computerised process control systems to monitor and control mineral beneficiations processes, deal with deviations and respond to emergencies.

Given a simulated process control system and various conditions relevant to the range of different process operations (Coal, Gold, Diamonds etc.), the candidate will be able to:a. Interpret a range of basic alarm conditions and

initiate the appropriate corrective/preventative actions;

b. Access and navigate between the various sections of the given plant;

c. Check plant status/integrity at various stages of the operation according to the given specifications.

Ability to apply leading practices for effective control room administration

Given scenarios relating to typical activities in a process control environment and all the required documentation, the candidate will be able to:a. Complete the required documentation and log

books;b. Access the control system and extract the

required reports;c. Input the required data into the system;d. Describe the required communication that must

be handled by the control room;e. Ensure the ongoing operation of the plant.

Ability to identify changes and adjust the process accordingly.

Given a range of sample results and processing specifications, the candidate will be able to:a. Interpret the sample results and identify changes

from standard;b. Indicate what adjustments must be made to deal

with the identified deviations;c. Identify possible equipment and process issues

indicated in the sample results;Given production results and a production plan

d. Identify what can be done to deal with situations where the production targets are not being met.

Ability to manage systems for the control of access to the plant and plant equipment

Ability to

OUTCOME 4: Monitoring and controlling the material handling processes

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OUTCOME 5: Monitoring and controlling the material preparation processes

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OUTCOME 6: Monitoring and controlling the Extractive Metallurgical Processes

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OUTCOME 7: Monitoring and controlling the Pyro Metallurgical Processes

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TOTAL: 100%

2. ASSIGNMENTS TO BE EVALUATED EXTERNALLYNone

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3. CRITICAL ASPECTS OF THE INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS BE ASSESSED EXTERNALLYThere are no specific aspects of the internal assessments that will be assessed externally;

however 10% of the internal assessments will be moderated by the assessment quality

partner.

4. CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORSThe external assessors must:

Be in possession of

5. FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING

This is an NQF Level 4 qualification and the FLC is an eligibility requirement.

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6 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTIn order to qualify for the external summative assessment learners must have a copy of a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience as well as proof of successful completion of the following subjects and modules or alternative programmes where applicable.

5.1 Final assessment

Curriculum Structure

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bol

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Coal

Cutti

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Drill

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Conti

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Load

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Haul

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KNOWLEDGE

TitleNQF Leve

l Cred

its

Standard operating Procedures 1 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Installing support 1 5 5

Coal hauling and discharging operations 2 4 4

Coal Cutting 1 5 5

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Drilling 1 6 6

Loading Operations 2 6 6

Continuous Mining 2 9 9

TOTAL 18 18 19 22 19 17

PRACTICAL SKILLS

TitleNQF Leve

l Cred

its

Complete Start of shift Procedures 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Participate in conducting inspections and examinations of the environment

2 99 9 9 9 9 9

Conduct pre-use inspections of the equipment

2 33 3 3 3 3 3

Complete end of shift procedures 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Identify the position of the holes and position the machine accordingly

2 88

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Drill the support and/or service holes 2 3 3

Install the roof bolt 2 3 3

Prepare the work area and cut the coal face using a coal cutter

2 9 9

Prepare the work area for drilling 2 2 2

Drill a coal face using hand held drilling equipment.

2 7 7

Drill a coal face using mobile drilling equipment 2 10 10

Operate continuous mining equipment in coal mines

2 18 18

Operate gathering arm loaders to load out coal faces.

2 4 4

Operate equipment to haul and discharge coal 2 8 8

TOTAL 30 25 35 34 20 24

WORK EXPERIENCE

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TitleNQF Leve

l Cred

its

Exposed to the safe operating practices and procedures applicable to machine operators

2 44 4 4 4 4 4

Exposure to the support processes relevant to the mining site

2 1616

Exposed to the coal cutting operations on the specific mine

2 16 16

Exposure to the manual and mobile drilling operations on the mine

2 24 24

Exposure to the full range of continuous mining operations on the specific mine

2 49 49

Exposure to the full spectrum of loading operations on the mine.

2 16 16

Exposure to the full range of receiving, hauling and tipping processes on the mine

2 16 16

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TOTAL 20 20 28 100 20 20

TOTAL for the qualifications 68 63 82 156 59 61

Roof bolter

Coal Cutting Drilling Co

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min

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Loading Hauling

1.1 Knowledge Subjects

Number Title NQF Level Credits711101-001-KS-01

Standard operating Procedures 1 13711101-001-KS-02

Installing support 1 5711101-001-KS-03

Coal hauling and discharging operations 2 4711101-001-KS-04

Coal Cutting 1 5711101-001-KS-05

Drilling 1 6711101-001-KS-06

Loading Operations 2 6711101-001-KS-07

Continuous Mining 2 9

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1.2 Practical Skills Modules

Number Title NQF Level Credits711101-001-PM-01

Complete Start of shift Procedures 1 2711101-001-PM-02

Participate in conducting inspections and examinations of the environment 2 9

711101-001-PM-03

Conduct pre-use inspections of the equipment 2 3711101-001-PM-04

Complete end of shift procedures 1 2711101-001-PM-05

Identify the position of the holes and position the machine accordingly 2 8

711101-001-PM-06

Drill the support and/or service holes 2 3711101-001-PM-07

Install the roof bolt 2 3711101-001-PM-08

Prepare the work area and cut the coal face using a coal cutter 2 9

711101-001-PM-09

Prepare the work area for drilling 2 2711101-001-PM-10

Drill a coal face using hand held drilling equipment. 2 7711101-001-PM-11

Drill a coal face using mobile drilling equipment 2 10711101-001-PM-12

Operate continuous mining equipment in coal mines 2 18711101-001-PM-13

Operate gathering arm loaders to load out coal faces. 2 4711101-001-PM-14

Operate equipment to haul and discharge coal 2 8

1.3 Work Experience Modules

Number Title NQF Level

Credits711101-001-WM-01 Exposed to the safe operating practices and

procedures applicable to machine operators2 4

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711101-001-WM-02 Exposure to the support processes relevant to the mining site 2 16

711101-001-WM-03 Exposed to the coal cutting operations on the specific mine 2 16

711101-001-WM-04 Exposure to the mobile drilling operations on the mine 2 16

711101-001-WM-05 Exposure to the full range of continuous mining operations on the specific mine 2 49

711101-001-WM-06 Exposure to the full spectrum of loading operations on the mine. 2 16

711101-001-WM-07 Exposure to the full range of receiving, hauling and tipping processes on the mine 2 16


Total Credits for the qualificationsQualification Knowledge Practical skills Work Experience Total

Credits % Credits % Credits % Credits

001: Mining Operator: Roof Bolter (Underground Coal)

18 26% 30 44% 20 29% 68

002: Mining Operator: Drill Rig (Underground Coal)

18 29% 25 40% 20 32% 63

003: Mining Operator: Coal Cutter (Underground Coal)

19 23% 35 43% 28 34% 82

004:Mining Operator: Continuous Miner (Underground Coal)

22 20% 34 31% 53 49% 109

005: Mining Operator: Loading Equipment (Underground Coal)

19 32% 20 34% 20 34% 59

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006: Mining Operator: Hauling Equipment (Underground Coal)

17 28% 24 39% 20 33% 61

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