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311701-008 Mining Technician: Strata Control Practitioner(Surface)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: CURRICULUM OVERVIEW 1Occupational Information 1

Associated Occupations 1Occupation or Specialisation Addressed by this Curriculum 1Alternative Titles used by Industry 1

Curriculum Information 2Relation of this Curriculum to the Occupation and QualificationProgression 2Curriculum Structure 2International Comparability 3Entry Requirements 3

Assessment Quality Partner Information 3Modules of Employable Skills (MES) associated with thisCurriculum 3

SECTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE 4SECTION 3: CURRICULUM COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS 7SECTION 3A: KNOWLEDGE SUBJECT SPECIFICATIONS 7SECTION 3B: PRACTICAL SKILL MODULE SPECIFICATIONS 19SECTION 3C: WORK EXPERIENCE MODULESPECIFICATIONS 38



SECTION 1: CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Occupational Information

Associated Occupations

Occupation or Specialisation Addressed by this Curriculum

Alternative Titles used by Industry

1. Strata Control Officers (Surface Excavations)

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Curriculum Information

Relation of this Curriculum to the Occupation and QualificationProgressionNotes Regarding the Progression:Curriculum Structure

Knowledge Subjects

Number Title NQF Level Credits

Total Knowledge Credits: 22

Practical Skills Modules


Total Practical Skill Credits: 0

Work Experience Modules


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311701-008-KS-02 Rock Engineering Practice for Surface Mines (I) 4 22

311701-008-KS-02 Mining Engineering Practice for Surface Mines (I) 4 0

311701-008-PM-01 RESP. 01-01: Conduct pit lithological, structural and jointmapping.

0

311701-008-PM-02 RESP. 01-02: Collect structural and rock mass property data bymeans of geotechnical core logging.

0

311701-008-PM-03 RESP. 01-03: Collect and prepare samples for the determinationof Rock Mass Properties.

0

311701-008-PM-04 RESP. 01-04: Facilitate the increase in levels of awareness andunderstanding of strata control related issues.

0

311701-008-PM-05 RESP. 02-01: Install instrumentation and check that theinstruments are operational.

0

311701-008-PM-06 RESP. 03-01: Systematically inspect, measure and recordinformation relating to the accident or incident. Analyse thefindings and recommend appropriate actions.

0

311701-008-PM-07 RESP. 03-01: Assess information provided regarding currentand planned work to determine the strata control and slopestability impact.

0

311701-008-PM-08 RESP. 03-02: Bring issues of concern regarding the planningand potential solutions to the attention of the certificated RockEngineering Practitioner/Geotechnical Engineer, who will providethe necessary recommendations

0

311701-008-WM-01 CONTEXT 01-01: Exposure to the hazard identification and riskassessment processes.

16

311701-008-WM-02 CONTEXT 02-01: Exposure to the Slope stability monitoringprocesses.

0

311701-008-WM-03 CONTEXT 03-01: Exposure to Accident and Incidentinvestigation processes.

0

311701-008-WM-04 CONTEXT 04-01: Exposure to the Mine Planning processes. 0

Total Work Experience Credits: 16

TOTAL QUALIFICATION CREDITS: 38Knowledge Percentage: 58%Practical Skills Percentage: 0%Workplace Percentage: 42%

International ComparabilityEntry Requirements

Assessment Quality Partner Information

Modules of Employable Skills (MES) associated with this Curriculum

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THIS MODULE OF EMPLOYABLE SKILLS: 0

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311701-008-WM-05 CONTEXT 04-02: Exposure to the Mining cycle work activityplanning processes.

0

SECTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE

Title: Mining Technician: Strata Control Practitioner (Surface)

OFO Code: 311701-008

Occupational Purpose

Strata Control Practitioners (Surface Excavations): Assists the mining department toimplement the code of practice to achieve and maintain a safe and productive workingenvironment by managing slope stability and rock fall related risks in surface miningoperations.

Occupational Tasks

TASK 01: Assessing ground conditions making use of appropriate Rock Mass Ratingsystems. (NQF Level: )TASK 02: Conducting slope stability monitoring using appropriate instrumentation andmonitoring equipment. (NQF Level: )TASK 03: Participating in the investigation of rock related accidents and incidents. (NQFLevel: )TASK 04: Participating in planning sessions to assess compliance to mine standards andleading practice and bring issues of concern to the attention of the certificated RockEngineering practitioner. (NQF Level: )

TASK 01: Assessing ground conditions makinguse of appropriate Rock Mass Rating systems.(NQF Level: )

Unique Product or ServiceInput parameters for geotechnical slope design plans/sections available.

Occupational ResponsibilitiesRESP. 01-01: Conduct pit lithological, structural and joint mapping.RESP. 01-02: Collect structural and rock mass property data by means of geotechnical corelogging.RESP. 01-03: Collect and prepare samples for the determination of Rock Mass Properties.RESP. 01-04: Facilitate the increase in levels of awareness and understanding of stratacontrol related issues.

ContextCONTEXT 01-01: Exposure to the hazard identification and risk assessment processes.

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TASK 02: Conducting slope stability monitoringusing appropriate instrumentation and monitoringequipment. (NQF Level: )

Unique Product or ServiceSlope stability monitoring data available

Occupational ResponsibilitiesRESP. 02-01: Install instrumentation and check that the instruments are operational.

ContextCONTEXT 02-01: Exposure to the Slope stability monitoring processes.

TASK 03: Participating in the investigation of rockrelated accidents and incidents. (NQF Level: )

Unique Product or ServiceComprehensive accident and incident report available and feedback relating to possiblerequired changes to code of practice or standards or procedures provided.

Occupational ResponsibilitiesRESP. 03-01: Systematically inspect, measure and record information relating to theaccident or incident. Analyse the findings and recommend appropriate actions.

ContextCONTEXT 03-01: Exposure to Accident and Incident investigation processes.

TASK 04: Participating in planning sessions toassess compliance to mine standards and leadingpractice and bring issues of concern to theattention of the certificated Rock Engineeringpractitioner. (NQF Level: )

Unique Product or ServiceEnhanced mine planning incorporating measures to manage strata control or slope stabilityrisks.

Occupational ResponsibilitiesRESP. 03-01: Assess information provided regarding current and planned work to determinethe strata control and slope stability impact.RESP. 03-02: Bring issues of concern regarding the planning and potential solutions to the

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attention of the certificated Rock Engineering Practitioner/Geotechnical Engineer, who willprovide the necessary recommendations

ContextCONTEXT 04-01: Exposure to the Mine Planning processes.

CONTEXT 04-02: Exposure to the Mining cycle work activity planning processes.

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SECTION 3: CURRICULUM COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 3A: KNOWLEDGE SUBJECT SPECIFICATIONS

List of Knowledge Subjects for which Specifications are included


Total Knowledge Credits: 22

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311701-008-KS-02 Rock Engineering Practice for Surface Mines (I) 4 22

311701-008-KS-02 Mining Engineering Practice for Surface Mines (I) 4 0

311701-008-KS-02: Rock Engineering Practice for Surface Mines (I)

Related Knowledge Subject Code and Title

080702: Geotechnical Engineering: An area of study which prepares individuals to applymathematical and scientific principles to the design development and operational evaluationof systems for manipulating and controlling surface and subsurface features at orincorporated into structural sites including earth and rock moving and stabilisation land fillsdesign and construction of shallow and deep foundations control of slope instability withretaining walls and sheet piling structural use and environmental stabilisation of wastes andby-products underground construction and groundwater and hazardous materialcontainment.

Purpose of the Knowledge Subject

Topics included in this subject:

TOPIC NUMBER TOPIC TITLE WEIGHT CREDITS

TOTAL TOPIC CREDITS: 22

311701-008-KS-02:01 -Concepts and principles of Geology andhow it is used in the mining industry (Basic) (Credits: 1)

Topic Elements to be covered include:1. Introduction to the South African Geology a. Explain the geological formations in terms of a time line; b. Identify the various minerals and metals commonly mined in South African SurfaceMining operations; (NQF Level: 3)

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311701-008-KS-02:01 Concepts and principles of Geology and how it is used in themining industry (Basic)

5 1

311701-008-KS-02:02 Theory of structural geology (Intermediate) 10 2

311701-008-KS-02:03 Principles of Geo-hydrology and how it impacts on slopestability. (Intermediate)

5

311701-008-KS-02:04 Principles, concepts and definitions used in Rock Engineering(Intermediate)

30 4

311701-008-KS-02:05 Principles of the various slope management systems used onSurface Mines.

15 4

311701-008-KS-02:06 Structure and principles of face mapping, core logging androck testing. (Intermediate)

15 4

311701-008-KS-02:07 Definitions of the full range of failure modes and the factorsthat contribute to slope instability.(Intermediate)

10

311701-008-KS-02:08 Principles and concepts of the various slope monitoringsystems. (Intermediate)

10 2

2. Explain what is meant by Geology and give examples of the roles that geologists play inthe Surface mining industry; (NQF Level: 3)3. Describe the origin of the various rock types and give specific examples of the rock typesin the specific mining area; (NQF Level: 3)

Internal Assessment Criteria:1. Given a range of questions regarding the identification of the various minerals and metalsused in the South African surface mining industry learners must without reference to learningmaterial be able to correctly identify all the minerals and metals mined in surface operationsand indicate the relative use and value of these minerals. (Weight: 100%)

311701-008-KS-02:02 -Theory of structural geology(Intermediate) (Credits: 2)

Topic Elements to be covered include:1. Describe the implications of the Naturally occurring Geological discontinuities for themaintenance of rock and slope stability:THE DESCRIPTION MUST INCLUDE: a. Influences of stress on rock strata and slope stability; b. Geological definitions of the various types of discontinuities in rocks (faults, slips, joints,fold, dykes, sills, potholes, weathering, fissures, hydraulic and pneumatic pressures, beddingplanes, bed separation, shear zones); c Hazards and risks associated with the various geologicaldiscontinuities. (NQF Level: 4)2. Describe the behaviour of soil/weathered zones as encountered as slopes in surfaceexcavations.THE DESCRIPTION MUST INCLUDE: a. Soil properties and behaviour; b. Degree and effect of weathering within the overburden; (NQF Level: 4)3. Describe the difference in behaviour between saturated and dry soil slopes. (NQF Level:4)

Internal Assessment Criteria:1. Given descriptions of the geology of various surface mining operations learners willwithout reference to learning material be able to accurately draw the various naturallyoccurring geological discontinuities and correctly indicate the main hazards and risksassociated with each of these discontinuities and the influence of these discontinuities onslope stability. (Weight: 60%)2. Given descriptions (photos, videos written descriptions) and weathered samples ofvarious soils/overburdens learners will, without reference to learning material, be able toindicate and debate the effect of the type of soil/overburden on slope stability. (Weight:10%)3. Without reference to learning material learners will be able to identify and describe thegenerally accepted industry actions to mitigate against slope failure. (Weight: 30%)

311701-008-KS-02:03 -Principles of Geo-hydrology and how it

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impacts on slope stability. (Intermediate) (Credits: 5)

Topic Elements to be covered include:1. (NQF Level: 0)

Internal Assessment Criteria:

311701-008-KS-02:04 -Principles, concepts and definitions usedin Rock Engineering (Intermediate) (Credits: 4)

Topic Elements to be covered include:1. Explain the basis of the in-tact rock strength criteria used and calculate the strength ofintact rock; a. Coulomb criteria b. Hoek and Brown criteria. (NQF Level: 4)2. Describe the occurrence of rock joints and their influence on rock mass strength andslope stability;THE DESCRIPTION MUST INCLUDE: a. Influence of the number of joints and their orientation; b. Influence of the type, thickness and properties of infilling; c. What is meant by friction angle and how this influences slope stability; d. Effect of water pressure on rock mass strength and slope stability; e. Effect of joint roughness on rock mass strength and slope stability. (NQF Level: 4)3. Explain the meaning of the following key rock mass properties and concepts: a. Friction angle; b. Coefficient of friction; c. Cohesion; d. Peak strength; e. Residual strength; f. Brittle failure g. Ductile deformation; h. Yield stress; i. Effective stress; j. Pore pressure; k. K-Ratio; l. Poissons Ratio; m. Youngs Modulus of elastisity; n. Strain. o. Principle Stress; p. Uniaxial tension and compression; q. Triaxial compression. r. Shear stress; s. Virgin stress, t. Induced stress; u. Tectonic stress; v. Factor of Safety (FOS); w. Probability of failure; x. Overall slope angles, inter ramp slope angle, Stack angle, Batter angle; y. Bench, Bench Width and height;

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x. Safety berms; aa. Ramp (NQF Level: 4)4. Explain the behaviour of intact and jointed rock under loading: a. Uni-axial loading; b. Tri-axial loading. (NQF Level: 4)5. Explain the behaviour of jointed rock under loading and describe the methods ofdetermining joint shear strength:EXPLANATION MUST INCLUDE: a. Number of joints and orientation; b. Infilling; c. Roughness; d. Friction angle; e. Water pressure; f. Shear box and tilt tests; g. Barton and Choubey equation; h. Rock Mass rating systems (RMR and Q system) (NQF Level: 5)

Internal Assessment Criteria:1. Given descriptions of a range of rock joints, dimensions, positioning in relation to miningoperations and support as well as a description of the overall ground conditions and rocktypes, learners will be able to indicate how these joints will influence the rock mass strengthandwhat mitigating actions are required from a strata control perspective. (Weight: 30%)2. Given specific situation descriptions of mining environments and conditions, learners will,without reference to learning material be able to define all the stated rock engineeringconcepts giving examples of how these concepts apply to the work of a strata controlpractitioner. (Weight: 30%)3. Given scenarios relating to different rock strata conditions learners will be able to describethe various terms without reference to learning material and correctly make all thecalculations. Learners will also be able to correctly explain the meaning of implications of theresults of the different calculations. (Weight: 40%)

311701-008-KS-02:05 -Principles of the various slopemanagement systems used on Surface Mines. (Credits: 4)

Topic Elements to be covered include:1. Describe what is meant by a slope management system and give examples of how it willimprove slope stability. THE DESCRIPTION MUST INCLUDE: a. The role of blast design and limit blasting practices; b. Use of visual inspections; c. Use of various slope support mechanisms; d. Integration of slope management with the overall management systems of the mine; e. Relationship of slope management to the use of risk management. f. Role of de-watering in slope management. (NQF Level: 5)2. Indicate the roles and responsibilities of the various role players with regards to slopemanagement; (NQF Level: 4)3. Describe the legal requirements that are relevant to slope management on mines. (NQFLevel: 4)4. Explain the definitions for the following blasting terms: a. Free face creation;

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b. Bench floor and height; c. Burden; d. Spacing; e. Pattern of blast holes; f. Crest back break; g. Stemming of blast holes; h. Explosive column height; i. Sub drill; j. Production holes; k. Pre-split holes; l. Trim blast holes.

(NQF Level: 3)5. Identify and describe the methods of reducing blast damage to the slope faces. (NQFLevel: 3)

Internal Assessment Criteria:1. Given a blast design sketch and descriptions of various surface mining operations,learners will, without reference to learning material, be able to identify and explain all thecomponents of the blasting practices. (Weight: 20%)2. Given descriptions of various surface mining conditions learners will, without reference tolearning material, be able to sketch and describe the various limit blasting techniquesaccurately. (Weight: 20%)3. Without reference to learning material learners will be able to list all the elements of aneffective slope management system and give relevant examples of the application of each ofthese elements. (Weight: 40%)4. Without reference to learning material learners will be able to define the surface blastingterminology by means of accurate sketches. (Weight: 20%)

311701-008-KS-02:06 -Structure and principles of face mapping,core logging and rock testing. (Intermediate) (Credits: 4)

Topic Elements to be covered include:1. Describe what is meant by pit face mapping.THE DESCRIPTION MUST INCLUDE: a. Purpose of pit face mapping; b. Various methods of doing pit face mapping; c. Tools used in pit face mapping; d. Pit face mapping data as input into rock mass rating calculations. (NQF Level: 4)2. Explain borehole core logging:THE EXPLANATION MUST INCLUDE: a. Marking of borehole cores in meter lengths; b. Identification of borehole core losses; c. Concept of orientated borehole core logging; d. Different types of borehole core logging (Geotechnical and geological); e. Use of the information obtained from borehole core logging; f. Process of geotechnical borehole core logging and the information that must be collected. g. How to identify natural breaks in the borehole core. (NQF Level: 3)3. Explain what is meant by Rock Testing.THE EXPLANATION MUST INCLUDE:

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a. Purpose of Rock testing; b. Different types and methods of rock testing;(Point loads, UCS, Tri-axials, Shear Testing,Brazilian Tensile strength testing); c. Instruments used in rock testing; d. Use of the information obtained from Rock Testing. (NQF Level: 4)

Internal Assessment Criteria:1. Given descriptions of various surface mining pits learners will, without reference tolearning material, be able to list how pit face mapping should be done. (Weight: 30%)2. Given a variety of borehole data learners will, without reference to learning material beable to calculate the Rock Quality Designation (RQD) and Rock Mass Rating (RMR).(Weight: 30%)3. Given a range of Tri-axial rock strength results, shear testing results, UCS testing resultsand Brazilian Tenstile strength test results learners will with reference to learning material,be able to accurately determine: a. The cohesion and internal frictional angle of the rock sample; b. Shear strength of the rock mass; c. Tensile strength; d. Rock strength. (Weight: 40%)

311701-008-KS-02:07 -Definitions of the full range of failuremodes and the factors that contribute to slopeinstability.(Intermediate) (Credits: )

Topic Elements to be covered include:1. Describe what is meant by slope failure modes and list the typical industry accepted slopefailure modes; (Planar, Wedge, Circular, Toppling.)THE DESCRIPTION MUST INCLUDE: a. What the failure mode entails; b. Conditions that will result in the various failure modes. (NQF Level: 4)2. Identify and describe the various factors that influence slope stability.THE DESCRIPTION MUST INCLUDE: a. Impact of water; b. Impact of pore pressure and effective stress; c. Control of storm water drainage; d. Tension cracks; e. Blasting; f. Proximity of waste dumps or stockpiles; g. Slope geometry; h. Seismicity. (NQF Level: 4)

Internal Assessment Criteria:1. Without reference to learning material learners will be able to correctly identify andaccurately describe the four main failure modes and give examples of the mechanisms thatlead to slope failures in each of these modes. (Weight: 50%)2. Without reference to learning material learners will be able to list all eight factors thatimpact on slope stability and explain the impact of each of these factors on overall slopestability. (Weight: 50%)

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311701-008-KS-02:08 -Principles and concepts of the variousslope monitoring systems. (Intermediate) (Credits: 2)

Topic Elements to be covered include:1. Define the need for slope stability monitoring and list the typical types of slope monitoringused in surface mining:THE DEFINITION MUST INCLUDE: a. Use survey prisms; b. Use of laser technology; c. Use of slope stability radars. (NQF Level: 4)2. Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each of the main types ofmonitoring systems. (NQF Level: 4)3. Identify the kind of data generated by the various systems and how the data is utilised onthe mines.MUST INCLUDE: a. Setting of alarm levels; b. Evacuation policies. (NQF Level: 4)

Internal Assessment Criteria:1. Given a range of questions regarding slope monitoring learners will, without reference tolearning material, be able to correctly answer all questions relating to the various systems,advantages and disadvantages of the systems and how the monitoring information is used.(Weight: 60%)2. Given descriptions of the use of relevant monitoring systems learners will, withoutreference to learning material, be able to indicate what the required alarm settings should beand how the alarms must be used in the evacuation procedures. (Weight: 40%)Provider Accreditation Requirements for the Subject:

Physical Requirements:- Providers of the learning in this subject must have proven access to all the learning aids,models, examples and demonstration material set out in the learning topics.

Human Resources Requirements:- Facilitators of learning must be in possession of at least an NQF level 5 qualification inStrata Control, Geology, Engineering Geology or a Chamber of Mines (Strata Control)Certificate of competency and a minimum of four years experience as a practicing StrataControl Officer on a Surface Mining Operation.- The Facilitator:Learner ratio must not exceed 1:20- Facilitators of learning must meet the minimum requirements of competence as Facilitatorsof learning and assessors as set out by the assessment quality partner.

Legal Requirements:- Compliance with normal OHS requirements.- Providers must be ISO accredited or meet additional requirements as set by theassessment quality Partner.

Critical Topics to be Assessed Externally for the Knowledge Subject:

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Exemptions:

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311701-008-KS-02: Mining Engineering Practice for Surface Mines (I)

Related Knowledge Subject Code and Title

081701: Mining and Mineral Engineering: An area of study which prepares individuals toapply mathematical and scientific principles to the design development and operationalevaluation of mineral extraction processing and refining systems including open pit and shaftmines prospecting and site analysis equipment and instruments environmental and safetysystems mine equipment and facilities mineral processing and refining methods andsystems and logistics and communications systems.

Purpose of the Knowledge Subject

Topics included in this subject:

TOPIC NUMBER TOPIC TITLE WEIGHT CREDITS

TOTAL TOPIC CREDITS: 0

311701-008-KS-02:01 -Regulatory requirements related to theuse of various surface mine plans. (Basic) (Credits: )

Topic Elements to be covered include:


311701-008-KS-02:02 -Concepts and principles of integratedmine planning (Intermediate) (Credits: )


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311701-008-KS-02:01 Regulatory requirements related to the use of various surfacemine plans. (Basic)

311701-008-KS-02:02 Concepts and principles of integrated mine planning(Intermediate)

311701-008-KS-02:03 Typical mine layouts for different mineral deposits, extractionmethods and geo-technical environments (Intermediate)

311701-008-KS-02:04 Regulatory requirements applicable to accident and incidentinvestigation and reporting. (Basic)

311701-008-KS-02:05 Principles of applying the various methods of slopereinforcement/support.

311701-008-KS-02:06 Principles of the various surface mining methods. (Basic)


311701-008-KS-02:03 -Typical mine layouts for different mineraldeposits, extraction methods and geo-technical environments(Intermediate) (Credits: )



311701-008-KS-02:04 -Regulatory requirements applicable toaccident and incident investigation and reporting. (Basic)(Credits: )



311701-008-KS-02:05 -Principles of applying the variousmethods of slope reinforcement/support. (Credits: )



311701-008-KS-02:06 -Principles of the various surface miningmethods. (Basic) (Credits: )


Internal Assessment Criteria:Provider Accreditation Requirements for the Subject:

Physical Requirements:

Human Resources Requirements:

Legal Requirements:

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Critical Topics to be Assessed Externally for the Knowledge Subject:

Exemptions:

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SECTION 3B: PRACTICAL SKILL MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

List of Practical Skills Modules for which Specifications are included:


Total Practical Skill Credits: 0

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311701-008-PM-01 RESP. 01-01: Conduct pit lithological, structural and jointmapping.

0

311701-008-PM-02 RESP. 01-02: Collect structural and rock mass property data bymeans of geotechnical core logging.

0

311701-008-PM-03 RESP. 01-03: Collect and prepare samples for the determinationof Rock Mass Properties.

0

311701-008-PM-04 RESP. 01-04: Facilitate the increase in levels of awareness andunderstanding of strata control related issues.

0

311701-008-PM-05 RESP. 02-01: Install instrumentation and check that theinstruments are operational.

0

311701-008-PM-06 RESP. 03-01: Systematically inspect, measure and recordinformation relating to the accident or incident. Analyse thefindings and recommend appropriate actions.

0

311701-008-PM-07 RESP. 03-01: Assess information provided regarding currentand planned work to determine the strata control and slopestability impact.

0

311701-008-PM-08 RESP. 03-02: Bring issues of concern regarding the planningand potential solutions to the attention of the certificated RockEngineering Practitioner/Geotechnical Engineer, who will providethe necessary recommendations

0

311701-008-PM-01-RESP. 01-01: Conduct pitlithological, structural and joint mapping. (NQFLevel: )

Purpose of the Module:

List of Practical Skills Included in this Module:

Number Title Credits

311701-008-PM-01-PS01 Collect structural mapping data using acompass including scan line surveys. (Credits: )

Scope of Practical Skill:

Given:

Be Able to:

Critical Activities to be Assessed Externally:

Applied Knowledge

Internal Assessment:

311701-008-PM-01-PS02 Collect structural data using variousremote mapping tools. (Credits: )


Given:

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311701-008-PM-01-PS01 Collect structural mapping data using a compass including scanline surveys.

311701-008-PM-01-PS02 Collect structural data using various remote mapping tools.

311701-008-PM-01-PS03 Use appropriate structural analysis software programmes toidentify the joint sets and possible failure modes.

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge


311701-008-PM-01-PS03 Use appropriate structural analysissoftware programmes to identify the joint sets and possiblefailure modes. (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge


Provider Accreditaion Requirements:



Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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311701-008-PM-02-RESP. 01-02: Collect structuraland rock mass property data by means ofgeotechnical core logging. (NQF Level: )




311701-008-PM-02-PS01 Prepare and mark the core and identifythe location of possible core losses. (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge


311701-008-PM-02-PS02 Geotechnically log borehole core tocalculate Rock Mass Ratings. (Credits: )


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311701-008-PM-02-PS01 Prepare and mark the core and identify the location of possiblecore losses.

311701-008-PM-02-PS02 Geotechnically log borehole core to calculate Rock MassRatings.

311701-008-PM-02-PS03 Use the Rock Mass Data to update and produce geotechnicaldesign plans and sections.

311701-008-PM-02-PS04 Conduct point load testing

Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge


311701-008-PM-02-PS03 Use the Rock Mass Data to update andproduce geotechnical design plans and sections. (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge


311701-008-PM-02-PS04 Conduct point load testing (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge

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1. Techniques for conducting point load testing (Intermediate)2. Techniques for calculating area, volume, forces, stress and strains.





Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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311701-008-PM-03-RESP. 01-03: Collect andprepare samples for the determination of RockMass Properties. (NQF Level: )




311701-008-PM-03-PS01 Select, mark and record appropriatesamples from borehole core trays. (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge


311701-008-PM-03-PS02 Prepare borehole core samples forvarious physical testing requirement (Credits: )


Given:

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311701-008-PM-03-PS01 Select, mark and record appropriate samples from borehole coretrays.

311701-008-PM-03-PS02 Prepare borehole core samples for various physical testingrequirement

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge





Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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311701-008-PM-04-RESP. 01-04: Facilitate theincrease in levels of awareness and understandingof strata control related issues. (NQF Level: )




311701-008-PM-04-PS01 Coach line staff on slope stabilityhazard identification. (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge





Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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311701-008-PM-04-PS01 Coach line staff on slope stability hazard identification.

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311701-008-PM-05-RESP. 02-01: Installinstrumentation and check that the instruments areoperational. (NQF Level: )




311701-008-PM-05-PS01 Install and maintain a range ofmonitoring equipment and instruments (Rain gauges, Crackmeters, Extensometers, Piezo Meters and Observation wells,Prisms, Lasers, Slope stability Radars.) (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge


311701-008-PM-05-PS02 Collect, record and report data from arange of basic monitoring equipment/instruments. (Credits: )

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311701-008-PM-05-PS01 Install and maintain a range of monitoring equipment andinstruments (Rain gauges, Crack meters, Extensometers, PiezoMeters and Observation wells, Prisms, Lasers, Slope stabilityRadars.)

311701-008-PM-05-PS02 Collect, record and report data from a range of basic monitoringequipment/instruments.


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge1. Methods of displaying and monitoring data.2. Expected outputs and use of the monitoring data.





Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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311701-008-PM-06-RESP. 03-01: Systematicallyinspect, measure and record information relatingto the accident or incident. Analyse the findingsand recommend appropriate actions. (NQF Level: )




311701-008-PM-06-PS01 Gather information that will assist withthe identification of underlying causes and contributing factorsleading to incidents and accidents. (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge


311701-008-PM-06-PS02 Validate and analyse informationgathered regarding accidents and incidents and determine the

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311701-008-PM-06-PS01 Gather information that will assist with the identification ofunderlying causes and contributing factors leading to incidentsand accidents.

311701-008-PM-06-PS02 Validate and analyse information gathered regarding accidentsand incidents and determine the root causes.

311701-008-PM-06-PS03 Compile a accident or incident investigation report withconclusions, learnings and recommendations.

root causes. (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge


311701-008-PM-06-PS03 Compile a accident or incidentinvestigation report with conclusions, learnings andrecommendations. (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge





Legal Requirements:

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Exemptions:

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311701-008-PM-07-RESP. 03-01: Assessinformation provided regarding current andplanned work to determine the strata control andslope stability impact. (NQF Level: )




311701-008-PM-07-PS01 Interrogate and interpret mine plans inorder to determine the effect that current and planned miningand deviations from pit design will have on rock massbehaviour and mine slope stability. (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge





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311701-008-PM-07-PS01 Interrogate and interpret mine plans in order to determine theeffect that current and planned mining and deviations from pitdesign will have on rock mass behaviour and mine slope stability.

Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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311701-008-PM-08-RESP. 03-02: Bring issues ofconcern regarding the planning and potentialsolutions to the attention of the certificated RockEngineering Practitioner/Geotechnical Engineer,who will provide the necessary recommendations(NQF Level: )




311701-008-PM-08-PS01 Recognise rock related and slopestability hazards from mine plans and formulate appropriaterecommendations to mitigate the related risks. (Credits: )


Given:

Be Able to:


Applied Knowledge




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311701-008-PM-08-PS01 Recognise rock related and slope stability hazards from mineplans and formulate appropriate recommendations to mitigatethe related risks.


Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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SECTION 3C: WORK EXPERIENCE MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

List of Work Experience Module Specifications


Total Work Experience Credits: 16

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311701-008-WM-01 CONTEXT 01-01: Exposure to the hazard identification and riskassessment processes.

16

311701-008-WM-02 CONTEXT 02-01: Exposure to the Slope stability monitoringprocesses.

0

311701-008-WM-03 CONTEXT 03-01: Exposure to Accident and Incidentinvestigation processes.

0

311701-008-WM-04 CONTEXT 04-01: Exposure to the Mine Planning processes. 0

311701-008-WM-05 CONTEXT 04-02: Exposure to the Mining cycle work activityplanning processes.

0

311701-008-WM-01 - CONTEXT 01-01: Exposure tothe hazard identification and risk assessmentprocesses.

Purpose of the Module

List of Experiences included in this module


311701-008-WM-01-01 Compile Strata Control reports of at least20 pit inspections.

Guidelines for Work Experience1. Inspect the cleaning of the benches2. Check the quality of scaling on the high walls.3. Check on the quality of the blasting identifying high and low spots.4. Identify the presense of frozen faces or hard toes5. Check for the presence of water along the slopes.6. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of drainage holes.7. Identify overhanging faces8. Identify cracks in or near the face.

Contextual Workplace Knowledge1. Mine specific procedures regarding examining and making slopes safe.2. Mine specific evacuation procedures.3. Mine specific cleaning, drilling and blasting procedures.4. Mine specific load and hauling processes and procedures.5. Mine specific Hazard recording and reporting procedures

Supporting Evidence1. Accuracy of observations made in the strata control report.2. Appropriate remedial actions identified to deal with all recorded hazards.3. Task observations done by the supervising Rock Engineer.

311701-008-WM-01-02 Update the rock related data on the mine

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311701-008-WM-01-01 Compile Strata Control reports of at least 20 pit inspections. 16

311701-008-WM-01-02 Update the rock related data on the mine specific hazard plan over a fourmonth period.

311701-008-WM-01-03 Conduct in pit mapping for at least twenty sections.

311701-008-WM-01-04 Conduct core logging for at least eight entire boreholes.

specific hazard plan over a four month period.

Guidelines for Work Experience

Contextual Workplace Knowledge

Supporting Evidence

311701-008-WM-01-03 Conduct in pit mapping for at least twentysections.



Supporting Evidence

311701-008-WM-01-04 Conduct core logging for at least eightentire boreholes.



Supporting Evidence

Criteria for Workplace Approval:



Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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311701-008-WM-02 - CONTEXT 02-01: Exposure to the Slope stability monitoring processes.




311701-008-WM-02-01 Participate in the installation of all theslope stability monitoring instrumentation used on the mine.


Contextual Workplace Knowledge1. Mine specific policies, procedures and protocols for the installation, maintenance andcalibration of slope stability monitoring instrumentation.

Supporting Evidence

311701-008-WM-02-02 Collect and record data from a designatedset of mine specific instruments for a period of three months.


Contextual Workplace Knowledge1. Mine specific recording and reporting policies, procedures and protocols.

Supporting Evidence



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311701-008-WM-02-01 Participate in the installation of all the slope stability monitoringinstrumentation used on the mine.

311701-008-WM-02-02 Collect and record data from a designated set of mine specificinstruments for a period of three months.


Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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311701-008-WM-03 - CONTEXT 03-01: Exposure toAccident and Incident investigation processes.




311701-008-WM-03-01 Conduct physical inspections of rock andslope stability accidents and incidents.



Supporting Evidence




Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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311701-008-WM-03-01 Conduct physical inspections of rock and slope stability accidents andincidents.

311701-008-WM-04 - CONTEXT 04-01: Exposure tothe Mine Planning processes.




311701-008-WM-04-01 Attend at least twelve short term planningmeetings.



Supporting Evidence




Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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311701-008-WM-04-01 Attend at least twelve short term planning meetings.

311701-008-WM-05 - CONTEXT 04-02: Exposure tothe Mining cycle work activity planning processes.




311701-008-WM-05-01 Attend and give input into short termproduction and safety meetings for a designated area of themine over a period of three months.



Supporting Evidence




Legal Requirements:

Exemptions:

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311701-008-WM-05-01 Attend and give input into short term production and safety meetings for adesignated area of the mine over a period of three months.

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