External Assessment
Specifications Document
Curriculum Code
Qualification Title
NQF Level
311701003
Occupational
Certificate : Mining
Technician: Mine
Ventilation Observer
3
Name
Email
Assessment Mining
jeannettedl@mqa.org.za
Quality
Qualifications
Partner
Authority
311701003 - Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Observer
Phone
011 547 2669
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1 ASSESSMENT STRATEGY ............................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Assessment Model ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Qualification Purpose ................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Assessment Standards .............................................................................................................. 3
1.3.1 Assessment Standards for the Qualification ................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Assessment Standards for Phases................................................................................... 4
1.3.3 Assessment Standards for Part Qualifications................................................................ 4
2 ASSIGNMENTS TO BE EVALUATED EXTERNALLY ................................................................ 4
3 CRITICAL ASPECTS OF THE INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS BE ASSESSED EXTERNALLY 4
4 CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS ......................................................... 4
5 FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING ......................................................................................................... 4
6 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT ................................. 5
6.1 Qualification ................................................................................................................................. 5
6.2 Phase 1 ........................................................................................................................................ 6
6.3 Part Qualification ........................................................................................................................ 6
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1 ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
1.1 Assessment Model
Written assessment combined with the evaluation of practical tasks. Candidates will complete a two hour
theoretical assessment and then assessors will observe the candidates executing the set observation tasks
in a simulated environment.
1.2 Qualification Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Mining Technician
Mine Ventilation Observers: Observes, measure, record and report aspects of the occupational mine
environmental conditions in order to provide information for ventilation engineering decision making and legal
compliance.
A qualified learner will be able to:

Collect/observe, record and report mine occupational environmental condition;

Initiate appropriate actions to correct sub standard mine occupational environmental conditions and
report on actions taken
1.3 Assessment Standards
1.3.1 Assessment Standards for the Qualification
Integrated Assessment Focus Area 1
The ability to collect, record and report mine occupational environmental conditions
Associated Assessment Criteria

All relevant instruments are correctly identified, calibrated and prepared for observations;

All procedures to conduct the observations are correctly applied and all required risk assessments
are conducted according to the legal requirements

Correct instruments are used and all procedures are correctly followed to take the required readings
and measurements in all the specified conditions;

All instrument readings are accurately recorded and the required calculations are executed
accurately to generate the information needed for the different ventilation reports;

Critical readings are identified and the correct reporting procedures are described

Mine ventilation and occupational hygiene reports are prepared according to the stipulated
requirements and all information in the reports are verified and supported by the required
documentation.
Integrated Assessment Focus Area 2
The ability to initiate appropriate actions to correct sub standard mine occupational environmental conditions
and report on actions taken
Associated Assessment Criteria

The types, implications and control of various occupational hygiene stressors. (Including chemical,
physical and biological stressors such as: airborne pollutants, thermal stress, noise, vibration,
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illumination diesel particulate matter etc.) are correctly described and examples given of the
consequences of occupational conditions where the limits of these stressors are exceeded;

The properties, sources and measurement of gases found in mines are correctly described and the
actions to be taken when these gasses are found to be present in working places are explained in
detail;

A detailed sketch is developed explaining the operating principles of a mine ventilation system and
indication the effective positioning of refuge chambers and escape routes.
1.3.2 Assessment Standards for Phases
No Part Qualifications are applicable.
1.3.3 Assessment Standards for Part Qualifications
none
2 ASSIGNMENTS TO BE EVALUATED EXTERNALLY
none
3 CRITICAL ASPECTS OF THE INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS BE ASSESSED EXTERNALLY
none
4 CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors must be registered against requirements set by the AQP for assessment practice;

Assessors must be in possession of a Mine Ventilation qualification at an NQF level 5 or above;

Assessors must have a proven track record of working as a Ventilation Officer on a mine for at least
five years.
5 FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING
Proof of successful completion of the Foundational Learning Competence assessment must be provided
before candidates will be allowed access to the final assessment.
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6 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
In 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.
6.1 Qualification
Proof of
Knowledge
Modules
OR
Number
Title
NQF
Level
Credits
311701003KM-01
Emergency
Preparedness
for Mine
Ventilation
(001)
3
11
311701003KM-02
Mine and
Mineral
Legislation for
Ventilation
(001)
3
6
311701003KM-03
Mine
Ventilation
Engineering
Practice (001)
3
10
311701003KM-04
Occupational
Hygiene
Practice (001)
3
13
Proof of
Practical Skill
Modules
Proof of
Alternative
Programmes
Number
Title
OR
Number
Title
NQF
Level
Credits
311701003PM-01
Select, check,
use and
maintain
ventilation and
3
16
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NQF Level
Credits
Proof of
Alternative
Programmes
Number
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Title
NQF Level
Credits
occupational
hygiene
measurement
instruments
311701003PM-02
Compile mine
occupational
environmental
condition
reports
3
8
311701003PM-03
Inform workers
and
management
regarding sub
standard mine
occupational
environmental
conditions
3
8
And
Statement of Work experience
6.2 Phase 1
No Phase Tests applicable
6.3 Part Qualification
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