Underground Mining
Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining Operations
Full NQF Level 4 qualification for team leaders and supervisors responsible for the health, safety and production of a mining team.
Overview
This qualification is aimed at the person who is responsible for the health and safety of the team, as well as for achieving production targets.
In setting and maintaining world-class standards, the methods of training required for these qualifications are far more onerous than those required by the old government certificates.
Working towards the QCTO system, the knowledge component is provided as short courses with written assignments, together with logbooks that record and confirm on-the-job practical training, mini-projects and specified work experience, all of which are required before assessment by registered assessors.
It applies across underground and surface operations, including small-scale mines.
Competencies & outcomes
- Lead and supervise a mining team to achieve production targets
- Take responsibility for the health and safety of the team
- Examine, make safe and declare a workplace safe
- Plan, allocate and control work and resources for the shift
- Complete statutory records, reports and investigations
Entry requirements
- NQF Level 3 or equivalent, with the required Fundamentals in place
- Employed in a mining operations role with access to a workplace for practical training
- Valid certificate of medical fitness for work at the mine
- Logbook of on-the-job practical training, mini-projects and specified work experience before assessment
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