Underground Mining
National Certificate: Rock Engineering — Strata Control Operations
Entry qualification into the rock engineering learning pathway, running from Level 2 to Level 4.
Overview
This qualification is the first step in the Strata Control learning pathway from NQF Level 2 through to Level 4, and is designed for learners entering a rock engineering department.
It is supported by our short course offering, which includes preparation for the Rock Engineering and Strata Control Certificate examinations under UNISA certification.
Competencies & outcomes
- Identify rock-related hazards in the underground environment
- Apply basic strata control principles and terminology
- Conduct routine strata control observations and record them
- Support the rock engineering department in monitoring and reporting
Entry requirements
- NQF Level 1 or equivalent with the required Fundamentals
- Employed in or entering an underground rock engineering environment
- Valid certificate of medical fitness for underground work
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