The qualified learner should provide evidence of his/her competency in:
KNOWLEDGE:
Legal knowledge pertaining to mining and safety regulations
Legal knowledge dealing with mine surveying
Cartesian co-ordinate systems
Mathematical knowledge such as, but not limited to, trigonometry pertaining to co-ordinate calculations, the solution of triangles and general problems relating to triangles and other geometric figures. The calculation of regular or irregular shaped areas and volumes. Differentiate, integration and solving of simultaneous equations through matrix algebra.
Statistical knowledge in order to represent data in a recognised and understandable format and to perform statistical calculations on normal, lognormal and complex distributions. Statistical calculations include but is not limited to the determination of central tendencies, the spread around the mean, pay values, probability calculations, hypothesis testing, regression calculations and basic spatial statistics
The flow of ore on any mine and the related ore flow control factors to minimise any mineral losses
The different sampling methods applicable for different mining situations
Determining the mineral content of tonnage excavated from a mine from current sampling
Geological knowledge in order to identify geological features, decide whether an area can be described as being homogeneous and identify the properties of minerals to assist in the spatial modelling of regionalised variables
OPERATIONAL SKILLS
Determining the X, Y and Z co-ordinates of points situated on surface or underground by means of applicable survey methods used on the mine such as traversing, triangulation, resection and trilateration
Determining the elevation of points and objects by means of levelling
Determining the position of objects and excavations on surface and underground by means of applicable measuring methods
Plotting co-ordinated points and measuring methods
Plotting co-ordinated points and measured objects on a plan
Drawing of plans and designing layouts of standard working for the mine
Directing any mining activities or other construction on surface or underground in accordance with a pre-designed layout on plan by means of:
Direction lines for direction orientation
Grade lines for inclination orientation
Follow up with letters of instruction to direct production crew
Determining the area or volume of any regular or irregular shape by means of applicable survey methods
Determining the position of objects by means of tachometry and plot the objects on a plan.
Determining the contour lines of the surface of irregular shapes and presenting them on plant.
Operating general computer software and mine specific software related to their work
Take standard and abnormal samples as may be required on a mine to represent the distribution of mineral values
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
Managing a survey/sampling team with their equipment
Co-operating with management in the effective running of the mine
Communication across all levels and by all methods e.g. verbal, written and electronic
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:
A range of formative and summative assessment methods and techniques in the form of written and practical examinations with projects where applicable. Period accumulated and continuous examinations verification tests for experiential training.
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