Short Courses

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Learners are subjected to an evaluation test (RPL) to determine their entry level and learning gaps. Once gaps have been identified, the appropriate training methods can be applied. Learners who demonstrate competency in some areas of the RPL assessment, will receive the necessary credits for them. During training courses, the learner will be assessed through completing summative and formative assessments on completion of each unit standard.

Upon completion of the formative and summative assessments, the learner will be subjected to practical assessments, and based on all the evidence gathered, the assessor will decide on whether the learner if found competent or not yet competent. After all the necessary assessments, have been done, the theoretical and practical tests are filed and the results are recorded in the learner's portfolio. In some cases, photographs are taken on tasks during the assessment, which will serve, as evidence in the learner's portfolio of evidence and a training report will be mailed to the client for record keeping purposes.

Learners will have three attempts at assessment if the learner still cannot master competency in that specific assessment a decision will be made with all parties involved, on whether the student should attend future or special courses to have him declared competent. Our assessment processes are fair, valid, reliable and transparent. It is this method of assessment that ensures our success as a training provider.

UNIT STANDARD BASED SHORT COURSES.

115101	Address Work place hazards and risks.	116520	Apply safety, health and environmental principles and procedures.	257030	Assist in blasting operations

257041	Bar down loose rocks using appropriate equipment.	244383	Conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within a workplace.	257036	Demonstrate a basic understanding of explosives and accessories

257033	Demonstrate an understanding of support methods in surface mines.	253025	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to work in a surface mine	230010	Demonstrate knowledge of geological nature of surface extraction sites.

244422	Demonstrate knowledge of the most common harmful gasses found	259622	Describe functions of the work place health and safety representative.	257040	Dewater blast holes using a vehicle mounted dewatering pump

257078	Examine and make safe blasted surface excavations.	257016	Examine and make safe non-blasted surface excavations	259639	Explain basic health and safety principles in and around the workplace

257041	Bar down loose rocks using appropriate equipment.	244383	Conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within a workplace.	257036	Demonstrate a basic understanding of explosives and accessories

257033	Demonstrate an understanding of support methods in surface mines.	253025	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to work in a surface mine	230010	Demonstrate knowledge of geological nature of surface extraction sites.

244422	Demonstrate knowledge of the most common harmful gasses found and	259622	Describe functions of the work place health and safety representative.	257040	Dewater blast holes using a vehicle mounted dewatering pump

257078	Examine and make safe blasted surface excavations.	257016	Examine and make safe non-blasted surface excavations	259639	Explain basic health and safety principles in and around the workplace.

257055	Identify and demarcate a misfire in a surface excavation	120435	Identify hazardous ground conditions in a surface mine and take appropriate action	257077	Explain basic health and safety principles in and around the workplace

257055	Identify and demarcate a misfire in a surface excavation	120435	Identify hazardous ground conditions in a surface mine and take appropriate action	257077	Illuminate an area with a lighting plant.

257042	Install and maintain an initiating system in a surface mine.	257027	Install support at surface mines and quarries.	257034	Load and offload material using a skid steer loader.

257019	Load, transport and place explosives components into blast holes.	257022	Make up a primer and charge a hole.	230018	Operate mixer placer explosive truck

12484	Perform basic fire fighting	120496	Provide risk based primary emergency care and first aid in the work place.	244378	Receive handle and store explosives.

257078	Time and connect initiating blast systems	257015	Transport and distribute explosives by means of a light duty explosives vehicle	257017	Transport and distribute explosives using a heavy-duty explosives vehicle.

		120344	Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of relevant current occupational health and safety legislation.