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 Based on registered Qualifications/Skills Programmes/Unit Standards, these short courses range from 2-5 days in length and are designed to provide the knowledge component of the various Unit Standards. Practical assignments at specific sites/laboratories/etc, form part of the courses.
Statements of Results are issued confirming the core knowledge achievements gained – this comprises the ‘must know’ section of an assessment. Thereafter, candidates will be required to undergo ‘on-the-job’ assessments as a separate exercise to complete the competency. Where possible, lectures and assessments may be combined. FREE ACCREDITED TRAINING FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES IS UNFORTUNATELY NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Disappointingly, MQA has unexpectedly reduced the budget for this free training and also retrospectively issued allocations to providers. Xtract Training Services has already exceeded our allocation for this training this year. Although we cannot offer the free training at this stage, we can still provide the training but would require the client to fund it. If you would still like us to assist you in this respect, please contact our offices on 071 560 1618.
DESCRIPTION OF OFFERINGS | NEWRock Engineering and Strata Control courses available Xtract Training Services, in conjunction with Geostrat CC, is now offering a series of Rock Engineering and Strata Control courses. For further information CLICK HERE | ALSO NEWThis qualification has replaced the Opencast Blasting Certificate which ceased on 30 June 2009. This will be far more onerous requiring not only the knowledge component but also on-the-job training, mini-projects, assignments and assessment to be completed. Line management will be encouraged to take an active part in the candidate's training mainly through mentoring and supervision. Xtract Training Services (Pty) Ltd has developed a process (CLICK HERE ) to guide the candidate and enable completion of the qualification in the most effective and efficient way. The Examine & Make Safe Surface Mines/Quarries Skills Programme as well as the Blast Assistant Skills Programme will remain Exit Level Outcomes in their own right as well as being included in the Rockbreaking Qualification. This will enable those candidates who require these competencies to complete the individual Skills Programmes as required and also enable them to continue with their training if they so wish. | Examine & make safe – Surface Mines, Quarries, Dumps & Stockpiles
The Fall of Ground Regulations require each operation to have a 'Competent Person' responsible for examining, making and declaring safe their operation. This is a 4 day course which provides the core knowledge component for the following MQA Skills Programmes: - The Examination, Making Safe and Declaring Safe of Surface Mines, Quarries, Dumps & Stockpiles – Competent A (Blasted) - SP-CLA-G015(A)
- The Examination, Making Safe and Declaring Safe of Surface Mines, Quarries, Dumps and Stockpiles - Competent A (Unblasted) - SP-CLA-G015(B)
This course is the first step towards the Rockbreaking Qualification and an Exit Level Outcome in its own right. NEXT COURSE to held early 23-26 APRIL 2012 | Blasting Assistant in Surface Mines & Quarries/Surface Excavations This 3 day course provides the core knowledge component for the new MQA Skills Programme - Blasting Assistant in Surface Mines & Quarries/Surface Excavations - SPCLA-G017. The new SP has been approved by the MQA and was registered in May 2009. Following the phasing out of the Opencast Blasting Certificate on 30 June 2009, the Unit Standards included in this Skills Programme form part of the new Rockbreaking Qualification - Surface Excavations as well as being an Exit Level Outcome in its own right. People credited with this Skills Programme are able to assist in Blasting Operations. Next course (Stage 2 of the Rockbreaking Qualification) will be held from 6-8 FEBRUARY 2012 | Blasting Practices in Surface Mines & Quarries/Surface Excavations This 3 day course provides the core knowledge component for the balance of the unit standards in the Rockbreaking Qualification that are not covered by the Skills Programmes Examine & Make Safe and Blast Assistant (Steps 1 and 2 in the Rockbreaking Qualification). Following the completion of this short course, the learner will be required to: - Complete a Log Book (provided by Xtract Training Services);
- Work a required number of shifts under suitable supervision/mentoring:
- Obtain a First Aid Certificate;
- Have the required Fundamentals in place;
- Be assessed fully competent on-the-job.
Next course (Stage 3 - final of the Rockbreaking Qualification) - 26-28 MARCH 2012
| Processing - AggregatesThis 4 day course is directed at Quarry Managers, Quarry Management Trainees and Senior Plant Foremen. There are many common elements for people engaged in processing of industrial minerals and extraction of other ores. - A new QCTO qualification at Level 4 is listed for development by MQA which will align with this course.
- The principles of materials handling, crushing and screening are covered along with all the types and applications of the equipment. The design and operation of various circuits/installations to produce a wide variety of products will be discussed as well as the engineering aspects including maintenance and controls.
NEXT COURSE: Dates and venue to be advised | Statutory Compliance for Managers - Surface Mines & QuarriesThis 2 day course ensures that the candidates are fully aware of their own responsibilities and duties as well as that of their superiors and subordinates, particularly in terms of the Mine Health & Safety Act and it's regulations. It covers the following modules: - Applicable Acts & Regulations
- Duties of Employers & Managers
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Codes of Practice & Procedures
- Staffing & Appointments
- General Occupational Health & Safety
This course is directed at Manager, Assistant Managers, Senior Foremen, Superintendents and others in management of trainee management situations employed in the Surface Mining/Quarrying industry. NEXT COURSE: 12-13 MARCH 2012 - Venue TBA | Basic Construction Materials TestingThis is a 4 day course which provides the core knowledge component for the following MQA Skills Programme: - Basic Construction Materials Testing – MQA/SP/0013/03
NEXT COURSE: Dates and venue to be advised | Introduction to Technical Supervision & Management in Surface Mines & QuarriesThis 5-day course is directed at newly graduated Mining Engineers employed in the Surface Mining/Quarrying industry, Trainee Quarry Manager/Pit Overseers, people entering the surface mining industry from underground, managers newly employed in the industry who lack a mining background, etc. It provides an extensive and practical profile of the various processes of the surface mining and quarrying industries. - This course covers, amongst other subjects, some of the core technical knowledge in the Surface Mining & Quarrying stream in L4 Mining Operations qualification.
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