SYLLABUS FOR THE ADVANCED MINE SURVEYING CERTIFICATE

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1 SYLLABUS FOR THE ADVANCED MINE SURVEYING CERTIFICATE Version 1/06 (Legislation Amended June 2012) Examination conditions The candidates shall have passed the Elementary Mine Surveying Certificate or an acceptable equivalent. This certificate will be in two parts: Part A: Part A consists of one closed book and one open book examination papers, namely: A three-hour survey theory paper. A two-hour legislation paper. The above two examination papers can be written separately and to pass Part A the candidate must obtain a minimum of 50% in the Survey and 60% in the Legislation paper. A pass will be retained for 18 months. Reference material for the Legislation will be permitted. Part B: The successful completion of Part A (both examination papers) is a prerequisite for the submission of Part B. A portfolio. A portfolio is a document where the candidate provides evidence of his/her practical survey skills to prove competence in the prescribed or required skills listed under Syllabus (Practical) below. The candidate will be required to submit a portfolio of his/her survey skills for assessment by the examination committee

2 The candidate may be required to present his/her portfolio of evidence to a panel of mine surveying practitioners appointed by the COM Survey Examination Committee. The portfolio must be submitted within a period of 18 months after successful completion of the two theory examinations. Failure to comply will result in the theory part being re-written. To be credited with the advanced survey certificate the candidate will have to pass the theory examinations and have his/her portfolio of evidence accepted by the examination committee. Syllabus (Theory) The syllabus shall consist of the following and the Elementary Mine Surveying Certificate syllabus: 1. Mine Surveying 1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and principles associated with and perform calculations related to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) Areas and volumes. Tacheometry. Traversing and joins. The adjustments of a closed survey traverse. The adjustment of a closed levelling traverse. Two- and three-pointer problems. Triangulations and triangulation error figures. Trilaterations and trilateration error figures. Simple curves (including setting out simple curves underground and on surface). Lines of intersection. Strike and dip from three-boreholes. Establishing underground surveys from shaft wires. Eccentric set ups. Base lines. Establishing shaft control (vertical and inclined shafts) - 2 -

3 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the use, principles of operation, adjustment / calibration and care of a laser, gyro theodolite, electronic distance meter, electronic theodolite, total station, GPS. 2. Mining Legislation Syllabus (Practical) The portfolio of evidence must include eight (8) of the skills listed below. The outcome of the skills selected must be plotted on a plan drawn in accordance with the Mine and Works Regulations. The candidate must be able to: Perform a tacheometric survey and construct a surface plan (including contour lines). Perform a closed surface levelling traverse with the necessary adjustments (calculation and instrument error adjustments). Perform a closed surface survey traverse with the necessary adjustments (direction and Bowditch adjustments). Perform a triangulation survey (with a direction sheet) from at least three known points and obtain the final position of the point by graphical means. Perform a trilateration survey (including a zero error calibration beforehand) from at least three known points and obtain the final position of the point by graphical means. Perform a resection survey from at least four known points. Transfer a survey from surface to underground workings (vertical or inclined). Construct development layouts (flat and inclined development ends). Perform an eccentric set up, observing at least four known points. Locate the position of a point by means of GPS in accordance with best survey practice (site calibration and residues). Establish a base line

4 Mining Legislation Sufficient knowledge of the relevant subject matter listed below is required. PART A PART B PART C MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT AND RELEVANT REGULATIONS REGULATIONS REGARDING SURVEYING MAPPING AND MINE PLANS THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT AND RELEVANT REGULATIONS PART A 1. THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, 1996 (ACT No 29 OF 1996) (as amended) CHAPTER SECTION DESCRIPTION 1 1 Objects of the Act 2 (1) (a) (b) Design and commissioning of mines 2 (2) Mines not working 3 Employer must appoint manager 4 Employer may entrust functions to other persons 5 Employer to maintain healthy and safe mine environment 6 Employer to ensure adequate supply of health and safety equipment 7 Employer to staff mine with due regard to health and safety 2 9 Codes of practice 10 Employer to provide health and safety training 11 Employer to assess and respond to risk 17 Exit certificates 19 Employees right to information 22 Employees duty for health and safety 23 (1) Employees right to leave dangerous working place 24 Employees not to pay for safety measures 47 Inspectorate established 48 Chief Inspector of Mines 49 Chief Inspector s functions 50 Inspector s powers 51 Inspector may be accompanied 52 Duty to assist inspector and answer questions 5 53 Duty to produce documents required by inspector 55 Inspector s power to order compliance 55A (1) Inspector s power to recommend fine 60 Initiating investigations 61 Chief Inspector of Mines may designate assistant in investigation 62 Duty to answer questions during investigations 70 Powers of person presiding 71 Duty of person summoned or instructed 6 79 Exemption from all or part of this Act - 4 -

5 No discrimination against employee who exercises rights 84 Safety equipment not to be interfered with 85 Juvenile employment underground prohibited 86 Negligent act or omission 86A Criminal liability 87 Breach of confidence 88 Hindering administration of this Act 89 Falsifying documents 90 Failure to attend when summoned 91 (1) Failure to comply with this Act 92 Penalties 95 (a) (b) Proof of facts 96 Delegation and exercise of power 98(1) (a)...(f)(i) (l)...(o) (x) (y) (zn) (3)(a) (c) (m) 102 The Minister may make regulations regarding: - health and safety; - health and safety - form of register, record, notice, sketch, or information; - mine plans; - any other regulations; - Providing for qualifications, examinations and certificates; - Issuing of qualifications; Chief Executive Officer; Chief Inspector; employee; employer; hazard; health; health hazard; health-threatening occurrence; Inspector; Manager; mine; mineral; officer; owner; prescribed; Principal Inspector of Mines; prospecting; reasonably practicable; record; regulation; risk; substance; working place. 2. RELEVANT REGULATIONS OF THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT CHAPTER 10 MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS Regulation: 10.1 Explosion protected apparatus; hazardous location; Light-metal. Regulations: 10.1 (1), 10.1(2)(a), 10.1(2)(b),10.1(2)(c), 10.1(2)(e), 10.1(2)(f), 10.1(2)(g), 10.1(2)(h), 10.1(2)(j), 10.1(2)(o)(aa), 10.1(2)(o)(bb), 10.1(2)(o)(cc), CHAPTER 14 PROTECTION OF THE SURFACE AND THE WORKINGS Regulations: 14(4), 14(5), 14(6), & 14(7) - 5 -

6 PART B 1. SURVEYING, MAPPING AND MINE PLANS CHAPTER 17 (As amended) All PART C 1. THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2002 (ACT No 28 OF 2002) CHAPTER 1 Block; environment; environmental management plan; environmental management programme; exploration area; exploration operation; exploration right; exploration work programme; mining area; prospecting; residue stockpile; sustainable development; topsoil. CHAPTER 2 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES Section 2 CHAPTER 4 MINERAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION Sections: 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 55 & 56. CHAPTER 5 MINERALS AND MINING DEVELOPMENT BOARD Sections: 58 & 59 CHAPTER 7 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Sections: 91, 92, 93, 100 & RELEVANT REGULATIONS OF THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 Competent Person; Interested and affected person; Latent environmental impact; Produced water; Residual environmental impact; The Act. Regulations: 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 18, 50, 56, 57, 61, 62, 65, 67, 68, 69 &

7 Annexure A GUIDELINES FOR THE PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO Consists of 3 parts Part A fieldwork Naming and execution Survey field books Ordinary books Self made templates All fieldwork must conform to accepted survey practice. All fieldwork must be signed and cross-referenced. Part B calculations Calculations must conform to an acceptable layout. Calculations must be checked and be accurate. Must be neat and cross-referenced to field work. Part C plan Must represent a minimum area of 1 Ha in extent and show all surface details within the framed area. Must conform to legal requirements enforced by the Mine Health and Safety Act. Must be neat. Recommended scale 1:500 Portfolio When the 3 parts mentioned above are combined, they will form the portfolio. The portfolio must have the following layout: 1. Title page 2. Index 3. Short work related CV of the candidate (including qualifications) 4. Declaration of own work signed by supervisor (Name and designation) 5. Chapter for each comptetency. EACH chapter will consist of a. Title b. Introduction c. Work process d. Fieldwork e. Calculations f. Analysis of Results g. Conclusions/Recommendations The portfolio will be combined in an acceptable format, for example a bound book, file or folio. Neatness and presentation will be taken into account