CurriculumCode / CurriculumTitle
311701-001 / MiningTechnician:Surveyor-Mining
DevelopmentQualityPartner
Name / Organisation / Contact /
MineQualifications
Authority / SectorEducationandTrainingauthority / PRIVATEBAGX118
MARSHALLTOWN
210
TABLEOFCONTENTS
SECTION1:CURRICULUMOVERVIEW 1
OccupationalInformation 1
AssociatedOccupations
OccupationorSpecialisationAddressedbythisCurriculum AlternativeTitlesusedbyIndustry
CurriculumInformation 2
RelationofthisCurriculumtotheOccupationandQualification
Progression CurriculumStructure InternationalComparability EntryRequirements
AssessmentQualityPartnerInformation 4
ModulesofEmployableSkills(MES)associatedwiththis
Curriculum4
SECTION2:OCCUPATIONALPROFILE 5
SECTION3:CURRICULUMCOMPONENTSPECIFICATIONS 8
SECTION3A:KNOWLEDGESUBJECTSPECIFICATIONS 8
SECTION3B:PRACTICALSKILLMODULESPECIFICATIONS19
SECTION3C:WORKEXPERIENCEMODULE
SPECIFICATIONS 29
SECTION1:CURRICULUMOVERVIEW
OccupationalInformation
AssociatedOccupations
311701-MiningTechnicians
OccupationorSpecialisationAddressedbythisCurriculum
311701-001-MiningTechnician:Surveyor(Mining)
AlternativeTitlesusedbyIndustry
1.None
CurriculumInformation
RelationofthisCurriculumtotheOccupationandQualification
Progression
NotesRegardingtheProgression:
1.Thiscurriculumistargetedatoccupationsattheentryleveloftheprofessionalcareer
pathway
forsurveying.ThefocusofthecurriculumisonthespecialisationareaMINING.ThecurriculumdevelopmentwasinitiatedbytheMineQualificationsAuthorityuponrequestfromtheindustryandtheAssociationforProfessionalSurveyors.SuccessfulcompletionofthiscurriculumshouldleadtoaNQFlevel4qualificationandthusopenupentryintofurtherstudiestoobtainadegree/diplomathroughaHigherEducationInstitution.ItistheintentionthatthiscurriculumwillbeusedasthebasisforissuingalicensetopracticeasaJuniorSurveyorintheMiningindustry.ThecurriculumcoverstherequiredknowledgeandpracticalskillsneededinUndergroundHardrockMines,UndergroundCoalMinesandSurfaceExcavationstherequiredworkexperiencewillbelimitedtothespecificcontextwherethelearnerfindshim/herself.TheroleoftheSurveyor(Mining)iscriticalinMineralResourceManagement.Skillsinthisareaarescarceandthecomplexityleveloftheworkisgrowingwith
thedevelopmentofnewtechnologiesandincreasinglegalandenvironmentalrequirements.
CurriculumStructure
KnowledgeSubjects
Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits311701-001-KS-02 / MiningSurveyPractice / 4 / 38
311701-001-KS-02 / MiningandMineralEngineeringPractice(1) / 4 / 12
TotalKnowledgeCredits:50
PracticalSkillsModules
Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits311701-001-PM-01 / Determinelocationofsurveytobeconducted. / 3 / 24
311701-001-PM-02 / Measureandrecordgeologicalandotherfeatures. / 16
311701-001-PM-03 / Measureandcalculateproductionratesandvolumes / 4 / 8
TotalPracticalSkillCredits:48
WorkExperienceModules
Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits311701-001-WM-01 / Processesforestablishingsurveypointsinmines / 60
311701-001-WM-02 / Miningproductionmeasurementprocesses / 4 / 60
TotalWorkExperienceCredits:120
TOTALQUALIFICATIONCREDITS:218
KnowledgePercentage:23%PracticalSkillsPercentage:22%WorkplacePercentage:55%
InternationalComparability
Intermsofthesecurriculumcomponentsandqualificationsanintensivesearchwas
conductedviatheinternetutilisingkeywordssuchasunitstandard,mining,surfacemining,miningenvironments.NationalqualificationsitesontheinternetwerealsoexploredtodeterminewhetherunitstandardsorqualificationsintheMineralsSurveyingfieldexistedandifsowhetherthecontentwouldbeusefulforthedevelopmentoftheunitstandardsandqualification.
Thefollowingthree-daycoursewasanalysed:a.SurveyingandMapping(3days). i.Thiscoursetargetsbothnoviceandexperiencedusers. ii.Thecoursecoversentryofsurveynotes,closingandadjustingtraverses,geo-referencing,terrainmodelling,contouring,profiles,volumes,draftingfunctions,andoutputsheetgeneration. iii.TheelementswithinthiscoursewouldbedeemedappropriatefortraininglearnerstowardstheFETC.http//
Ingeneralthisqualificationanditscurriculumcomponentscomparewellwiththeirinternationalcounterparts.Theonlymajordifferencesareinformattingandscopeof
coverageorfocus.SouthAfricahasaworldclassandhighlysophisticatedMiningandMineralsSector.Inselectingcountriesforinternationalcomparabilityitisimportanttoconsidercountrieswhereminingoccursorincountrieswhereprocessesthatcanbeusedwithinminesexist.Withinthisqualificationcountriesthathaveworld-classmineralsurveyingpracticeswerebenchmarked.
EntryRequirements
1.SuccessfulcompletionoftheNationalFoundationalLearningCompetenceand
MathematicalliteracyatGr.12(NQF4)level
2.RegulatedhealthrequirementsforworkinginanUndergroundMine
AssessmentQualityPartnerInformation
Name / Organisation / ContactAstructuresetupandcoordinatedbytheMQA.Thestructuremustconsistofman / NewbodywithintheMQA / PRIVATEBAGX118MARSHALLTOWN210
ModulesofEmployableSkills(MES)associatedwiththisCurriculum
TOTALCREDITSFORTHISMODULEOFEMPLOYABLESKILLS:0
SECTION2:OCCUPATIONALPROFILE
Title:MiningTechnician:Surveyor-Mining
OFOCode:311701-001
OccupationalPurpose
Surveyors(Mining):Usesurveytechniquesandtoolstoestablishfixedsurveypointsfromwheretheydetermineposition,take
measurements,determinevolumesandtonnages,delineateworkingareaplansandguideminingoperationsaccordingtoapprovedminelayouts.
OccupationalTasks
Establishingsurveypointsorstationsforallrelatedminingoperations.(NQFLevel:4)Measuringandplottingvolumesandareasofmonthlymineproduction.(NQFLevel:4)
Establishingsurveypointsorstationsforallrelatedminingoperations.(NQFLevel:4)
UniqueProductorService
Surveypointsorstationsestablished
OccupationalResponsibilitiesDeterminelocationofsurveytobeconducted.Measureandrecordgeologicalandotherfeatures.
Context
Processesforestablishingsurveypointsinmines
Measuringandplottingvolumesandareasofmonthlymineproduction.(NQFLevel:4)
UniqueProductorService
Volumeandareaofmonthlymineproductiondeterminedandplansupdated.
OccupationalResponsibilities
Measureandcalculateproductionratesandvolumes
Context
Miningproductionmeasurementprocesses
SECTION3:CURRICULUMCOMPONENTSPECIFICATIONSSECTION3A:KNOWLEDGESUBJECTSPECIFICATIONS
ListofKnowledgeSubjectsforwhichSpecificationsareincluded
Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits311701-001-KS-02 / MiningSurveyPractice / 4 / 38
311701-001-KS-02 / MiningandMineralEngineeringPractice(1) / 4 / 12
TotalKnowledgeCredits:50
311701-001-KS-02:MiningSurveyPractice
RelatedKnowledgeSubjectCodeandTitle
083101:CESMCODE083101-SurveyingEngineering:Anareaofstudywhichpreparesindividualstoapplyscientificandmathematicalprinciplestothedeterminationofthelocationelevationsandalignmentofnaturalandmanmadetopographicfeatures.Includesinstructioninpropertylinelocationcadastralsurveyssurveyingsurfacemeasurementaerialandterrestrialphotogrammetryremotesensingsatelliteimageryglobalpositioningsystemscomputerapplicationsandphotographicdataprocessing.
PurposeoftheKnowledgeSubject
Thefocusofthelearninginthissubjectisonbuildingunderstandingofthekeytheoriesand
principlesunderpinningthepracticeofsurveyingtechniques.Thelearningincludestherelevantmathematicalandstatisticalformulaeandadescriptionofthepurposeandapplication,careandmaintenanceofafullrangeofsurveytoolsandequipment.
Topicsincludedinthissubject:
TOPICNUMBER / TOPICTITLE / WEIGHT / CREDITS311701-001-KS-02:01 / Purposeandprinciplesofsurveying(Basic) / 10 / 8
311701-001-KS-02:02 / Differencebetweenanglesofmeasurementanddirection,coordinatesandelevation.(Intermediate) / 20 / 8
311701-001-KS-02:03 / FundamentalSurvey,statisticalandvolumecalculation,plottingandprojectionsprinciples.(Intermediate) / 20 / 8
311701-001-KS-02:04 / Surveymethodsandtheuseandmaintenanceoftherelevantsurveyinstruments.(Intermediate) / 30 / 4
311701-001-KS-02:05 / Methodstechniquestoestablishpointsandlocatefeaturesusingtapesurveyandthecareandmaintenanceofequipment.(Intermediate) / 10 / 4
311701-001-KS-02:06 / Features,benefitsandapplicationofelectronictheodolitesandglobalpositioningsystemsinsurveypractice(Basic) / 10 / 6
TOTALTOPICCREDITS:38
311701-001-KS-02:01-Purposeandprinciplesofsurveying
(Basic)(Credits:8)
TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:
1.Describethepurposeofsurveyingandhowitisusedintheminingindustry.
a.Legaldefinitionofsurveying;
b.Originandevolutionofsurveying;
c.Whatsurveydataisusedforintheindustry.
d.Legalrequirementsforsurveying.(NQFLevel:3)
2.Explaintheprinciplesofsurveying:
a.Needforaccuracyinsurveying;
b.Impactofhonestyandintegrityonsurveyresults;c.Mathematicalapplicationsthatapplytosurveying;d.Needforneatnessinexecutingsurveywork;
e.Dealingwitherrorsandcorrections.(NQFLevel:4)
3.Describeandgiveexamplesofthedifferenttypesofsurveys:
a.Cadastral;
b.Topographic;
c.Hydro-graphic
d.Globalpositioning;
e.Minesurveying;f.Aerialsurveying;g.Trigonometrical;
h.Gyrosurveying.(NQFLevel:4)
InternalAssessmentCriteria:
1.Givenarangeofquestionsrelatingtothelegaldefinitionsofsurveyingandthebasic
principlesofeffectivesurveyinglearnerswill,withoutreferencetolearningmaterialbeabletoanswerallquestionscorrectly.(Weight:20%)
2.Givenexamplesofdifferentsurveyresultslearnerswillbeabletoidentifywhattypeofsurveywasusedtoobtaintheresultsandindicatehowthevarioussurveymethodsdifferfromeachothergivingexamplesofwheneachofthesurveytypeswillbeused.(Weight:
80%)
311701-001-KS-02:02-Differencebetweenanglesofmeasurementanddirection,coordinatesandelevation.(Intermediate)(Credits:8)
TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:
1.Describethedifferencebetweenhorizontal,verticalandinclineplanes
a.Whatthevariousplanesmean;
b.Projectionsbetweentheplanes;
c.Differencebetweenapparentdipsandtruedipsandstrike;
d.Relationshipbetweentwodimensionalandthreedimensionalplanes;
e.Differencebetweentruenorthandmagneticnorth.(NQFLevel:4)
2.Explainandgiveexamplesofthevariouscoordinatesandcoordinatesystems:
a.LOsystems;
b.WGS84;
c.Localsystems;
d.CARTESIANsystem-coordinateanddirectiondeviation;
e.Differencebetweentheangleofmeasurementanddirections.f.Definitionofdirection;
g.Definitionofcoordinates;
h.Directionandswingwhenconvertingfromonesystemtoanother.(NQFLevel:4)
3.Explainthemeaningandapplicationofelevations:
a.Originofmeansealevelb.Datumplane;
c.Benchmark
d.Collarelevation
e.Contours(NQFLevel:3)
InternalAssessmentCriteria:
1.Givenarangeofproblemsrelatingtovariousplaneslearnerswillbeabletocorrectly
solvetheproblemswithinastandardtimeandindoingsoindicatethattheyunderstandtheconceptofandrelationshipbetweenplanesasyouwillfindtheminundergroundmining andsurfaceexcavationsituations.(Weight:50%)
2.Givenvariousplansandmapslearnerswillbeabletoidentifythecoordinatesoneachofthemaps/plans,indicatewhatsystemtheyarebasedonandexplaintherelativemeaningofthecoordinates,learnerswillalsobeabletofindspecificplacesontheplans/mapsusinggivencoordinates.(Weight:50%)
311701-001-KS-02:03-FundamentalSurvey,statisticalandvolumecalculation,plottingandprojectionsprinciples.(Intermediate)(Credits:8)
TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:
1.Describethemeaningandgiveexamplesofthefollowingstatisticalprinciples:
a.Average,
b.Mean,median,modeandfrequency(rawdata);
c.Methodsofweightedmean.d.Range(NQFLevel:4)
2.Identifyandapplytheformulastocalculate:
a.Regularandirregulararea;
b.Volume;
c.Density(RelativeDensity)andtonnage;
d.Cutandfillvolumes.(NQFLevel:3)
3.Applytheprinciplesofplottingandprojectionofsurveystationsonplanandsection:
a.Scaleoffbearings/directionswithaprotractor;
b.Establishcoordinatelinesfromplottedsurveypoints/stationsandbearing/directionsofaline;
c.Plottingasurveystation/pointfromknowncoordinates.
d.Projectionofsurveystations/points.(Describehorizontal,verticalandinclinedplanes,explainastopesheet,plotandprojectasurveystations/pointsontoareefplaneormineralbed.(NQFLevel:4)
4.Explainanddescribehowtoprojectasurveystation/pointwithinareefplaneormineralbed.
a.Allmethodsthatcanbeused.(NQFLevel:1)
InternalAssessmentCriteria:
1.Givenarangeofrawdataanddifferentscenarioslearnerswillbeabletoarrangethedata
inameaningfulwayandcorrectlycalculatemean,average,median,modeandfrequency,allcalculationsmustbecorrectandthecalculationsmustbecompletedwithinastandardtime.(Weight:20%)
2.Givenarangeoftypicalminingproductiondatalearnerswillbeabletocorrectlycalculateregularandirregularareas,volumes,density,tonnagesandcutandfillvolumes.Learnersmustexplaintheimplicationsofthesemeasurementswithregardtotypicalminingsituations.(Weight:60%)
3.Givenarangeofminingsituationsandmeasureddatalearnerswillbeabletoapplythe
keyplottingandprojectionprinciplesonplanandsection.(Weight:20%)
311701-001-KS-02:04-Surveymethodsandtheuseandmaintenanceoftherelevantsurveyinstruments.(Intermediate)(Credits:4)
TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:
1.Identifyandexplaintheuse,maintenanceandadjustmentofthefollowinginstruments:
a.Opticaltheodolite;
b.DumpyLevel;
c.Planimeter;
d.GyroScope.(NQFLevel:3)
2.Explainthevarioustypesofsurveyingmethodsandgiveexamplesofwheretheyareused:
a.Traverse;
b.Leveling;
c.Resections;
d.Triangulation;
e.Trilateration;
f.Tacheometry.(NQFLevel:4)
InternalAssessmentCriteria:
1.Givenarangeofsurveyinstrumentslearnerswillbeabletoidentifyeachofthemand,
withoutreferencetolearningmaterialdescribetheuseoftheinstrument,keypointsofsafelyhandlingandcaringforitand,whereappropriate,howtheinstrumentiscalibratedbefore
andafteruse.(Weight:80%)
2.Givendifferentminingsituationslearnerswill,withoutreferencetolearningmaterialbeabletoidentifyandexplainthemostappropriatesurveymethodtobeused.Thescenariosmustcoverallthemethodsdescribedinthetopicelements.(Weight:20%)
311701-001-KS-02:05-Methodstechniquestoestablishpointsandlocatefeaturesusingtapesurveyandthecareandmaintenanceofequipment.(Intermediate)(Credits:4)
TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:
1.Identifyanddescribetheuseandmaintenanceandcareofthefollowingequipment:
a.Metallic/softsurveytapes;
b.Hammerandmoil;
c.Batteryoperateddrill;d.WoodenPlugs/Blocks;e.Identificationtags;
f.Spad;
g.Plumbbobs(Instrumentbobs,backsightandforesight,broomsticks,chargingsticks)g.Clinometerrule(NQFLevel:2)
2.Explainbymeansofexamplethevarioustechniquesoftapesurveyingandhowtheyareapplied.
a.Tapetrilateration;
b.Offsetting;
c.Ties.
d.Crossingoftapes;
e.Principlesforlocatingfeatures.(NQFLevel:3)
InternalAssessmentCriteria:
1.Givendescriptionsofvarioustoolsusedintheestablishmentofsurveypointsandlocate
featuresinundergroundmines,learnerswillbeableidentifyeachofthetools,indicatewhatthetoolsareusedforanddescribethekeytepsforsafeyusingandcaringforthesetools,(Weight:20%)
2.Givendescriptionsofvariousminingexcavationslearnerswillbeabletodescribethedifferenttechniquesoftapesurveyingandlistthestepsforcorrectlyapplyingthesetechniques.(Weight:80%)
311701-001-KS-02:06-Features,benefitsandapplicationofelectronictheodolitesandglobalpositioningsystemsinsurveypractice(Basic)(Credits:6)
TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:
1.Identifyanddescribethefeaturesanduseofthefollowingelectronicsurveyequipment:
a.Totalstation;
b.Electronicmeasuringdevice;
c.GlobalPositioningsystem;
d.LaserScanners;
e.Downholesurveyequipment;
f.GroundpenetratingLIDAR;
g.Handhelddatarecordersandcomputers;
h.GyroScope/Theodolite;
i.ElectronicLevels.(NQFLevel:4)
2.Describethevarioustechniquesandbenefitsofusingelectronicmeansofmeasuring.a.Freestation;
b.Fixedstation;
c.Specificpitfallsassociatedwithelectronicmeasurements;
d.Typesofadjustmentsthatmustbemade.(NQFLevel:4)
InternalAssessmentCriteria:
1.Givendescriptionsofdifferentelectronicsurveyequipmentandarangeofmining
scenarioslearnerswillbeabletoidentifytheequipmentanddescribetheiruseinminingsurveys.(Weight:100%)
ProviderAccreditationRequirementsfortheSubject:
PhysicalRequirements:
-Normallecturefacilitieswiththeneeded,examples,modelsandlearningaids.
HumanResourcesRequirements:
-FacilitatorsoflearningforthismodulemusthavearecognisedSurveyqualificationatthe
levelofNQF5andworkingexperienceasapracticingSurveyoronamineforatleasttenyears.
LegalRequirements:
-CompliancewithalltherequiredOccupationalHealthandSafetyrequirements
CriticalTopicstobeAssessedExternallyfortheKnowledgeSubject:Exemptions:
311701-001-KS-02:MiningandMineralEngineeringPractice(1)
RelatedKnowledgeSubjectCodeandTitle
081701:CESMCODE:081701-MiningandMineralEngineering:Anareaofstudywhichpreparesindividualstoapplymathematicalandscientificprinciplestothedesigndevelopmentandoperationalevaluationofmineralextractionprocessingandrefiningsystemsincludingopenpitandshaftminesprospectingandsiteanalysisequipmentandinstrumentsenvironmentalandsafetysystemsmineequipmentandfacilitiesmineralprocessingandrefiningmethodsandsystemsandlogisticsandcommunicationssystems.
PurposeoftheKnowledgeSubject
Thefocusofthelearninginthissubjectisonbuildingunderstandingofthekeymining
engineeringconceptsapplicabletotheworkofthesurveyor.Thelearningincludestherelevantlegalrequirementsaswellastheoccupationalhealthandsafetypractices.
Topicsincludedinthissubject:
TOPICNUMBER / TOPICTITLE / WEIGHT / CREDITS311701-001-KS-02:01 / Theminingvaluechainandthetypicalprocessesanddepartmentsinvolvedinminingincludingthevariousterminologiesanddefinitions.(Basic) / 20 / 4
311701-001-KS-02:02 / Conceptsandprinciplesofstratacontrol,rocktypes,stratigraphyandgeologicalfeatures(Basic) / 40 / 4
311701-001-KS-02:03 / Occupationalhealthandsafetyrequirementsapplicabletosurveypractice.(Advanced) / 40 / 4
TOTALTOPICCREDITS:12
311701-001-KS-02:01-Theminingvaluechainandthetypicalprocessesanddepartmentsinvolvedinminingincludingthevariousterminologiesanddefinitions.(Basic)(Credits:4)
TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:
1.Explainthepurposeandkeyprocessesofmining:
a.Whatisminingandwhatisthelegaldefinitionofmining;
b.Thevarioustypesofmining;
c.Overviewofthekeyminingmethods.d.Overviewoftheminingcharter.
e.Relatedregulatoryrequirements.(NQFLevel:3)
2.Describewhatavaluechainisandapplythistotheminingindustry:
a.Exploration;
b.Geologicalorebodymodeling(includesevaluation)
c.Designandplanning;
d.Mining;
e.Extraction;
f.Benificiationg.Closure
h.Rehabilitation(NQFLevel:3)
3.Describetheroleoftheminesurveyor.
a.Purposeofthesurveydepartmentandhowitfitsintotheminingprocess;
b.Regulatoryrequirementsrelevanttotheroleoftheminesurveyor(MineHealthand
SafetyAct,MineralsandPetroleumresourcesdevelopmentactandWateract);
c.Professionalstandardsandregistrationofminesurveyors;
d.Typicalcareerpathsandprogressionwithinthesurveyfunction.(NQFLevel:4)
4.Definethekeyminingterminologiesrelevanttomineralresourcemanagement:
a.Coverallminingoperationssurfaceandunderground;
b.Hydrographicoperations.(NQFLevel:4)
InternalAssessmentCriteria:
1.Givenarangeofquestionsregardingminingandtheminingvaluechainwithspecific
referencetotheroleandfunctionsoftheminingsurveyfunction,learnerswillbeabletoanswer805ofthegeneralquestionscorrectlyandwithoutreferencetolearningmaterials,answer100%ofthequestionsrelatingtothesurveyandMRMfunctioncorrectly.(Weight:
100%)
311701-001-KS-02:02-Conceptsandprinciplesofstratacontrol,rocktypes,stratigraphyandgeologicalfeatures(Basic)
(Credits:4)
TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:
1.Describetheprinciplesandconceptsofstratacontrol:
a.Explainwhatgoodstrataconditionslooklike;
b.Basiccausesofbadgroundconditions;
c.Featuresthatwillindicatepotentiallydangerousgroundconditions;
d.Definitionofsystematicsupportandthedifferencebetweenpermanentandtemporarysupport.(NQFLevel:3)
2.Definetheprinciplerocktypes:
a.Thedifferencebetweensedimentary,igneous,andmetamorphicrocks;
b.Originsofthedifferentrocktypes;
c.Mainrocksfoundinthedifferentrocktypes.(NQFLevel:4)
3.Explainwhatstratigraphymeansandhowitisappliedinmines:
a.Definitionofstratigraphy;
b.Relationshipbetweenfootwall,hangingwallandmineraldeposit.(NQFLevel:3)
4.Identifyanddescribetheprimarygeologicalfeaturesassociatedwithmining;
a.Faults(Normal,reverseandthrust);
b.Dykesandsills;
c.Potholesandsinkholes;
d.Joints;
e.Beddingplanes;
f.Groundwater;
g.Entrappedgassesandfluids.(NQFLevel:3)
InternalAssessmentCriteria:
1.Givenarangeofquestionsregardingstratacontrolandminesupportsystemslearners
will,withreferencetolearningmaterialbeabletocorrectlyanswerallthequestionsrelatingtodefinitionsandthedifferenttypesofsupport.(Weight:40%)
2.Givenexamplesofvariousminingrocktypesandarangeofgeologicaldiscontinuities,learnerswillwithoutreferencetolearningmaterialbeabletoidentifythevariousdiscontinuitiesandgiveabasicdescriptionoftheimpactofthesediscontinuitiesonmining.(Weight:60%)
311701-001-KS-02:03-Occupationalhealthandsafetyrequirementsapplicabletosurveypractice.(Advanced)(Credits:4)
TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:
1.Identifyanddescribethepotentialhazardsandrisksassociatedwiththeworkofa
surveyorandexplaintheactionstomitigateorreducetherisks:
a.Flammableandnoxiousgasses;
b.Potentialsforrockfalls;
c.Poorventilation;
d.Heatandhumidity;e.Weatherconditionsf.Movingequipment;
g.Wildanimalsandsnakes;
h.Electricityandwater
i.Workingatheightsordeepexcavations;
j.Unstablefootconditions(Steepinclines);
k.Misfiresandsockets;
l.Rollingrocksoninclines;
m.Seismicityandrockbursts.n.Excessivenoiseanddust;
o.Contrabandsubstances.(NQFLevel:3)
2.Explaintheprocessofconductingabasicriskassessmentbeforeandduringtheexecutionofsurveywork.
a.Coverallenvironmentsandconditions.(NQFLevel:4)
3.Describetheapplicationofsafeworkpracticesforthevarioustasksandactivitiesofasurveyor;
a.Setupanduseoftoolsandequipment;
b.Travelingwithinaworkenvironment;
c.Whensupervisingotherpeople.
d.Workinginapotentiallyhazardousenvironmente.Useofpersonalprotectiveequipment;
f.Inemergencysituations.(NQFLevel:4)
InternalAssessmentCriteria:
1.Givendescriptionsofvariousminingsituationslearnerswillbeableto,withoutreference
tolearningmaterial,identifyanddescribeallthepotentialhazardsthatasurveyormightencounterandcorrectlyindicatethestepsthatmustbetakentopreventormitigatetherisksassociatedwiththesehazards.(Weight:30%)
2.Withoutreferencetolearningmateriallearnerswillbeabletocorrectlyexplainallthesafe
workpracticesassociatedwitheachofthetasksdescribedinthetopicelementsofthismodule.(Weight:70%)
ProviderAccreditationRequirementsfortheSubject:
PhysicalRequirements:
-Normallecturefacilitieswiththeneeded,examples,modelsandlearningaids.
HumanResourcesRequirements:
-FacilitatorsoflearningforthismodulemusthavearecognisedSurveyqualificationatthe
levelofNQF5andworkingexperienceasapracticingSurveyoronamineforatleasttenyears.
LegalRequirements:
-CompliancewithalltherequiredOccupationalHealthandSafetyrequirements
CriticalTopicstobeAssessedExternallyfortheKnowledgeSubject:Exemptions:
SECTION3B:PRACTICALSKILLMODULESPECIFICATIONS
ListofPracticalSkillsModulesforwhichSpecificationsareincluded:
Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits311701-001-PM-01 / Determinelocationofsurveytobeconducted. / 3 / 24
311701-001-PM-02 / Measureandrecordgeologicalandotherfeatures. / 16
311701-001-PM-03 / Measureandcalculateproductionratesandvolumes / 4 / 8
TotalPracticalSkillCredits:48
311701-001-PM-01-Determinelocationofsurveytobeconducted.(NQFLevel:3)
PurposeoftheModule:
Thefocusofthelearninginthismoduleisonprovidinglearnersanopportunitytopractice
theskillsrequiredtodeterminethelocationsofareastobesurveyedandtopreparepeople,materialandequipmentfortheconductingofsurveyexercises.
ListofPracticalSkillsIncludedinthisModule:
Number / Title / Credits311701-001-PM-01-PS01 / Readandinterpretvariousmineplansapplyingcoordinates,scales,sectionsandelevations. / 8
311701-001-PM-01-PS02 / Identify,select,test/check,maintainandusearangeofsurveyequipmenttoestablishafixedsurveypoint/stationbymeansoftraversing. / 16
311701-001-PM-01-PS01Readandinterpretvariousmineplansapplyingcoordinates,scales,sectionsandelevations.(Credits:
8)
ScopeofPracticalSkill:
Given:
Givenafullrangeofmineplansandsectionsandappropriate(manualandcomputeraided)
draftingequipment.
BeAbleto:
1.Readoffcoordinatesofanypointontheplan/section.
2.Determinetheelevationdifferencesbetweenpoints.
3.Constructasectionfromaplanandaplanfromasection.
4.Determinethescaleofaplan/sectionandusedifferentscalesofplans/section.
5.Readandinterpretthevariousfeaturesaccordingtothevariousregulatoryschedules
(crosscuts,raises,faults,dykesetc)
CriticalActivitiestobeAssessedExternally:AppliedKnowledge
1.Purposeandapplicationofthevarioustypesofmineplans;
2.Legalrequirementsrelatingtoprescribedmineplans;
3.Theprinciplesofscaleconversion;
4.Useofcoordinatesystems.
5.Relationshipbetweenvariousplanes.
InternalAssessment:
1.Evaluatetheaccuracyoftheinterpretationsofthemineplans.Allfeaturesmustbe
correctlyidentifiedpositionsofsurveystationsmustbecorrectlyindicated.Usingdescriptionsofminingsectionstheymustbeidentifiedcorrectlyontheplan.
2.Testunderstandingoftheappliedknowledge.
3.Evaluatetheaccuracyoftheconstructedsectiondrawings.
311701-001-PM-01-PS02Identify,select,test/check,maintain
andusearangeofsurveyequipmenttoestablishafixedsurveypoint/stationbymeansoftraversing.(Credits:16)
ScopeofPracticalSkill:
Given:
Givencoordinatedandelevatedfixedpointsinarangeofsimulatedminingenvironments:
BeAbleto:
1.Determinethelocationofthesurveytobeconducted-Indicate:
a.SurveystationPointnumberoridentification,b.intersurveypointdistance;
c.Directionofbase,
d.Relatedbacksight(surveybase);
e.Nameoftheworkingplace.
2.Obtainpermissiontoconductthesurvey:
a.Verbalpermissiontocarryoutthesurveytask;
b.Preparationoftheteamandequipment;c.CheckPersonalProtectiveEquipment;d.Haveasafetymeeting;
e.(Dayoftask)CheckthatallequipmentisavailableandPPE
3.Obtainpermissionfromauthorisedpersontoentertheworkplace:
a.Legallyresponsibleperson;
b.Checkthesafetyoftheworkingplace;
c.Checkthatitispossibletodothesurvey.
4.Locatethesurveybase:
a.Setup(levelandcentre)instrumentatstationpoint;
b.Hangbacksightplumbbob/targetandmeasurebutton/targetheightandrecord.c.Measureandrecordtheinstrumentheight;
d.Observebacksighthorizontalandverticalreadingsandrecord;
e.Measuredistancetobacksight;
f.Identifynewstationtobeestablished(foresight)andrepeatstepsb,dandeforforesight.g.Observationsmustbemadeindirectandtransitmodechangingbaseplatebetweentwoarcs.
5.Establishanewpointatagivendirectionanddistance.
6.Userecordedsurveydatatocalculatecoordinatesandelevationofthenewfixedpoints/stationsestablished.
7.Plotandprojectthecalculatedresultsofthesurveypoint/stationontotherelevantplan
anddotherequiredchecks.Producetherequiredcommunication
CriticalActivitiestobeAssessedExternally:AppliedKnowledge
1.Principlesoftraversing;
2.Entrypermissions;
3.Techniquesandprocessesforcontrollingofteam;
4.Techniquesfortakingcareandmaintenanceofequipment.
InternalAssessment:
1.Testunderstandingoftheappliedknowledge.Learnersmustwithoutreferencetolearning
materialbeabletodescribetheapplicationoftheprocessesandtechniqueswhenpracticingtheskills.
2.Observetheextenttowhichthelearnersfollowaspecificsequenceaccordingtothelaiddownsurveystandardsforthetraverseandinstallationofthesurveypoint/station.
3.Evaluatetheprocedureandformatofthecalculationandtheaccuracyoftheresultsofthecalculationaccordingtothestipulatedlimitsoferror.
4.Evaluatetheaccuracyoftherecordeddataandtheplottingofthecalculatedresults.
ProviderAccreditaionRequirements:
PhysicalRequirements:
1.Theprovidermusthaveaccesstoappropriatesimulatedand/orcontrolledwork
environmentsandallthetoolsandequipmentrequiredassetoutinthemodules.Allprovidersmustretaintheappropriatetrainingrecords.
HumanResourcesRequirements:
1.FacilitatorsoflearningforthismodulemusthavearecognisedSurveyqualificationatthe
levelofNQF5andworkingexperienceasapracticingSurveyoronamineforatleasttenyears.
LegalRequirements:
1.CompliancewithalltherequiredOccupationalHealthandSafetyrequirements
Exemptions:
311701-001-PM-02-Measureandrecordgeologicalandotherfeatures.(NQFLevel:)
PurposeoftheModule:
ListofPracticalSkillsIncludedinthisModule:
Number / Title / Credits311701-001-PM-02-PS01 / Applyvarioussurveymethodsandrecordsurveydata.Calculate,plotandcommunicatethesurveyresultsasrecordedinthefield. / 12
311701-001-PM-02-PS02 / Locate,identifyandmeasure,fromafixedsurveypoint,thedip,strikeandthrowofvariousgeologicalfeatures. / 4
311701-001-PM-02-PS01Applyvarioussurveymethodsandrecordsurveydata.Calculate,plotandcommunicatethesurveyresultsasrecordedinthefield.(Credits:12)
ScopeofPracticalSkill:
Given:
Givenasimulatedorcontrolledworkenvironmentwithidentifiableandestablishedsurvey
points/stations,theappropriateequipmenttocompletethevarioustasks.
BeAbleto:
1.ExecuteTraversing:(directionlinesandgradesfordevelopment:)
1.1.Determinethelocationofthesurveytobeconducted-Indicate:
a.SurveystationPointnumberoridentification,b.intersurveypointdistance;
c.Directionofbase,
1.2.Obtainpermissiontoconductthesurvey:
a.Verbalpermissiontocarryoutthesurveytask;
b.Preparationoftheteamandequipment;c.CheckPersonalProtectiveEquipment;d.Haveasafetymeeting;
d.Relatedbacksight(surveybase);
e.Nameoftheworkingplace.
f.(Dayoftask)CheckthatallequipmentisavailableandPPE
1.3.Obtainpermissionfromauthorisedpersontoentertheworkplace:
a.Legallyresponsibleperson;
b.Checkthesafetyoftheworkingplace;
c.Checkthatitispossibletodothesurvey.
1.4.Locatethesurveybase:
a.Setup(levelandcentre)instrumentatstationpoint;
b.Hangbacksightplumbbob/targetandmeasurebutton/targetheightandrecord.c.Measureandrecordtheinstrumentheight;
d.Observebacksighthorizontalandverticalreadingsandrecord;
e.Measuredistancetobacksight;
f.Identifynewstationtobeestablishedonapredetermineddirectionand/ordistance
(foresight)andrepeatstepsb,dandeforforesight.
g.Observationsmustbemadeindirectandtransitmodechangingbaseplatebetweentwoarcs.
1.5.Establishanewpointatagivendirectionanddistance.
1.6.Userecordedsurveydatatocalculatecoordinatesandelevationofthenewfixedpoints/stationsestablished.Installsidegradepegsifrequired.
1.7.Plotandprojectthecalculatedresultsofthesurveypoint/stationontotherelevantplananddotherequiredchecks.Producetherequiredcommunicationandgradientcalculationsandgradientchains.
2.ExecuteLEVELING.
2.1.Determinethelocationofthesurveytobeconducted-Indicate:
a.SurveystationPointnumberoridentification,b.Intersurveypointdistance;
c.Elevationofbasepoint(benchmark),
2.2.Locatethesurveylevelingbase:
a.Setuplevelinstrumentataconvenientpoint;
b.Holdstaffatbacksightknownelevatedpointandreadandrecordheightofstaff.c.Measurethedistancesbetweenthestaffpositionsifrequired.
d.Observeintermediateandforesight
e.Repeatstepsatodfornewsetup.
f.Record,calculate(usingriseandfallandcollimationmethods)andplotresultsonasectionplanandcommunicate results.
d.Nameoftheworkingplace.
3.ExecuteTRIANGULATIONandTRILATERATION:
3.1.Locatethesurveybaselineconsistingoftwocoordinatedsurveypoints:
a.Setupinstrumentatfirststationpoint;
b.Placetargetsatsecondknownpointandthenewpoint.
c.Observeandrecordtwosetsofcompletearcstobothtargetstodeterminetheangleatthesetuppointandmeasuredistancebetweenthepoints.
d.Repeatstepsatocforeachoftheremainingtwopoints.
e.Calculateandplotresultsonaplanandcompletecommunicationreportofresults.
4.ExecuteTACHEOMETRY:
4.1.Locateaknownsurveypoint/station:
a.Setupandlevelinstrumentatthesurveypoint/station;
b.Holdstaff/targetataknownreferenceobjectandreadandrecordheightofstaff/target.c.Measurethedistancesandanglesbetweenthestaff/targetpositions.
d.Observetopographyandfeatures
e.Repeatstepsatodfornewsetup.
f.Record,calculate(usingstadiaandtangentialmethods)andplotresultsonaplanand/orsectionandcommunicateresults.
CriticalActivitiestobeAssessedExternally:
AppliedKnowledge
1.Techniquesandprocessesoftraversingatafixeddirectionandordistancewith
predeterminedgradients;
2.Processesforplanning,organisingandcontrol;
3.Requirementsandprotocolsforobtainingentrypermissions;
4.Techniquesforthecareandmaintenanceofequipment;
5.Processesforusingtravelingways,crossingbarricadesandconductinghazardidentification.
InternalAssessment:
1.Observetheextenttowhichthelearnerfollowsaspecificsequenceaccordingtothelaid
downsurveystandardsforthetraverseandinstallationofthesurveypoint/stationandgradientpegs/chains.
2.Testunderstandingoftheappliedknowledge.Learnersmustbeableto,withoutreferencetolearningmaterial,indicatehowthevarioustechniquesandprocessesareappliedinthepracticingofthevariousskillsactivities.
3.Evaluatetheprocedureandformatofthecalculationandtheaccuracyoftheresultsofthecalculationaccordingtothestipulatedlimitsoferror.
4.Evaluatetheaccuracyoftherecordeddataandtheplottingofthecalculatedresults.
311701-001-PM-02-PS02Locate,identifyandmeasure,fromafixedsurveypoint,thedip,strikeandthrowofvariousgeologicalfeatures.(Credits:4)
ScopeofPracticalSkill:
Given:
Givenanappropriatesimulatedorcontrolledworkenvironmentwithestablishedfixedsurvey
points/stations.Allrequiredequipmenttoenablethetasktobecompleted.
BeAbleto:
1.Determinethelocationofthegeologicalfeaturetobelocated,identifiedandmeasured.-
Indicate:
a.Surveystations/pointsnumbersoridentification;
b.Nameoftheworkingplace.
2.Obtainpermissiontoconductthetask:
a.Verbalpermissiontocarryoutthetask;b.Preparationoftheteamandequipment;c.CheckPersonalProtectiveEquipment;d.Haveasafetymeeting;
e.(Dayoftask)CheckthatallequipmentisavailableandPPE
3.Obtainpermissionfromauthorisedpersontoentertheworkplace:
a.Legallyresponsibleperson;
b.Checkthesafetyoftheworkingplace;
c.Checkthatitispossibletodothetask.
4.Locatethesurveypoints/stations:
a.Usemorethanonesurveypoint/station;b.Recordthesurveystation/pointnumber;c.Makeadetailedlocationsketch.
5.Identifyanddemarcatethespecificgeologicalfeature;
a.Coverthefollowing:faults,dykes,sills,beddingplanes,potholes,fissures;
b.Identifytherocktypes
6.Takemeasurementsofthegeologicalfeaturesandthefacepositionandmakeadetailedsketch,sectionandcorrelationtoenableaccurateplottingofallrequireddimensions(dip,strike,displacement,thickness).
7.Recordthefielddata(clearly,accuratelyandinsequence)
8.Plotthegeologicalfeaturesonplanandsection
9.Communicatethemeasurementsinawrittenformattoappropriatedepartmentsandlinemanagement.
CriticalActivitiestobeAssessedExternally:AppliedKnowledge
1.Techniquesofidentifyingthedifferentgeologicalanomalies;
2.Techniquesandprocessestoidentifyrocktypesandstratigraphy;
3.Spatialrelationshipofthegeologicalfeaturestothemininglayout.
4.Processesofusingthevariousmeasuringapplications(Applicationstomeasuredip,strikeanddisplacement)
InternalAssessment:
1.Testunderstandingoftheappliedknowledge.Learnersmust,withoutreferenceto
learningmaterialindicatehowtheprocessesandtechniquesareappliedwhenpracticingtherelevantskills.
2.Observetheextenttowhichthesafetyproceduresandprotocolswerefollowed.
3.Evaluatetheclarity,accuracy,appropriateness(wasallfeaturescorrectlyidentified)andneatnessofthelocalitysketch,measurements,plottedresultsandcommunicationreport.
ProviderAccreditaionRequirements:
PhysicalRequirements:
HumanResourcesRequirements:LegalRequirements:
Exemptions:
311701-001-PM-03-Measureandcalculateproductionratesandvolumes(NQFLevel:4)
PurposeoftheModule:
Thefocusofthelearninginthismoduleisonprovidinglearnersanopportunitytopractice
theskillsrequiredtoapplythevarioussurveymethodstomeasureandplotareasandvolumes.
ListofPracticalSkillsIncludedinthisModule:
Number / Title / Credits311701-001-PM-03-PS01 / Recordandcomputefielddata.(Installmaintapes,installstopeplugs,takeoffsets,andmeasureheightsofworkings,determineorcalculateareasandvolumes.)Plotandcommunicateresults.Assessthequalityofthesweepingsandvampings(finalcleanoutofblasted/brokenmaterial.) / 8
311701-001-PM-03-PS01Recordandcomputefielddata.(Installmaintapes,installstopeplugs,takeoffsets,andmeasureheightsofworkings,determineorcalculateareasandvolumes.)Plotandcommunicateresults.Assessthequalityofthesweepingsandvampings(finalcleanoutofblasted/brokenmaterial.)(Credits:8)
ScopeofPracticalSkill:
Given:
Givenacontrolledorsimulatedworkenvironmentscoveringinstanceswhereareaand
volumesmustbecalculated.Allrelevanttapemeasuringequipmentincludingasmallteamofsupportstaff.
BeAbleto:
1.Installstrikeanddiptapesmakinguseofatleasttwofixedsurveypoints/stations.
2.Readoffandrecordtiestothemaintapefromfixedsurveyplugs/points/stations.Establishtemporarymarks/plugsusingthreeangleties.
3.Readoffandrecordrightangledties(offsets)atregularintervals(operationalstandard)torecordworkingfacepositionandotherrelevantfeatures.(sweepings,support,ventilation,geologicalfeatures,pillarsetc.)
4.Measureandrecordtrueheightsofworkingsatregularintervals(Bestpracticestandard)
5.Plottapes,offsetsandfeaturesontheworkingplan/media.
6.Createtheshape(polygon)accordingtothefielddata.Determineappropriateareasandcalculatevolumes.
7.Generatecommunicationreports.
CriticalActivitiestobeAssessedExternally:
AppliedKnowledge
1.techniquesandprocessesforcalculatingplanes,areasandvolumes
InternalAssessment:
1.Testunderstandingoftheappliedknowledge,learnersmust,withoutreferencetolearning
materialexplainhowthevarioustechniquesandprocessesareusedwhenpracticingtheskills.
2.Observetheextenttowhichasystematicprocessisfollowedtodothemeasurements.
3.Evaluatetheaccuracy,neatnessandintegrityoftherecordingofthemeasurements.
4.Evaluatetheaccuracyoftheresultsofplottingandcalculations.
ProviderAccreditaionRequirements:
PhysicalRequirements:
1.Theprovidermusthaveaccesstoappropriatesimulatedand/orcontrolledwork
environmentsandallthetoolsandequipmentrequiredassetoutinthemodules.Allprovidersmustretaintheappropriatetrainingrecords.
HumanResourcesRequirements:
1.FacilitatorsoflearningforthismodulemusthavearecognisedSurveyqualificationatthe
levelofNQF5andworkingexperienceasapracticingSurveyoronamineforatleasttenyears.
LegalRequirements:
1.CompliancewithalltherequiredOccupationalHealthandSafetyrequirements
Exemptions:
SECTION3C:WORKEXPERIENCEMODULESPECIFICATIONS
ListofWorkExperienceModuleSpecifications
Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits311701-001-WM-01 / Processesforestablishingsurveypointsinmines / 60
311701-001-WM-02 / Miningproductionmeasurementprocesses / 4 / 60
TotalWorkExperienceCredits:120
311701-001-WM-01-Processesforestablishingsurveypointsinmines
PurposeoftheModule
Thefocusofthelearninginthismoduleisonprovidinglearnerstheopportunitytogainthe
workexperiencerequiredtobuildcompetenceinestablishingsurveypoints/stations.
ListofExperiencesincludedinthismodule
Number / Title / Credits311701-001-WM-01-01 / Establishsurveypoints/stationsfortheminingoperationswherethecandidateisemployedoveraperiodoftwoyears.(Specificcontextonly) / 60
311701-001-WM-01-01Establishsurveypoints/stationsfortheminingoperationswherethecandidateisemployedoveraperiodoftwoyears.(Specificcontextonly)
GuidelinesforWorkExperience
1.Determinelocationofsurveytobeconducted.
2.Obtainrelevantdatafortheplannedsurvey.
3.Obtainpermissiontoconductthesurvey.
4.Overseethepreparationofmaterialandequipmentforconductingthesurvey.
5.Arrangewiththesurveyteamtoconductthesurvey.
6.Checkthatgeneralsafetyrequirementsareadheredto.
7.Obtainpermissiontoentertheworkingplace.
8.Checktheworkingplacetodeterminethatthesurveyispossible.
9.Physicallycheckthesafetyoftheworkingplace.
10.Locateprevioussurveybase,setupinstrumentandconductthesurvey.Measureandrecordgeologicalandotherfeatures.
11.Recordsurveydataretrieveresults,calculateandplot.
12.Communicatesurveyresultstorelevantdepartments.
ContextualWorkplaceKnowledge
1.Sitespecificsurveyrelatedpolicies,procedures,standardsandguidelines.
2.Sitespecificplanningprocessesandprotocols.
SupportingEvidence
1.Surveyedworkingareas
2.Supervisorfeedbackreport
3.Teamfeedback
4.Safetyauditreport
5.Feedbackreportfromlinemanagement
CriteriaforWorkplaceApproval:
PhysicalRequirements:
1.Fullyoperatingminewithstopinganddevelopmentactivities
HumanResourcesRequirements:
1.QualifiedMineSurveyorinchargeofthedepartment
2.FullyoperationalMineralresourceManagementfunction
LegalRequirements:
1.ISOaccreditation
2.Compliancewithalllegalrequirements
Exemptions:
311701-001-WM-02-Miningproductionmeasurementprocesses
PurposeoftheModule
Thefocusofthelearninginthismoduleisonprovidinglearnerstheopportunitytogainthe
workexperiencerequiredtobuildcompetenceinmeasuring,recordingandreportingmonthlyproductionandupdatingthevariousmineplansaccordingly.
ListofExperiencesincludedinthismodule
Number / Title / Credits311701-001-WM-02-01 / Measuringandplottingvolumesandareasofmonthlymineproductionoveratwoyearperiodrunningconcurrently.(Withinthespecificcontextoftheminethecandidateworkson) / 60
311701-001-WM-02-01Measuringandplottingvolumesandareasofmonthlymineproductionoveratwoyearperiodrunningconcurrently.(Withinthespecificcontextoftheminethecandidateworkson)
GuidelinesforWorkExperience
1.Determinelocationofmeasuringtobeconducted.
2.Obtainrelevantdatafortheplannedmeasuring(measuringlist).
3.Obtainpermissiontoconductthemeasuring.
4.Overseethepreparationofmaterialandequipmentforconductingthemeasuring.
5.Arrangewiththesurveyteamtoconductthemeasuring.
6.Obtainpermissiontoentertheworkingplace.
7.Checktheworkingplacetodeterminethatmeasuringispossible.
8.Physicallycheckthesafetyoftheworkingplace.
9.Locatesurveypegs.
10.Conductthemeasuring.
11.Plotmeasurementsandcalculateareas,distancesandvolumes.
12.Produceinitialreport.
ContextualWorkplaceKnowledge
1.Miningstandards
2.Productionmeasurementstandardspoliciesandprocedures
SupportingEvidence
1.Updatedmineplans
2.Feedbackreportfromlinemanagement
3.Supervisorfeedbackreport
CriteriaforWorkplaceApproval:
PhysicalRequirements:
1.Fullyoperatingminewithstopinganddevelopmentactivities
HumanResourcesRequirements:
1.qualifiedMineSurveyorinchargeofthedepartment
2.FullyfunctioningMineralresourcemanagementfunction
LegalRequirements:
1.ISOaccreditation
2.Compliancewithalllegalrequirements
Exemptions: