COURSE
Metskill offers a number of skills programmes and qualifications which can run as part of leadership programmes.
MINERAL
Skills Programmes: NQF L2
MetSkill offers a number of skills programmes. These run as stand-alone modules, however, credits achieved from these also count towards learnerships leading to full qualifications. The learning programmes are made up of theoretical training and practical “on-the-job” assessments. Theoretical learning will take place at the client’s training facilities and practical assessments at the applicant’s workplace.
National Certificate - Mineral Processing
NQF L2 SAQA Qualification ID: 59305
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Programme Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | 16Q160096591292 | 129 | 12 - 18 |
| Lump Ore Beneficiation | 16Q160093561292 | 129 | 12 - 18 |
| Base Metal | 129 | 12 - 18 | |
| Mineral Sands | 16Q160094641292 | 129 | 12 - 18 |
People credited with this qualification are able to:
- Communicate and solve problems effectively in the workplace and a variety of other contexts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of occupational health and safety in the workplace.
- Conduct basic materials handling and transport operations.
- Conduct basic process control operations.
- Perform minor maintenance on mechanical equipment.
- Separate materials by means of filtration, screening or cycloning.
National Certificate - Mineral Processing
NQF L3 SAQA Qualification ID: 62769
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Programme Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | 16Q160109401303 | 130 | 12 - 18 |
| Lump Ore Beneficiation | 16Q160110381303 | 130 | 12 - 18 |
| Base Metal | 16Q160111481303 | 130 | 12 - 18 |
| Mineral Sands | 16Q160113311303 | 130 | 12 - 18 |
People credited with this qualification are able to:
- Communicate and solve problems effectively in the workplace.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental standards with regard to hazards and risks in the workplace.
- Conduct materials handling and transport activities within the mineral processing context.
- Conduct process control activities within set parameters.
- Perform minor maintenance on mechanical equipment.
- Separate materials using various techniques.
Further Education & Training Certificate - Mineral Processing
NQF L4 SAQA Qualification ID: 64889
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Programme Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Processing | 16Q160140361374 | 137 | 12 - 18 |
People credited with this qualification are able to:
- Communicate and solve problems in Mineral Processing.
- Maintain Occupational Health, Safety and general housekeeping.
- Lead a team to work co-operatively to achieve objectives.
- Control metallurgical operations from a control room.
ANALYTICAL
Laboratory Practise Offering
Skills Programmes: NQF L2
MetSkill offers a number of skills programmes. These run as stand-alone modules, however, credits achieved from these also count towards learnerships leading to full qualifications. The learning programmes are made up of theoretical training and practical “on-the-job” assessments. Theoretical learning will take place at the client’s training facilities and practical assessments at the applicant’s workplace.
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Min. Course Duration (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grading Room Operator | MQA/SP/0095/09 | 7 | 12 |
| Primary Sample Preparation in an Analytical Laboratory | MQA/SP/0111/09 | 17 | 28 |
| Secondary Sample Preparation in an Analytical Laboratory | MQA/SP/0131/11 | 15 | 25 |
| The separation of precious metals by means of the fire assay technique | MQA/SP/0146/13 | 19 | 31.6 |
| Sample Preparation and Instrument Analysis | MQA/SP/0147/13 | 40 | 67 |
National Certificate - Laboratory Practise
NQF L2 SAQA Qualification ID: 64949
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Programme Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General - 73309 | 16Q160144541202 | 120 | 12 - 18 |
| Coal - 73311 | 16Q160144541202 | 120 | 12 - 18 |
| Precious Metals - 73310 | 16Q160144541202 | 120 | 12 - 18 |
This qualification enables laboratory personnel to perform the activities required in the lab by giving them the foundational knowledge and skills for the following:
- Communicate and solve problems in Mineral Processing.
- Maintain Occupational Health, Safety and general housekeeping.
- Lead a team to work co-operatively to achieve objectives.
- Control metallurgical operations from a control room.
Further Education & Training Certificate - Laboratory Analysis
NQF L4 SAQA Qualification ID: 64950
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Programme Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Minerals Specialisation - 73312 | 16Q160193001404 (A) | 140 | 12 - 18 |
Qualifying learners will:
- Have an understanding of laboratory practice and analysis.
- Maintain and apply safety and quality practices in the relevant laboratory.
- Perform relevant routine analysis in the laboratory.
- Plan and organise own tasks and activities in relation to the laboratory’s schedules and requirements.
CHEMICAL
Chemical Operations Offering
Skills Programmes: NQF L3
MetSkill offers a number of skills programmes. These run as stand-alone modules, however, credits achieved from these also count towards learnerships leading to full qualifications. The learning programmes are made up of theoretical training and practical “on-the-job” assessments. Theoretical learning will take place at the client’s training facilities and practical assessments at the applicant’s workplace.
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Min. Course Duration (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Group Metals Separation Process Operation | MQA/SP/0138/12 | 17 | 29 |
National Certificate - Chemical Operations
NQF L2 SAQA Qualification ID: 78527
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Programme Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Minerals Specialisation (78547) | 16Q160122311352 | 135 | 12 - 18 |
Qualifying learners will have an understanding of the various process operations that are used in chemical or explosives operations:
- Understand the principles of chemistry and the applications in industry.
- Apply safety and environmental protection procedures in the workplace.
- Monitor and control operations in a chemical or process environment.
- Maintain quality in a processing environment.
National Certificate - Chemical Operations
NQF L3 SAQA Qualification ID: 78528
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Programme Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Minerals Specialisation - Mineral Extraction and Refining (78903) | 16Q160124391203 | 120 | 12 - 18 |
Qualifying learners will have an understanding of the various process operations that are used in chemical or explosives operations:
- Understand the various process operations that are used in chemical operations.
- Understand the principles of chemistry and physics and its application in industry.
- Apply problem solving strategies in a process environment.
- Monitor and control chemical process operations in a process environment.
- Maintain quality in a processing environment.
- Understand and apply safety, health and environmental issues in the workplace.
METAL
National Certificate - Metal Production
NQF L2 SAQA Qualification ID: 64189
The core component contains generic competencies covering, among other things:
- Health, safety and environment legislation and procedures.
- Preparation and operation of support equipment.
- Working in teams.
- Role of the individual in a business or organisation.
These competencies will enable the learner to work in different industries within the diverse production section.
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Programme Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Minerals Specialisation - 65190 | 16Q160114431202 | 2 | 12 - 18 |
National Certificate - Metal Production
NQF L3 SAQA Qualification ID: 64190
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Programme Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Minerals Specialisation - 66192 | 16Q160115261203 | 120 | 12 - 18 |
The qualification ensures progression of learning, enabling the learner to perform optimally and provides access to a higher qualification within the same or a related sector.
The qualification will facilitate access to, and mobility within, education and training for learners who:
- would like to achieve this qualification through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or formal study.
- wish to extend their range of skills and knowledge and hence their competencies in the metals production environment.
Further Education & Training Certificate - Metal Production
NQF L4 SAQA Qualification ID: 64209
| Learnership / Specialisation Area | Registration Code | Minimum Credits | Programme Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Minerals Specialisation - 65194 | 16Q160116351404 | 140 | 12 - 18 |
The core component contains generic competencies covering, inter alia:
- Managing the input of material, the conversion process and product flow.
- Controlling auxillary systems to ensure an efficient production process.
- Knowledge of systems (process computer systems, for example).
- Knowledge of all the preparation, setting-up and operating production process equipment.
- Problem solving.
- Interaction with clients, suppliers and maintenance up to level of responsibility.
- Co-ordinating the improvement of productivity within a functional unit.
- Knowledge of production quality and organisational procedures.
- Knowledge and application of health, safety and environmental procedures involved in controlling the production process.
- Knowledge of the sequence for start-up and shut-down, cooling and shut-down procedures and changeover and back-up procedures.
STAND ALONE
- Process Plant Troubleshooting
- Flotation control techniques
- Control room operator skills development programme
- metallurgical accounting
- instrumentation and control
- maths for plant operators
- communication skills
- supervisory skills development
- presentation skills
ADDITIONAL
- training material development
- training programme development
- assessment moderation
- traning needs analysis
- skills development consultation
- practical “on-the-job” training