Lamproom Assistant

This qualification is part of the Occupational Certificate: Lamproom Supervisor and aims to provide the knowledge, skills and work-based learning to learners to operate as a lamproom assistant. The qualification allows the learner to support and facilitate the smooth execution of the lamproom processes by conducting physical inspections and basic repairs on equipment, execute housekeeping and stock taking duties and assisting the supervisor in maintaining all occupational health and safety standards in the lamproom.

Every mine and mining related operation in South Africa is legally required to establish and effectively operate a lamproom. The purpose of a lamproom is to issue all people entering the operations area with safety and related equipment that is functioning properly. Lamproom operations are becoming more sophisticated and this operation within the Mine Health and Safety value chain is increasingly being recognised as key to the ongoing improvement of the health and safety of employees. If the lamproom operation does not function according to legal requirements, mines are prevented from continuing their operations. The mining industry is continually striving towards the improvement of occupational health and safety standards. Because of this focus the role of the lamproom supervisor is becoming increasingly important. The need for an occupational qualification for the role of the Lamproom Supervisors and their support staff was identified by the industry because of the critical role that the lamproom plays in the occupational health and safety value chain. Operators in the lamproom are appointed in terms of the mining regulations and they are licensed to practice by the mines and minerals regulator. Each and every mine in the country requires competent lamproom operators. This qualification also creates opportunities for entry into the industry and opens up opportunities for articulation into technical mining and engineering environments. It also opens opportunities to progress to occupations in mining stores and warehousing.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) Level 3.

• Describe the function and process of the lamp room indicating all the equipment needed and how the equipment works.
• Describe the application of the hazard and risk assessment process in the lamproom.
• Identify faults on key equipment issued through the lamproom and demonstrate how the faults must be corrected.