Roof bolt operator training
Also called: Bolter, Roof Bolter, Roof Bolter Operator, Underground Roof Bolter. What they do: Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine. On the job, you would: Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard will be useful to people who have to support an underground workplace by means of a hydraulic roof bolter.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU AFTER TRAINING
§ Explain the drilling and installation of support using a hydraulic roof bolter.
§ Prepare to drill holes and install support.
§ Drill holes and install support.
§ Perform-post drilling and installation activities.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS COURSE
The course is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of persons responsible for supporting an underground workplace by means of a hydraulic roof bolter in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable and informed workers.
The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this course are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector by supporting an underground workplace by means of a hydraulic roof bolter as part of the mining process.
From the above lines, you can see that this course or machine is only used in the mining sector
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for this course, you will need,
§ Minimum of Grade 10 certificate
§ Or any Previous other post high school qualifications
§ Safety training and understanding is a must and should you not have one, that will be your starting point.
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