BLASTING CERTIFICATE ASSESSEMENT 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
PASSED ANSWERS/GRADE A+ ASSURED !!
What is the purpose of the guide?
To assist examiners and training service providers in implementing a structured, fair, and
consistent method of assessment.
What does the syllabi for the Blasting Certificate include?
Relevant provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996, and the Minerals Act, 1991.
What are the two types of assessment score sheets mentioned?
Score sheet for compulsory questions and score sheet for choice questions.
What is assessment?
A process of gathering evidence and making judgment about a person's knowledge and skills.
What is the minimum pass mark on compulsory questions?
100%.
What must be assessed in the compulsory section?
Core knowledge that a miner is required to have.
What is the focus of outcomes-based assessment?
Learning outcomes stated in the Directive for Blasting Certificate for Opencast mines.
What principle ensures assessment is fair?
Using methods that are sensitive to various forms of bias and discrimination.
What does multi-lingualism in assessment ensure?
Candidates have the right to assessment in the language of their choice.
What is the relevance principle in assessment?
Focus on skills, knowledge, and values that are appropriate to the learning outcomes.
What does reliability in assessment mean?
The assessment must produce similar results consistently, regardless of assessor or context.
What is the significance of transparency in assessment?
Assessment must be clear and understandable to the candidates.
What does the assessment process aim to improve?
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The performance of learners and the services of programmes.
What are the key areas covered in the syllabi?
Surface mine legal knowledge, practices, procedures, machinery, explosives, transport, storage,
security, blasting designs, procedures, practical layouts, and dust prevention.
What should be included in the assessment guidelines?
Principles of assessment, types of questions, and methods of evaluation.
What types of questions are included in the examination?
Compulsory questions and choice questions.
What is the role of the examiner during assessment?
To assess/examine the candidate on a minimum of five compulsory questions in each subject.
What are the objectives of the Mine Health and Safety Act?
To protect and promote the health and safety of persons working at a mine, promote a culture of
safety, monitor health and safety conditions, require hazard identification and risk control,
provide for employee participation, and promote training.
What are the rights and powers of a health and safety representative?
The representative must be assisted by the manager, allowed to meet with workers, may instruct
a fellow worker to leave if there's serious danger, can request an inspector to investigate health
and safety concerns, must be informed of accidents and inspections, and must be allowed paid
time off for training.
Who must the Minister of Mineral Resources appoint to assist him/her?
The Chief Inspector of Mines.
What are three functions of the Chief Inspector of Mines?
Administer the Act and the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate, appoint inspectors, and advise
the Minister on health and safety in mines.
What does the Act require owners, employers, and employees to do regarding Inspectors of
Mines?
Provide assistance and facilities that the Inspector may reasonably require during an inspection.
What is required of a person questioned by an Inspector of Mine?
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They must answer each question to the best of their ability, but are not required to answer if it
may be self-incriminating.
Name six offences listed under the Mine Health and Safety Act.
1) Damage or misuse health and safety equipment. 2) Negligent acts endangering others. 3)
Hindering someone performing their function under the Act. 4) Attempting to obtain a certificate
of competency dishonestly. 5) Failing to attend an inquiry or provide false evidence. 6)
Contravening provisions of the Act.
What can happen to a person found guilty of an offence under the Act?
They may be fined or imprisoned as prescribed.
Define the term 'Inspector'.
An officer appointed under section 48(1)(c) of the MHSA and a medical inspector appointed
under section 49(1)(b) of the MHSA.
Define the term 'Employee'.
Any person who is employed or working on a mine.
Define the term 'Employer'.
Any person who employs employees.
Define the term 'Hazard'.
A source of, or exposure to danger.
Define the term 'Risk'.
The likelihood that occupational injury or harm to persons will occur.
Define the term 'Health and safety representative'.
An employee elected and appointed under section 29 of the MHSA.
Define the term 'Health hazard'.
Any physical, chemical or biological hazard to health, including anything declared a health
hazard by the Minister.
Define the term 'Occupational health'.
Includes occupational hygiene and occupational medicine.
What are the employer's duties regarding codes of practice at a mine?
PASSED ANSWERS/GRADE A+ ASSURED !!
What is the purpose of the guide?
To assist examiners and training service providers in implementing a structured, fair, and
consistent method of assessment.
What does the syllabi for the Blasting Certificate include?
Relevant provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996, and the Minerals Act, 1991.
What are the two types of assessment score sheets mentioned?
Score sheet for compulsory questions and score sheet for choice questions.
What is assessment?
A process of gathering evidence and making judgment about a person's knowledge and skills.
What is the minimum pass mark on compulsory questions?
100%.
What must be assessed in the compulsory section?
Core knowledge that a miner is required to have.
What is the focus of outcomes-based assessment?
Learning outcomes stated in the Directive for Blasting Certificate for Opencast mines.
What principle ensures assessment is fair?
Using methods that are sensitive to various forms of bias and discrimination.
What does multi-lingualism in assessment ensure?
Candidates have the right to assessment in the language of their choice.
What is the relevance principle in assessment?
Focus on skills, knowledge, and values that are appropriate to the learning outcomes.
What does reliability in assessment mean?
The assessment must produce similar results consistently, regardless of assessor or context.
What is the significance of transparency in assessment?
Assessment must be clear and understandable to the candidates.
What does the assessment process aim to improve?
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The performance of learners and the services of programmes.
What are the key areas covered in the syllabi?
Surface mine legal knowledge, practices, procedures, machinery, explosives, transport, storage,
security, blasting designs, procedures, practical layouts, and dust prevention.
What should be included in the assessment guidelines?
Principles of assessment, types of questions, and methods of evaluation.
What types of questions are included in the examination?
Compulsory questions and choice questions.
What is the role of the examiner during assessment?
To assess/examine the candidate on a minimum of five compulsory questions in each subject.
What are the objectives of the Mine Health and Safety Act?
To protect and promote the health and safety of persons working at a mine, promote a culture of
safety, monitor health and safety conditions, require hazard identification and risk control,
provide for employee participation, and promote training.
What are the rights and powers of a health and safety representative?
The representative must be assisted by the manager, allowed to meet with workers, may instruct
a fellow worker to leave if there's serious danger, can request an inspector to investigate health
and safety concerns, must be informed of accidents and inspections, and must be allowed paid
time off for training.
Who must the Minister of Mineral Resources appoint to assist him/her?
The Chief Inspector of Mines.
What are three functions of the Chief Inspector of Mines?
Administer the Act and the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate, appoint inspectors, and advise
the Minister on health and safety in mines.
What does the Act require owners, employers, and employees to do regarding Inspectors of
Mines?
Provide assistance and facilities that the Inspector may reasonably require during an inspection.
What is required of a person questioned by an Inspector of Mine?
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They must answer each question to the best of their ability, but are not required to answer if it
may be self-incriminating.
Name six offences listed under the Mine Health and Safety Act.
1) Damage or misuse health and safety equipment. 2) Negligent acts endangering others. 3)
Hindering someone performing their function under the Act. 4) Attempting to obtain a certificate
of competency dishonestly. 5) Failing to attend an inquiry or provide false evidence. 6)
Contravening provisions of the Act.
What can happen to a person found guilty of an offence under the Act?
They may be fined or imprisoned as prescribed.
Define the term 'Inspector'.
An officer appointed under section 48(1)(c) of the MHSA and a medical inspector appointed
under section 49(1)(b) of the MHSA.
Define the term 'Employee'.
Any person who is employed or working on a mine.
Define the term 'Employer'.
Any person who employs employees.
Define the term 'Hazard'.
A source of, or exposure to danger.
Define the term 'Risk'.
The likelihood that occupational injury or harm to persons will occur.
Define the term 'Health and safety representative'.
An employee elected and appointed under section 29 of the MHSA.
Define the term 'Health hazard'.
Any physical, chemical or biological hazard to health, including anything declared a health
hazard by the Minister.
Define the term 'Occupational health'.
Includes occupational hygiene and occupational medicine.
What are the employer's duties regarding codes of practice at a mine?
