The Mine Surveyor's Certificate
of Competency examinations
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1. The following documents must be supplied before writing the examinations:
- An application for acceptance [PDF, 43.9KB]
The completed form must be accompanied by an R50 uncancelled revenue stamp.
- A certified copy of any one of the following qualifications:
- An appropriate mine surveying degree;
- A national diploma in mine surveying;
- The Chamber of Mines Advanced Certificate in Mine Surveying plus the Chamber of Mines Advanced Certificate in Mine Valuation; or
- Any other equivalent mine surveying qualification(s) acceptable to the Commission of Examiners.
- A certified copy of the official Chamber of Mines record of service form on an official company letterhead confirming proof of your appropriate experience, subject to the following minimum criteria:
- If you have a degree in mine surveying: at least three years practical experience in mine surveying acceptable to the commission, provided that one year has been in the underground workings of a mine;
- If you have a national diploma in mine surveying: at least three years practical experience in mine surveying acceptable to the commission, provided that one year has been in the underground workings of a mine; and
- If you have the Chamber of Mines Advanced Certificates: at least five years practical experience in mine surveying acceptable to the commission, provided that one year has been in the underground workings of a mine.
Note: Where no underground experience is evident, a Certificate of Limited Scope will be considered.
- An original letter from your Chief Surveyor, Mentor or other Competent Supervisor regarding your relevant experience.
- A testimonial confirming your general good conduct and sober habits.
- A certified copy of your identity document.
2. Once you have had confirmation of acceptance as a candidate, the following must be completed and submitted before the closing date of the examinations:
- An application for examination form [PDF, 44.5KB]
- The completed form must be accompanied by an uncancelled R100 revenue stamp.
- Do you want to appeal for a re-mark?
- If you wish to appeal for a re-mark of any subject, download this form [PDF, 43.9KB].
The completed form must be accompanied by an uncancelled R40 revenue stamp.
This is an abridged version of the year planner, containing dates of specific
importance to Commission members
|
Date |
Item / purpose / action / responsibility |
|
2008-03-14 |
Commission meeting for the final moderation and acceptance of the April
2008 examination papers. |
|
2008-04 17 to 18 |
Conducting of April 2008 examinations. |
|
2008-05-16 |
Deadline for submission by examiners of mark sheets for the April 2008
examinations. |
|
2008-06-20 |
Commission meeting for determining the final results for the April 2008
examinations, and allocation of examiners for October 2008 examinations. |
|
2008-09-05 |
Commission meeting for the final moderation and acceptance of the
October 2008 examination papers. |
|
2008-10 09 to 10 |
Conducting of October 2008 examinations. |
|
2008-11-07 |
Deadline for submission by examiners of mark sheets for the October 2008
examinations. |
|
2008-11-21 |
Commission meeting for determining the final results for the October
2008 examinations. |
| Examinination
Dates |
April 2008 Examinations | October 2008 examinations |
|
Closing date for acceptance |
07 March |
08 October |
|
Closing date for examination |
04 April |
29 August |
|
Availability of results |
20 June |
28 November |
|
Closing date for appeal |
18 July |
19 December |
|
Submission of remarks by moderators |
01 August |
09 January |
Important notice: All examination entries received after the closing dates will be held over to the next examination. All re-mark appeals received after the closing dates will not be considered.
The timetable for April 2008.
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