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General information

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.

Exam arrangements

This is an abridged version of the year planner, containing dates of specific importance to Commission members

Date	Item / purpose / action / responsibility
2009-03-13	Commission meeting for the final moderation and acceptance of the April 2009 examination papers.
2009-04-16 to 17	Conducting of April 2009 examinations.
2009-05-22	Deadline for submission by examiners of mark sheets for the April 2009 examinations.
2009-06-19	Commission meeting for determining the final results for the April 2009 examinations, and allocation of examiners for October 2009 examinations.
2009-09-04	Commission meeting for the final moderation and acceptance of the October 2009 examination papers.
2009-10-15 to 16	Conducting of October 2009 examinations.
2009-11-13	Deadline for submission by examiners of mark sheets for the October 2009 examinations.
2009-11-27	Commission meeting for determining the final results for the October 2009 examinations.

 

 

Examinination Dates	April 2009 Examinations	October 2009 examinations
Closing date for acceptance	27 February	14 August
Closing date for examination	20 March	4 September
Availability of results	19 June	27 November
Closing date for appeal	17 July	18 December
Submission of remarks by moderators	31 July	08 January 2010

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.

Timetable

The timetable for April 2009.

Part A	Date and Time	Part B
	Thursday 16 April 2009	Thursday 16 April 2009
Survey I	8:30 – 11: 30	Mathematics
Mining Legislation	12:30 – 14:30
	12:30 – 15:30	Mining Economy II
	Friday 17 April 2009	Friday 17 April 2009
Mining Economics I	8:30 – 11:30	Survey II
Geology	12:30 – 14:30
	12:30 – 15:30	Survey III