Elementary Mine Sampling
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Exam Conditions
The candidates shall have passed the Basic Mine Sampling Certificate (metalliferous or coal options) or an acceptable equivalent.
This certificate will be in two parts, Part A and Part B:
Part A
Part A will consist of a three-hour written closed book theory examination paper.
To pass Part A the candidate must obtain a minimum of 60%.
A pass will be retained for 18 months.
Handheld electronic calculators would be permitted.
Part B
A portfolio:
A portfolio is a document where the candidate provides evidence of his/her practical elementary mine sampling skills to prove competence in the prescribed or required skills listed under “Syllabus (Practical)” below. The candidate will be required to submit a portfolio of his/her elementary mine sampling skills for assessment by the examination committee.
The candidate may be required to present his/her portfolio of evidence to a panel of mine evaluation practitioners appointed by the COM Survey Examination Committee.
The portfolio must be submitted within a period of 18 months after successful completion of the theory examination. Failure to comply will result in the theory part being re-written!!
To be credited with the elementary mine sampling certificate the candidate will have to pass the theory examination and have his/her portfolio of evidence accepted by the examination committee.
