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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Manage railway construction activities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
113971  Manage railway construction activities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  20 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to manage railway construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities in a safe, cost effective manner while complying to project specifications.

This competence forms part of the Elective learning and represents a specific context of management, i.e. managing railway construction activities in a civil engineering construction context.

It contributes to the development of a professional community of Civil Engineering Construction Managers. The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved.

Its contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners would be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience. The employability and career prospects of learners can therefore be enhanced by this qualification. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF Level 4 Mathematical Science and NQF Level 4 Literacy.
NQF Level 4 unit standards in the planning, organisation and controlling of railway construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Includes but not limited to: Main lines, heavy haul lines, branch lines, sidings, yards, underground lines. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Implement related safety measures. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Railway Safety regulations
  • Train working rules 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The implications of Health and Safety Legislation and regulations pertaining to rail construction are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The handling, transport, storage and utilization of hazardous material used in railway construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Protective clothing and equipment is identified and their use demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Training programmes to sensitise and train unskilled workers on safety measures are implemented. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Protective clothing, HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Plan the execution of rail construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Resources are determined from quantities computed from drawings and project specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. A critical path analysis is determined for the execution of the rail construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. A construction plan is prepared which included protection of the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Manage the procurement of resources, transported and storage as determined from the construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance plans. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Set out the works. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Drawings and specifications are interpreted and setting out information obtained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Survey controls are put in place. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The work is set out in accordance to project specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Execute the railway construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance work. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The work is executed in terms of project specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Production targets are set and monitored to comply with industry norms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Quality control measures are implemented. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Prepare as build drawings and materials report. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. As build drawings are prepared from surveyed information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Materials report is prepared from construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities and laboratory control testing reports. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Implement environmental principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. An environmental implementation plan is prepared and implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Borrow pit areas are rehabilitated to comply with relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The construction site is cleaned and all spoil transported to approved dumpsites. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Transport routes and camp sites where the environment was damaged, are rehabilitated. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the CETA - ETQA for "The National Certificate in the Management of Civil Engineering Construction Processes".
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the CETA - ETQA.
  • CETA - ETQA, or other ETQA`s who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with CETA-ETQA, would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Understand and explain:
  • Safety legislation, regulations and measures:
    Range:
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Railway Safety regulations
  • Train working rules
  • Protective clothing and equipment requirements
  • HIV/AIDS/TB and Malaria safety requirements
  • The working in confined spaces and elevated platforms during railway construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities
  • The handling, transport, storage and utilization of hazardous materials used in railway construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities
  • The interpretation of laboratory results associated with quality control during railway construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities.
  • The setting of appropriate production targets in terms of industry norms.
  • The management of quality during rail construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities.
  • The management of resources during rail construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities.
  • The management of productivity during rail construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities.
  • The preparation of a critical path analysis during the planning phase of the construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities.
  • Survey control and setting out of railway construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities.
  • The management of cost during rail construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems

    Specific Outcome:
    Plan the execution of rail construction activities.

    Assessment Criteria:
    A critical path analysis is determined for the execution of the railway construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    Specific Outcome:
    Implement Occupational Health and Safety measures.

    Assessment Criteria:
    Training programmes to sensitise and train unskilled workers are implemented. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Specific Outcome:
    Execute the rail construction work.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Production targets are set and monitored to comply with industry norms.
  • Quality control measures are set in place. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Specific Outcome:
    Plan the execution of rail construction activities.

    Assessment Criteria:
    Resources are determined from quantities computed from drawings and project specifications. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Specific Outcome:
    Execute the rail construction work.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Production targets are set and monitored to comply with industry norms.
  • Quality control measures are set in place. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Specific Outcome:
    Plan the execution of rail construction activities.

    Assessment Criteria:
    A critical path analysis is determined for the execution of the rail construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Specific Outcome:
    Rehabilitate the environment.

    Assessment Criteria:
    The construction site is cleaned and all spoil transported to approved dump sites 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  23683   National Diploma: Management of Civil Engineering Construction Processes  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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