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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Utilise semaphore signals/indicators for rail movement on single lines

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14607	Utilise semaphore signals/indicators for rail movement on single lines
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Transport, Operations and Logistics
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2006-09-05	2009-06-17	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-17		2013-06-17

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
264381	Utilise semaphore signals for rail movement on single lines	Level 3	NQF Level 03	6

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

A learner will be able to identify, observe and react to semaphore signals/indicators in a specific railway environment on single lines.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Shunt Rail Vehicles (ROTD-01)
Compile Trains (ROTD-02).

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The level assigned to this standard is appropriate because performance must be carried out:

under different weather conditions

during day and night time,

in different yards, stations and single line sections,

within a specific time span

under normal and abnormal circumstances.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify the particular semaphore signals/indicators and the location thereof on single lines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Applicable semaphore signals/indicators on single lines are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Locations (where erected) of applicable semaphore signals/indicators on single lines are identified.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Observe the position of semaphore signals/indicators on single lines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Position of semaphore signals/indicators on single lines is observed, e.g.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Danger position

All right position

Caution position.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Adhere to the position of the semaphore signals/indicators on single lines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The position of a specific signal is understood and explained. E.g. Stop, proceed, slow down, caution next signal at danger, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The position of the semaphore signals/indicators on single lines is adhered to.
E.g. stop, proceed, slow down, caution next signal at danger, etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Comply with POSMOR and related train working rules.

OUTCOME NOTES

Comply with POSMOR and related train working rules to perform safe movement on rail within semaphore signals on single lines. (Principles of save movement on rail).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. POSMOR are complied with to perform safe movement on rail within semaphore signals/indicators on single lines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Related train working rules are complied with to perform safe movement on rail within semaphore signals/indicators on single lines.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. An individual wishing to be assessed against this standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provided institution that has been accredited by the relevant ETQA.
2. A learner specialising in Rail Operations through this elective standard will be assessed by an assessor who has been certified as competent against the National Certificate in Rail Operations - NQF level 5, which must include this standard.
3. A learner specialising in Train Driving through this elective standard will be assessed by an assessor who has been certified as competent against the National Certificate in Train Driving NQF level 4, which must include this standard.
4. Any assessor and training provider must ensure that the relevant company specific procedures/rules are used as reference material when designing courseware, assessment or when selecting pre-designed assessments.
5. Anyone assessing a learner against this standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant TRANSPORT SETA - ETQA.
6. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this standard must be registered and accredited as a provider at SAQA.
7. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA as prescribed.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Learners can understand and explain:

1. Principles and theory of semaphore signalling/indicators/boards for the purpose of safe movements.
2. POSMOR and related specific company instructions relevant to semaphore signalling/ indicators/boards.
3. Relevant elements of OHS Act, Act 85 of 1993.
4. Protocol of two-way communications to facilitate safe movement on rail.
5. Layout of yards/stations/sections.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Team work
Learners have acquired the generic ability to work together in a team for the safe movement of rail vehicles under normal and abnormal circumstances (by observing the operated signals and their movement) [position and reaction of the single line signal(s)].

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use of science and technology
Learners have acquired the generic ability to use science and technology to effectively control movement by utilising and observing signals/indicators (applying approved signalling and communication systems - signals/hand signals/walkie-talkies).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Problem-solving
Learners have acquired the generic ability to solve problems by critically evaluating signals/indicators and situations on single lines in order to execute safe movement of rail vehicles.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Inter-relatedness of systems
Learners have acquired the generic ability to understand that the operational environment includes a set of related systems (by observing the operated signals and their movement) [position and reaction of the single line signal(s).

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 264381, which is "Utilise semaphore signals/indicators for rail movement on single lines", Level 3, 6 credits.

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

When conducting assessment, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the unit standards being assessed.

They must ensure that assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge.

Each environment/situation will be different, it will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the context in which the assessment will take place.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

During formal training at the provider:
1. Written tests
2. Case studies.
3. Simulation

During on the job training:
1. Oral test
2. Observations
3. Case studies.

Integrated final on the job assessment:
1. Observation
2. Oral tests
3. Case studies

In the Rail Operations environment it will be more effective to assess a number of unit standards together and the assessor must evaluate each assessment request to determine the grouping of the standards for assessment.

The assessment must integrate a number of different methods. (Example: When equipment, communication and train movements are normal the integrated assessment will be based on normal working. The abnormal working assessment will then be based on a case study (simulation) or when the abnormal working is in operation during the assessment period, the normal working assessment will be a case study (simulation). This will give the assessor reliable and valid proof of competence and evidence of required attitudes and skills.

The integrated assessment must take place in the environment where the learner will work independently on completion of final assessment.

Valid, reliable and authentic evidence (presented as a portfolio of evidence) from past achievements and experience may serve to supplement the assessment of applied competence. The portfolio should include, inter alia:
1. Written statements from persons (e.g. current and/or previous employer, colleague, peer, manager, external customers) confirming competence of the learner.
2. Relevant certificates or awards.
3. Previous assessment records.
4. Journal (Logbook).

VALUES

In addition, the following values should be demonstrated:

Safety consciousness

Decisiveness

Co-operation

Sense of urgency (within limits)

Judgement

Assertiveness

Responsibility

Trustworthiness

Integrity

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Definition: Semaphore signals are fixed signals. Semaphore signalling has arms for day signalling and distinctive coloured lights for night and can control shunting and train movements.
Definition: Indicators comprise of two-way, one-way points indicators and ground indicators.
Definition: Board comprises of warning boards, whistle boards, water boards and any other boards announced from time to time in the train working rules.
POSMOR:
Principles of Safe Movement on Rail (POSMOR) includes the following:

a defined track for movement,

defined track must be clear,

stopping at limit of authority

authority for movement received by licensed persons,

adhering to speed instructions and track side indicators,

being protected, secured and standing clear while stationary,

preventing conflicting movement,

personnel must be fit for duty and

being alert, vigilant and assessing surroundings.

Abnormal Circumstances: Abnormal circumstances embrace all defective/missing/incorrect positioning and malfunctioning of semaphore signalling on single lines.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	23893	National Certificate: Rail Operations (Functional Yard Operations)	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-06-17	Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	49795	National Certificate: Rail Construction and Maintenance	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1.	School of Rail Wentworth
2.	School of Rail: Esselenpark