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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Utilise pilot working of train control for safe movement on rail

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14608	Utilise pilot working of train control for safe movement on rail
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	2
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
264418	Utilise pilot working for safe movement on rail	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

A learner will be able to utilise Pilot Working when normal train control systems are suspended due to abnormal circumstances that occur and will be able to conform to related train working rules in a specific railway environment and contribute to safe movement on rail.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

SINGLE LINE ENVIRONMENT
Utilise semaphore signals/indicators for rail movement on single lines - NQF level 3
Utilise telegraph orders for safe movement on rail - NQF level 3
Utilise van Schoor system of train control for safe movement on rail - NQF level 3
Utilise wooden train staff system of train control for safe movement on rail - NQF level 3
Utilise radio train order system of train control for safe movement on rail - NQF level 3
Utilise radio track warrant system of train control for safe movement on rail - NQF level 3

DOUBLE LINES/COLOUR LIGHTS ENVIRONMENT
Utilise semaphore signals/indicators for rail movement on double lines - NQF level 3
Utilise colour light signalling for rail movement - NQF level 4

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,

within a specific time span to minimise delays,

according to applicable train control systems on single/double lines

with or without communication with due regard to specific circumstances.

This standard excludes:

the normal system of train control.

This standard includes:

Accidents

Washaways

Obstruction

Assistance by rail

Maintenance

Occupation

Various failures - communication, instruments, locomotives, and suspension of train control system, etc.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Receive, identify & verify authority for train movement during Pilot Working on single/double lines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Pilot working ticket/Pilot-man authorisation is received.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The train movement authority is verified by comparing it with the Pilot Working form.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Adhere to specific instructions during Pilot Working on single or double lines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Specific instructions are adhered to during Pilot Working on single or double lines according to the relevant train working rules, e.g. where the specific section starts/ends.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Comply with POSMOR and related instructions.

OUTCOME NOTES

Comply with POSMOR and related instructions to perform safe movement on rail within Pilot Working. (Principles of save movement on rail).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. POSMOR are complied with to perform safe movement on rail within Pilot Working.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Related train working rules are complied with to perform safe movement on rail within Pilot Working.

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 the following in a rail environment:

1. Principles and theory of Pilot Working for the purpose of safe movement on rail.
2. Specific company rules related to Pilot Working.
3. Relevant elements of the OHS Act, Act 85 of 1993.
4. Protocol of two-way communications to facilitate safe movement on rail.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Problem-solving
Learners have acquired the generic ability to solve problems by reacting to changes in train control systems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Team work
Learners have acquired the generic ability to work together in a team during the change-over from one train control system to another.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Self-organisation and self-management
Learners have acquired the generic ability to adhere to and comply with company-specific train working rules during Pilot Working for the safe movement of rail vehicles.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Information evaluation
Learners have acquired the generic ability to critically analyse, evaluate and verify information received during Pilot Working to execute safe movement of rail vehicles.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication
Learners have acquired the generic ability to communicate continuously with all role players by utilising various communication media (written, verbal, radios, etc.).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Inter-relatedness of systems
Learners have acquired the generic ability to understand that the operational environment includes a set of related systems by communicating relevant information during Pilot Working.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 264418, which is " Utilise pilot working for safe movement on rail ", Level 4, 4 credits.

VALUES:

In addition, the following values should be demonstrated:

Safety consciousness

Decisiveness

Co-operation

Sense of urgency (within limits)

Judgement

Trustworthiness

Integrity

Sobriety

Quality consciousness

Assertiveness

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The utilising of Pilot Working includes the following as an example:
Reason for Pilot Working: Accidents, obstruction, rendering assistance, maintenance, occupation, failure of instruments and communication and suspension of normal train control system.
Operation of Pilot Working: Despatch trains, react to various signals that relate to Pilot Working environment, procedures at end of Pilot Working section, Block Posts, etc.
Identification of Pilotman: The person working as Pilotman must wear a red armlet as identification.

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: The Pilot Working ticket (token) or the Pilotman (Authority) must be clearly understood as well as the instructions issued by the pilotman to the train driver. POSMOR for the length of the pilot working section must be clearly understood and adhered to. 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).

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	49795	National Certificate: Rail Construction and Maintenance	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA
Elective	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

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: Esselenpark