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

Execute departure/arrival/en route travelling procedures - train personnel 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14618  Execute departure/arrival/en route travelling procedures - train personnel 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  3 
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
264384  Execute train movement procedures  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A learner will be able to perform the safety procedures for departure/arrival/en route travelling of trains, according to company-specific train working rules to contribute to the safety of personnel, passengers/freight and safe movement on rail. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
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
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 operational time span to minimise delays,
  • in different yard layouts/stations/sidings/sections/crossing places

    This standard is inclusive of:
  • freight trains
  • passenger trains
  • commuter trains
  • road knowledge
  • train and auxiliary equipment

    This standard is exclusive of:
  • despatching of trains from point of origin
  • train handling techniques
  • various train control systems 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Perform safety procedures and inspections before departure of trains from stations/yards. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Perform safety procedures and inspections before departure of trains from stations/yards/crossing places - e.g. line must be clear, points set/locked correctly, signal operated, correct hand signal, correct token, giving bell signals (commuter/main line passengers), etc. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Safety procedures and inspections are performed before departure of trains from stations/yards/crossing places according to relevant train working rules, e.g. line must be clear, points set/locked correctly, signal operated, correct hand signal, correct token, giving bell signals (commuter/main line passengers), etc. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform regular safety checks en route. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Perform regular safety checks en route, e.g. observe passing trains, inspect loads/rail vehicles for visible defects, overall safe running of trains, bell signals, opening/closing of doors for commuter trains, etc. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Regular safety checks en route are performed according to company-specific procedures and relevant train working rules, e.g. observe passing trains, inspect loads/rail vehicles for visible defects, overall safe running of trains, bell signals, opening/closing of doors for commuter trains, etc. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform safety procedures on arrival at destinations. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Perform safety procedures on arrival at destinations, e.g. entering stations/yards/sidings, handing over train, reporting of defects, etc. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Safety procedures are performed on arrival at destinations according to the relevant train working rules, e.g. entering stations/yards/sidings, handing over train, reporting defects, etc. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Comply with POSMOR and related instructions to perform safe movement on rail. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    POSMOR - Principles of save movement on rail. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. POSMOR are complied with to perform safe movement on rail during departure, arrival and en route procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Related train working rules are complied with to perform safe movement on rail during departure, arrival and en route procedures. 


    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 related to the departure/en route travelling/arrival of trains
    2. Principles and theory related to bell signals for commuter trains
    3. Principles and theory related to the opening/closing of train doors
    4. Relevant elements of POSMOR and specific company rules related to the departure/en route travelling/arrival of trains.
    5. Principles and theory related to departure bells at stations 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem-solving
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to solve problems by observing and act upon unsafe conditions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Team work
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to co-ordinate activities while performing the inspection and procedures for departure, en route travelling and arrival of trains. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and self-management
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to conduct inspections in a systematic Manner. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to critically evaluate information from visual/audible indicators while performing inspection before departure, en route travelling and on arrival. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to communicate continuously with all role players by utilising various communication media (verbal, radios, hand signals, bell signals, etc.). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology
    Use science and technology by utilising radios/bell signals/door operation methods, etc. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to understand how one system relates to another (e.g. signal positions, various types of rail vehicles - door operation methods/bell signals/ hand signals). 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 264384, which is " Execute train movement procedures", 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. 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
  • Trustworthiness
  • Integrity
  • Sobriety
  • Quality consciousness
  • Assertiveness 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    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 Wentworth 
    2. School of Rail: Esselenpark 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.