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

Perform crossing of trains 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14621  Perform crossing of trains 
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 crossing procedures of trains at crossing places, according to company-specific train working rules applicable to specific circumstances to contribute to 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
Execute departure/arrival/en route procedures - NQF level 3 

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,
  • at different interloops/remote-controlled interloops/attended and unattended places.

    This unit standard is inclusive of:
  • two-man train instructions,
  • various types of equipment that relate to specific environments (hand points/self- restoring points/electrically operated points),
  • various indicators that relate to specific environments (mechanical points indicators/illuminated points indicators/ direction indicators),
  • priority of trains for crossing procedures,
  • equipment for admittance/departure of trains (flags/lights/correct tokens/indicators). 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Issue, receive, verify and adhere to tokens and react to signals/indicators. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Issue, receive, verify and adhere to tokens and react to signals/indicators that relate to specific crossing places. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The tokens are issued correctly at crossing places according to the relevant train working rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The tokens are received correctly at crossing places according to the relevant train working rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The tokens are verified for correctness at crossing places according to the relevant train working rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The tokens are adhered to correctly to at crossing places according to the relevant train working rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Signals/indicators are reacted upon correctly at crossing places according to the relevant train working rules. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Operate train control/working equipment that relates to a specific environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The train working equipment that relates to a specific environment is operated according to the relevant train working rules, e.g. various types of points, different locks, signals, indicators. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The train control equipment that relates to a specific environment is operated according to the relevant train working rules, e.g. Van Schoor instruments. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Admit the train(s) on to the correct railway line at a crossing place(s). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The train(s) is/are admitted on to the correct railway line at a crossing place(s) according to the relevant train working rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The relevant rules for the safe admittance of the train(s) are complied to. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Comply with the relevant train working rules for the despatching/departure of train(s). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The relevant train working rules for the despatching/departure of train(s) are complied with. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Comply with POSMOR and related train working rules to perform safe movement on rail. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Comply with POSMOR and related train working rules to perform safe movement on rail when performing crossing of trains. (Principles of save movement on rail). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. POSMOR are complied with to perform safe movement on rail while performing crossings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Related train working rules are complied with to perform safe movement on rail while performing crossings. 


    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 crossing procedures at attended and un-attended crossing place(s)
    2. Principles and theory related to train working equipment (infrastructure)
    3. Principles and theory related to various indicators
    4. The communication process which is required for a specific situation
    5. Safety rules and regulations related to crossing procedures
    6. Relevant elements of POSMOR and specific company train working rules related to crossings
    7. Relevant elements of the OHS Act, Act 85 of 1993 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem-solving
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to solve problems by determining the correct crossing procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Team work
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to work as a team while performing crossing procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and self-management
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to perform crossing procedures in a systematic manner. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to critically evaluate information from circumstances, that occur during crossing of trains and procedures to be followed. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to communicate information to role players by utilising various communication media when performing crossing procedures (verbal, hand signals, etc.). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to use science and technology by operating train working equipment for crossing procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 264384, which is " Execute train movement procedures", Level 3, 3 credits.

    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

    A crossing place in this unit standard refers to an attended or an unattended place.

    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). 
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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  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.
     
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