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

Record of truck and locomotive movements (SPRINT) Spoornet information network 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14626  Record of truck and locomotive movements (SPRINT) Spoornet information network 
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 4  NQF Level 04  10 
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
264397  Monitor railway stock and related equipment  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A learner will be able to record truck and locomotive movements on the SPRINT (Spoornet Information Network), record related information applicable to the specific environment, print vehicle lists, print works orders, obtain statistics for management information and contribute to safe movement on rail. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Shunting of Rail Vehicles - NQF level 2
Compiling Trains - NQF level 2 

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,
  • for different sections/corridors (yards/sidings/etc)
  • within a specific time span to adhere to predictable service

    This unit standard is inclusive of:
  • early reporting after "off-line" period/disruption of system, etc.
  • SPRINT
  • SIMS
  • ETA/ETD
  • SERVICE MANAGEMENT (REPORTS)

    This standard is exclusive of:
  • SIMEX
  • Control of motor coaches (commuter trains) 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Gather and record information regarding movement(s) of truck(s)/locomotive(s)/train(s) on SPRINT. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Information regarding movement(s) of truck(s)/locomotive(s)/train(s) is gathered and recorded on SPRINT according to system requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Supply required statistical information about truck/locomotive/train movement(s). 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Supply required statistical information about truck/locomotive/train movement(s) and/or its status to the relevant role-players. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Required statistical information about truck/locomotive/train movement(s) and/or its status is supplied to the relevant role-players according to company-specific requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Record all information to generate company-specific documentation. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Record all information to generate company-specific documentation, e.g. vehicle lists, works orders, etc. according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. All information is recorded to generate company-specific documentation. e.g. vehicle lists, works orders, etc. according to requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Comply with the relevant train working rules to perform safe movement on rail. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Comply with the relevant train working rules to perform safe movement on rail (e.g. compilation/axle mass/train load tables/correct tractive power for sections, etc.). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The relevant train working rules are complied with to perform safe movement on rail (E.g. compilation/axle mass/train load tables/correct tractive power for sections, etc.). 


    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. 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.
    4. Anyone assessing a learner against this standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant TRANSPORT SETA - ETQA.
    5. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this standard must be registered and accredited as a provider at SAQA.
    6. 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 utilisation of the SPRINT system for event reporting
    2. Communication process that is required for a specific situation
    3. Relevant elements of POSMOR
    4. Relevant elements of the OHS Act, Act 85 of 1993
    5. Application of computer software programmes
    6. Safety rules and regulations, procedures related to the compilation of trains 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem-solving
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to solve problems by reacting to abnormalities, e.g. rearrangements of trains, reservations of trucks and locomotive planning, etc. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Team work
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to work as a team for the safe and timeous reporting of truck/locomotive/train movements under normal and abnormal circumstances. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and self-management
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to manage and organise themselves by: arranging the reporting function of trucks/locomotives/trains adhering to and complying with company-specific train working rules/procedures under normal and abnormal circumstances. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to critically analyse, evaluate and verify information to record truck, locomotive and train movement on SPRINT. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to communicate continuously with all role players by utilising various communication media (verbal, radio, written, etc.) when movements must be recorded. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to use modern computer systems and technology. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-related systems
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to understand that the environment includes a set of related systems. (computer/radio). 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 264397, which is "Monitor railway stock and related equipments", Level 4, 10 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 system are normal the integrated assessment will be based on normal procedures. If any abnormality occur during the assessment period, the normal procedures and operation must be done on a pre-production program. 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

    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

    Definitions:

    SIMS : Spoornet Incident Management System
    ETA/ETD: Estimated time of arrival - estimated time of departure
    SERVICE
    MANAGEMENT: Integrates with SPRINT and INTAC by providing on line credit checks and automatic billing on movement and monitoring and doing inquiries on consignment status
    STATUS : Availability, workshop, and maintenance program for locomotives/trucks 
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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: 
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