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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Shunt rail vehicles

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14638	Shunt rail vehicles
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 2	NQF Level 02	18
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
264338	Shunt rail vehicles	Level 3	NQF Level 03	18

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

A learner will be capable of shunting rail vehicles according to workplace procedures and specifications.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Communications - ABET level 4
Numeracy - ABET level 4
Devise strategies for the maintenance of a healthy life style - 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;

in different yard layouts (might or might not include overhead traction);

within a specified time span;

This standard excludes:

Commodities (it does not form part of this assessment)

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Shunt rail vehicles in accordance with mechanical operation.

OUTCOME NOTES

Shunt rail vehicles (couple and uncouple) in accordance with mechanical operation of rolling stock, electric cabling and passenger coaches` attachments.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Rail vehicles are coupled and uncoupled according to the mechanical operation instructions

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Electric cabling of commuter trains is coupled and uncoupled to specific instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Passenger coaches' attachments are coupled and uncoupled according to specific instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Vacuum/air brake pipes are coupled and uncoupled according to specific instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Control movement of rail vehicles and adhere to the specific operating environment.

OUTCOME NOTES

Control movement of rail vehicles and adhere to the specific operating environment. (Yard outlay/gradients/risks)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Rail vehicle movements are controlled in a specific environment. (Specific marshalling
yard layout environment is understood)

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The gradients and risks in the operating environment were adhered to. (Stop boards, shunting limit boards and high voltage warning boards, etc).

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Comply with POSMOR and related train working rules during shunting.

OUTCOME NOTES

Comply with POSMOR and related train working rules during shunting. (Principles of save movement on rail)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. POSMOR are complied with during shunting. (See Supplementary for POSMOR

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Related train working rules are complied with during shunting

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Control movements of rolling stock by using approved hand signalling or radio communication system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Approved hand signalling is used to control shunting movements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Approved radio communication systems and verbal instructions are used to control shunting movements

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/apply:

1. Principles of Safe Movement on Rail (POSMOR).
2. Relevant elements of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993.
3. Protocol of two-way communication to facilitate safe movement on rail.
4. Coupling of rolling stock. (mechanical and electric couplings)
5. Principles and theory of brake systems for the purpose of compiling trains.
6. Visual and audible communication methods used during shunting.
7. Yard layouts.
8. Shunting procedures: examples - switching of points, position of blades, operation of derailers, various track-side indicators, level crossing protection, securing of stand-alone vehicles, foreign vehicles and skidded wheels, etc.
9. The hazards and risks associated with shunting and required actions to deal with these.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work together as a team
Learners have acquired the generic ability to adhere to and comply with the principles of safe movement on rail (POSMOR) and related instructions to perform shunting movements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Critically evaluate
Learners have acquired the generic ability to critically evaluate instructions and situations in order to couple/uncouple rail vehicles safely and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology
Learners have acquired the generic ability to effectively controlling movements of rolling stock by applying approved signalling and communication systems.

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 to control movement of rail vehicles and to adhere to the specific operating environment.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 264338, which is "Shunt rail vehicles", Level 3, 18 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. (Example: working with only goods freight or only passenger trains or commuter motor coach-sets)

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: Only one type of vehicle, or a combination of different vehicles, or goods vehicles in combination with passenger vehicles. Movements controlled by hand-signals or movements controlled by radio communication.). 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 and the assessment certification must be endorsed.

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

Flexibility

Dealing with people (respectful to people)

Initiative

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

*Adhere to and comply with the principles of safe movement on rail (POSMOR) and related instructions to perform shunting movements, e.g.: Principles of Safe Movement on Rail (POSMOR) includes the following:

a defined track for movement

authority for movement received by licensed persons

adhering to speed instructions and trackside indicators

being protected, secured and standing clear while stationary

preventing conflicting movement

rolling stock must be service worthy

infrastructure must be train worthy

personnel must be fit for duty

being alert, vigilant and assessing surroundings

*Control movement of rolling stock using approved hand signalling and radio communication systems, e.g. communication consists of authorised hand signals, - two-way radio communication, oral instructions or written communication.

*Protocol of two-way communication to facilitate safe movement on rail, e.g. specific wording is used to eliminate confusion during shunting.

Definition: Rail Vehicles mean any coach, truck, van or other conveyance (excluding a push trolley) intended or designed for transport of passengers or freight on a railway line.

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	59300	General Education and Training Certificate: Transport	Level 1	NQF Level 01	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.	African Rail And Traction Services
2.	Dee-Bravo Training Centre
3.	Dionysus Skills Development Initiative (Pty) Ltd
4.	Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd)
5.	Makwedeng Training
6.	New Company FAT
7.	NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD
8.	R and H Rail (Pty) Ltd
9.	RICHARDS BAY COAL TEMINAL COMPANY LIMITED (Legacy)
10.	School of Rail Wentworth
11.	School of Rail: Esselenpark
12.	Staffing Logistics
13.	TEST 3_18 March 2019