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

Monitor railway signalling system availabilities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258248  Monitor railway signalling system availabilities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Electrical Engineering & Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Electrical Infrastructure Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to analyse the systems performance in order to determine which components are malfunctioning so that the cause of the recurring faults can be identified. Learners will also be able to identify remedial recommendations to prevent reoccurrence and then to communicate these to the relevant role players.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying the cause of reoccurring faults applicable to specific equipment.
  • Making remedial recommendations.
  • Recording and report on performance of system. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this Qualification will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Signalling systems up to component level includes but is not limited to power supplies, fail safe data transfer, remote control, interlocking, condition monitoring and train detection. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify the cause of reoccurring faults applicable to specific equipment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Specific equipment may include but is not limited to train detection systems, remote control systems, condition monitoring, interlocking systems, power equipment, train number systems, fail-safe data transfer systems and rail bound telecoms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Database of reoccurring faults is scrutinised in order to identify root cause. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Systems performance is analysed to determine which components are malfunctioning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Specific reoccurring faults are located on specific equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The cause of the reoccurring fault is identified and explained in order to inform remedial actions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Make remedial recommendations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Database history is analysed in order to determine maintenance or component design failure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Maintenance or design types of remedial recommendations are identified in order to prevent reoccurrence. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Report is compiled and communicated according to organisational policy and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Record and report on performance of system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Types of equipment failure are sorted in order to determine root cause of failure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Technical report is compiled according to organisational policy and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Report is communicated to relevant roleplayers according to organisational communications procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Organisational communication policies and procedures.
  • The operation and function of specific types of equipment.
  • Knowledge of monitoring systems.
  • How to compile a technical report. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems pertaining to monitor system availabilities up to component level. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others to ensure faulty replacement of monitor systems are withdrawn and returned to service as and when required. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities to ensure full and proper preparations are done before attempting to monitor, test system availabilities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information which will assist in the decision making on the diagnosing, testing of monitor system availabilities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when making arrangements for the withdrawal of monitor systems from operation and in the processing of documentation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to assist in the monitoring of system availabilities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where the incorrect or damaged monitor system and availabilities can have a negative impact on the safety of both people and operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  63529   National Certificate: Railway Signalling Technology  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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.
     
    NONE 


    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.