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

Administer Van Schoor system of train control for safe movement on rail 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264337  Administer Van Schoor system of train control for safe movement on rail 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Rail and Pipeline 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" 		 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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
14629  Administer Van Schoor system of train control for safe movement on rail  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A learner will be able to administer the Van Schoor system of train control by planning rail movement, operating Van Schoor instruments and completing warning advices (where applicable) and will be able to conform to POSMOR and related train working rules in a specific railway environment in order to contribute to safe movement on rail.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Planning rail movement.
  • Making rail movement arrangements.
  • Authorising rail movement.
  • Communicating and recording train movement according to train working rules.
  • Operating the Van Schoor instruments. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan rail movement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Rail movement information is gathered in terms of immediate operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Information includes but is not limited to type of train, crossing of trains, passing of trains, timetables of commuter and freight trains.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Rail movement running times are calculated in terms of the gathered information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Rail movements are planned according to operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Movements include but are not limited to run through, crossing, shunting and passing.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Make rail movement arrangements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Train arrangements are made in conjunction with other role-players. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Roleplayers include but are not limited to neighbouring station(s), Joint Operating Office.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Predictable Service concepts are incorporated into arrangements and planning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The train arrangements diagram is completed according to organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Planned movements are communicated and agreed upon with neighbouring stations in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Information about movement is recorded in the train register in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Authorise rail movement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Tablets, forms and warning advices are completed according to information on exchanged messages and train crossings arrangements diagrams. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Forms include but are not limited to combined message and proceeding order and manuscript order.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Completed forms and warning advices are compared with messages and train crossings arrangements diagrams for correctness. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tablets, forms and warning advices are handed over to train personnel. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Train in motion or stationary.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Communicate and record train movement according to train working rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Train movements are updated in the train register in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Train arrivals/departures are communicated to neighbouring stations in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Confirmation of train's arrival at unattended place is recorded in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Train arrivals at and departures from unattended places are communicated to neighbouring stations in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Operate the Van Schoor instruments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The Van Schoor tokens are replaced or cancelled according to the relevant train working rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The Van Schoor tokens are obtained according to the relevant train working rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The Van Schoor tokens are handed over to the train driver according to the relevant train working rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Procedures for operating under a degraded mode are explained according to train working rules. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Degraded mode includes but is not limited to communication failure, instrument defective, lost/damaged tablets.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the specific outcomes of the unit standard as well as the integrated competence described in the purpose of the unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The applicable methods of the Van Schoor system for the purpose of safe movement on rail under normal and abnormal circumstances.
  • POSMOR and company-specific rules relevant to the applicable method of the Van Schoor system.
  • Relevant elements of the OHS Act, Act of 1993.
  • Protocol of two-way communications to facilitate safe movement on rail. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to planning and implementing Van Schoor method of train control in which responses display that critical thinking is used for responsible decision making. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a railway team to introduce, implement and terminate Van Schoor method of train control. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to ensure safety of self, personnel, equipment and infrastructure during Van Schoor method of train control within own area of responsibility. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information about specific circumstances that warrant the introduction of Van Schoor method of train control. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using appropriate modes of oral and/or written persuasion in dealing with all role-players prior to, during and post Van Schoor method of train control. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 14629, "Administer Van Schoor system of train control for safe movement on rail", Level 4, 10 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  66669   Further Education and Training Certificate: Rail Operations (Train Control)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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