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

Afford on-track protection 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14623  Afford on-track protection 
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  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2006-09-05  2009-02-18  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-02-18   2013-02-18  

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
262445  Provide on-track protection  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A learner will be able to afford on-track protection according to company-specific train working rules applicable to specific circumstances to contribute to safety of people, trains, machinery and for safe movement on rail. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
SINGLE LINES ENVIRONMENT
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

DOUBLE LINES/COLOUR LIGHTS ENVIRONMENT
Utilise semaphore signals/indicators for rail movement on double lines - NQF level 3
Utilise colour light signalling for rail movement - NQF level 4 

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/stations/sidings/sections/crossing places

    This standard is inclusive of:
  • occupation of lines and protection rendered by Train Control Officers, if applicable
  • train failures, train accidents, obstructions on the line, maintenance work on the track/high voltage, etc.
  • truck maintenance
  • level crossings (unprotected - booms/track failures).
  • on-track machinery
  • issuing/storage and usage of detonators(where applicable). 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify/analyse the situation that requires a specific protection procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The situation and procedures for protection are identified that conform to the relevant train working rules for a specific situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Observation is communicated to relevant role-players. E.g. Train driver to Train Control Officer, Track Official to Train Control Officer, etc. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Afford protection with the correct equipment that relates to specific environment & circumstances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Protection is afforded with the correct equipment that relates to the specific environment and circumstances and according to the relevant train working rules. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Communicate and record information. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Communicate and record information that relates to the specific circumstances about the protection, to relevant role-players. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Information that relates to the specific circumstances about the protection is communicated to the relevant role-players to ensure safe movement according to the relevant train working rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Information that relates to the specific circumstances about the protection is recorded according to the relevant train working rules. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Discontinue protection and resume normal working. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Discontinue protection and resume normal working according to the relevant train working rules for the specific circumstances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Protection is discontinued according to the relevant train working rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Discontinuation is communicated the to relevant role-players and recorded when applicable. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Normal working procedures are resumed according to the relevant train working rules. 


    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. A learner specialising in Infra through this elective standard will be assessed by an assessor who has been certified as competent against the National Certificate in Rail Operations, which must include this standard
    5. 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.
    6. Anyone assessing a learner against this standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant TRANSPORT SETA - ETQA.
    7. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this standard must be registered and accredited as a provider at SAQA.
    8. 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 specific situations that require protection
    2. Principles and theory related to how protection must be afforded
    3. The communication process which is required for a specific situation
    4. Safety rules and regulations related to protection that include detonators
    5. Relevant elements of POSMOR and specific company rules related to protection
    6. 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 what type of protection is required in which circumstances. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Team work
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to co-ordinate activities or to work as a team while performing protection. 

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

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to critically evaluate information from circumstances, that occur and require protection. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to communicate information continuously to all role players by utilising various communication media when affording protection (written, verbal, radios, hand signals, etc.). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to use science and technology by forwarding/receiving information when affording protection. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard will be replaced by unit standard 264383, which is "Provide on-track protection", Level 3, 5 credits, as soon as 264383 is registered.

    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 262445, which is "Provide on-track protection", Level 3, 5 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: The circumstances will determine the integrated assessment on this standard. E.g. Train failures, accidents, maintenance teams, equipment failure in stations, yard or in the sections between stations.) 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:

    Equipment in this standard can be: detonators, flags, banners, boards, clamps, hand-lamps, lever-frame collars (warning devices), etc. 
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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
    Core  49795   National Certificate: Rail Construction and Maintenance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    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  49773   National Certificate: Construction and Maintenance of Overhead Track Equipment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  49774   Further Education and Training Certificate: Construction and Maintenance of Overhead Track Equipment  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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. R and H Rail (Pty) Ltd 
    2. School of Rail: Esselenpark 


    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.