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

Inspect, manufacture, remove, install or replace and adjust and or position droppers on overhead traction equipment (OHTE) 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
120217  Inspect, manufacture, remove, install or replace and adjust and or position droppers on overhead traction equipment (OHTE) 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Electrical Engineering & Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Civil Engineering Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4 
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 learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Inspect.
  • Manufacture.
  • Remove.
  • Install/replace.
  • Adjust/position.

    Overhead droppers on OHTE correctly and safely thus contributing to the safe running of electric trains as well as ensuring the continuity of power supply in the Rail Sector. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in the following:
  • Train working rules.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.
  • Communication at NQF Level 2. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Equipment may include but is not limited to:
  • Personal protective equipment.
  • Train protection equipment.
  • Fire-Fighting equipment.
  • First aid equipment.
  • Equipment related to the inspection, manufacturing, removing, installing/replacing and positioning of droppers on OHTE.

    Statutory requirements may include but are not limited to:
  • Relevant sections of the Act. 85.
  • Code of Practice No 29.
  • Train Working Rules.
  • Company specific electrical safety instructions.
  • Relevant sections of the Explosives Act.

    Work procedures may include but are not limited to company's:
  • Safety procedures related to isolated and earthed or live conditions.
  • Safe working methods related to isolated and earthed or live conditions.
  • Policies related to isolated and earthed or live conditions.
  • Installation procedures related to isolated and earthed or live conditions.
  • Maintenance procedures related to isolated and earthed or live conditions.

    Manufacturers' specifications may include but are not limited to:
  • Dimensions of components.
  • Type of material from which components are manufactured.

    This unit standard includes the installation of a dropper section insulator on OHTE under isolated and earthed or live (3-kV DC) conditions.

    Work-permit conditions apply when work is performed under isolated and earthed conditions. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Communicate with relevant role players and complete relevant documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Job card is interpreted so that specified work can be executed correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant documentation is completed correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Communication related to manufacturing, removal, installation or replacement and adjustment and or positioning of droppers on OHTE is carried out with relevant role players. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to inspect, manufacture, remove, install/replace and adjust/position overhead droppers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Tools and equipment are obtained and verified for correctness. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Safe loading and off-loading of tools, material and equipment are ensured for correctness. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The necessary safety precautions at the worksite are taken to prevent injury to personnel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Work permit is obtained correctly and timeously. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Protection is placed correctly according to TWR. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Transport is arranged for personnel. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Manufacture droppers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The correct dropper chart is selected according to job instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The dropper chart is interpreted in accordance with company specific dropper specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Correct dropper tools, equipment and material are obtained and used safely. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Dropper jig is correctly set in accordance with dropper manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Dropper is manufactured correctly in accordance with dropper manufacturer's specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Inspect, remove, install/replace and position/adjust droppers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Company-specific safe work procedures are followed correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment are placed and used safely and correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Dropper is inspected for sub-standard conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Dropper is removed safely and correctly in accordance with dropper removal procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Dropper is replaced/installed correctly in accordance with dropper replacement/installation procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Dropper is positioned correctly in accordance with dropper replacement/installation procedure. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Finalise the manufacturing, removal, installation/replacement and adjust/position of droppers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Quality checks are performed safely and correctly on droppers as per company-specific instructions and manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools, equipment and material are removed safely and correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Worksite is cleared according to company-specific instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Protection is removed correctly in accordance with TWR. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Work permit is cancelled correctly and timeously according to work-permit procedures when permit was issued. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing or moderating a learner against this unit standard must be trained, qualified, certified and re-certified as an assessor/moderator in the OHTE/Substation division in accordance with the specific validation regulations relevant to the specific unit standard and registered with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or has a Memorandum of Understanding with a relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA body will oversee assessment and moderation of assessment or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessment at exit points of the Qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual Unit Standards as well as the integrated competence described in the Qualification. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Learners can understand and explain:
  • A dropper chart.
  • The removing, installing/replacing and positioning of droppers on OHTE under isolated and earthed and live conditions.
  • The manufacturing of droppers for OHTE.
  • The reading of electrification lay out plan.
  • The identification, purpose and function of parts and components of the OHTE.
  • The function, purpose and safe use of tools (hand and power).
  • Material identification and specifications related to OHTE droppers. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    Learner and societal development

    Learners can understand the importance of:
  • Safety in the workplace as well as in the whole environment.
  • Being a team player in the work environment and in society.
  • Communicating effectively in the work environment and in society.
  • Their responsibility for the safety and well being of fellow workers and society at large. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving

    Learners can solve problems with regard to:
  • The correctness, quantity and quality of material, parts and components.
  • The suitability and functionality of material, equipment and tools.
  • Operational changes impacting on the removing, installing/replacing and positioning of droppers on OHTE.
  • Availability and competence of assisting personnel. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork

    Learners can work effectively in teams when:
  • Applying safe work procedures.
  • Performing the removing, installation/replacing and positioning of droppers on OHTE.
  • Restoring the worksite.
  • Loading and off-loading of tools, material and equipment. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and self-management

    A learner can organise and manage himself by:
  • Executing the task responsibly.
  • Maintaining a high level of discipline.
  • Adhering to time frames.
  • Adhering to safety and company specific policies and procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation

    Learners can interpret and evaluate the contents of:
  • A job order.
  • A dropper chart.
  • Overhead equipment layout plan with associated symbols.
  • Dropper manufacturing specifications and procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Learners can communicate effectively with relevant role-players when:
  • Organising material, tools, equipment and personnel.
  • Completing relevant documentation.
  • Placing and removing protection.
  • Obtaining and cancelling work permit. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Learners can use science and technology by using:
  • Hand tools and equipment.
  • Communication media. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems
  • Learners can understand the role of overhead track equipment in the rail sector. 
    		•

    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 
    Values
  • Safety consciousness.
  • Accuracy.
  • Neatness.
  • Pro-activeness.
  • Quality consciousness.
  • Time consciousness.

    Supplementary information

    Terminology
  • OHTE refers to overhead track equipment.
  • Act 85 refers to safety, health and environmental regulations.
  • TWR refers to train working rules.
  • Droppers refer to the wires by which the contact wire is suspended from the catenary wire.
  • Job order refers to:

    > Job card.
    > Job instruction.
  • Communication media can include but are not limited to:

    > 2-way radios.
    > Cellular phones.
    > Trunk radios.
    > Hand-held emergency telephones.
  • Logbook refers to evidence of training and job performance.
  • Worksite refers to the location where the task is to be performed. 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  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. Palesa Rail Academy 


    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.