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

Identify, route, harness and terminate electrical conductors used in railway signalling 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116853  Identify, route, harness and terminate electrical conductors used in railway signalling 
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 2  NQF Level 02  6 
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 
A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to identify, route, harness and terminate electrical conductors used in railway signalling according to specifications by applying signal-engineering practice. This will ensure correctly routed and terminated electrical conductors, which contribute in part to a reliable electrical railway signalling system, safe and efficient train operations and effective rail transportation. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication NQF Level 1
  • Numeracy NQF Level 1
  • Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements related to the routing and terminating of electrical conductors.
  • Knowledge of the principles of electricity.
  • Knowledge and use of electrical measuring instruments. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The credit value assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because performance must be carried out:
    1. In a controlled environment.
    2. Within a specific time.
    3. At a field site or in a workshop.
    4. Under simulated conditions.

    This standard includes the preparation and termination of cables and wires onto/into:
  • Clip-on terminals
  • Solder post
  • Threaded post
  • Termination blocks/plugs
  • Relay backboards

    This standard includes the following:
    1. Termination methods:
  • Crimping lugs
  • Soldered lugs and spades
  • Soldered wire ends
  • Crimped bootlace ferrule
  • Relay backboard spades
  • Manually formed eyes
    2. The termination of the following electrical conductors:
  • Insulated solid core
  • Insulated multi-stranded
    3. The routing and harnessing of electrical wires, individual cores and cables according to railway signalling specifications

    This standard excludes the jointing of cables. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify electrical conductors and insulation according to railway signalling specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Conductor sizes are identified correctly according to railway signalling specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Conductor types are identified correctly according to railway signalling specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Insulation types are identified correctly according to railway signalling specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Core numbers of a cable are determined correctly according to cable specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Route and harness electrical conductors according to railway signalling specifications. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Routing and harnessing in this instance refers to wires, individual cores and cables. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Basic layout plans and wiring diagrams are interpreted correctly according to plan and wiring specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Approved routing methods are applied correctly according to signalling specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Approved harnessing methods are applied correctly according to signalling specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tools, equipment and materials are used according to safe working procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Safe working procedures, policies and instructions are adhered to. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Terminate electrical conductors according to railway signalling specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Electrical conductors are prepared for termination according to wiring diagram. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools, equipment and materials are used according to safe working procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The electrical conductors are terminated correctly as per plan, wiring diagram and company-specific specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Termination of electrical railway signalling conductors is completed within the allocated time. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Safe working procedures are adhered to as per company policies and instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Perform quality checks on the terminated electrical conductors according to company procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant quality checks are performed correctly on terminated electrical conductors according to company-specific policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Items of non-conformance identified by quality checks are addressed correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Applicable documentation is completed correctly as per company policies. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Restore the site as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Hazardous and waste material is safely disposed of as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The site is restored as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Material, equipment and tools are returned for storage or repair as per company-specific procedures, policies and instructions. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that has been accredited by the relevant ETQA.
    2. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
    3. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA as prescribed.
    4. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA as prescribed.
    5. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be certified as competent against this unit standard and registered as an assessor to assess this unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The learners can understand and explain the following related to the routing and termination of electrical conductors:
  • Basic wiring diagrams and layout plans
  • Identification of electrical conductors
  • Safe handling and storage of electrical cables and conductors
  • Termination methods
  • Wiring methods
  • Routing methods
  • Harnessing methods
  • Wiring/termination practices and company-specific specifications
  • Soft soldering methods
  • Crimping methods
  • Electrical conductor termination techniques
  • Use of applicable soldering tools
  • Identification and handling of materials
  • Function, purpose and safe use of applicable electrical test instruments
  • Function, purpose and safe use of applicable electrical conductor terminating tools
  • Restoration of site
  • Relevant extracts from:
    > OHS Act and regulations
    > Safe working procedures
    > Company-specific policies, procedures and instructions applicable to the routing and termination of electrical conductors 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    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 equipment and tools
  • The termination of electrical conductors 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Team work:

    Learners can work effectively in teams when:
  • Handling cables
  • Storing or securing cables
  • Restoring the site 
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    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
  • Adherence to time frames
  • Adherence to safety and company specific policies and procedures 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation:

    Learners can interpret and evaluate the contents of:
  • A basic layout plan and wiring diagram
  • Specifications 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication:

    Learners can communicate effectively with relevant role-players related to the termination of electrical conductors. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology:

    Learners can use science and technology by using:
  • Electrical test instruments
  • Electrical soldering tools 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems:

    Learners can understand the role of the routing and termination of conductors and cables in a railway signalling system. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Learner and societal development:

    Learners can understand the importance of:
  • Safety in the workplace as well as in the whole environment
  • Their responsibility for the safety and well-being of fellow-workers and society at large 
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    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 
    Assessment Process:

    Assessment Methods:
    1. Written tests.
    2. Practical test.
    3. Oral questioning.
    4. Observation of practical task execution.
    5. Simulation.
    6. Role-play/structured classroom discussions and oral tests.
    7. Practical verification against specifications.

    These methods must be selected carefully based on the purpose of the assessment (for example, the written method could be used to assess knowledge or on-the-job demonstration for practical competence). The assessment must integrate a number of different methods (no less than three of those detailed above) in order to give the assessor reliable and valid proof of competence and evidence of required attitudes.

    The following may be used to supplement the above minimum assessment methods:

    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. Logbook or register stating evidence of performance.

    Values:

    In addition, the following values should be demonstrated:
  • Safety consciousness
  • Responsibility
  • Integrity
  • Quality consciousness
  • Time consciousness
  • Sobriety

    Supplementary Information:

    Terminology:

    Plan refers to a drawing or diagram.
    Sub-standard refers to the deviation from specifications and/or standards.
    Site refers to a workshop or field location.
    Logbook refers to evidence of training and job performance.
    Electrical conductor refers to individual wires and the cable cores after the cable has been skinned.
    Harnessing refers to the binding together and securing of a number of electrical conductors or cables.
    Terminating refers to the making off or ending of conductors onto terminals

    Certification:

    The learner will be certified as competent when the following has been performed to specification timeously:
  • A stranded 4-core and a solid 12-core cable have been harnessed and terminated correctly using an approved termination type and relevant termination method given in the list below.
  • At least 12 separate electrical conductors have to be routed, harnessed and terminated. The termination types must include all the termination methods given in the list below.

    1. Termination types:
  • Clip-on terminals
  • Solder post
  • Threaded post
  • Termination blocks/plugs
  • Relay backboards

    2. Termination methods:
  • Crimping lugs
  • Soldered lugs and spades
  • Soldered wire ends
  • Crimped bootlace ferrule
  • Relay backboard spades
  • Manually formed eyes

    Credits

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:

    Activity and number of hours:
  • Theory: 24 hours
  • Practical: 24 hours
  • Self-directed learning: 4 hours
  • Assessment: 9 hours
    Total: 61 hours

    Credits achieved: 6 
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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  49068   National Certificate: Railway Signalling: Assembly and Wiring of Equipment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 


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