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

Convey freight or passengers by rail 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
230410  Convey freight or passengers by rail 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  57 
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 will be able to convey freight or passengers by rail using the correct train handling techniques and dynamics to ensure the safety of rail employees and the public at large and contributing to the safe movement on rail and the welfare of South Africa. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • FETC NQF Level 4 or at least Mathematics and/or Science at NQF Level 4.
  • Unit Standard: Sign on and off for locomotive crew.
  • Unit Standard: Apply first aid protocols.
  • Unit Standard: Identify, report and react to hazardous material sub-standard conditions.
  • Unit Standard: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace and its effects on a business sub-sector, own organization and a specific workplace.
  • Unit Standard: Compile Trains.
  • Unit Standard: Standard Operate a train equipped with a vacuum brake system.
  • Unit Standard: Operate and regulate the safe movement of locomotive(s).
  • One of the following Locomotive Unit Standards:
    > TD06.
    > TD09.
    > TD10.
    > TD13.
    > TD14.
    > TD15. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because performance must be carried out:
  • In different weather conditions.
  • During day and night time.
  • In different yard layouts/mainline/siding/(may or may not include overhead traction).
  • Different gradients, rail road and environmental conditions.
  • Within a specified operational time span.
  • Under hazardous and abnormal conditions.

    This unit standard is inclusive of the following types of locomotives:
  • Steam.
  • Diesel hydraulic.
  • Diesel electric.
  • Electrical.
  • Electric/diesel (class 38) (direct current).
  • Motor coaches.

    This unit standard is inclusive of any freight/passenger train up to 2175/160 axles.

    This unit standard is further inclusive of and serves as prerequisite to the following specific trains and/or additional brake systems:
  • Abnormal loads.
  • Name trains.
  • Lux rail.
  • Special explosive trains.
  • High speed trains.
  • Test trains.
  • Air brake systems (100 truck/wagons).
  • Graduated release.
  • Electronic controlled pneumatic brakes and distributed power.
  • Passenger and or freight trains.
  • Motorised rail maintenance and inspection vehicles.
  • Train dynamics.
  • Train handling.
  • The following brake systems.
    > Vacuum brakes.
    > Air brakes (direct release).

    This unit standard is exclusive of:
  • Automated centrally controlled monorail systems.

    The efficiency brake test must be conducted as soon as practicable in accordance with company specific procedures related to the operational conditions. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Conduct the efficiency train brake test under motion to ensure brake systems operate within prescribed safety parameters with due consideration to gradients and road conditions in accordance with company specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The ability to collate, analyse and evaluate visual information from the locomotive gauges is demonstrated in accordance with company specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The ability to apply road knowledge under varying environmental conditions is demonstrated in accordance with company specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ability to assess the environmental surroundings and conditions in planning the efficiency brake application is demonstrated in accordance with company specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The ability to apply and react to the relevant operational systems and indications when planning the efficiency brake application is demonstrated in accordance with company specific instructions and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The correct brake application is applied in accordance with company specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The ability to determine the reaction time for the application to be effective is demonstrated in accordance with company specific procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and react to hazards arising from environmental conditions due to the inclement weather, road traffic, pedestrians and livestock or any natural occurrence affecting the structure gauge. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The ability to identify and react to relevant road crossing indicators and/or hazards is demonstrated in accordance with company specific instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The ability to assess the immediate surroundings and react to pedestrians, livestock or any natural occurrence affecting the structure gauge is demonstrated in accordance with company specific instructions and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ability to identify and react to inclement weather is demonstrated in accordance with company specific instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Operate a train and apply train-handling principles to maintain safe speed and direction of a train in accordance with the prescribed route, running time/time table and company specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The ability to apply the correct train handling principles to maintain a safe speed is demonstrated in accordance with company specific instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The ability to apply road knowledge in accordance with the prescribed route is explained and demonstrated in accordance with company specific instructions and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The correct application of the running time and/or timetables for the prescribed route is demonstrated in accordance with company specific instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Monitor on a continuous basis and act on visual and audible indicators to ensure the electro/mechanical components of the train operate within normal parameters in accordance with company specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The ability to identify electro mechanical problems arising within the consist of a train using critical and analytical processes is demonstrated in accordance with company specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The ability to identify cause(s) of defects and implement corrective action to rectify these defects is demonstrated in accordance with company specific instructions and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ability to implement the correct actions during an occurrence to bring the train to a halt, secure and protect the train, notify or communicate the identified problems to the train control centre is demonstrated in accordance with company specific instructions and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Apply the principles of POSMOR and/or company train working rules to evaluate and analyse instructions received from train control systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles of POSMOR to evaluate and analyse instructions received from train control systems is correctly applied in accordance with company specific instructions and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The company train working rules and/or company operational instructions is correctly adhered to in accordance with company specific instructions and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ability to identify and communicate any conditions that makes the train control system and/or instruction illegal or hazardous to the train control centre is demonstrated in accordance with company specific instructions and procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Methods of assessment:

    > Written tests/case studies.
    > Oral/on-the-job.
    > In situ (on-the-job) observations.
    > Simulation.
    > Role-play/structured classroom discussions and oral tests.

    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 could be used to assess 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 tools 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:

    > Written statements from persons (e.g. current and/or previous employer, colleague, peer, manager, external customers) confirming competence of the learner.
    > Relevant certificates or awards.
    > Previous assessment records (in accordance with validation regulations relevant to the specific unit standard).
    > Journal (Logbook).
  • Assessment mechanisms:

    > 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 for Transport and Logistics Operations.

    > Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA for Transport and Logistics Operations.

    > Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA for Transport and Logistics Operations.

    > Moderation of assessment will be done by the ETQA for Transport and Logistics Operations as prescribed.

    > Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be trained, qualified and certified or re-certified (in accordance with validation regulations relevant to the specific unit standard) in this specific unit standard and registered as an assessor with the ETQA for Transport and Logistics Operations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    A learner can understand and explain:
  • Safety rules and regulations related to train control systems.
  • Safe work procedures.
  • Existing communication and reporting lines.
  • Diagnostic and analytical evaluation methods to interpret audible and visual indications from locomotive gauges, indicators, and environmental conditions.
  • Basic maintenance techniques to rectify sub-standard conditions.
  • Communication protocols related to the designations, descriptions and company terminology.
  • Safety rules and regulations related to brake systems.
  • Diagnostic and analytical evaluation techniques.
  • Manufacturer's and company's specific train handling techniques and/or methods.
  • Small scale charts depicting track layout. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    Learner and societal development:

    A learner has acquire the generic ability to assess risks and take the corrective actions. 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving:

    A learner has acquire the ability to identify and react to sub-standard conditions (power failures, livestock, etc.) 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork:

    Learners have acquired the generic ability to work effectively with others as part of a team - group/organisation/fellow employees in the execution of his duties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and self-management:

    A learner has acquire the ability to operate his train safely within the specified timetables, running times, special notices or instructions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation:

    A learner has acquired the generic ability to evaluate information from visual and/or audible indicators and environmental conditions whilst handling his train. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    A learner has acquire the generic ability to communicate effectively by using visual and/or audible language skills in oral and/or written form (when authority must be obtained from another source). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    A learner has acquire the generic ability apply the principles related to pneumatic/ mechanical/ electrical systems in relation to train systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter relatedness of systems:

    A learner has acquire the knowledge to understand how one system has an effect on another (vacuum and air brake systems). 

    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:

    In addition the following values should be demonstrated:

    > Time consciousness.
    > Safety consciousness.
    > Self respect.
    > Honesty.
    > Sobriety.
    > Self discipline.
  • Supplementary information:

    > Under motion: in this unit standard refers to the whole train moving at a constant speed, which is lower or equal to the prescribed speed for the mainline/yard/siding/station in accordance with company specific instructions and procedures.

    > As soon as practicable: the brake efficiency test should be conducted within the confines of the mainline/yard/siding, etc.

    > Sub-standard: in this unit standard refers to any condition that deviates from company specific standards and instructions.

    > POSMOR: in this unit standard refers to Principles of Safe Movement on Rail. 
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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  57407   National Diploma: Train Driving (Mainline Operations)  Level 5  NQF Level 05  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. Traxtion Sheltam (Pty) Ltd 


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