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

Co-ordinate operations of the heavy tamping machine 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264242  Co-ordinate operations of the heavy tamping machine 
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  3 
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
14648  Interface with trains during the working of the tamping  Level 4  NQF Level 04  3   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A learner will be able to comply with the instructions for the working of the Heavy Tamping Machine on a railway line and to contribute to safe movement on rail.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Complying with the instructions for the working of the Heavy Tamping Machine.
  • Despatching Heavy Tamping Machine.
  • Protecting Heavy Tamping Machine.
  • Despatching trains during the working of the Heavy Tamping Machine. 
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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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Comply with the instructions for the working of the Heavy Tamping Machine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose of the tamping machine is explained in terms of its role in rail maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The notice concerning the working of the Heavy Tamping Machine is received and acknowledged according to organizational standards and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The arrangements for the working of the Heavy Tamping Machine are complied with according to organizational standards and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Arrangements include but are not limited to date, time, kilometres, communication method, protection and alternative train arrangements.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Despatch Heavy Tamping Machine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The request for the despatch of the Heavy Tamping Machine is executed according to the specific system of train control. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Despatching arrangements of the Tamping Machine are confirmed with neighbouring stations according to organizational standards and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Arrangements include but are not limited to from the work area, to the work area and change of work area.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The despatch procedures of the Tamping Machine are complied with according to the relevant train control system. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Protect Heavy Tamping Machine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Protection procedures of the Tamping Machine are complied with in accordance with organizational standards and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Protection procedures include but are not limited to arrival, working and departure.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Protection reporting procedures of the Tamping Machine on arrival at and departure from working place is executed according to organizational standards and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The relevant Heavy Tamping Machine work information is recorded in the train register in accordance with organisational requirement. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Despatch trains during the working of the Heavy Tamping Machine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Communication procedures are executed with relevant roleplayers to safely despatch a train according to organizational standards and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Proceeding instructions, including warning advice, are issued to the train driver according to organizational standards and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The despatching procedures of trains during the working of the Tamping Machine on the relevant train control system are confirmed according to organizational standards and procedures. 


    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 working of the Tamping Machine for the purpose of safe movement on rail.
  • POSMOR and specific company rules related to the Tamping Machine.
  • Relevant elements of the OHS Act, Act 85 of 1993.
  • Protocol of two-way communications to facilitate safe movement on rail. 
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    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 dispatching trains through a rail section where a heavy tamping machine is in operation 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 rail operations team to ensure the safe movement of a train when a tamping machine is in operation in a specific section of rail. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to provide on-track protection for the heavy tamping machine during operations. 

    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 14648, " Interface with trains during the working of the tamping", Level 4, 3 credits. 

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