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

Develop a train service 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264382  Develop a train service 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Rail and Pipeline Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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  10 
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
14651  Plan, manage and communicate the train service  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  10   
14652  Plan, manage and execute occupation requests for maintenance of track and related infrastructure on rail  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner will be able to compile the Daily Train Service Plan as well as the Next Week's Train Service Plan by using various systems, and will be able to identify deviations from the train plan to compile alternative plans to ensure a predictable train service and contribute to safe movement on rail.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Capturing train requirement information.
  • Planning a train service.
  • Monitoring the train movement in accordance with the plan.
  • Demonstrating knowledge of procedures to be implemented during degraded mode. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Capture train requirement information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Information for truck requirements are captured on the information management programmes in accordance organisational standards and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Various information programmes may include but is not limited to Next Week`s Business and Service Management.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information for truck requirements is verified between the client and the information management system. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Clients refer to internal and external clients.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The Information Management Programmes are described in terms of their purpose and functionality in providing an up-to-date schedule of train operations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Plan a train service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Loads are determined in terms of line capacity and load tables. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Load includes empty wagons.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The personnel are determined in terms of the tractive power requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The tractive power is determined in relation to the calculated load. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Train "switch on" is determined in terms of the empty trucks, loaded trucks and related logistic arrangements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The train service is planned, taking into consideration any planned interruptions in accordance with organisational standards and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Planned interruptions may include maintenance and occupations.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Monitor the train movement in accordance with the plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The train plan is communicated to the relevant role-players for execution in accordance with organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Scheduled train is activated on the system in accordance with the plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Train service is monitored for compliance to the plan in accordance with organisational standards and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role players in the monitoring system are described in terms of their functions in ensuring a reliable train service. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate knowledge of procedures to be implemented during degraded mode. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Planned interruptions are explained in terms of their characteristics and impact on the execution of the train service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Unplanned disruptions are explained in terms of their characteristics and impact on the execution of the train service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The procedure to resolve planned interruptions and unplanned disruptions are described in accordance with organisational standards and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Reporting protocol to communicate degraded mode is described in terms of the organisational structure. 


    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 
  • Track and equipment maintenance situations and procedures.
  • Communication process that is required for a specific situation.
  • Relevant elements of POSMOR.
  • Relevant elements of the OHS Act, Act 85 of 1993.
  • Application of computer software programmes.
  • Safety rules and regulations, procedures related to "Contingency Plan" - HAZMAT.
  • Different systems of train working methods.
  • Occupations (e.g. signals, permanent way and overhead).
  • Different types of infrastructure e.g. electrified lines and non-electrified lines.
  • Network of lines and the topography of the corridor/section.
  • Crossing point working.
  • Crossings that can take place. 
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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 devising a train service plan 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 railway team by complying with POSMOR, OHS Act and HAZMAT to ensure team safety. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in sourcing and capturing the correct information required to plan a train service. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information about truck requirements, personnel requirements and traction requirements in order to plan a train service. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Understand the information management system in order to plan and communicate the planned train service. 

    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:
  • 14651, "Plan, manage and communicate the train service", Level 5, 10 credits.
  • 14652, "Plan, manage and execute occupation requests for maintenance of track and related infrastructure on rail", Level 5, 5 credits. 
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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  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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