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

Work live on all transmission lines and associated equipment from a mechanised maintenance vehicle 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119884  Work live on all transmission lines and associated equipment from a mechanised maintenance vehicle 
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 4  NQF Level 04  9 
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:
  • Work on live 3kV DC OHTE or to clearance from exposed "live" high-voltage electrical equipment 3kV DC, 25 kV and 50kV AC OHTE and all transmission lines and associated equipment from a mechanised maintenance vehicle.
  • Identify and react to signs and warning boards related to high-voltage OHTE.
  • Supervise personnel to work safely from a mechanised maintenance vehicle.
  • Work safely from a mechanised maintenance vehicle.
  • Identify OHTE sub-standards conditions, rectify and/or report, thus contributing to the safe running of electric trains, as well as ensuring the continuity of power supply in the Rail Sector. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in the following:
  • Understanding Train Working Rules.
  • In possession of relevant certificate of authority for OHTE.
  • In possession of a driver's license with a professional driving permit (PRDP).
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.
  • Communication at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The level assigned to this standard is appropriate because performance must be carried out:
  • Under different weather conditions.
  • During day and night time.
  • Within a specific operational time-span to minimize delays.
  • In different yard layouts/stations/sidings/sections.
  • By all infrastructure personnel.

    This unit standard is applicable to people performing supervision and/or working to clearance from or on high-voltage OHTE under isolated and earthed or live 3KV DC conditions with a mechanized maintenance vehicle. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare the mechanised maintenance vehicle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Vehicle is inspected according to company-specific procedures to comply with the relevant instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All loose equipment and material are secured as per company-specific instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All gate chains and safety locks are secured as per company specific instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Mobile aerial platforms are retracted and secured in the travelling position as per company-specific instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Work permit is obtained correctly and timeously when work is performed under isolated and earthed conditions according to work-permit procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Operate the mechanised maintenance vehicle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Mechanised maintenance vehicle is operated according to relevant instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Safe work procedures and instructions are ensured and/or applied in accordance with company-specific and electrical safety instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Communicate clearly and concisely without misunderstanding to relevant role players and complete relevant documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant documentation is completed correctly and timeously. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Safety talks are held according to company-specific safety instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Communication is conducted clearly and concisely with relevant role players according with company- instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Work safely with due care to self, fellow workers, machines, equipment, materials and environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Correct safety precautions and procedures are taken while operating the mechanised maintenance vehicle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant TWR applicable to mechanised maintenance vehicle are applied and/or ensured. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate protective equipment and clothing are used and worn as per company specific instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Work permit is cancelled correctly and timeously according to work-permit procedures when permit was issued. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Shut down and secure the mechanised maintenance vehicle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All loose equipment and components are secured as per company-specific instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Rail gear, pantograph and all other equipment are secured according to manufacturer's specifications and company specific instructions. 


    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 body 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Learners can understand and explain the following in a rail environment:
  • Safe work procedures to work to clearance from or on 3kV DC high-voltage OHTE.
  • The identification and reaction to signs and warning boards related to high-voltage overhead track equipment.
  • The identification of high-voltage OHTE sub-standards conditions.
  • The preparation, operation and shutdown procedures of the mechanised maintenance vehicle. 
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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 will be able to solve problems by:
  • Observing and acting upon unsafe conditions.
  • Dealing with equipment failures on mechanized maintenance vehicle.
  • Handling material and or equipment under high-voltage equiment.
  • Handling emergency situations, e.g. applying first aid. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork:
  • Learners will be able to work and/or coordinate activities to clearance from or on 3kV DC high-voltage OHTE. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and self-management:

    Learners will be able to organise and manage themselves by:
  • Identifying and reacting to various signs or warning boards.
  • Reacting upon unsafe conditions.
  • Performing and/or supervising duties to clearance from or on 3kV DC high-voltage OHTE. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation:

    Learners will be able to critically evaluate information from:
  • Visual, audible and verbal indicators whilst performing maintenance with mechanized maintenance vehicle.
  • Environmental conditions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Learners will be able to communicate with relevant role players by utilising various communication media (written, verbal, radios, hand signals, etc.) whilst performing and/or supervising duties to clearance from or on 3kV DC high-voltage OHTE. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Learners will be able to use science and technology by performing and/or supervising activities to clearance from or on 3kV DC high-voltage OHTE. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems:

    Learners will be able to:
  • Understand various systems in sidings, mainlines and marshalling yards e.g. electrified/non-electrified.
  • Apply and enforce safe working procedures whilst performing and/or supervising duties to clearance from or on 3kV DC high-voltage OHTE. 
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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 
    Values:
  • Safety consciousness.
  • Accuracy.
  • Neatness.
  • Pro-activeness.
  • Quality consciousness.
  • Time consciousness.

    Supplementary information:

    Terminology:
  • OHTE refers to overhead track equipment.
  • Company-specific safety instructions may include but are not limited to:

    > Company-specific electrical safety instructions.
    > TWR.
    > Applicable Engineering instructions.
    > Mechanised maintenance vehicle operational instructions.

    TWR refers to train working rules. 
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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  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 


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