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

Adjust and position trawls 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
113984  Adjust and position trawls 
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 3  NQF Level 03  4 
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 
The person credited with this unit standard will be able to interpret gear plans and adjust trawls before deployment. They will also be able to maintain, adjust and position the vessel and gear during deployment, fishing and retrieval in order to optimize the catch.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Organise a work area to adjust trawls.
  • Adjust trawl components to optimise the catch.
  • Position trawls to optimise the catch. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
  • Communication at NQF level 2 or equivalent competence.
  • Competence and experience equivalent to that of an Ordinary Seaman at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Organise a work area to adjust the trawls. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Trawls include: prawn trawls (banana prawn-type gear, tiger prawn-type gear), demersal fish trawls (otter board trawls, Danish seines, beam trawls). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A safe work area is identified and aspects affecting safety and efficiency are rectified in accordance with enterprise procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Clear instructions to the crew are given in order to cover the task and methods to be used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tools and equipment required for the task are available as and when required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Equipment used and techniques devised to sling and move trawls are appropriate in terms of the planned fishing operations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Adjust trawl components to optimise the catch. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Components include: warps, otter boards, sweeps and bridles, netting material, hangings, flotation devices, ground gear, by-catch reduction devices, lifting gear, connecting devices (shackles, hammerlocks, chain, wires, ropes, Clevis pin connectors, G, C, D and sister clips), cod end closures (chain knot, zipper, hangman`s knot, Dutch clip). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Trawl components are observed according to orders and to yield information on effectiveness of performance. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Observation includes but is not limited to: species composition of the catch; quantity of catch per unit effort; quantity of catch in comparison to other vessels; degree and character of polish on boards, sweep and ground gear; amount of debris in the trawl; the symmetry of warps, sweeps, bridles, head ropes, foot ropes, ground gear; wear of and damage to gear; stretching of wire and rope; quality of by-catch reduction devices.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Measurements of warps, sweeps and bridles yield data on trawl performance and symmetry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Observation of otter boards yields data on trawl performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Observation of the operation of trawl components is applied to evaluate trawl symmetry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Comparison of observed operation of trawl components and gear plans is applied to assess the effectiveness of deployment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Trawl components are adjusted, reconditioned or constructed to rectify sub-optimal gear performance. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reconditioning includes but is not limited to: measurement and re-splicing of wire rope, measurement and replacement of chain, inspection and replacement of connecting devices.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Position lines and long lines to optimise the catch. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All relevant factors are taken into account in the development of a fishing strategy. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Factors include but are not limited to: current, proximity to hook-ups, proximity to other vessels, excessive by-catch, swimming speed of target species, length of towing ground, symmetry of vessel to gear when operating trawls.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The position of trawls is monitored and adjusted in accordance with fish concentrations and hazards. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Monitoring includes but is not limited to: vertical and horizontal warp angle; time, distance and angle of gear to vessel; vessel towing speed and direction; visual and electronic position fixing methods; use of electronic detection equipment (echo sounder, net sonar or sounder).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The position of the vessel during trawl deployment is monitored and adjusted to optimize the catch in accordance with the fishing strategy and enterprise procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Vessel course and speed is adjusted to maintain the desired position and movement of the trawls. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Providers of learning towards this unit standard will need to meet the accreditation requirements of the relevant and the TETA ETQA.

    Moderation Option:
    The moderation requirements of the relevant ETQA must be met in order to award credit to learners for this unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that, for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate`s performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.
  • Knowledge underpinning this unit standard includes: boat handling theory, and relevant sections of associated legislation.
  • Guidance in correct operation of equipment is provided in The Code of Safe Working Practices for Seamen.
  • Prevention of pollution of the marine environment is governed by regulation, (MARPOL) legislated by the International Maritime Organisation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when adjusting and positioning trawls. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities to assist in the peoparation of tools and equipment required for tasks. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information related to measuring of warps, sweeps and bride yield data. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when giving instructions on tasks and methods to use in order to adjust and posion trawls. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to assist in maintaining the vessels course. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where the correct positioning of trawls deads to optimal catches. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented.
  • Make sure that evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, directness, authenticity, sufficiency, systematicity, openness and consistency.

    The following particular issues should be taken into consideration when assessing against this unit standard:
  • All candidates to be assessed for this unit standard are required to provide evidence of competence (obtained by attending an approved course) in the following
  • Basic First Aid.
  • Fire Fighting
  • Evidence is required with regard to the candidate being medically fit.
  • The importance of both safety and due care and consideration for the environment is to be kept in mind when assessing a candidate for this unit standard. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Definition of Terms:

    Terms have been clarified as far as possible through the use of range statements. Further clarification of terms is provided as follows:

    SAMSA - South African Maritime Safety Authority.
    This body is responsible for issuing certificates of competence at all levels in terms of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, 1999.
    Issued by the Minister of Transport, under section 356 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951). GG 20772/RG 6707

    ISM - International Safety Management
    This refers to a safety management system stipulated by regulation of the International Maritime Organisation. (IMO)

    SOPEP- Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
    Pollution plan in place for a particular ship, as required by the marine pollution regulations (MARPOL) legislated by IMO.

    FFA: Fire fighting Appliances
    LSA: Life saving Appliances
    IOPP: International Oil Pollution Prevention
    MARPOL: Marine Pollution 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48535   National Certificate: Maritime Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2017-10-26  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. Limadi Industrial Projects 
    2. South African Fire and Medical Academy (SAFMA) 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.