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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Construct a fishing net for commercial fishing, while following a net plan

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
113996	Construct a fishing net for commercial fishing, while following a net plan
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics 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 4	NQF Level 04	12
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 construct seine or trawl nets for commercial fishing. They are able to cut netting to produce net panels and are able to assemble the panels to create a net.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Plan the construction of a net.

Cut netting to produce net panels.

Assemble net panels, lines and wires.

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:

Competence and experience equivalent to that of an Ordinary Seaman at NQF Level 2.

Communication at NQF level 3 and Mathematics literacy at level 3

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

This unit standard is to be assessed using a plan for the construction of a seine net or a trawl net for a commercial fishing boat.
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

Plan the construction of a net.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The construction plan is consistent with the net plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The construction plan specifies the materials required in terms of their quantities and qualities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The construction plan includes a cutting plan for the netting panels.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Cut netting to produce net panels.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Cuts made are consistent with the cutting plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Panels produced are consistent with the net plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The amount of wastage is within acceptable levels.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Assemble net panels, lines, and wires.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The net panels, lines, and wires are assembled in accordance with the net plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The netting is hung on the selvage lines and wires in accordance with the net plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Work is conducted in accordance with safe working practices.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Providers of learning towards this unit standard will need to meet the accreditation requirements of the relevnt ETQA.

Moderation Option: The moderation requirements of the relevnt 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.

Guidance in correct operation of equipment is provided in The Code of Safe Working Practices for Seamen.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems when constructing a fishing net from a plan.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when assembling net panels to construct a net.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities so that all equipment and materials are at hand to make the net.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when developing a net plan.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively when sharing the net plan.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology to produce the fishing net plan.

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, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

The following particular issues should be taken into consideration when assessing against this unit standard:

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.

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).

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)