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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Apply seamanship skills and techniques when operating a small vessel

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
113999	Apply seamanship skills and techniques when operating a small vessel
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	6
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 apply seamanship skills, knowledge and techniques when operating a small commercial vessel in compliance with relevant maritime regulations.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Maintain ropes, wire and chains on a small vessel.

Use ropes, wire and chains on a small vessel.

Operate winches and windlasses.

Tow and be towed.

Secure a small vessel for sea.

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:

Communications and Mathematics literacy at NQF Level 2, or equivalent competence.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:

This unit standard involves the seamanship skills, knowledge and techniques required when operating a small commercial vessel - smaller than 24 meters, including splicing ropes; using ropes and chains; maintaining ropes, wire and chain; rigging gear and loads; operating winches and windlasses; safe handling hawsers and moorings; stowing and securing anchors for sea; securing vessel for rough weather; maintaining watertight integrity; lashing and securing equipment; and towing and being towed.

Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant maritime regulations.

Vessel may include small commercial vessels engaged on coastal voyages.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Maintain ropes, wire and chains on a small vessel.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Rope, wire and cables are checked for damage or wear, and maintained in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer`s instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Rigging gear is checked prior to use and/or going to sea, and faulty gear reported and replaced or repaired.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Maximum load limits are determined and applied when lifting equipment and loads using ropes, chains and rigging.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Breaking strain and safe working loads of ropes are determined and applied as load limits in the course of deck operations.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Use ropes, wire and chains on a small vessel.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Knots, hitches and bends using fibre and synthetic ropes are made and used in the course of deck operations onboard vessel.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Eye splices and short splices are made in fibre and synthetic rope in accordance with established nautical practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Ropes, chains and rigging gear used are rigged and are appropriate for the load, in accordance with regulations and accepted best practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Lines are made up in preparation for berthing of vessel, and are handled as directed to assist in berthing and unberthing a vessel.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

A warping drum is used to heave in surge and veer lines at the required speed and consistency.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Berthing lines are turned up and secured to bitts, staghorns and cleats as required, in accordance with standard nautical practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

Moorings and hawsers are safely handled in accordance with established nautical practice and safety standards and procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Operate winches and windlasses.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Winches, capstans and windlasses are checked and prepared for operation prior to use in accordance with operating guidelines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Winches, capstans and windlasses are safely operated to carry out deck operations in accordance with operational requirements and manufacturer`s instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Tow and be towed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Conditions for towing and being towed are described and explained in terms of accepted nautical practice and company policy and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Preparations for towing are made in accordance with established nautical practice and safety policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Secure a small vessel for sea.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Anchors cables and deck fittings are identified and selected for use as required.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Accommodation spaces and personnel facilities onboard the vessel are checked for cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness and correctly secured for sea in accordance with established procedures and operational standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Equipment and items on deck and in equipment and galley spaces are secured in accordance with regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Watertight integrity of vessel is checked and action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Anchor tasks are carried out in accordance with established nautical practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Anchor work of a small vessel includes but is not limited to: clearing away an anchor ready for letting go; letting go an anchor and laying out cable; weighing anchor; securing an anchor for sea; assessing when a vessel has its cable and is riding to the anchor; assessing when an anchor is `aweigh`; operating the forecastle winch, windlass and/or capstan as required for anchor work.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

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

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 determining load limits whin lifting equipment using ropes, chains and rigging.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when checking that the vessel is watertight.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities to assist in the preparation needed for towing of a vessel.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information related to the maintenance of ropes, wires and chains on a small vessel.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with crew members during preparation to secure a small vessel.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use of science and technology to assist in operating winches copstons and windlasses during deck operations.

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:

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.

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)