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

Carry out watch keeping duties in the engine room at sea and in port 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114003  Carry out watch keeping duties in the engine room at sea and in port 
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  15 
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 perform watch keeping duties and procedures for all machinery on board a vessel in an engine room.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Relieve and handover a watch in an engine room in accordance with established procedures.
  • Keep a watch in the engine room.
  • Assist with a boiler watch.
  • Execute all signals used in the engine room.
  • Manage engine room spares and stores. 
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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:

    Competence equivalent to:
  • Use of English and Mathematics - unit No: Math 2001 - at NQF level 2.
  • Use of portable power and hand tools for on board fabrication and repair operations.
  • Communication at NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematics Literacy at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    In compliance with current Maritime Legislation, Codes and Practices, the scope of this unit standard covers the watch keeping procedures for all machinery on board a vessel, that an engine room rating (oiler) is required to perform when operating on a seagoing vessel.
    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcome or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Relieve and handover a watch in an engine room in accordance with established procedures. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Safe manning regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Watch is handed over in accordance with laid down practices, procedures and established safety rules and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Non-routine duties to be carried out by the next watch are clearly stated and acknowledgement noted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The condition of machinery and plant on assuming the watch is established to mutual satisfaction in compliance with best practice and vessel operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Orders are communicated clearly and concisely, and acknowledged in the prescribed manner. Opportunity is provided for questions of clarification to ensure that orders have been understood. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Information or instructions received are clarified as required to ensure accurate handover, as per standing instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Keep a watch in the engine room. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Safe manning regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of machinery and equipment on board a vessel are identified, and various components and parts named and their function described correctly in line with accepted industry usage and vessel operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Correct procedures for required tasks are identified and explained in terms of own role and responsibilities. Required tasks are executed from both written and/or verbal communications, within the agreed timeframe. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The operation of marine machinery and equipment is consistent with its purpose and design, and complies with safe working practices and conditions. The consequences of not following safe working practices are described in terms of personal and crew safety, and protection of equipment and machinery. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Safe working practices and conditions include, but are not limited to: guards on shafting and couplings, hard hats, protective clothing, observation of safety signs and notices.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Deviations from normal are identified and remedial action is appropriate to the nature of the deviation and the scope of competence of the operator. Reports made to the appropriate authority are clear, in the required verbal or written format, and in a timeframe that minimizes downtime. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Malfunctions are identified and reported with correct alarm systems and signals, in accordance with vessel operating and safety procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Communication meets the needs of the team for clarity and accuracy of terminology during the performance of machine operating duties. Reports made to the appropriate authority are clear, in the required verbal or written format, and in a timeframe that minimizes downtime. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The vessels internal communication systems are operated in accordance with their purpose and design. Operation complies with vessel procedures and legal requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assist with a boiler watch. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The condition of the boiler is monitored and assessed in accordance with operating requirements and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Boiler is operated in accordance with established safety rules, regulations, operating instructions and pollution control and to prevent any damage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Key operating parameters on the boiler are monitored and malfunctions and deviations identified. Action taken, including reporting to the duty officer, is appropriate in terms of response, scope of competence, and degree of urgency for maintaining safe operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Operation of emergency shut down and isolating procedures for the boiler are implemented in a manner that protects the vessel, machinery and boiler safety. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Execute all signals used in the engine room. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Signals include but are not limited to: Alarms, bells, sirens, pictorials, flashing lights. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different alarm and call signals both seen and heard in the engine room are identified and implemented in accordance with vessel procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Response on receiving such a signal is appropriate to the type of emergency and degree of urgency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Emergency alarm, and engineer call alarm activating points are correctly identified and their function demonstrated in accordance with operating instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Manage engine room spares and stores. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Management includes but is not limited to: Handling, securing, replenishing and stowing of stores and spare parts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Stores issued are appropriate to the particular job and are identified and issued in terms of job cards and engineering stores procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Procedures for the control and handling of both consumable stores and spare parts are maintained and store records reflect proper control and management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stores and spares are stowed and secured in a manner that complies with engineering procedures and recognised safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Information from texts is interpreted and used in the control of materials in the stores, according to best business practice. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Information includes, but is not limited to: taking receipt of deliveries, correct labeling and stowage procedures, audit of stock.
     


    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.
  • Terminology used in an engine room.
  • Purpose and correct use of machinery found on board the vessel.
  • Safe methods of operation of machinery and equipment on board the vessel.
  • Procedures to follow when operation of machinery deviates from the norm.
  • Correct handling and management of stores and equipment. 
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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 when performing watch keeping duties in the engine room. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with other when assisting in the operation of machinery in an engine room. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities in away that will ensure watch keeping duties in the engine room are effective. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, pertaining to the operation of maritime machinery. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with crew members when keeping watch in an engine room. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to perform and carry out watch keeping duties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate and understanding of the world as a set of related system where poor watch keeping duties can have a negative and financial impact on the vessel. 

    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
    (i) First Aid at Sea
    (ii) Fire Fighting
    (iii) Proficiency in Survival Craft
  • Evidence is required with regard to the candidate being medically fit.
  • Evidence is required with regard to legislated time served at sea.
  • 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. 

    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.