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

Carry out maritime communications 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114009  Carry out maritime communications 
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  3 
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 receive and execute visual, verbal and written orders. They are also able to communicate with officials on board a vessel.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Receive and execute visual, verbal and written orders.
  • Demonstrate understanding of both visual and audible signals used in a marine environment.
  • Communicate with visiting officials on board a vessel. 
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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:
  • Communication at NQF level 2.
  • Mathematics literacy at NQF level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
    In compliance with current Maritime Legislation, Codes and Practices, the scope of this unit standard covers the competence to effectively communicate as required of an rating on board, e.g. merchant marine, port operations or fishing craft.
    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to specific outcome or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Receive and execute visual, verbal and written orders. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Correct use of basic nautical terms including - 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Emergency instructions are prioritised, and responses are appropriate in terms of actions and degree of urgency, as per Safety Committee guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The ability to receive and execute routine, emergency, written and verbal instructions is demonstrated accurately in accordance with SAMSA Code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Understanding of instructions is clarified where necessary by questions, and opportunity is provided for questions of clarification from the recipient. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Orders received are acknowledged by verbal repetition as required by standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Use of basic nautical terms are accurate and appropriate to the particular context, and promotes effective communication. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate understanding of both visual and audible signals used in a marine environment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Visual and audible signals could include but are not limited to: Handheld walkie-talkies, telephone systems, distress signals, search and rescue devices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different visual and audible alarm and call signals are identified and distinguished in terms of purpose and degree of urgency, as required by SAMSA code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Responses to signals are appropriate in terms of actions and degree of urgency, as required by onboard Safety Committee and/or as defined in Standing Operating Procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Location of all emergency alarm activating points are identified and their use demonstrated as required by SAMSA and onboard Safety Committee. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The purpose of communication, signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics is described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Operation of the equipment and apparatus complies with manufacturer`s instructions and SAMSA code. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Communicate with persons visiting and working on board the vessel. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Communication with officials and members of the general public is correct and effective. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Tone and language used is appropriate to the particular situation and complies with Standing Orders. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Communication is clear, concise and polite and promotes positive image of vessel, as per standing instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Responses to requests for information by visitors or fellow crewmembers are appropriate in terms of content and detail, in accordance with Commercial Standing Orders. 


    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.
  • Effective communication is assisted by the knowledge and use of basic nautical terms.
  • Functions and correct names for various parts of the ship are correctly identified.
  • Correct terminology is used when communicating. 
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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, related to communication barriers on board a vessel. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when implementing orders. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities when responding to signals in an emergency. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when receiving and responding to orders. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when responding to signals. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology when communicating with crew members and sending signals 

    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. 
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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. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  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.