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

Conduct clearing of vessels for arrival and departure 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119837  Conduct clearing of vessels for arrival and departure 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Maritime 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 4  NQF Level 04  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 
This unit standard is intended for persons who will be involved in shore-based fishing operations where they will be responsible for the conducting the arrival and clearances of vessels at shore.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Define procedures relating to arrival and clearing of vessels.
  • Conduct entering and clearing operations.
  • Understand and apply legislation relating to arrival and clearing of vessels. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in the following:
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3
  • Communication at NQF Level 3 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Define procedures relating to arrival and clearing of vessels. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Procedures to be applied in any of the following circumstances: prior to docking, at docking and departure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Arrival forms are prepared and dispatched to the identified port office as per defined maritime requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quay space booking is planned and arranged for as per defined company and legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Vessels are informed of the planned arrival times and of any changes that may occur as per defined company procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Moorings and safe accesses are prepared for vessels as per specified mooring requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Priorities of various vessels are identified and accommodated as per defined company procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Shifting notice requirements are identified as per defined legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Permits relating to repairs and maintenance are acquired as per legislative requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct entering and clearing operations. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Entering and clearing operations may include but not limited to customs, health, immigration, and marine coastal. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose and application of Vessel Monitoring System is explained as per legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Customs and immigrations clearances are obtained after docking and prior to departure as per legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Catch statistics book is kept up to date and completed and submitted to marine coastal management as per legislative requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Understand and apply legislation relating to arrival and clearing. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Legislation that is applicable may include but not limited to customs, health, immigration, marine coastal, port office, SAMSA accident reporting and SAMSA statistics certificates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Statutory certificates required on vessels are explained as per the South African Maritime Safety Authority and Maritime and Costal Management requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Vessel licences, fishing permits and related health and safety certificates are validated and are on board vessels as per legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All vessels reports are collected analysed and dispatched to the relevant parties as per defined company procedure. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Port operations and harbour layouts.
  • Effective sequencing activities for product well being.
  • Requirements to berth and provide safe access to vessels. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made, when conducting legal maritime administration when managing the clearing and departure of vessels. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a crew when conducting clearing and departure activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in the entering and clearing of vessels. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information when planning the entry and clearing of vessels. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when coordinating the entry and clearing of vessels. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary information:

    Glossary:
  • SAMSA - South African Maritime Safety Authority
  • MCM - Marine and Coastal Management
  • DoT - Department of Transport
  • NPA - National Ports Authority

    Values
  • Correct maritime terminology is practised when conducting fishing operations.
  • Establish solid network base to ensure effective delivery.
  • Courteous communication is practised with superiors, peers and sub-ordinates.
  • Follow up to ensure vessels are in all respects ready for sea.
  • Appreciate that the consequences of neglect impact heavily on vessels in distant waters.

    Related legislation:
  • SAMSA - South African Maritime Safety Authority
  • MCM - Marine and Coastal Management
  • OHSA - Occupational Health and Safety
  • Customs and Immigration 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  67329   National Certificate: Inshore Maritime Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  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.
     
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