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

Provide weather information relating to fishing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119838  Provide weather information relating to fishing 
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  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 
This unit standard is intended for persons who will be involved in shore-based fishing operations where they will be responsible for the provision of weather information to crew on the vessels at sea so as to ensure crew safety.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and analyse, different weather activities and their related implications.
  • Access and analyse weather information.
  • Provide information relevant to weather forecasts. 
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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 
    This unit standard applies to the knowledge and understanding of weather information as it relates to wind, temperature, pressures, currents and swells. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of and analyze, different weather patterns and the related implications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Wave climatology around the South African coastline is explained as per defined metrological requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Weather activities are identified and explained as per defined metrological maritime/fishing criteria. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Wind, temperature, pressures, currents, swells.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Sources of weather conditions are identified and the defined metrological information passed on to the vessels. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Metrological resources:- Synoptic charts, satellite pictures {infra red, visual picture.}, tables and symbols - Weather faxNavtex.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Weather information is explained as related to defined metrological maritime/fishing criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Implications and appropriate tendencies of varying weather conditions are explained in relation to the fishing and safety operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Fog banks and squall lines are interpreted as per defined metrological maritime/fishing criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Access and analyse weather information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sources to access weather information within the South African environment are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Sources:- TV, Newspapers, Internet, Maritime Radio, Commercial Radio, Weather Fax, Radiofax, SAWS - South African Weather Services, Navtex and synoptic charts such as the 5 -day forecast that is broadcast on radiofax.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Weather information is accessed to determine the impact on the relevant maritime fishing operations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Wind speeds and direction, swell size, sea surface temperatures visibility, and moon phases.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Accessed weather information is analysed and interpreted for the short term (24 hours) and long term (5 days) as per the maritime/fishing operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Forecasts are factored into the fishing action plan according to the safety and company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Long term forecasts and plans are revised and updated with feedback to role-players to defined company requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Provide information relevant to weather forecasts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Short term and long term forecasts are communicated to vessels using the defined company procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Ad hoc weather requests are interpreted and information is sourced to meet the identified needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Fishing plans are revised and managed according to changing weather conditions in compliance with safety and company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Maritime weather information related to fishing operations is provided for possible impact on annual business plans. 


    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 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving weather related problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team/crew, organisation, or community in resolving weather activities related to the commercial fishing operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when dealing with weather related to the pertinent fishing operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating maritime weather information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion, during maritime weather concerns. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others, as regards weather and its impact upon the fishing operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, especially with reference to weather data and how the different environmental factors such as wind, swell, temperature etc may affect weather patterns. 

    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:

    Terminology
  • NAVTEX - Type of weather receiver unit
  • SAWS - South African Weather Services
  • ICASA - Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

    Values
  • Correct maritime terminology is practised when conducting 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. 
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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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