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

Demonstrate an understanding of ships and related functions 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119846  Demonstrate an understanding of ships and related functions 
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  7 
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 conduct shore based fishing operations.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of marine engineering, principles and practices.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of naval architecture related to stability.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ship construction, and watertight integrity.
  • Explain the basics of dry-docking. 
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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 
    Demonstrate an understanding of marine engineering, principles and practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Marine engines and their operations are explained in relation to vessel sector usage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Marine engine performance is explained in relation to vessel performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Principles governing marine engineering are explained using compliance requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of naval architecture related to stability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Principles of vessel stability are explained using legislative guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Vessel stability requirements are explained in terms of legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Principles of vessel construction in relation to vessel types are explained using vessel classification types. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Material types required for vessel repairs are identified as per vessel requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of ship construction, and watertight integrity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Water integrity in relation to safe working procedures is explained per vessel classification type. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Watertight integrity of portholes, hatches and storm doors is explained per vessel classification type. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Pump usage and location is explained for various vessel types per the vessel classification. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Pumps types may include: bilge pumps, scupper pumps, hydraulic pumps, hand pumps, submergible pumps).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Ships construction in relation to void spaces is explained as per vessel classification type. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Principles of vessel construction are explained in relation to vessel classification type. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the basics of dry-docking. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Basic of dry-docking may include but not limited to anti corrosive/anti-fouling paints, stability, and safety precautions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Trim of vessel and the importance thereof prior to dry-docking is explained as per defined dry docking guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Vessel docking plan in explained as per defined company procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Dry docking requirements and safety precautions are explained in line with legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Reasons for dry-docking is explained as per defined legislative requirements and company guidelines. 


    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 problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made, regarding ship construction and stability. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a crew, on board commercial fishing vessels, and with service agents. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively, in project management of commercial fishing vessels. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information., to ensure vessels are fit for purpose when proceeding to sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion, in communicating with service providers and ships crew. 

    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, on board ships sailing Internationally and sharing the resources of the high seas. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contributing to the full personal development of each learner on board and the social and economic development of the shipboard society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an seafarer aware of the importance of:
  • Participating as responsible seafaring citizens in the life of shipboard local, national and global maritime communities. 
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    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

    The terminology relates to Ships Construction and Naval Architecture Technology e.g.
  • Scuppers
  • Bilges
  • Bulk Heads

    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.
  • Good record keeping in the event of possible litigation. 
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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.
     
    NONE 


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