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

Apply the principles of fisheries resource management 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
263285  Apply the principles of fisheries resource management 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Nature Conservation 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Nature Conservation 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 
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 aimed at individuals required to implement fisheries management measures. Individuals will have knowledge of the principles and techniques used to manage a fishery and will be able to explain the principles to the general public. This will contribute to a greater understanding of the way resources are managed and thus to a culture of voluntary compliance with management and conservation measures.

In particular learners will be able to:
  • Describe the methods used to assess marine living resources.
  • Use biological fundamentals within the context of fisheries resource management.
  • Apply the principles of fisheries resource management in an operational environment.

    On completion of this unit standard the learner should be ready to develop learning in further, more complex processes related to the pursuit of conservation management objectives. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication Literacy at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the methods used to assess marine living resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An explanation is given of how direct counts are conducted as it applies to the assessment of marine resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An account is given of the underlying physical principles and the practical application of acoustic surveying. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An explanation is given of catch-based methods of assessing marine resource stocks. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Determine CPUE (catch per unit effort), a retrospective index, trawl logs, reports from skippers, samples taken, all of which feed back into the catch-based methods.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Use biological fundamentals within the context of fisheries resource management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Marine biological principles are explained in terms of its use and application in the procedures used to manage fisheries resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The principle of the knock-on effect on an ecosystem in the event of disturbance is explained in terms of the impact thereof on fisheries resources management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The age at sexual maturity is determined of fish species being harvested in the operational environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The relative fecundity of various species and the relationship between species are determined as it applies to the area of operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The reaction of shoals of fish are determined in terms of specific oceanic and meteorological conditions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply the principles of fisheries resource management in an operational environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Exploitation control measures are implemented in support of the sustainable management of fish resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Fisheries resource management objectives are pursued by applying appropriate management measures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Management measures includes but is not limited to:
  • Restricting fisheries mortality (bag limits, closed seasons, quotas), adjusting the age at first capture (size limits, hook sizes and mesh restrictions).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reasons for restrictions and other management decisions are explained to the satisfaction of fishermen. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reasons include but is not limited to:
  • Quota size restrictions, Quota constraints and reasons for constraints, Allocation division and reasons therefore.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Financial methods are applied to achieve fisheries resource management objectives. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Financial methods includes:
  • Taxation, price fixing.
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard for the purposes of achieving credits, including through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution recognised for assessment purposes by the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA), or one with an appropriate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard, or assessing this unit standard, for the purposes of achieving credits must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Principles of fisheries resource management.
  • Appropriate knowledge pertaining to Marine Biology.
  • Relevant Fishing techniques.
  • Basic Statistics.
  • Relevant aspects of Marine Ecology.
  • Appropriate level of Computer Literacy.
  • Relevant Communication skills.
  • Relevant knowledge of Management plans, procedures and decisions.
  • Identification & knowledge of relevant fish species especially life cycles pertaining to harvesting & non-harvesting. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and management:
  • In order to carry out the functions of a fisheries resource manager effectively, it is absolutely imperative that the learner be well organised and methodical in the way he or she sets about the required daily tasks. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication:
  • Inspectors are the intermediary between the government and the fisherman, and as such they have an important role in keeping the lines of communication open. An inspector has to be able to explain the reasons for management decisions and restrictions imposed. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology:
  • The correct application of sampling methods is within the scope of this unit standard. Also required are knowledge and application of principles of marine biology and oceanography. 
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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 
    Values:

    Demonstration of the knowledge and skills outlined in this unit standard must be consistent with the principles of:
  • Maintaining essential ecological processes and life-support systems.
  • Maintaining genetic, species and ecosystem diversity.
  • Considering ecological and social rights and responsibilities, whilst ensuring sustainable utilisation of species and ecosystems.

    The objective is to yield the greatest sustainable and equitable benefit to present generations whilst maintaining the potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. 
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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
    Core  66149   Further Education and Training Certificate: Fisheries Resource Compliance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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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