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

Apply national and international fisheries legislation in the marine resources conservation environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
263314  Apply national and international fisheries legislation in the marine resources conservation environment 
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 who are required to apply knowledge of national and international fisheries legislation to ensure compliance through their application of legislation and practical procedures in support of the conservation and protection of our marine and fisheries resources. In addition, knowledge gained will enable the critical evaluation of legislative frameworks pertaining to fisheries and the provision of input relating to legislation relevant to their operational environments.

In particular, learners will be able to:
> Determine the impact of national and international legislation on fisheries resources protection and conservation.
  • Institute legal proceedings and prosecutions on operational level.
  • Draft a report on legal findings according to operational requirements. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication Literacy at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Applicable sections of International Agreements, Treaties and Non-binding Legal Instruments:
  • United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
  • Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of UNCLOS Relating to the Conservation and Management of the Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Species (Straddling Stocks Agreement).
  • Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean (SEAFO).
  • International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).
  • Antarctic Treaty System, including the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCMLAR).
  • SADC Protocol on Fisheries.
  • International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW).
  • United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization's Agreement to Promote Compliance with International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels on the High Seas (FAO Compliance Agreement).
  • FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.
  • International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IPOA-IUU).

    Applicable sections of National Legislation:
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996.
  • Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998.
  • Maritime Zones Act 15 of 1994.
  • Antarctic Treaties Act 60 of 1996.

    [MLRA; Maritime Zones Act; UNCLOS, Antarctic Treaties Act; SADC Protocol on Fisheries; SEAFO; Straddling Stocks Agreement; ICCAT; IWC: SWIOFC]. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Determine the impact of national and international legislation on fisheries resources protection and conservation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The impact of international agreements, treaties and non-binding legal instruments is explained in terms of South African marine and fisheries resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The way and processes by which international treaties are embodied into national legislation is explained in terms of its impact on resources conservation and management. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Legal and non-binding legal instruments, international agreements and treaties.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The impact of fisheries legislation is explained in terms of its linkage to domestic fisheries permit conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Permit conditions are considered and recommendations made in terms of compliance control in own area of operation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Institute legal proceedings and prosecutions on operational level. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Fisheries compliance is enforced through the application of permit condition control measures in the area of operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Proceedings are instituted for non-compliance with permit conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Prosecutions are effected in cases of non-compliance with permit conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Legal action is taken in cases of non-compliance with regard to permits and other violations of applicable legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Draft a report on legal findings according to operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Feedback on legal proceedings and prosecutions are prepared through the drafting of a reports to relevant parties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Reports are prepared according to operational requirements and time frames. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Suggestions are made in terms of the improvement of legislative processes and procedures as it applies to the enforcement of legislation. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing an individual against this unit standard must meet the assessor requirements of the relevant ETQA. In particular, such assessors must demonstrate that they assess in terms of the scope and context defined in all the range statements.
  • Any institution offering learning towards this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • External moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The Constitution and Bill of Rights.
  • Basic legal procedures (e.g. arrest, evidence, crime scene).
  • Appropriate Conservation and Environmentally related provincial, national and international legislation, treaties, conventions and agreements.
  • Basic conservation forensics.
  • Public relations pertaining to conservation compliance.
  • Relevant aspects of Criminal Procedures Act.
  • Professional ethics and behaviour. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving:
  • Problem solving is supported in the integration of national and international legislation and its implementation in the field. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork:
  • In order to successfully prosecute offenders or to educate the community on marine conservation matters the fisheries inspector has to be an effective team member. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation:
  • Legislation is interpreted and evaluated in relation to field operations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Effective Communication:
  • Information gathered must be properly communicated. The preparation and presentation of reports is strongly emphasized in this unit standard. 
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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 intention 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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