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

Perform specific navigating activities while on a coastal passage 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264884  Perform specific navigating activities while on a coastal passage 
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 3  NQF Level 03  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 
The person credited with this unit standard will be able to determine and compensate for the effect of current and leeway on course and speed when steering a vessel.
They will also be able to determine the compass error, deviation use the sun at any time, determine, use dipping distances of light, distance of sighting points of land of known height, determine the time, height of the tides at specified locations, circumstances and determine, use nautical tables to find courses, distances between two positions by specific sailing method or traverse tables.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Determining and compensating for the effect of current and leeway on course and speed when steering a vessel.
  • Determining the compass error and deviation using the bearing of the sun at any time.
  • Determining and using dipping distances of lights and distances of sighting points of land of known height.
  • Determining the time and/or height of the tides at specified localities and/or specific circumstances.
  • Determining and using nautical tables to find courses and distances between two positions by Mercator sailing method or traverse tables. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Unit Standard: Plan and conduct a safe coastal passage when nearing specific approaches under different weather conditions, Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
  • This Unit Standard's outcomes must be carried out in accordance with the relevant maritime regulations. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Determine and compensate for the effect of current and leeway on course and speed when steering a vessel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The effect of current and leeway on course and speed is determined and explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The course to steer to make good a certain track is determined and explained by making due allowance for current and leeway and is to the nearest degree. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The set and rate of current speed is determined and explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The distance at which the ship will pass off a given point is determined and explained taking into account current and leeway. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Relevant nautical publications to be utilised in the determination of the current and theoretical leeway to be introduced into calculations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Determine the compass error and deviation using the bearing of the sun at any time. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The process of determining the compass error and deviation using the bearing of the sun at any time is explained according to the correct nautical publication. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The compass error and deviation is worked out using the bearing of the sun at any time, to the nearest one whole degree. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of being able to determine the compass error and deviation using the bearing of the sun is explained in terms of the impact on the ships direction and safety. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Determine and use dipping distances of lights and distances of sighting points of land of known height. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    In calculation of distances, the accuracy to be within one half of a nautical mile. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The information obtained from navigational charts and publications is relevant, interpreted and applied to the area of navigation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Charts that are selected are the largest scale suitable for the area of navigation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Lights and shapes especially those associated with fishing vessels are identified by pointing them out. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All potential navigational hazards are accurately identified from a given list. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Collision avoidance actions are explained with examples pertaining to fishing vessels. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Determine the time and height of the tides at specified localities and specific circumstances. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    South African Tide Tables are to be utilised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The process to determine the time and height of high and low water is explained for South African Ports according to the South African Tide Tables. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The time and height of both high and low water is established using the South African Tide Tables. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Accuracy of calculation of height of tides to be within 15cm of precise result and within five minutes of precise time.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The process to determine the time the tide reaches a specified height or the height of a tide at a given time is explained with examples in terms of tables and curves. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The time the tide reaches a specified height or the height of a tide, at a given time is established using tables and tide curves. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Accuracy of calculation of height of Tides to be within 15cm of precise result and within five minutes of precise time.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Determine and use nautical tables to find courses and distances between two positions by Mercator sailing method or traverse tables. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The process to determine and use nautical tables is explained to find courses and distances between two positions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Nautical tables may include but are not limited to Mercator sailing method or traverse tables.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Courses and distances between two positions are established using nautical tables and Mercator sailing method or traverse tables. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Distances to be calculated to one half of a nautical mile and courses to be calculated to within one whole degree.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The impact of not determining the courses and distances are explained in terms of the consequences on the vessels safe passage. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • 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 or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Knowledge underpinning this unit standard includes relevant sections of associated legislation.
  • General maritime proactive safety awareness relative to fellow mariners, vessels and environment.
  • An awareness of one's situation at all times utilising all one's senses.
  • SAMSA's Deck Officer (Fishing under 24m) or equivalent.
  • SAMSA's Code for South African Maritime Qualifications: Study matrices and syllabuses for fishing and marine motorman qualifications, Chartwork (Fishing), Modules 1 & 2, any amendments or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems pertaining to basic navigating activities while on a coastal passage. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in performing specific navigating activities while on a coastal passage. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities in such a way so as to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment is required to navigate while on a coastal passage. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information related to the specific navigating activities and in order to determine specific navigational data. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively during the planning and performing of specific navigating activities while on a coastal passage. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate the world as a set of related systems where poor navigation while on a coastal passage can have effect on both the vessel and crew. 

    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 
    N/A 

    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 


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