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

Explain responsible fishing measures 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264886  Explain responsible fishing measures 
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 2  NQF Level 02  3 
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 describe the shortfalls of a single species approach, the need for an ecosystem approach, the status of the fish resource applicable to their sector, the effect of over-harvesting, the role of Marine and Coastal Management, permit conditions and their applications.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Explaining the need for responsible fishing awareness and practices.
  • Describing the single species and ecosystem approaches to fisheries management.
  • Explaining the application of sector specific Permit Conditions at sea. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this Unit Standard will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
  • This unit standard deals with demonstrating an awareness of responsible fishing requirements and practices.
  • Appropriate sections of the applicable SAMSA Code of Safe Working Practices.
  • Appropriate sections of the prevention of pollution of the marine environment legislation.
  • Appropriate sections of maritime environmental legislation.
  • Vessels may include any fishing vessel operating in South African waters.

    Definition of Terms.

    Terms have been clarified as far as possible through the use of range statements. Further clarification of terms is provided as follows. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explaining the need for responsible fishing awareness and practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The impact of over-harvesting of fisheries resources is described with sector-specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Should include but not limited to declining numbers, economic impact.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Negative activities associated with fishing activities are described with sector specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    May include but not be limited to dumping, pollution, gear loss and ghost fishing.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The local and international market initiatives regarding sustainability of fisheries resources are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    May include but not be limited to SASSI (The Southern African Sustainable Sea Food Initiative) and MSC (Marine Stewardship Council).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role of Marine and Coastal Management is explained with reference to functions which ensure the sustainability of fisheries resources. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Should include but not limited to allocation of fishing rights, allocation and management of commercial rights of deep-sea industry, monitoring permit conditions.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describing the single species and ecosystem approaches to fisheries management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A marine ecosystem is described with the aid of a sector-specific example. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Concepts should include but not be limited to food webs, habitats, ecosystems, predators, vulnerable bycatch, the role of humans and the balance between these components.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The effect on marine ecosystems of the single species approach is explained with sector-specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    May include but not be limited to damaged habitats, removal or reduction of key species in the food web, removal, reduction or threat to bycatch.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ecosystem approach to fisheries as a means to ensure sustainability of fisheries resources is explained with sector-specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    May include but not be limited to restricted areas, catch limits, closed fishing seasons, gear specifications, measures to reduce bycatch.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explaining the application of sector-specific Permit Conditions at sea. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Restrictions concerning fishing gear are described with sector-specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    May include but not be limited to items which are banned from use, mesh sizes, hook type.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Regulations which stipulate the restriction of fishing activities in certain areas and/or at certain times of the year are described with sector-specific examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Regulations which stipulate the maximum amount and minimum size of fisheries species are described with sector-specific examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Vulnerable bycatch species which are limited by permit conditions are described with sector-specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Examples may include but not be limited to fish bycatch, turtles, shark, seabirds, seals.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Mechanisms and practices to reduce bycatch are described with sector-specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Should include but not be limited to tori lines, avoid dumping while trawl gear is in water, don't discard anything that looks like food or food containers during setting, thawed bait, effective measures for releasing live bycatch, birds, sharks, seals and turtles, setting longline gear at night, line weighting for longlines.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The implications of not adhering to permit conditions is described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    May include but not be limited to fines, arrest, imprisonment, assets seized, removal of rights.
     


    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 knowledge of commercial and endangers fish species off the South African coast.
  • General knowledge of the requirement for fishing permits.
  • General knowledge of the need for pro-active general marine environmental awareness and the related appropriate corrective action.
  • An awareness of responsible fishing requirements and practices.
  • General maritime proactive safety and environmental awareness relative to fellow mariners, vessels and environment.
  • An awareness of one's situation at all times utilizing all one's senses. 
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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 associated with the application of certain Permit Conditions at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities when dealing with mechanisms and practices to reduce bycatch. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information dealing with responsible fishing. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to deal with the application of certain Permit Conditions at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when dealing the single species and ecosystem approaches to fisheries management. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
  • Exploring education and career opportunities.
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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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 
    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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