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

Explain and deal with oil spills and environmental safety at sea 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264959  Explain and deal with oil spills and environmental safety at sea 
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  2 
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 explain the functions and responsibilities of internationally recognised organisations concerned with shipping and will be able to implement those actions in the event of an oil spill or other pollution emergency. They will also be able to contribute to the protection, preservation of the marine environment by identifying the maritime environmental zones regarding the disposal of garbage and other waste at sea and understand the methods for the disposal of garbage and other waste at sea with reference to the various zones.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying organisations concerned with shipping.
  • Explaining action to be taken in the event of an oil spill or other pollution emergency.
  • Explaining elementary information relating to the protection and preservation of the marine environment.
  • Explaining the maritime occupational safety regulations. 
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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: Explain Pollution Control and Safe Working Practices at NQF Level 3, 2 Credits, ID243999. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
  • This unit standard refers to the Maritime legislation that deals with oils spills and environmental safety specifically as it pertains to inshore vessels.
  • Vessels may include any commercial vessel engaged in port operations activities, near coastal voyages and operating in limited and unlimited waters. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify organisations concerned with shipping. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The functions and responsibilities of internationally recognised organisations concerned with shipping are explained in terms of their mandates. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The internationally recognised organisations concerned with shipping may include but is not limited to flag state administrations, International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and classification societies.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The practical implications of legislation emanating from government agencies are explained in terms of their impact on vessels and crew. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Practical implications may include but are not limited to fines, arrest, impounding and loss of income.
  • Legislation includes but is not limited to rules, regulations and codes from Maritime legislation and maritime publications.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The application of international and flag state rules, regulations and codes to ships are explained with maritime and industry sector specific examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain action to be taken in the event of a pollution emergency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The shipboard contingency plan for an oil spill is explained with maritime and industry sector specific examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The implementation requirements of the shipboard pollution emergency plan are explained according to the current international pollution convention in order to preserve the marine environment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The current international pollution convention may include but is not limited to an elementary knowledge of the MARPOL Convention pertaining to oils spills and environmental safety.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Methods to rapidly assess an oil spill or pollution emergency is explained with maritime and industry specific examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The procedure for containing an oil spill/pollution is explained using appropriate procedures, techniques and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The emergency oil spill locker and the equipment are identified in terms of what will be found therein. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The function of each item in the emergency locker is explained with examples of their usage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Appropriate equipment to control an oil spill or pollution incident is explained with special reference to quick response. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    An oil spill report is generated from a given scenario according to shipboard and organisational requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain elementary information relating to the protection and preservation of the marine environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Maritime environmental zones regarding the disposal of garbage and other waste at sea are identified in accordance with official maritime publications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Methods for the disposal of garbage and other waste at sea are explained with examples and reference to the various zones. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of not dealing correctly with the disposal of garbage and other waste at sea are explained with examples of their impact on the environment and the vessel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Current pollution regulations are explained in order to establish applicability. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the maritime occupational safety regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The requirements of the Code of Safe Working Practices are explained with maritime sector specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Code of Safe Working Practices will include the Code of Safe Working Practices for Fishing Vessels or for the Greater Maritime Industry.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The consequences of not observing the requirements of the applicable Code of Safe Working Practices are explained with examples of their impact. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Communication requirements with the vessel's safety officer are explained with maritime sector specific examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The master and ship's officers' duty is explained with reference to maintaining on board occupational safety standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Occupational safety requirements for seamen are explained with examples of how these are applied in the course of their routine duties. 


    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 
  • General maritime proactive safety awareness relative to fellow mariners, vessels and environment.
  • Working contents of the MARPOL Convention Annexure 1.
  • SAMSA's Pre-sea Familiarisation course 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 related to the identification sub-standard and hazardous conditions and any and all oil spills and environmental safety situations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in the process of dealing with oil spills, hazardous conditions and environmental safety issues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively by indicating what methods, tools and personal protective equipment are required to deal with oils spills and environmental safety situations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to any and all oil spills and environmental safety situations at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of oil spills, hazards and environmental safety situations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively to deal with oil spills and environmental safety situations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems in that a specific observation, inference, action or decision can have a devastating effect on both people and the environment. 

    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
    Core  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: 
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