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

Explain the specific operation and maintenance activities required in the engineering department on board a vessel 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264859  Explain the specific operation and maintenance activities required in the engineering department on board a vessel 
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  5 
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 demonstrate knowledge of the construction details and maintenance of pressure vessels. They will also be able to understand the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of auxiliary boilers, demonstrate the constructional details and working principles of air compressors. They will also be able to understand the safe operation and operation of deck machinery.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Explaining the construction details and maintenance of pressure vessels.
  • Explaining the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of auxiliary boilers.
  • Explaining the constructional details and working principle of air compressors.
  • Explaining the safe operation and maintenance of deck machinery. 
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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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
  • 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 
    Explain the construction details and maintenance of pressure vessels. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Pressure vessels may include but are not limited to air receiver and hydraulic accumulators. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The construction details of the pressure vessel are explained in terms of their application and use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The maintenance details of the pressure vessels are explained in terms of safety and operation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of auxiliary boilers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The safe and efficient operation of auxiliary boilers is explained in terms of their use and application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The routine maintenance procedures of auxiliary boilers are explained in terms of safety and operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of not maintaining auxiliary boilers are explained with examples of the impact on safe operations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the constructional details and working principle of air compressors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The construction of air compressors are explained in terms of their safe operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    How air compressors work is explained in terms of their use and application on board a vessel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The maintenance requirements of air compressors is explained in terms of keeping them operational. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the safe operation and maintenance of deck machinery. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Types of machinery which should include but not limited to winches, windlasses, stocker pond, fishing gear/equipment, davits, cranes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Deck machine/equipment is explained in terms of their use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The safe operation of deck machinery is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The maintenance of deck machinery is explained and recorded in accordance with standard operating procedures. 


    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 
  • Correct operation of equipment is provided in The Code of Safe Working Practices for Seamen.
  • Prevention of pollution of the marine environment is governed by regulation; (MARPOL) legislated by the International Maritime Organisation. 
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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 regarding the operation and maintenance of various types of equipment used on sea going vessels. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities in order to have the required information available about the operation and maintenance of various types of equipment used on sea going vessels. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to understand each items use and application. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where poor maintenance leads to break downs and injury to people. 

    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 


    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.
     
    NONE 


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