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

Deal with the performance of the trawl assembly during fishing activities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264879  Deal with the performance of the trawl assembly during fishing activities 
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  8 
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 adjust trawls before deployment. This unit standard also covers the maintenance, adjustment and positioning of the vessel and gear during deployment, fishing and retrieval in order to optimize the catch.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Organising the trawl deck work area.
  • Adjusting trawl components to optimise the catch.
  • Retrieving trawls.
  • Landing, containing and sorting the catch. 
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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 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:
  • Trawls may include but not limited to:
    > Prawn trawls (banana prawn-type gear, tiger prawn-type gear), demersal fish trawls (otter board trawls, Danish seines, beam trawls.
  • This unit standard deals with the interpretation of gear plans and to adjust trawls before deployment. This unit standard also covers the maintenance, adjustment and positioning of the vessel and gear during deployment, fishing and retrieval in order to optimize the catch.
  • Work must be carried out in accordance with the relevant maritime regulations.
  • 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 
    Organise the trawl deck work area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The trawl deck work area is inspected to confirm that it meets safety requirements in terms of legislated, organisational and fishing sector specific requirements and norms. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The inspection will include but not be limited to checking the work area and taking the appropriate corrective action.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The crew are prepared for getting the fishing gear into the water. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The preparation of the crew will include but not be limited to confirming the required crew are assembled, are appropriately dressed and know the tasks to be performed.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The trawl deck work area is prepared for getting the fishing gear into the water according to ship board practices. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Preparations should include but not be limited to tools and equipment required for the task being available, appropriate equipment use and slinging techniques devised to move trawl net.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Adjust trawl components to optimise the catch. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Components may include but not limited to warps, otter boards, sweeps and bridles, netting material, hangings, flotation devices, ground gear, by-catch reduction devices, lifting gear, connecting devices (shackles, hammerlocks, chain, wires, ropes, Clevis pin connectors, G, C, D and sister clips), cod end closures (chain knot, zipper, hangman's knot, Dutch clip). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Checking the performance of the trawl assembly during fishing activities is demonstrated with reference to fishing sector norms and specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Checks may cover but not limited to species composition/mix of the catch; quantity of catch per unit effort; quantity of catch in comparison to other vessels; degree and character of polish on boards, sweep and ground gear; amount of debris in the trawl; the symmetry of warps, sweeps, bridles, head ropes, foot ropes, ground gear; wear of and damage to gear; stretching of wire and rope; quality of by-catch reduction devices.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Checking the various parts of the trawl assembly is demonstrated with reference to fishing sector norms and practices. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Checks may include but will not be limited to measurements of warps, sweeps and bridles for data on trawl performance and symmetry, observation of otter boards for data on trawl performance, observation of the operation of trawl components to evaluate trawl symmetry, comparison of observed operation of trawl components and gear plans to assess the effectiveness of deployment.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Rectifying sub-optimal gear performance of trawl components is demonstrated with fishing sector specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Rectifying may include but not limited to adjustment, reconditioning or construction.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Retrieve trawls. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Initial retrieval phase is performed according to organisational procedures and industry norms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Cod ends are controlled, emptied and re-tied in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Trawls are disconnected and stowed to ensure ease of deployment and safety of the crew and work area in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Land, contain and sort the catch. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Containment devices are prepared to receive the catch in accordance with hygiene requirements and organisational procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Containment devices may include brine tanks, net bags, ice rooms, sorting trays, pounded deck areas and fish or prawn boxes (wash boxes, exchangeable market boxes, freezing cartons).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The catch is loaded into the containment devices in accordance with hygiene requirements and organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The catch is sorted in a manner that optimizes seafood quality and survival of the by-catch in accordance with hygiene requirements and organisational procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Sorting may be done according to species, legal length, size, gender, sexual stage, by-catch, or seafood for retention.
     


    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.
  • Guidance in 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.
  • 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. 
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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 when organising the work area, adjusting and positioning the trawl. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when organising the work area, adjusting and positioning the trawl. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation when organising the work area, adjusting and positioning the trawl. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication effectively with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and sub-standard conditions when organising the work area, adjusting and positioning the trawl. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others, when adjusting and positioning the trawl. 

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

    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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