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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Carry out trawl net repair

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114034	Carry out trawl net repair
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	10
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 repair various types of damage that affect the netting material used for fish or prawn trawl nets. They are able to mend holes and tears with twine as well as mend large scale damage using netting material.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Prepare netting material for repair.

Mend holes and tears using twine.

Mend large scale damage using netting material.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:

Communication at NQF Level 2.

Mathematics Literacy at NQF Level 2.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare netting material for repair.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The netting material is arranged and repair tools organised to maximise job efficiency and safety.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Netting material includes but is not limited to: knotted and knotless netting; tools may include netting needles (bone, flat), knives, scissors, measuring devices (marked rod, mesh gauge, ruler), stands, tensioning devices.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The material required for the repair operation is identified by measuring the existing material or by reference to a gear plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Materials include but are not limited to: twine (twisted, braided), polyethylene (PE), polyamide (nylon) (PA), strengthening ropes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Damaged netting is removed using net work tools and disposed of to minimise environmental impact in accordance with enterprise procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Retained netting is prepared to accept replacement in accordance with vessel procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Preparation includes but are not limited to: cleaning off of knots, ascertaining starting and end points.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Replacement netting is shaped with net repair tools.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Shaping includes but are not limited to: all points or all bars or a combination to form tapers.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Replacement netting is strengthened in accordance with the gear plan or supervisor`s instructions before being added to the net.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Strengthening includes but is not limited to: selvedge, bordering with stronger netting, double twine, gathering meshes, strengthening ropes.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Mend holes and tears using twine.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Starting points are identified and twine is secured to the netting according to supervisor`s instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Securing may be by double sheet bend or sheet bend with overhand knot.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Twine is used to tie knots that make meshes to resemble the original netting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Knots include but are not limited to: double sheet bend, sheet bend tied horizontally and vertically, side knot, net maker`s knot, two half hitches, rolling hitch or hanging knots, baiting knots, joining (fisherman`s) knot, sewn with meshes horizontal or meshes vertical.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Twine is secured at the end of the repair according to supervisor`s instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Mend large scale damage using netting material.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Starting points are identified and twine is secured to the netting in accordance with supervisor`s instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Existing and replacement material is joined using twine and knots to resemble the original netting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Joining includes but is not limited to: mesh to mesh, point to point, taper to taper, gathering meshes together.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Existing and replacement material is joined using twine and lacing to resemble the original netting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Lacing involves: temporary mending, two panels together, strengthening ropes.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Providers of learning towards this unit standard will need to meet the accreditation requirements of the relevant ETQA

Moderation Option:
The moderation requirements of the relevant ETQA must be met in order to award credit to learners for this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The following essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that, for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate`s performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

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 repairing of trawl nets.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others, when mending large scale damage to nets.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities when preparing to mend a net.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information which will assist in the method of repairing damaged nets.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with crew members to ensure that correct materials are used to repair nets.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology to assist in the mending of nets.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:

Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented.

Make sure that evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.

The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.

The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, directness, authenticity, sufficiency, systematicity, openness and consistency.

The following particular issues should be taken into consideration when assessing against this unit standard:

Evidence is required with regard to the candidate being medically fit.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

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:

SAMSA - South African Maritime Safety Authority.
This body is responsible for issuing certificates of competence at all levels in terms of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, 1999.
Issued by the Minister of Transport, under section 356 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951). GG 20772/RG 6707

ISM - International Safety Management.
This refers to a safety management system stipulated by regulation of the International Maritime Organisation. (IMO)

SOPEP- Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.
Pollution plan in place for a particular ship, as required by the marine pollution regulations (MARPOL) legislated by IMO.

LSA: Life saving Appliances.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	48535	National Certificate: Maritime Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2017-10-26	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.

1.	Limadi Industrial Projects
2.	South African Fire and Medical Academy (SAFMA)