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

Conduct communications between shore and sea 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119839  Conduct communications between shore and 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 4  NQF Level 04  6 
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 
This unit standard is intended for persons who will be involved in shore-based fishing operations where they will be responsible for the communication between shore and sea in order to ensure safety of those at sea.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Apply radio procedures
  • Analyse and interpret information received
  • Act on information received 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in the following:
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3
  • Communication at NQF Level 3 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard applies to the knowledge and understanding of communication regarding safety, arrival and clearances, products, stores, services, fishing operations, manning, weather, maintenance and repair. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Apply radio procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Setting up of the radio for communication is carried out as per defined legislative technical and company procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Setting up: Radio frequency, positioning of radio, operating times, warm up, documentation for recording information.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Communication related defects are reported to the correct authorities for corrective action as per defined legislative and company procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Operation of the radio is carried out as per specified legislative, user manual and company defined procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse and interpret incoming information from vessels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Information received is gathered from the vessels and recorded as per defined legislative and company procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information received is analysed and interpreted as per the needs of the various vessels to defined legislative and/or company procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Emergencies situations are followed through as per specified legislative and/or company procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Act on incoming information to ensure safety of crew on vessels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Action plans and recommendations are made to satisfy the needs of the various vessels as per company procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Recommendations and action plans are communicated to the relevant parties at sea and shore within agreed time frames and according to set company procedure. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Methods of communication: Fax, e-mail, radio, telephone, verbal, written.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Execution of recommendations and action plans are managed to ensure that the decisions taken are in accordance with the compliance of company and legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Emergencies situations are followed through as per specified legislative and or company procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • 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 must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Colloquial language as used in the commercial fishing community.
  • The phonetic alphabet in given situations.
  • The various networks and channels of communication relating to distress situations.
  • The application of emergency response procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when communicating to crew at sea, so as to ensure their safety at all times. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team/crew , organization, during commercial fishing operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to enable the effective flow of information between different parties is carried out timeously. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information, that is accurate and relevant when communicating to vessels at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively verbally and via e-mail to vessels in such a way that the messages are clear and understood. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively when sending out e-mails and using the radio to communicate with crew on vessels. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, that there are many factors such as environmental, people issues legal aspects that need to be considered at all times. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contributing to the full personal development of each trainee crew member and the social and economic development of the society serving on board and ashore at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Participating as responsible seafarers in the life of shipboard local, national and global maritime communities;
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts. 
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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 
    Supplementary information:

    Terminology
  • GMDSS - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System [Satellite Communications]
  • ICASA - Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

    Values
  • Correct maritime terminology is practised when conducting operations.
  • Establish solid network base to ensure effective delivery.
  • Courteous communication is practised with superiors, peers and sub-ordinates.
  • Follow up to ensure vessels are in all respects ready for sea. 
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    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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