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

Prepare nets for fishing operations 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119843  Prepare nets for fishing operations 
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  12 
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 carry out shore based activities and make up and prepare nets required for fishing operations.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Plan for net making or repairs.
  • Cut nets to plan.
  • Assemble, repair and maintain nets according to trawl plans. 
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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 
    Nets types that are required to be prepared for fishing operations may include but not limited to: trawl, pelagic, lobster, trek-nets and gooi-nets. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan for net making or repairs. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Modifying; mending, replacing, strengthening, adjusting and tuning nets optimally. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Plans are interpreted and applied to the specified net type taking into account sector and legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Equipment and materials needed are identified and costs calculated as per company procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Material needs are assessed to meet required net plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Buoyancy is calculated to measure up to net size. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Cut nets to plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    New or reworked nets are identified to assess cut type for specified plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Dimensions of the cut are measured to the specified plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Finish types are identified and implemented to meet the specified plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Rope types and twine types are identified to meet the specified plans. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assemble, repair and maintain nets according to trawl plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Rope types and twine are identified and used in making up the net. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Nets are assembled to meet the specified plan requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Usages and net parts are explained as per the net application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Quality and sizes of meshes and nets are conforming to specified SABS and legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Maintenance requirements of ropes are explained and executed as per the type of trawl application to defined company procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Diameters and breaking strains of ropes are explained as per rope specification and usage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Knot and splicing types are identified and applied as per rope specification and usage. 


    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 
    Properties and uses of ropes and wire types are understood. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems during the planning, cutting, assembly and repair of nets. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a crew and/or, community when engaged in the care and servicing of fishing nets. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively, when planning for net assembly, repairs and maintenance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to effectively evaluate the quality of fishing nets. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion, during fishing net servicing operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others, when disposing of plastic net working waste materials. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contributing to the full personal development of each net-maker and the social and economic development of the society at large, to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn and develop practical net making skills more effectively.
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities, by adhering to legal mesh size stipulations, to conserve smaller fish. 
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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
  • MCM - Marine and Coastal Management

    Values
  • Correct maritime terminology is practised when conducting net 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.
     
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