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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Manage emergencies and damage control in submerged and surface states

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244641	Manage emergencies and damage control in submerged and surface states
ORIGINATOR
SGB Maritime Defence
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security			Safety in Society
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	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 will be useful for people who have completed the introductory courses to warship safety management and bridge watch-keeping within a naval context, and wish to progress as officers within a sub-surface environment. More specifically, this unit standard will give them the opportunity to develop and balance their practical skills with the essential knowledge needed to earn a formal qualification in Submarine Operations Management, by recognising the knowledge and skills required to manage emergencies effectively.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Identify and explain different emergency alerts.

Select, wear and operate personal protective equipment.

Manage emergencies.

Assess and report damage.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that learners are competent in Communications at NQF Level 4 and that they have successfully completed the, "Orientation to submarine services in the SAN." Programme.

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

Identify and explain different emergency alerts.

OUTCOME RANGE

Failures and emergencies include battery and general fires, power and electrical failures, flooding, torpedo malfunctions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Failures and/or emergency situations that would necessitate alert procedures are described and accompanied by an explanation consistent with international and SAN safety rules and regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Emergency alarms and signals are correctly identified and explained with reference to the standard operating procedures associated with the particular emergency situation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The location of all emergency alarm activating points is correctly identified and their use demonstrated as per manufacturer's specifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Select, wear and operate personal protective equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Personal protective equipment is located, identified and its purpose explained in accordance with standard operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Personal protective equipment includes compressed breathing apparatus, BIB system; protective overalls and safety shoes; gloves, portable fire extinguishers and harnesses.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Personal protective clothing and equipment are confirmed as operational before entry into fire and emergency situations, in accordance with submarine safety procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Personal protective clothing and equipment are operated safely in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

NBCD safety signs are displayed prominently where appropriate to the situation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Manage emergencies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Damage assessments identify the situation with respect to the immediate safety of personnel and seaworthiness of the vessel.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Distress messages composed are clear and accurate and transmitted using a frequency appropriate to the emergency situation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Signalling equipment selected is that is appropriate and suitable to the type of emergency and is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and legislative requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Resources are deployed to effect immediate temporary solutions and minimise damage to the vessel, its equipment and all personnel on board.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Resources include:

Manpower, lighting unit, fire fighting equipment, protective clothing; life support equipment and damage repair equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Immediate emergency repairs are carried out using the available resources and in the manner prescribed in standard operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

The safety of the submarine and personnel is monitored during emergency and/or damage control activities through constant observation and feedback.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

Commands given are clear, concise and correct according to naval terminology.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Assess and report damage.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The resultant damage is categorised and explained in terms of damage to equipment, personnel and immediate operational effectiveness of the submarine.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Information collected from fire fighters and emergency supervisory personnel is reported upon accurately, coherently and to the point.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Damage assessment is accurate and provides critical information for decision-making and/or further action.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Reports are prepared and formatted in accordance with Navy rules and regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Reports on damage are completed and submitted to the Captain within a degree of urgency appropriate to the situation.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredit as a provider with the relevant ETQA.

Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.

Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies are specified otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

Embedded knowledge includes:

IMO Performance Standards.

SOLAS Convention, as amended.

STCW Convention, as amended.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

Note: Core to the standard identifying and solving the problem.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

Note: Implied responses will always be dependent on effective team work.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

Note: Central will need effective and coordinated responses in dealing with emergencies.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

Note: Central to the standard gather the information, understand the emergency and make an effective response.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

Note: Core reports must be communicated to appropriate authorities clearly, coherently and timeously.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

Note: Implies understanding and use of the technology which indicates the emergency.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

Note: Implies understanding of the implications of the emergency for the ship as a whole, and own role in addressing that.

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

Notes to Assessors:

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. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.

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.

Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.

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, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

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

Every candidate for certification shall:

Be required to demonstrate the competence to undertake, at operational level, the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in the STCW Code (Table A-II/1).

At least hold an appropriate certificate for performing VHF radio-communications in accordance with the requirements of the Radio Regulations.

If designated to have primary responsibility for radio-communications during distress incidents, hold an appropriate certificate issued or recognised under the provisions of the Radio Regulations.

In addition, every candidate for certification shall:

Be required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in STCW Code (Table A-II/1).

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:

Officer means a member of the crew, other than the Captain (or Master), designated as such by international law or regulations or, in the absence of such designation, by collective agreement or custom.

Deck officer means an officer qualified in accordance with the provisions of Chapter II of the STCW Convention.

Rating means a member of the ship's crew other than the Captain (or Master) or an officer.

STCW Code means the Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code as adopted by the 1995 Conference resolution 2, as it may be amended.

Seagoing service means service on board a ship relevant to the issue of a certificate or other qualification.

Standard of competence means the level of proficiency to be achieved for the proper performance of functions on board ship in accordance with the internationally agreed criteria.

Management level means the level of responsibility associated with:
> Serving as captain (or master) or first officer on board a seagoing ship.
> Ensuring that all functions within the designated area of responsibility are properly performed.

Operational level means:
> Serving as officer in charge of a navigational watch on board a seagoing ship.
> Maintaining direct control over the performance of all functions within the designated area of responsibility in accordance with proper procedures and under the direction of an individual serving in the management level for that area of responsibility.

Naval architecture means engineering discipline dealing with the design, construction and repair of marine vehicles.

Stability is normally broken into two classes: Intact and Damage.
> Intact: The vessel is in normal operational configuration. The hull is not breached in any compartment. The vessel will be expected to meet various stability criteria such as GMt, area under the Gz curve, range of stability, trim, etc. while subjected to sustained winds, passenger heeling, manouvering, lifting, etc
> Damage : Based on the Worst Operating Condition the vessel is analytically damaged by opening various combinations of watertight compartments to the sea. The vessel will be expected to meet various stability criteria such as freeboard, trim, list, GMt, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	58840	National Certificate: Submarine Operations	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA

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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