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

Take command of a sea going vessel 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264877  Take command of a sea going vessel 
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  7 
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 understand how to take command of a vessel on unlimited or limited voyages and explain the relationship between the master and the pilot, explaining the legal statutory requirements for the official log book and explain the management of the ship's personnel. They will also be able to explain the custom house procedures, ensure that the ship is in a satisfactory condition and is safe and reliable, can assist other vessels, and know the importance of navigation, know other organisations in the shipping industry. They will also be able to monitor, control and ensure compliance with protection of the marine environment and demonstrate the knowledge and operation of the traffic service system.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Taking ultimate leadership role of a vessel.
  • Explaining with seaworthiness, ship safety and assistance to vessels in distress.
  • Dealing with dangers to navigation and the environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification 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 
    Definition of Terms:
  • 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.

    Terms have been clarified as far as possible through the use of range statements. Further clarification of terms is provided as follows. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Take ultimate leadership role of a vessel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Taking command of a vessel is explained with sector specific examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The relationship between the master and the pilot is explained with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Relationships include but are not limited to role of the pilot, when normally used, responsibilities of all parties and the working relationships.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An explanation is given of the Custom House procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Vessel traffic services are explained with sector specific examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Clearing of vessels inwards and outwards in foreign ports is explained with sector specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Clearing of vessels may include but not is limited to immigration, customs and health regulations.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The statutory legal requirements for the official log book are explained with fishing sector specific examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Statutory legal requirements for the official log book include the appropriate sections of the Merchant Shipping Act.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The management of the ship's personnel is explained with sector specific examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain seaworthiness, ship safety and assistance to vessels in distress. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The legalities of seaworthiness are defined with sector specific examples in terms of legislation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Definition of terms which should include but not limited to seaworthiness and "sub-standard ship".
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Safety of the ship is explained in order to establish the safety of the crew, passengers and the ship. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Assistance to other vessels in distress is explained in terms of actions be rendered. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Deal with dangers to navigation and the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The law relating to navigation, marine casualties, marine enquiries, territorial waters are explained with sector specific examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Organisations connected with shipping are identified in a maritime situation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Organisations concerned with shipping may include but is not limited to IMO and SAMSA, Maritime Safety conventions, national legislation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Monitoring and controlling of compliance with legislation to ensure protection of the marine environment is explained with sector specific examples. 


    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 
  • SAMSA's Code for South African Maritime Qualifications: Study matrices and syllabuses for fishing and marine motorman qualifications: Personnel management and ship business: Modules 1 to 5, amendments or equivalent.
  • General maritime proactive safety awareness relative to fellow mariners, vessels and environment. 
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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 related to taking command, dealing with "seaworthiness," and dangers to navigation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in the process of taking command. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities so that all the requirements are in place before taking command of a vessel. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining the taking command of a fishing vessel. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with all crew members in the process of taking command of a fishing vessel. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where the improper taking of command of a fishing vessel can have a negative impact on the crew and passengers. 

    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 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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