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

Conduct fabrication and repair operations on ships 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376241  Conduct fabrication and repair operations on ships 
ORIGINATOR
TT - Sovereignty of the State 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
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 for people who work in the field of marine engineering and are required to carry out fabrication and repair operations on board a ship. A learner who has achieved the outcomes of this unit standard will be useful to the South African Navy and the merchant navy in that they will be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of operations that can be performed on board.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of special tools required for marine machinery and equipment.
  • Fabricate parts required to repair marine machinery and equipment.
  • Repair marine machinery and equipment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) codes and South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of operations that can be performed on board. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Operations are limited to dismantling, inspection, repair and re-assembly work using equipment readily available on a naval vessel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Potential problems that can be repaired on board are identified in terms of their cause and the effect on machinery or equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Alternative methods of operating equipment whilst repairs are conducted are identified in accordance with South African Navy/merchant navy protocol. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Problems encountered are reported in accordance with South African Navy/Merchant navy protocol. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Consequences of not reporting and repairing the problems timeously are described in terms of the potential impact on the system and safety of personnel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Manufacturing processes and treatments are described in relation to the type of material used on the various items of equipment and machinery and the properties of iron and steel. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of special tools required for marine machinery and equipment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Limited to:
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic tools, bearing puller, torque wrench, ship specific specialised tools, micrometers and electronic measurement tools. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Tools required for a specific task are identified and their purpose and operation described in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, workplace and safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Alternative tools that may be used to achieve required results are identified from a list of available tools. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of using tools correctly is explained in terms of safety to personnel and potential damage to property. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance of using tools correctly is explained in terms of safety to personnel and potential damage to property. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Fabricate parts required to repair marine machinery and equipment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Fabrication to include: Non ferrous metals and non metallic materials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Machine tools are used in accordance with their purpose and design. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Tools include:
  • Centre lathe, drill press, gas welding/brazing equipment, gas cutting equipment and electric arc welding equipment.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Components are manufactured to original design specifications within acceptable tolerances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Components are subjected to relevant processes and treatments as required for the application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    In the event of a lack of materials, tools and/or accepted methods, emergency measures promote ongoing operation of the vessel and equipment without endangering personnel and/or vessel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Components are completed within acceptable timeframes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Consequences of delaying the completion of components are described in terms of safety and work schedules. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Repair marine machinery and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Machinery and equipment is assembled in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Machinery and equipment is tested for operational parameters in accordance with workplace requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Documentation is completed in accordance with South African Navy/Merchant Navy protocol. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The workplace is restored to a serviceable condition in accordance with standard operating 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 by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
  • Repairable problems.
  • Consequences of not reporting and repairing the problems timeously.
  • Properties of iron and steel.
  • Tools required for a certain task.
  • Correct use of machine tools.
  • Manufacturer design specifications.
  • How to assemble and test equipment.
  • How to report repairs conducted.
  • How to ensure safe working conditions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The ability of the learner to identify and solve problems through identifying potential problems with machinery or equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The ability of the learner to work effectively with others as a member of a team, group organisation or community is demonstrated through working as part of a maintenance and repair team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The ability of the learner to organise and manage him/her self responsibly and effectively is demonstrated through manufacturing components required in an agreed timeframe. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The ability of the learner to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information is demonstrated through identifying repair requirements and taking appropriate action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The ability of the learner to communicate effectively in the modes of oral and/or written presentation is demonstrated through compiling a repair report. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    The ability of the learner to use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others is demonstrated through operating machinery and equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The ability of the learner to demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems is demonstrated through ensuring that all activities are conducted with minimal risk of injury to personnel or damage to property. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The ability of the learner to contribute to own full personal development is demonstrated through working autonomously under stressful conditions. 

    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 
    SAMSA Assessment procedure:
  • Every learner for the issue of a certificate of competency as deck or engineer officer must be assessed at one or more of the following levels:
    > Level 1; this assessment is carried out during qualifying service on a ship and involves the practical demonstration that the required level of competency has been reached or during training at an accredited institution, and must be carried out aboard ship by one or more designated ship's officers and ashore by one or more assessors.
    > Level 2; this assessment is carried out during qualifying service on a ship or during training at an accredited training institution and must be carried out by an assessor.
    > Level 3; this assessment is carried out by an examiner and an assessor when a learner presents himself or herself for oral examination.
  • All units of competency that are to be assessed at level 1 or 2 must be indicated in the training record book issued to the learner.
  • Only an assessor may sign off a unit of competency in the learner's training record book when the learner is considered to be ready for the next level of assessment (if any) and has successfully demonstrated competency in the unit as specified in the Code for South African Maritime Qualifications (the Code).

    Terminology:

    All terms used in this unit standard are consistent with terms generally used in a marine engineering environment and do not require further clarification. Acronyms used have been written out in full the first time they appear in this document. 
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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
    Core  77983   Further Education and Training Certificate: Marine Engineering Watchkeeping  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2013-04-07   


    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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