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

Carry out chief of the watch duties in the engine room of a SA Navy vessel 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376261  Carry out chief of the watch duties in the engine room of a SA Navy vessel 
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  10 
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 in the South African Navy and are required to carry out watch keeping duties in the engine room as chief of the watch on board a ship. A learner who has achieved the outcomes of this Unit Standard will be useful to the South African Navy in that they will be able to:
  • Relieve and handover an engineering watch.
  • Perform the duties of the chief of the watch.
  • Carry out routine duties required during a watch.
  • Manage and perform safety and emergency procedures. 
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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 Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW) codes and South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Relieve and handover an engineering watch. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Watch is handed over in accordance with laid down practices, procedures and established safety rules and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Non-routine duties to be carried out by the next watch are clearly communicated and confirmed in accordance with South African Navy protocol. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The condition of machinery and plant on assuming the watch is established to mutual satisfaction in compliance with best practice and vessel operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Any special modes of operation dictated by equipment failure or adverse ship conditions are communicated and confirmed in accordance with South African Navy protocol. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Information recorded in the engine-room log is analysed and verified with respect to its completion and accuracy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Orders are clearly and concisely communicated to subordinates in accordance with their level of expertise. Opportunity is provided for questions of clarification to ensure that orders have been understood. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform the duties of the chief of the watch. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Subordinates are directed as required to ensure that established watch keeping arrangements are maintained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Operating systems of main propulsion and auxiliary equipment are confirmed to be in accordance with technical specifications and agreed work plans. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Technical specifications include pressure, temperature and revolutions.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Problems encountered are identified and corrective action taken is appropriate to the condition of machinery and the nature of the problem. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Actions taken include:
  • Adjusting settings, operating equipment, respond to, and record alarms.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Actions taken are documented and communicated to relevant parties in accordance with agreed protocols. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The engine room is checked for cleanliness and safety in accordance with accepted protocols prior to handing over a watch. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    All communication is carried out clear and accurately using terminology appropriate to the situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Training routines are implemented in accordance pre-determined schedules, and confirmed to be in line with South African National Defence Force (SANDF) policies and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Carry out routine duties required during a watch. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Operational hazards are identified and action is taken in conjunction with other team members to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, vessel and the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All loose equipment and tools are safely secured in racks and storage spaces. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Main propulsion machinery speed is controlled in accordance with manufacturer specifications and orders from the bridge. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Fuel, lubrication, fresh water and cooling system levels are ensured to be inspected in accordance with accepted operating and maintenance procedures, and maintained at required levels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Monitoring and maintenance activities are recorded and reported in accordance with South African Navy (SAN) protocols. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Manage and perform safety and emergency procedures on prime movers and auxiliary equipment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Emergencies may include but are not limited to:
  • Loss of propulsion, loss of steerage, flooding, fire or explosion, loss of refrigeration, loss of water making ability, fuel oil, lubricating oil, steam and gas leaks, loss of electrical power, pump failure, overheating and over-speed of machinery, emergency trips and electric shock. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Change overs between local and remote control systems are executed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and orders from the bridge. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Emergency procedures for any given emergency are described in accordance with accepted safe operating procedures and South African Navy protocol. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Emergency procedures are initiated within accepted time periods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Emergency situations are communicated to relevant personnel in a method and time frame that is appropriate to the emergency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Emergency procedures are executed in accordance with accepted safe operating procedures and South African Navy protocol. 


    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:
  • The procedure for handing over a watch.
  • How to record and report events.
  • How to communicate orders.
  • Technical specifications of propulsion and auxiliary equipment.
  • Types of problems and corrective actions that should be taken.
  • How to perform routine watch keeping duties.
  • How to initiate emergency procedures.
  • The importance of adhering to a maintenance schedule.
  • How to report defects with equipment. 
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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 and 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 a team leader. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The ability of the learner to organise and manage him/her self responsibly and effectively is demonstrated through adhering to watch keeping schedules. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The ability of the learner to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information is demonstrated through identifying emergency situations 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 and communicating a watch 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 the ship's 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: 
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