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

Ensure compliance with maritime pollution prevention requirements 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376262  Ensure compliance with maritime pollution prevention requirements 
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  4 
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. 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:
  • Describe precautions to take in order to prevent pollution to the marine environment.
  • Take effective action in the event of a pollution emergency.
  • Implement pollution prevention measures during bunkering operations. 
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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 
    Describe precautions to take in order to prevent pollution to the marine environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The process for the disposal of shipboard waste in accordance with company, environmental, and industry regulations is described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Shipboard waste includes-solid waste, oil, fuel, sewage and contaminated water.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Procedures employed for basic environmental protection are described in terms of International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Procedures appear in:
  • Naval orders, Fleet orders and Unit orders.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Precautions that are necessary to avoid oil pollution during the bunkering of a vessel are identified and described in terms of vessel operating instructions and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Overboard discharge and monitoring procedures are described and explained in accordance with International Organisation for the Prevention of Pollution (IOPP) regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Records recording the method and location for the disposal of oil residues and garbage are maintained according to regulations and standard operating procedure requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The ship's Ballast Water Management Plan is described with reference to implications for pollution of international waters. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Take effective action in the event of a pollution emergency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Incidents of waste spillage entering waterways are reported in accordance with Naval and Fleet Orders/merchant navy protocols, and the vessel's operating procedures for reporting and containing the spillage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The immediate actions required to contain and neutralise waste spillage are described in accordance with vessel's Safe Ship Management Policy and Procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Safe Ship Management Policy and Procedures include:
  • References to environmental legislation and Naval, Fleet and Unit orders.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The containment method of an oil spill and/or pollution is appropriate to the nature and size of the spill, and executed using the procedures, techniques and equipment required by shipboard oil pollution plan (SOPEP) as a component of the Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implement pollution prevention measures during bunkering operations. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Spills include:
  • Different types of oils, fuels and chemicals. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Air and water pollution prevention procedures are carried out in accordance with established vessel practice and regulatory requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Prevention methods include:
  • Correct swinging of valves, taking soundings/ullages, correct preparation procedures.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Action taken in the event of a spillage meets with regulatory requirements and established vessel procedures for type of vessel and nature of the spillage. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Action includes:
  • Informing authorities, prevent further spillage, break up or contain spillage.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All relevant information is immediately reported to appropriate officials when a spill is detected or when a malfunction has an occurred which may pose a risk of a spill. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Shore-based personnel are notified of a spill in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and procedures for alongside and within specified coastal limits and/or territorial waters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Shipboard spill containment and emergency procedures are executed in accordance with established vessel practice and regulatory requirements. 


    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:
  • Methods for disposing of shipboard waste.
  • How to prevent oil pollution during bunkering operations.
  • How to maintain records.
  • How to contain an oils spill. 
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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 pollution hazards and minimizing their effect. 

    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 team to handle pollution emergencies. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The ability of the learner to organise and manage him/her self responsibly and effectively is demonstrated through selecting an appropriate containment method. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The ability of the learner to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information is demonstrated through identifying relevant procedures to be used. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The ability of the learner to communicate effectively in the modes of oral and/or written presentation is demonstrated through reporting pollution information to relevant officials. 

    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 identifying the most appropriate containment method. 

    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. 
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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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