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

Crew a vessel 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8411  Crew a vessel 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Nature Conservation 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Nature Conservation 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  20 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2004-12-02  2007-12-02  SAQA 1657/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02   2011-12-02  

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 qualifying learner assessed as competent against this standard will be able to crew a vessel of less than 40 gross registered tonnes. This competence enhances the safe, efficient use of the vessel for management purposes. Achieving this unit standard will enhance the employability and promotability of the qualifying learner. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Mathematical Literacy (Level 4)
  • Communication Skills (Level 4)
  • Basic Technical and Maintenance Skills
  • Supervisory Skills.
  • Team Work.
  • Decision-making and taking.
  • Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Self-Management. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Range statements are described by SAQA as "a general guide to the level, scope and complexity". These are provided in the modifiers under each specific outcome. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Manoeuvre a powered vessel less than 40 tonnes, under the supervision of a qualified skipper, in 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Launch, navigate and beach a craft under varying water conditions safely, as well as to negotiate harbour entrances / exits according to specified procedures 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Manoeuvre a powered vessel less than 40 tonnes, under the supervision of a qualified skipper, in various water and weather conditions to carry out operations with small commercial vessels in sheltered and offshore waters 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Launch, navigate and beach a craft under varying water conditions safely, as well as to negotiate harbour entrances / exits according to specified procedures
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Take appropriate action in emergency situations involving the safety of the vessel and those on b 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Be familiar with the actions to be taken in case of capsizing, bad weather or mechanical failure. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Take appropriate action in emergency situations involving the safety of the vessel and those on board or the safety of other vessels and persons. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Be familiar with the actions to be taken in case of capsizing, bad weather or mechanical failure.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assess whether the safety and equipment on board a vessel meets safety requirements. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Know the types of safety equipment required by law and be able to identify such items (flares, lifejackets etc.). 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assess whether the safety and equipment on board a vessel meets safety requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Know the types of safety equipment required by law and be able to identify such items (flares, lifejackets etc.).
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Assess the forecast weather conditions and actual weather conditions to determine actions for the 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Know where to obtain weather forecasts and be aware that actual weather may differ from forecasts due to local conditions. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assess the forecast weather conditions and actual weather conditions to determine actions for the safe operation of the vessels. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Know where to obtain weather forecasts and be aware that actual weather may differ from forecasts due to local conditions.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Avoid collisions 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Apply the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea as well as Inland Water regulations and any local and national regulations affecting the operation of small craft 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Avoid collisions 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Apply the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea as well as Inland Water regulations and any local and national regulations affecting the operation of small craft
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Apply navigation techniques to ensure the safe navigation of a small vessel in sheltered and offs 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Be able to read a nautical chart and plot a vessel's position and progress on such a chart using conventional (dead reckoning, pilotage) and electronic means (GPS). 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Apply navigation techniques to ensure the safe navigation of a small vessel in sheltered and offshore waters. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Be able to read a nautical chart and plot a vessel's position and progress on such a chart using conventional (dead reckoning, pilotage) and electronic means (GPS).
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Maintain and use ropes. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Calculate safe working loads and use fibre rope to make an eye splice and common knots, bends and hitches used on board small vessels.
  • Know the commonly used types of rope and their maintenance, common knots and splices generally used on small craft.
  • Know the uses and limitations of the various types of anchor used on small craft. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Maintain and use ropes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    For example / Range:
  • Calculate safe working loads and use fibre rope to make an eye splice and common knots, bends and hitches used on board small vessels.
  • Know the commonly used types of rope and their maintenance, common knots and splices generally used on small craft.
  • Know the uses and limitations of the various types of anchor used on small craft.
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a qualifying learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

    Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution which is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
  • Safe boat handling practice.
  • Accepted safety practices.
  • Emergency procedures including SOLAS (Saving of Life at Sea).
  • Radio Communication.
  • Legal requirements in respect of safety equipment and vessel construction.
  • Applying weather forecasts to local conditions.
  • COLREGS (Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea).
  • Basic navigation (e.g. dead reckoning, GPS (Global Positioning System), pilotage and chartwork).
  • First Aid at sea.
  • Seamanship skills (ropework, anchors, alternative forms of propulsion 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    This unit standard relates and promotes all the critical cross-field outcomes of the NQF. Each specific outcome of the standard has been crafted to relate to one or more of the critical cross-field outcomes. A cross-referencing list has been provided below.

    Providers of learning against this unit standard should take particular note of the critical cross-field outcomes and design their achievement into all learning.

    Problem Solving relates to specific outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork relates to specific outcomes 1, 2, 4 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and management relates to specific outcome 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation relates to specific outcome 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication relates to specific outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology relates to specific outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems relates to specific outcomes 1, 2, 4, 6 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    The assessment of qualifying learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established assessment principles.

    It will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools which are appropriate to the contexts in which qualifying learners are working. These activities and tools may include an appropriate combination of self-assessment and peer assessment; formative and summative assessment; portfolios and observations etc.

    The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledges are assessed.

    The specific outcomes must be assessed through observation of performance. Supporting evidence should be used to prove competence of specific outcomes only when they are not clearly seen in the actual performance.

    Essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in its own right, through oral and written evidence. It cannot be assessed only through seeing the knowledge being applied.

    The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a qualifying learner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a qualifying learner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent

    Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found both in performance and in the essential embedded knowledge.

    Performance of the specific outcomes must actively affirm target groups of qualifying learners and not unfairly discriminate against any qualifying learners. Qualifying learners should also be able to justify their performance in terms of these values. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Demonstration of the knowledge and skills outlined in this unit standard must be consistent with the principles of:
  • Maintaining essential ecological processes and life-support systems
  • Maintaining genetic, species and ecosystem diversity
  • Considering ecological and social rights and responsibilities, whilst ensuring sustainable utilisation of species and ecosystems
    Thereby yielding the greatest sustainable and equitable benefit to present generations whilst maintaining the potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. 
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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  20153   National Certificate: Conservation: Fisheries Resource Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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