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

Operate fishing technology used to monitor fish and fishing equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264875  Operate fishing technology used to monitor fish and fishing equipment 
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 identify the types of technology involved and prepare the technology for use. They will also be able to operate, interpret the technology while conducting fishing activities and perform fault finding activities and shut down the equipment.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying the types of fishing technology/equipment involved.
  • Preparing the fishing technology/equipment for use.
  • Operating and interpreting the technology while conducting fishing operations.
  • Performing routine maintenance activities.
  • Performing routine fault finding activities. 
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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 
  • Technology/Equipment fishing is that equipment that is used to monitor fish and fishing locations.
  • The type of fishing method(s) and/or species of fish associated with this unit standard will be determined by the type of fishing involved. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify the types of fishing technology/equipment involved. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The technology/equipment may include but is not limited to that monitoring the fishing gear in the water, the movement of the fish and scanning the fishing grounds. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The various pieces of fishing technology are identified by pointing them out. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The function(s) of the various pieces of fishing technology are explained in terms of their uses and application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The type of information that can be obtained from each piece of equipment is explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare the fishing technology/equipment for use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The technology and/or equipment is checked for readiness according to the manufacturer's operation and safety specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The initial start up settings and adjustments for each piece of equipment are explained and verified according to the manufacturer's operation and safety specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Technology and/or equipment which is unserviceable is reported to authorised individuals in terms of standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Operate and interpret the technology while conducting fishing operations. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Manufacturer's operation specifications for each piece of equipment. The different types of fishing conditions experienced which should include but not are limited to factors such as different weather conditions, amounts and species of fish, new and/or different fishing grounds, types of fishing gear, vessel performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Preparing for the fishing activity is done in accordance with set criteria by using the technology and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedure for operating each piece of equipment is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The fishing activity technology is operated and interpreted in accordance according to the manufacturer's operation and safety specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Each piece of equipment is shut down in accordance according to the manufacturer's operation and safety specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Perform routine maintenance activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The type(s) of routine maintenance that should be carried out on the various pieces of equipment is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The type(s) of routine maintenance that can be done on the various pieces of equipment is carried out in accordance according to the manufacturer's operation and safety specifications and safe working practices. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Perform routine fault finding activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The symptoms associated with the various pieces of equipment are explained with examples various problems that occur. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Problems with equipment are established following manufacturer's operation and safety specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Corrective action is taken in order to bring the equipment into operational standard. 


    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 
    Fish species (types). 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems when preparing, operating, maintaining or fault finding the technology. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in order to ensure that the technology/equipment is used to it full capacity to improve the catch. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology when operating and maintaining the equipment for fishing. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems that success of the use of the equipment is dependant on the level of competence to operate the equipment. 

    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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