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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Plan proposed stowage and segregation for the transportation of dangerous goods at sea 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242998  Plan proposed stowage and segregation for the transportation of dangerous goods at sea 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics 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 4  NQF Level 04 
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 is able to plan the proposed stowage and segregation for the transportation of dangerous goods at sea. They will be able to interpret and develop a stowage plan. Learners will also be able to prepare for and handle an emergency that could arise at sea.

A person credited with this unit standard is capable of:
  • Stowing and segregating products in conformity with International Maritime Dangerous Goods code and vessel certificate of compliance for carriage of dangerous goods.
  • Interpreting requirements to develop stowage plan.
  • Developing stowage plan.
  • Preparing for an emergency and contingency plan for carriage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes by sea. 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent. 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard requires the individual to undertake the relevant outcomes actions for the nine identified classes of Dangerous Goods as listed below:
  • Class 1 - explosives.
  • Class 2 - gasses.
  • Class 3 - flammable liquids.
  • Class 4 - flammable solids.
  • Class 5 - oxidizers & peroxides.
  • Class 6 - poisons & infectious substances.
  • Class 7 - radioactive materials.
  • Class 8 - corrosives.
  • Class 9 - miscellaneous dangerous goods/substances. 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Stow and segregated products in conformity with International Maritime Dangerous Goods code and vessel certificate of compliance for carriage of dangerous goods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The type of transport unit for the transportation of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes by sea is identified and described according to international codes and regulations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Container, roll-on/roll-off.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Stowage and securing methods are explained, described and applied according to international codes and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The type of vessel for the transportation of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes by sea is identified and described according to international codes and regulations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Container, tanker, break-bulk, roll-on/roll-off.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The proposed stowage and segregation of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes are applied according to international codes and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    A certificate of compliance is obtained from relevant regulatory authority as required by international codes and regulations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Interpret requirements to develop stowage plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The type of product/ UN number is identified according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The dangerous goods list is used to verify the markings and labels on dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes to be stowed according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The position all other International Marine Organise cargo on the vessel is identified according to international codes and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Temperature control provisions are explained and described as it relates to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Sources of heat are identified and described as it relates to the stowage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Specific stowage and segregation requirements are identified, described and applied according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    General stowage and segregation requirements are explained, described and applied according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Stowage plans are interpreted and applied as required by International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Develop stowage plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A stowage plan is explained and developed as required by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes are segregate and stowed according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods tables. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Prepare for an emergency and contingency plan for carriage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes by sea. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The protective equipment is verified and available as required by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Equipment for loading is handled according to safety procedures and according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Emergency equipment is described and available as required by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Contingency plans and procedures are described, developed and applied as required by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 


    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. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Types of vessels.
  • Emergency planning.
  • Types of transport units.
  • Stowage plans.
  • Packaging units.
  • Sources of heat.
  • Protective equipment. 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to the planning of the proposed stowage and segregation for the transportation of Dangerous Goods at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities so that all requirements are met in achieving competence in the planning of the proposed stowage and segregation for the transportation of Dangerous Goods at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information in the planning of the proposed stowage and segregation for the transportation of Dangerous Goods at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when planning the proposed stowage and segregation for the transportation of Dangerous Goods at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to plan the proposed stowage and segregation of dangerous goods. 

    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  57849   Further Education and Training Certificate: Dangerous Goods: Multi-modal Transportation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2016-12-31  TETA 


    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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