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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Further Education Training Certificate: Harbour Watchkeeping |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
64049 | Further Education Training Certificate: Harbour Watchkeeping | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Maritime Defence | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
SAS SETA - Safety and Security SETA | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Further Ed and Training Cert | Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security | Sovereignty of the State | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 135 | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
On a warship, as an Officer-of-the-Day, a naval officer will be responsible for the safety and security management of the warship while alongside. This Qualification will equip learners to fulfil this function by giving them a holistic introduction to a warship's procedural, structural and mechanical components and how these various components function together to optimise the performance of the ship and its crew. The learner will use the knowledge and skills to contribute to the defence of South African territorial waters and/or area of responsibility against possible naval threats, thus providing a safer and secure country for social and economic growth. Recipients of this qualification will be able to: Rationale: This Qualification meets the needs of the Maritime Defence Sector by providing training standards against which junior naval officers can be trained. This Qualification meets the needs of society by providing competent naval officers who by managing the safety and security of a ship alongside, contribute to securing the national assets and thereby the sovereignty of the Republic of South Africa. The majority of the learners for this qualification are likely to have entered service as candidate officers on officer training opportunities in the SA Navy or worked their way up through the ratings ranks of the SA Navy. This qualification is the first in the progressive development of officer skills for the SA Navy. This Qualification will allow learners access to the following learning pathway; the National Certificate: Bridge Watchkeeping, NQF Level 5, the National Certificate: Warship Operations, NQF Level 5, or the National Certificate: Submarine Operations, NQF Level 5, the National Certificate: Warship Command and Control, NQF Level 6 and the National Diploma: Joint and Multi-National Operations, NQF Level 6. This Qualification has been purpose-built for the Sovereignty of the State sub-field, the Maritime Defence Sector and naval officers in their capacity as an Officer-of-the-Day. Further this Qualification contributes to an integrated National Qualifications Framework; provides for access, mobility and progression within the South African National Defence Force career path; enhances the quality of training within the SA Navy; allows for the redress of the past and contributes to the development of the learner as an officer within the South African National Defence Force. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:
Recognition of Prior Learning: This Qualification makes the Recognition of Prior Learning possible, if the learner is able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in this naval Qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning will be done by means of an Integrated Assessment as mentioned in the previous paragraph. This Recognition of Prior Learning may allow: All recognition of Prior Learning is subject to quality assurance by the relevant accredited Education, Training, Quality, and Assurance Body and is conducted by a registered workplace assessor. Because the standards are only core and fundamental, these standards may have been acquired in a range of economic sectors and these will be recognised as appropriate. Access to the Qualification: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
The Qualification consists of a Fundamental, a Core and an Elective Component.
To be awarded the Qualification learners are required to obtain a minimum of 135 credits as detailed below. Fundamental Component: The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards in: It is compulsory therefore for learners to do Communication in two different South African languages, one at NQF Level 4 and the other at NQF Level 3. All Unit Standards in the Fundamental Component are compulsory. Core Component: Elective Component: |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Demonstrate an understanding of warships and warship systems.
2. Manage the safety and security of a warship alongside. 3. Manage emergencies of a warship alongside. 4. Manage daily routines and special duties of a warship alongside. Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: This qualification promotes, in particular, the following Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when: Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during: Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when: Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when: Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain: Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when: Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when: |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
1.1 An understanding is demonstrated of warship construction in order to promote effective and efficient response to shipboard emergencies and procedures. 1.2 An understanding is demonstrated of mechanical systems, key mechanical equipment and machinery in order to improve air movement and conditioning. 1.3 An understanding is demonstrated of the warships electrical system so as to ensure effective power generation, management and distribution. 1.4 An understanding is demonstrated of the capacity and limitations of the warship and warship systems in order to promote effective decision making and control of safety and damage limitation operations. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: 2.1 Safety and security procedures are applied on the warship alongside with minimum delay in routine and emergency situations. 2.2 Alarm systems are applied on the warship alongside so as to ensure prompt and appropriate responses. 2.3 Security measures are maintained on a warship alongside so as to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment and the vessel. 2.4 Routine on the warship is maintained so as to ensure the seamanlike appearance and hygiene standards of the warship are maintained. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: 3.1 Appropriate emergency responses are promptly initiated according to warship emergency plans and SA Navy regulations and procedures. 3.2 Fire, flood and other damage is effectively managed to protect ship and crew. 3.3 Training evolutions are practiced and reviewed to promote confident and correct responses to emergencies. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: 4.1 Special duties are directed in accordance with SA Navy policies and procedures. 4.2 Warship routine is managed in accordance with SA Navy policies and procedures. Integrated Assessment: Because assessment practices must be open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable and ensure that no learner is disadvantaged in any way whatsoever, an integrated assessment approach is incorporated into the Qualification. Learning, teaching and assessment are inextricably linked. Whenever possible, the assessment of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values shown in the unit standards should be integrated. Assessment of the communication, language, literacy and numeracy should be conducted in conjunction with other aspects and should use authentic and specific naval and maritime sector contexts wherever possible. A variety of methods must be used in assessment and tools and activities must be appropriate to the context in which the learner is working. Where it is not possible to assess the learner in the workplace or on-the-job, simulations, case studies, role-plays and other similar techniques should be used to provide a context appropriate to the assessment. The term 'Integrated Assessment' implies that theoretical and practical components should be assessed together. During integrated assessments the assessor should make use of formative and summative assessment methods and assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies. Assessors and moderators should make use of a range of formative and summative assessment methods. Assessors should assess and give credit for the evidence of learning that has already been acquired through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience. Assessment should ensure that all Specific Outcomes, Essential Embedded Knowledge and Critical Cross-Field Outcomes are assessed. The assessment of the Critical Cross-Field Outcomes should be integrated with the assessment of Specific Outcomes and Essential Embedded Knowledge. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
Best Practice:
The Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code. All navies and maritime organisations comply with the Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Codes. This leads to a substantial degree of uniformity in a highly regulated environment and this qualification was developed bearing in mind the Code. The Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code: Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code as adopted by the 1995 Conference of the International Maritime Organization and recognises the specific roles and responsibilities of a watchkeeper. It lays down duties and responsibilities and provides standards and criteria for the learning and assessment of watchkeepers. Signatories to the Convention include 71 countries, amongst them leading seafaring nations such as; Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Areas of specified competence include: Findings: Conclusion: The FETC: Harbour Watchkeeping deals with some of the requirements of the Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code and therefore, due to its international acceptance, also compares favourably with a majority of foreign navies. Once the South African naval officer has completed the National Certificate: Bridge Watchkeeping, Level 5 would he/she have achieved all the competencies of the Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This Qualification lends itself to both vertical and horizontal articulation possibilities.
Horizontal articulation is possible with the following Qualifications: Vertical articulation is possible with the following qualifications: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARDS: |
ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
Core | 259398 | Apply and maintain security measures on a warship | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Core | 259420 | Conduct a fire-fighting exercise on board a ship | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 259422 | Conduct naval ceremonial duties | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 259402 | Control and extinguish fires on a ship | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Core | 259399 | Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanical systems on a ship | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Core | 259405 | Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures associated with a ship | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Core | 259403 | Demonstrate understanding of ship construction | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Core | 259417 | Demonstrate understanding of the alarm systems on a ship | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 259421 | Demonstrate understanding of the electrical power generation and distribution systems on a ship | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Core | 259418 | Describe administrative procedures on a ship | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 259419 | Maintain a safe duty watch | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Core | 259401 | Manage and coordinate flood control activities | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Core | 259400 | Manage potential threats and/or emergency conditions onboard | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119467 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119465 | Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9015 | Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Fundamental | 119462 | Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119469 | Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9016 | Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Fundamental | 119471 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Fundamental | 7468 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Fundamental | 119459 | Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Elective | 11473 | Manage individual and team performance | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Elective | 243951 | Plan and conduct a meeting | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 259404 | Supervise the transfer of cargo and stores | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Elective | 15234 | Apply efficient time management to the work of a department/division/section | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 4 |
Elective | 252037 | Build teams to achieve goals and objectives | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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. |
NONE |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |