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

Demonstrate an understanding of fishing related technology 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119847  Demonstrate an understanding of fishing related technology 
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 4  NQF Level 04  12 
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 intended for persons who conduct shore based fishing operations.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Identify and define commercial specie types.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of fishing grounds as per permit details.
  • Define hunting related operations.
  • Monitor performance of related fishing technology. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in the following:
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3
  • Communication at NQF Level 3 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Fishing technology that is applicable for this unit standard includes fishing gear, fish-finding gear, net monitors, icing packaging material and bins.
  • Identify and define commercial specie types.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of fishing grounds as per permit details.
  • Define hunting related operations.
  • Monitor performance of related fishing technology. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and define commercial specie types. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Species types are identified and described in terms of location, habitat and biology:- e.g. life cycle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Biology of species is explained and described as per sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Fishing grounds of types of catch available at each relevant to the sector are explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of fishing grounds as per permit details. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Permit types to include but not limited to seasons, quotas, and legal size limits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Permit types are identified as per sector requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Permit details are explained in relation to the sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Application of fishing rights is explained in relation to the sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Fishing grounds and location are explained in relation to the sector species type. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Define hunting related operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Methods of catching are understood and explained as per defined legislative catching methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Correlation between environmental factors relating to weather and fishing is explained as per industry guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reasons for change in target species is explained as per company defined procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Quality of fish readiness for catching is explained as per customer requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Monitor performance of related fishing technology. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Fishing gear types are identified and explained as per the related fishing requirements and sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Electronic equipment relating to fishing gear types is explained as per defined sector requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Data relating to technology information received is analysed and recommendations made to the company as per company specified guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Performance of vessels catch is analysed, interpreted and recommendations made in line with the company's technology strategy. 


    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
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The effects of weather patterns and seasonal patterns on fishing operations e.g. El Nino, moon phases, tides etc.
  • The different parts of the fishing gear pertaining to the particular sector. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems relating to the performance in fishing technology. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a crew in monitoring performance related to fishing technology. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to monitor performance related fishing technology. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information in the performance of related fishing technology. 

    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 
    Supplementary information:

    Terminology:
  • Fish-finding - equipment used on vessels to identify location of fish for desired catch.
  • Fishing grounds - Area where fishing takes place.
  • Shooting away - Start of fishing activities as fishing gear enters water.
  • Up trawl/hauling - Retrieving the fishing gear.

    Values:
  • Correct maritime terminology is practised when conducting operations.
  • Courteous communication is practised with superiors, peers and sub-ordinates. 
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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
    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: 
    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 


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