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

Effect procedures for carrying dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes at sea 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242989  Effect procedures for carrying dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes 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  2 
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 receiving booking requests for transportation of dangerous, hazardous and harmful goods and they are able to complete the relevant documentation. They are also able to accept and stow and segregate and secure hazardous and harmful cargoes on vessels in the port in accordance with safety procedures and relevant regulatory guidelines.

A person credited with this unit standard is capable of:
  • Receiving booking request for the transportation of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes at sea.
  • Completing documentation.
  • Accepting dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes in port.
  • Stowing/segregate and securing dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes on vessel. 
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    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 Title. "Pack, stow and segregate of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes". 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • This unit standard is intended for learners who are handling dangerous goods in conformity with International Legislation.
  • 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 & etiological substances.
    > Class 7 - radioactive materials.
    > Class 8 - corrosives.
    > Class 9 - miscellaneous dangerous goods/substances. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Receive booking request for the transportation of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes at sea. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Booking request is received and classification is verified according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Vessel suitability and availability is verified according to the booking request and classification of the cargo. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Cargo is accepted/rejected for shipment based on the classification of the cargo and the suitability and availability of vessel according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Class number on booking request is verified against UN number as stipulated in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Complete documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All documentation is assembled as required by national legislation and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Tremcard, hazardous packaging declaration, confirmation of booking, South African Police Service expert report -Class 1, South African Maritime Safety Authority Class 1 survey checklist, South African Maritime Safety Authority inspection certificate, Port Authority permit, proposed stowage plan.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The purpose of the relevant documentation is explained and described as it relates to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code and national legislation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Tremcard, hazardous packaging declaration, transport document, confirmation of booking, South African Police Service expert report - Class 1, South African Maritime Safety Authority Class 1 survey checklist, South African Maritime Safety Authority inspection certificate, Port Authority permit, proposed stowage plan.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All documentation is available as required by national legislation and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Accept dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes in port. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All relevant documentation relating to the cargo to be transported are received and verified according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code and organisational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Physical condition of cargo and cargo transport units are checked according to International Maritime Dangerous Goods code and organisational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The purpose to check the physical condition of the cargo and cargo transport units are explained and described as it relates to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Stow/segregate and secure dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes on vessel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The overall planning of the loading/stowage/segregation and securing of cargo is explained and described as it relates to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The loading, stowage, segregation and securing of the cargo is verified according to 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Knowledge of International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
  • Knowledge of National legislation.
  • Knowledge of International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 as amended Limited quantities. 
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    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 effecting procedures for carrying dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others to ensure the safe processing of dangerous goods for transportation by sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities so that all requirements are met in achieving competence in effecting procedures for carrying dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information in effecting procedures for carrying dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when effecting procedures for carrying dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes at sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world of related systems where the poor and incorrect handling and processing of dangerous goods by sea will have a negative impact on people and the environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities when dealing with 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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    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.