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

Demonstrate an understanding of the maritime and airward environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244541  Demonstrate an understanding of the maritime and airward environment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Air Defence 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  10 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2007-08-16  2010-08-16  SAQA 0572/07 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2011-08-16   2014-08-16  

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 will enable learners to have an elementary understanding of the maritime and airward environment. Learners will obtain knowledge regarding the structure and features of ports as they pertain to both the maritime and airward environment. Learners will also be familiar with terminology used in both these sectors. This unit standard will enable learners to identify ships and aircraft for various purposes.

Qualifying learners will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of terminology used in the maritime and airward environment.
  • Assess structure of ports.
    > Range: Structure refers to but is not limited to the layout and facilities in airports, ports and harbours.
  • Assess the features of shipbuilding.
    > Range: Features refers to but is not limited to the phases of ship building and the ship building yard.
  • Recognise aircraft and ships.
    > Range: Recognise refers to but is not limited to: shape, size, length and layout. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication, at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy, at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of terminology used in the maritime and airward environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Standard terminology is used when compiling an image interpretation report on maritime and airward environments. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Maritime and airward environment refer to but are not limited to airports, ports facilities, and services.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Terms referring to the structure of ships and aircraft are used for identification purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Terms refer to but are not limited to airframe, wings, bridge and aft.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Terms defining position and direction in relation to a ship are described for reporting purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Terms refer to but are not limited to fore, aft, amid ships, athwart ships.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Terms defining measurements on ships are described for identification purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Measurement terms refer to but are not limited to:
  • Overall length, weight and beam.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Assess structure of ports. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Ports refer to but are not limited to:
  • Sea ports, harbours, airfields and airports. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Types of ports are assessed to determine their functionality. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types refer to but are not limited to:
  • Commercial and military.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Features of ports are assessed for reporting purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Features refer to but are not limited to:
  • Wharf, jetty, runway and taxiway.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Facilities found in ports are assessed for reporting purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Facilities refer to but are not limited to:
  • Repair facilities, docks, hangers and control towers and the layout of facilities.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assess the features of shipbuilding. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Features refer to but are not limited to the phases of ship building and the layout of a ship building yard. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Ship building phases are analysed in order to make predictions on the completion of the ship. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Ship building phase refer to but are not limited to:
  • Design and layout, fabrication, assembly, erection, launching and fitting out.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Ship building phases are analysed in order to determine possible threats. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Threats refer to but are not limited to:
  • Amounts, types and production rate.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Facilities and layout of a shipbuilding yard are assessed for reporting purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Facilities refer to but are not limited to:
  • Repair facilities, docks, storage and dry-docks.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Recognise aircraft and ships. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Ships refer to but are not limited to:
  • Warships, submarines and merchant ships.

    Aircraft refer to military and civilian aircraft. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Ships and aircraft are identify using various methods. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Methods refer to but are not limited to:
  • Wings, Engine, Fuselage and Tail System (WEFT) and Talbot-booth system.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Types of ships and aircraft are analysed in order to determine possible threats. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Possible threats refer to but are not limited to attacks, reconnaissance, supply lines and trooping.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Markings of aircraft are assessed to determine country of origin. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Camouflage design is assessed to determine country of origin. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Camouflage design refers to colour and pattern.
     


    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, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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 or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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 
    Cratology.

    Types of ships:
  • Cargo.
  • Warships.
  • Passenger.

    Types of aircraft:

    Fixed Wing.
    Rotary Wingl. 
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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 in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Analysing Images which relate to the maritime and airward environment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • Joint operations with maritime and airward environments. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • The specific environments of maritime and airward. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
  • Analysing images related to maritime and airward fields. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Abbreviations:
  • WEFT: Wings, Engines, Fuselage and Tail.
  • NDB: Non -directional Beacon.
  • VOR: VHF Omni-directional Radar Range.
  • DME: Distance Measuring Equipment.
  • PAR: Precision Approach Radar.
  • ILS: Instrument Landing System.

    Definitions:

    Maritime:
  • Port: A town or place alongside navigable water with facilities for the loading and unloading of ships.
  • Harbour: Sheltered Port.
  • Ships: Large vessel propelled by engines or sails for navigating on water.
  • Vessel: Passenger or freight carrying ship.
  • Boats: Small vessel propelled by oars, paddles, sail or motor.
  • Crafts: A single vessel.

    Airward:
  • Airport: A landing and takeoff area for civilian aircraft, usually with runways and aircraft maintenance and passenger facilities.
  • Airfield: A landing and takeoff area for aircraft.
  • Aerodrome: A landing and takeoff area smaller than an airport.
  • Airstrip: A cleared area for landing and takeoff of aircraft. Also called: Landing Strip.
  • Runway: Rectangular area on an airport, airfield, aerodrome or airstrip prepared for landing and takeoff of aircraft along its length.
  • Taxiway: Specially prepared or designated path on an airport, airfield, aerodrome or airstrip for the use of taxiing aircraft.
  • Apron: Defined area on an airport, airfield, aerodrome or airstrip intended to accommodate aircraft for the purposes of loading and unloading of passengers or cargo, refuelling parking or maintenance.
  • Hardstand: A paved or stabilized area where aircraft and vehicles are parked.
  • Dispersals: A parking area selected and equipped to protect aircraft against enemy attack.
  • Parking Pan: Paved area for the parking of one or two aircraft which can be protected by blast walls.
  • Revetments: Designed to protect an aircraft parked on a hard stand against blast damage.
  • Hangers: Unhardened buildings which provide cover for aircraft normally for storage or maintenance.
  • Hangarettes: Shelters housing a single aircraft, situated within dispersal areas of operational airfields for weather protection.
  • Hardened Aircraft Shelters: Specially designed shelter for one or two aircraft, constructed from reinforced concrete and sometimes earth covered. 
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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  58784   National Diploma: Geospatial Image Analysis  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


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