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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Manoeuvre and position the platform for tactical purposes

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244649	Manoeuvre and position the platform for tactical purposes
ORIGINATOR
SGB Maritime Defence
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security			Safety in Society
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	8
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 will be useful for people who have completed the introductory courses to warship safety management and bridge watchkeeping within a naval context. These two qualifications are foundational for further progression as an officer into warship operations management, and ultimately to command and control in a maritime surface warfare environment.

This unit standard will give them the opportunity to develop and balance their practical skills in ship handling with the essential knowledge needed to position the platform for tactical purposes, as part of Warfare Operations.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of formations, dispositions and screens.

Manoeuvre and position the platform for tactical purposes.

Manoeuvre and position own vessel safely.

Evaluate the process of manoeuvring and positioning the force.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

Communications at NQF Level 4.

Mathematics at NQF Level 4.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate knowledge of formations, dispositions and screens.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Formations, dispositions and screens are described in terms of their purpose and key features, in accordance with naval doctrine.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Purpose includes:

Screening and/or protection of other high value or mission essential units.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Screen design complies with set vectors and mathematical principles, as well as the particular mission requirements, in accordance with capabilities of own and enemy platforms.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Optimal positioning of the force is described in relation to various scenarios of threat or perceived threat, command aim and priorities, and the prevailing tactical picture.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Requirements for positioning the force in formations, dispositions and screens is described in relation to the manoeuvring capabilities and limitations of each vessel, and their current and required positions in terms of the tactical plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Signal codes to execute changes in position for formations are correctly identified.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Manoeuvre and position the platform and/or force for tactical purposes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Contacts are identified and designated as friendly, neutral or hostile, according to the criteria for rules of engagement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Tactical objectives are clarified and confirmed in relation to the perceived threat and requirements for possible engagement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Possible formations, dispositions and/or screens to meet tactical objectives are identified and described with reference to the manoeuvres required to position the force to meet requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Manoeuvre execution is consistent with rules attached to manoeuvring of formations, the performance capabilities and limitations of each vessel, and the desired stations for each vessel, as specified in the tactical objective.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Selected stations and responsibilities assigned to vessels are consistent with their designated roles and capabilities, and in line with the requirements of the particular tactical objectives and overall mission plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Temporary redeployment of individual vessels within the formation, disposition or screen to address threats is appropriate to the nature of the emerging threat within the overall tactical objective.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

Instructions to manoeuvre the formation are clear, concise, and comply with code requirements. Message receipt is confirmed in the specified manner.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

Use of decoys assists in the screening and/or protection of the force from detection or direct attack.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Decoys include:

Automated: aimed to deceive missiles; long-range chaff aimed at providing lots of contact on the screen to deceive enemy radar.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Control the manoeuvre and positioning of own vessel safely.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The role of own vessel in the formation, disposition or screen, where applicable, are described with reference to own capabilities and limitations in relation to the threat and overall force capabilities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Role includes:

Screen, engage, detect, decoy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Directions for the conning of the ship are accurate and safe in terms of the rules for a given manoeuvre.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Given manoeuvres include:

Formations, dispositions and screens.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The importance of environmental conditions on weapons, sensors and counter measures is explained with reference to decisions on manoeuvring and positioning of the vessel.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Manoeuvre maximises sensor and weapon capabilities within the current mission aim, within the limitations of available speed, prevailing environment, and damage sustained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Evaluate the process of manoeuvring and positioning the force.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Debriefing sessions are conducted in a positive and constructive manner.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Personnel involved in manoeuvring and positioning the force are debriefed in accordance with established naval debriefing procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The evaluation report produced complies with format and content requirements and is forwarded to the appropriate authority via approved channels.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Information relating to manoeuvring and positioning the force is disseminated via approved channels to assist with refinement of equipment, responses and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Debriefs are conducted to validate and/or contribute to the development of effective training evolutions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Information pertinent to the evaluation is gathered from all relevant sources and involved personnel.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredit as a provider with the relevant ETQA.

Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.

Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies are specified otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

SOLAS Convention (specifically Chapter V).

STCW Convention (specifically Chapters II and VIII).

Merchant Shipping Notices.

Marine Radar Performance Specifications.

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids Performance Specifications.

Reports of Courts of Marine Enquiry relevant to safe navigation.

Marine Accident Investigation Bureau reports relevant to safe navigation.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

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

Notes to Assessors:

Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:

Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.

Make sure that evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.

Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.

The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.

The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

The following particular issues should be taken into consideration when assessing against this unit standard:

Every candidate for certification shall:

Be required to demonstrate the competence to undertake, at operational level, the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in the STCW Code (Table A-II/1).

At least hold an appropriate certificate for performing VHF radio-communications in accordance with the requirements of the Radio Regulations.

If designated to have primary responsibility for radio-communications during distress incidents, hold an appropriate certificate issued or recognised under the provisions of the Radio Regulations.

In addition, every candidate for certification shall:

Be required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in STCW Code (Table A-II/1).

Definition of Terms:

Terms have been clarified as far as possible through the use of range statements.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	58840	National Certificate: Submarine Operations	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Core	64129	National Certificate: Warship Operations	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA

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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