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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
National Certificate: Vessel Safety Practices |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
64929 | National Certificate: Vessel Safety Practices | |||
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 | ||
National Certificate | Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security | Sovereignty of the State | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 139 | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 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:
Vessel Safety Officers, also know in the Merchant Navy as Deck Officers of the Watch, the Fishing Industry as vessel Skippers and in the South African Navy as Bridge Watchkeepers, are responsible for internal and external ship communication, the maintenance of a safe bridge watch, the navigation of the vessel and the execution of specific evolutions during a bridge watch. This Qualification will equip learners to fulfil these responsibilities by giving them holistic training in the procedural, structural, navigational and mechanical components and competencies of the bridge and contextualised understanding of how these various components function together to optimise the performance and safety of the ship and its crew. Recipients of this qualification will be able to: Rationale: This Qualification has been purpose-built for the Maritime Sector and meets the needs of the sector by providing training standards against which junior maritime officers can be trained. This Qualification meets the needs of society by providing competent maritime officers who are able to apply the complex knowledge and skills required to manage the bridge of a ship, as Vessel Safety Officers, within a safety conscious and highly regulated sector. Learners achieving this Qualification could be recognised for licensing purposes by the various maritime sub-sectors, namely the South African Navy, the Merchant Navy and the Fishing Industry. This Qualification contributes to an integrated National Qualifications Framework; provides for access, mobility and progression within the maritime sector; enhances the quality of training within the maritime industry, allows for the redress of past and contributes to the development of the learner as maritime officers within the Maritime Sector. The majority of the learners attempting this qualification are likely, in the case of the Merchant Navy or the Fishing Industry, to be cadets who are working their way up the ranks or, in the case of the South African Navy, candidate officers or officers on officer training opportunities. This Qualification will allow learners access to learning pathways within the Merchant Navy, the Fishing Industry and the South African Navy. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that the Merchant Navy and SA Navy learner has the following knowledge and skills:
It is assumed that the Fishing Industry 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 Maritime 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 recognizes as appropriate. Access to the Qualification: There is an open access to this qualification for learners: |
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 139 credits as detailed below. Fundamental Component: The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 15 credits all of which are compulsory. Core Component: The Core Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 80 credits all of which are compulsory. Elective Component: The Elective Component consists of three specialisations, each with its own set of Unit Standards. Learners are to choose a specialisation area and complete all the Unit Standards in that specialisation. The specilisation areas are: South African Navy Ship Bridge Watchkeeping (44 Credits): South African Navy Submarine Bridge Watchkeeping. This specialsation has still to be developed. Maritime Bridge Watchkeeping (Merchant Navy and Fishing Vessels). This specialsation has still to be developed. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Communicate in a maritime environment.
2. Maintain a safe bridge watch. 3. Navigate the vessel. 4. Conduct specific evolutions during a bridge watch. 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: 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 Visual and verbal communication are conducted according to national and international maritime accepted codes and practices. 1.2 The appropriate technology is used to establish contact and transfer information. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: 2.1 Bridge watch duties are executed in compliance with standard operating procedures for the maintenance of a safe watch. 2.2 Emergencies are handled according to the level of authority and standard operating procedures. 2.3 Bridge personnel are supervised in the execution and accomplishment of their tasks. 2.4 The safety, security, stability and integrity of the vessel is maintained throughout the watch in accordance with standard operating procedures. 2.5 Waste disposal is monitored for compliance with pollution prevention requirements. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: 3.1 Navigational planning is conducted so as ensure a safe and accurate passage within prevailing weather conditions. 3.2 Electronic navigation systems are applied to ensure a safe passage. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: 4.1 The ship is handled within its handling capabilities and limitations under all weather conditions and sea states. 4.2 Operations, evolutions and exercises are executed according to standard operating procedures and/or special orders. 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 and literacy should be conducted in conjunction with other aspects and should use authentic 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 maritime organisations and navies comply with the Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Codes. This leads to a substantial degree of uniformity in a highly regulated international environment. This qualification was developed based on 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 Organisation 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, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Areas of specified competence include: Findings: All of these areas are addressed in the National Certificate: Vessel Safety Practices, Level 5. Conclusion: The National Certificate: Vessel Safety Practices, Level 5 deals with all 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 maritime sectors. Once the maritime officer has completed the National Certificate: Vessel Safety Practices, Level 5 he/she would 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 |
Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
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 |
Terms have been clarified as far as possible through the use of range statements. Further clarification of terms is provided as follows:
> Serving as captain (or master) or first officer on board a seagoing ship. > Ensuring that all functions within the designated area of responsibility are properly performed. > Serving as officer in charge of a navigational watch on board a seagoing ship. > Maintaining direct control over the performance of all functions within the designated area of responsibility in accordance with proper procedures and under the direction of an individual serving in the management level for that area of responsibility. |
UNIT STANDARDS: |
ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
Core | 261006 | Communicate using standard maritime verbal and visual communication procedures | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 12 |
Core | 261079 | Conduct seamanship evolutions | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 3 |
Core | 261098 | Supervise personnel in a shipboard environment | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Core | 261004 | Conduct a safe navigational passage | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 24 |
Core | 260997 | Demonstrate understanding of operating procedures, capabilities and limitations of bridge equipment | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 7 |
Core | 261008 | Execute and manage bridge conduct procedures | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Core | 261057 | Manoeuvre the ship using control systems | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Core | 261097 | Use electronic navigation systems other than radar to maintain safety of navigation | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 5 |
Core | 261078 | Use maritime communications system for internal and external communication | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 3 |
Core | 261009 | Use radar and automatic radar plotting aids to maintain safety of navigation | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 7 |
Fundamental | 115792 | Access, process, adapt and use data from a wide range of texts | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 5 |
Fundamental | 115789 | Sustain oral interaction across a wide range of contexts and critically evaluate spoken texts | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 5 |
Fundamental | 115790 | Write and present for a wide range of purposes, audiences and contexts | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 5 |
Elective | 261000 | Demonstrate knowledge of compliance with pollution prevention requirements | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 3 |
Elective | 261037 | Execute emergency drills during a bridge watch | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 7 |
Elective | 261014 | Apply meteorological concepts to shipboard operations | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Elective | 261005 | Conduct bridge procedures for helicopter operations | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 2 |
Elective | 261080 | Conduct fleet work exercises | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 7 |
Elective | 261077 | Demonstrate an understanding of ship stability | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 5 |
Elective | 261001 | Demonstrate an understanding of ship watertight integrity | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Elective | 261007 | Maintain vessel safety under operational conditions | 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. |
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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. |