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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Maintain vessel safety under operational conditions |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
261007 | Maintain vessel safety under operational conditions | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Maritime Defence | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 | 6 |
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 learners within the South African Navy who work/wish to work as an officer on the bridge of a ship. This Unit Standard meets the needs of this sector and of the society by providing competent naval officers who by competently being able to handle the ships safety during operational conditions. The learner successfully completing this Unit Standard will gain essential knowledge and practical skills needed to direct counter-measures against any perceived above- and below-water threat.
The competencies achieved by the learner in this Unit Standard will contribute the preservation of human life and the defence of South African warships, territorial waters and/or area of responsibility, thus providing a safer and secure society for South African citizens. Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Direct the vessel's conduct with regard to torpedo and missile countermeasures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Alarms and action drills for an incoming torpedo and missile are executed as per standard operating procedure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Vessel control is handed over to the operations room according to requirements for the changed combat state. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The vessel is manoeuvred to the provide the smallest profile with regards to radar cross-section and torpedo counter-measures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The vessel is manoeuvred according to operations room command until missile torpedo and countermeasures are complete. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Control is reassumed by the bridge at all clear. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate knowledge of bridge weapons safety drills. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A description is given of weapon characteristics, ammunition and weapon parts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A description is given of weapon firing cycles and drills for the solution of firing problems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
A description is given of weapons, personnel and the environment safety requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Weapon safety include: safety arcs (range clear or foul); equipment safety; blind safety and visual safety (verifying target). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
A description is given of corrective drills for firing scenarios. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
A description is given of procedures for establishing a navigational warning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
A description is given of the instructions for positioning the ship to bring weapons to bearand for the loading of weapons. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Execute bridge weapon firing drills. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Weapons and ammunition are selected which are appropriate to designated target. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Navigational warning is established as per operating procedure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Orders to carry out weapon loading, standby to fire, and permission to engage are given in line with standard operating procedure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The vessel is manoeuvred into a position in order to bring arms to bear. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Allowance is made for the controllable and uncontrollable elements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Alarm procedures are responded to as per standard operating procedure. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Execute bridge procedures for submarine safety under exercise conditions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Signals are identified and interpreted according to standard operating procedures for submarine safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Signals:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The vessels conduct through the submarine exercise area is ensured to comply with standard operating procedures and standing orders. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The ship's conduct is ensured to comply with he submarine exercise order with respect to sonar activity, speed and presence in the area. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Submarine exercise orders include:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Procedures to deal with own vessel failure in the submarine exercise area are executed in a manner that promotes safety of own vessel and personnel and that of the submarine. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
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:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
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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 | 64929 | National Certificate: Vessel Safety Practices | 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. |
NONE |
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. |