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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Manoeuvre the ship using control systems |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
261057 | Manoeuvre the ship using control systems | |||
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 Maritime Sector who work/wish to work as an officer on the bridge of a ship. This Unit Standard meets the needs of the sub-field and of the society by providing competent maritime officers who by are able to safely manoeuvre a ship at sea. The learner successfully completing this Unit Standard will gain essential knowledge and practical skills in the basic principles of operation and use of steering systems, rate of turn indicators and anchoring and berthing equipment and systems, which is needed to operate with confidence on a ships bridge during a watch.
The competencies achieved by the learner in this Unit Standard will, in the case of the Merchant Navy and the Fishing Industry, contribute to the economic upliftment of the country, and in the case of the South African Navy, 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 |
Operate an automatic pilot and steering controls. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
An explanation is given of the purpose and functioning of an automatic pilot with reference to its capabilities and operational limitations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The changeover procedures from automatic pilot to manual steering and vice versa are carried out as per standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The course and steering set by automatic pilot is confirmed for accuracy and efficiency after a changeover from manual steering. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Settings includes but is not limited to 360 degree course notation, allowance for wind and current, yawing and rate of turn indicator. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
An accurate course is maintained during manual steering on the open sea and under pilotage in confined waters within the agreed variance limits. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Steering includes steering by magnetic compass, steering by gyro compass, holding a course to leading marks and helm orders and procedures for responding to helm orders. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Describe the function of rudders and propellers in steering a ship. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A description is given of the basic types of common rudders in current use with reference to their operation, capabilities and limitations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Types of rudder include but not limited to semi-balanced, balanced and spade rudders and connection of the rudder to the ship. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A description is given of the action of the rudder in steering the ship with reference to speed and turning capabilities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
A description is given of fixed and controllable pitch propellers in terms of their function and impact on turning capabilities of the vessel. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Propellers include but not limited to single and twin configurations, pods, shrouds and thrusters. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
A description is given of the impact of the propulsion systems with reference to turning and general manoeuvrability whilst underway. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Propulsion includes gas turbines (SA Navy only). |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Bring a ship up to anchor. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The anchoring procedures on a ship are applied with reference to the functions of the personnel involved, preparations, equipment and machinery to be used. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
An anchoring position is planned which takes into consideration the effect of weather, tides, current, holding ground and traffic density. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The ship is handled during the approach to the anchorage while accounting for the effects of deadweight, trim, speed and stopping distances. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Manoeuvre a ship. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed and under keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances of a ship are considered when manoeuvring a ship in restricted waters. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The effects with respect to the sides of channels and interaction with both passing ships and those tied up are are considered when manoeuvring a ship. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The description includes concepts of squat, shallow water, narrow channel effects, interaction between ships and bank effect. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Manoeuvring controls in the wheelhouse and engine room are applied in terms of their purpose and function. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The ship is conned for a given manoeuvre. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Given manoeuvres include but not limited to stopping and going astern, turning short round, use of thrusters, picking up or dropping a pilot, approaching a quay, jetty and another ship, approaching buoys and entering a dock. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The effects of propellers on the turning circle of a ship in terms of their differing handling techniques are considered when manoeuvring a ship. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The ship is manoeuvred by means of specific wheel and engine room commands to bringing a ship up to a man overboard or persons on a small craft in distress. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The ship is manoeuvred so as to counter the effects of wind and current on a ship under way. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the mooring and unmooring of a ship. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A description is given of the preparations for leaving and entering a port with respect to the duties of personnel at mooring stations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A description is given of the equipment and machinery used in a berthing or unberthing operations with reference to the functions of shipboard personnel. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Equipment includes mooring ropes, wires, head and stern ropes, breast lines, springs, stoppers, windlass, capstan, self-tensioning mooring winches, fenders and rat guards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
A description is given of a mooring and an unmooring operation at the foc'sle or poop mooring stations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
A description is given of the controls and operation of a windlass, capstan and a self-tensioning mooring winch in accordance with standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
A description is given of the basic manoeuvres of the ship during berthing and unberthing operations in accordance with standard operating procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Embedded knowledge includes:
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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:
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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 CCFO SCIENCE |
Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others 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 |
The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
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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 | |
Core | 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. |
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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. |