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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Conservation: Fisheries Resource Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
20153	National Certificate: Conservation: Fisheries Resource Management
ORIGINATOR
SGB Nature Conservation
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CATHSSETA - Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Education and Training Authority			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Nature Conservation
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	181	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 0480/09	2009-07-01	2012-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2013-06-30		2016-06-30

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

A learner assessed as competent against this qualification will be able to integrate supervisory skills and knowledge with conservation specific competence to contribute to the sustainable management of fisheries resources, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and contribute to the conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems.

This competence will contribute to the sustainability of fisheries resources while providing the learner with a basis for further learning in higher education.

The qualification has been developed to assist with professionalisation across the conservation industry.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that the learner entering a programme leading to this qualification has achieved an FET certificate at NQF 4 or the equivalent, a Certificate in Conservation management, or has several years` relevant industry experience. The learner will have appropriate levels of written Communication, English proficiency, Mathematics and occupational competence equivalent to at least school leaving standards.

Recognition of prior learning:

Any learner wishing to be directly assessed may arrange to do so, without attending further training or education. The assessor and learner will decide together on the most appropriate assessment route to be taken.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On achieving this qualification the learner will be able to:

1 Supervise operational situations in order to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.
2 Exercise leadership of people involved in operational situations in order to enhance their performance and productivity.
3 Implement, supervise and evaluate management planning practices, e.g. integrated catchment management, plant and animal management, security and legal aspects and cultural heritage management, in order to monitor progress and performance against planned goals.
4 Undertake supervisory and operational functions while continuously monitoring and adapting own performance as required.
5 Use firearms competently.
6 Develop a set of values and ethics regarding conservation and environmental issues.
7 Maintain infrastructure in conserved areas including paths and road networks.
8 Safely crew a vessel.
9 Deal with and prevent pollution.
10 Demonstrate understanding of the history of fishing in South Africa and how it influences current practices.
11 Communicate effectively with the public to further conservation awareness.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated Assessment:

Integrated assessment at the level of qualification provides an opportunity for learners to show that they are able to integrate concepts, ideas and actions across unit standards to achieve competence that is grounded and coherent in relation to the purpose of the qualification.

Integrated assessment must judge the quality of the observable performance, but also the quality of the thinking that lies behind it. Assessment tools must encourage learners to give an account of the thinking and decision-making that underpin their demonstrated performance. Some assessment practices will be of a more practical nature while others will be of a more theoretical nature. The ratio between action and interpretation is not fixed, but varies according to the type and level of qualification.

A broad range of task-orientated and theoretical assessment tools may be used, with the distinction between practical knowledge and disciplinary knowledge maintained so that each takes its rightful place.

In particular assessors should check for:

The learner must demonstrate an ability to consider a range of options and make decisions about:

1. Supervisory methods and techniques to apply in any given situation.
2. Management actions required within a conserved area.

The learner must demonstrate an understanding of:

1. The management planning process for a conserved area or a fishery.
2. The components / elements that require management actions in a conserved area or a fishery.
3. The contextual knowledge that underpins the competent management of a conserved area or fishery.

The learner must demonstrate the ability to:

1. Critically evaluate management decisions taken on the basis of available information.
2. Justify decisions made with respect to the management of a conserved area.
3. Reflect on the soundness of decisions made and on any adjustments that are made.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The African continent with its unique wildlife, has led to the development of standards of practice unique to Africa. South Africa has taken the lead in the development of these standards, which have been widely accepted and used in the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against these unit standards must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of these unit standards or will assess these unit standards must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against these unit standards may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

NOTES

A minimum of 15 credits should be achieved in the electives, which must include one of the following unit standards:

1. Work with marine ecosystems
2. Work with freshwater ecosystems

UNIT STANDARDS:

	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	8493	Maintain occupational health and safety	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Core	8553	Operate in a business	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Core	7854	Provide First Aid	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Core	8388	Apply basic conservation management planning	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Core	12398	Apply integrated coastal zone management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	6
Core	12376	Assess and control pollution	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	2
Core	8368	Construct and maintain infrastructure	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	12
Core	8411	Crew a vessel	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	20
Core	12399	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of fisheries resource management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
Core	12400	Demonstrate a working knowledge of marine organisms	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
Core	12401	Demonstrate knowledge of the fishing industry and relevant role-players in your local area	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
Core	8366	Enforce conservation compliance	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	5
Core	8385	Facilitate conservation understanding	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Core	9224	Implement policies regarding HIV/AIDS in the workplace	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Core	8365	Manage area integrity	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	12
Core	8406	Manage cultural heritage resources in conservation areas	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	2
Core	8370	Operate and maintain a vehicle in conservation areas	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	3
Core	12402	Utilise knowledge of fishing techniques to ensure legal compliance	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	3
Fundamental	7547	Operate a personal computer system	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Fundamental	8618	Organise oneself in the workplace	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	8591	Analyse and understand social issues	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Fundamental	8662	Analyse and communicate workplace data	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	5
Fundamental	9242	Analyse external factors influencing people who have special needs	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Fundamental	8647	Apply workplace communication skills	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
Fundamental	8648	Demonstrate an understanding of professional values and ethics	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Fundamental	8663	Plan and conduct a research project	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	6
Fundamental	7859	Lead and manage teams of people	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	6
Elective	12403	Work with fresh water ecosystems	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	15
Elective	10192	Work with Marine Ecosystems	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	15

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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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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