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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Inspect marine resources conservation 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
263293  Inspect marine resources conservation 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Nature Conservation 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Nature Conservation 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  10 
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 aimed at individuals responsible to assist police and other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases for prosecution in the capacity of fisheries inspectors. On completion of this standard the individual will have a working knowledge of national fisheries legislation and regulations applicable to the area of operation in order to apply the knowledge in the operational environment in support of fisheries compliance and the protection and conservation of marine resources.

On achievement of this unit standard individuals will be able to:
  • Provide an overview of the powers conferred on fisheries officers as they apply to legislation specific to fisheries compliance.
  • Define offences specific to fisheries compliance as described in the legislative framework.
  • Exercise the powers conferred on fisheries inspectors. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • Numerical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Provide an overview of the powers conferred on fisheries officers as they apply to legislation specific to fisheries compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Legislation applicable to fisheries compliance is explained from a perspective of fisheries compliance. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range for legislation includes but is not limited to:
  • The Marine Living Resources Act (Act 18 of 1998) and the regulations issued in terms of the Act and Criminal Procedures Act (Act 57 of 1977) and the regulations issued in terms of the Act.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The limitations of conferred powers are explained in terms of the Constitution of South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The role and function of the fisheries officer is defined from a legislative perspective. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The powers granted to a fisheries inspector are described as it applies to the relevant legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Define offences specific to fisheries compliance as described in the legislative framework. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose and intention of legislation is explained in terms of its impact on the fisheries industry in South Africa. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range for legislation includes but is not limited to:
  • The Marine Living Resources Act (Act 18 of 1998) and the regulations issued in terms of the Act and Criminal Procedures Act (Act 57 of 1977) and the regulations issued in terms of the Act.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Offences are defined and explained as it applies to the legislative framework applicable to fisheries in South Africa. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of offences includes but is not limited to:
  • Disturbing, removing, processing and selling of marine organisms not covered within a permit.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The impact of non-compliance is described in terms of its impact on the marine ecosystem and fisheries resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Examples of non-compliance is provided as it applies to the type of offence most commonly observed in the operational area. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Exercise the powers conferred on fisheries inspectors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Powers to stop, search and inspect are executed in accordance with legislative requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range for application of powers includes but is not limited to:
  • Vessels, vehicles, premises, persons, equipment
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Powers of arrest and seizure are exercised in accordance with legislative requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of arrest and seizure includes but is not limited to:
  • Inspectors acting in the capacity of peace officers, environmental management inspectors, citizen's arrest in terms of the Criminal Procedures Act.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Precautions are taken so as to maintain the safety of fisheries inspectors in the exercising of fisheries compliance duties and responsibilities. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing an individual against this unit standard must meet the assessor requirements of the relevant ETQA. In particular, such assessors must demonstrate that they assess in terms of the scope and context defined in all the range statements
  • Any institution offering learning towards this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • External moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The Constitution and Bill of Rights.
  • Basic criminal justice and legal procedures (e.g. arrest, evidence, crime scene, process of governance).
  • Appropriate Conservation and Environmentally related provincial, national and international legislation, treaties, conventions and agreements.
  • Relevant aspects of Criminal Procedures Act. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork:
  • In order to successfully apply operational processes and procedures applicable to the execution of responsibilities of a fisheries inspector requires effective teamwork. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information gathering, organisation, analysis and interpretation:
  • Evaluation and interpretation of the legislative framework applicable to the fisheries environment requires the gathering and organising information from a variety of sources. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Effective Communication:
  • The contextualisation of the legislative framework requires effective communication in particular in the executing of powers conferred by legislation. 
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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 
    Values:

    Demonstration of the knowledge and skills outlined in this unit standard must be consistent with the principles of:
  • Maintaining essential ecological processes and life-support systems.
  • Maintaining genetic, species and ecosystem diversity.
  • Considering ecological and social rights and responsibilities, whilst ensuring sustainable utilization of species and ecosystems, thereby yielding the greatest sustainable and equitable benefit to present generations whilst maintaining the potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. 
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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  66149   Further Education and Training Certificate: Fisheries Resource Compliance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  TETA 


    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.