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Curriculum Document

Curriculum

Code

Curriculum Title

132407001 Airport Harbour Manager (Maritime Search

and Rescue Mission Co-Ordinator)

Name Email Phone Logo

Development

Quality Partner

Transport

Education

and

Training

Authority

(TETA)

[email protected] 021 531-

3064

______________________ ______________________

Learner QDF Signature Date

______________________ ______________________

QDF Signature Date

______________________ ______________________

DQP Representative Signature Date

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SECTION 1: CURRICULUM SUMMARY

1. Occupational Information

1.1 Associated Occupation

132407: Airport Harbour Manager

1.2 Occupation or Specialisation Addressed by this Curriculum

132407001: Maritime Search and Rescue Co-Ordinator

1.3 Alternative Titles used by Industry

Duty Controller and Duty Controller Assistant

MRCC (Maritime Rescue Co-Ordinating Centre) Chief

2. Curriculum Information

2.1 Curriculum Structure

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill

Modules:

Knowledge Modules:

132407001-KM-01, Search and Rescue Administration, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract

Time 10 Days, Credits: 12

132407001-KM-02, Maritime Terrestrial and Satellite Communication, NQF Level 6,

Learning Contract Time 10 Days, Credits: 12

132407001-KM-03, International Provisions, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5 Days,

Credits: 12

132407001-KM-04, Meteorology, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5 Days, Credits: 12

132407001-KM-05, Navigation, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10 Days, Credits: 12

132407001-KM-06, SAR Operating Procedures, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5

Days, Credits: 12

132407001-KM-07, Public Relations, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5 Day, Credits:

12

132407001-KM-08, RCCs and RSCs, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5 Days

Credits: 12

132407001-KM-09, Search and Rescue Resources, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time

5 Days, Credits: 12

132407001-KM-10, Search Areas, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10 Days, Credits:

12

132407001-KM-11, Search Patterns, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10 Days,

Credits: 12

132407001-KM-12, Ship Reporting Systems, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10

Days, Credits: 12

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 144

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Practical Skill Modules:

132407001-PM-01, Receive, acknowledge and relay notification of distress, NQF Level 6,

Credits: 12

132407001-PM-02, Organise and co-ordinate Search and Rescue (SAR) responses, NQF

Level 6, Credits: 12

132407001-PM-03, Interact and involve internal and external stakeholders, NQF Level 6,

Credits: 12

132407001-PM-04, Manage and evaluate all Maritime Safety Information Systems, NQF


132407001-PM-05, Manage, lead and develop the human element, NQF Level 6, Credits:

12

132407001-PM-06, Receive, acknowledge and relay notification of distress under

supervision, NQF Level 5, Credits: 10

132407001-PM-07, Organise and co-ordinate SAR responses under supervision, NQF


132407001-PM-08, Manage and evaluate all Maritime Safety Information Systems under


Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 90

Work Experience Modules:

132407001-WM-01, Complying with notification in distress policies and procedures, NQF

Level 6, Learning Contract Time 20 days, Credits: 2

132407001-WM-02, Observing to Search and Rescue (SAR) response framework, NQF


132407001-WM-03, Adhering to Search and Rescue (SAR) operational responsibilities,

NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 250 days, Credits: 25

132407001-WM-04, Managing maritime safety information systems policies and

procedures, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 20 days, Credits: 2

132407001-WM-05, Complying with human resources and communication policies and


Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 61

2.2 Entry Requirements

The entry requirements are prescribed by the International Aeronautical and Maritime

Search and Rescue Regulations and the SA Maritime and Aeronautical Search and

Rescue Amend Act, 2002.

Further to the above requirement, the learner must be in possession of Higher Education

Qualification/Diploma/Degree in maritime field (as determined by SAMSA,

National/international benchmark, DOL).

3. Assessment Quality Partner Information

Name of body: Transport Education and Training Authority (Maritime Chamber)

Address of body: 12 Glen Roy Road, WBHO House, Ground Floor,

Pinelands, 7405

Contact person name: Victor Muhlberg

Contact person work telephone number: +27 21 531 3064

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4. Part Qualification Curriculum Structure

The part qualifications for this national occupational certificate are:

132407001#1: Maritime Search and Rescue Mission Co-ordinator

132407001#2: Maritime Search and Rescue Mission Co-ordinator Assistant

5. Articulation Possibilities:

Relation of this Curriculum to the Occupation and Qualification Progression Learners

entering this qualification will likely feed into the industry with an Occupational Certificate:

Maritime Search and Rescue Mission Co-Ordinator.

The likely vertical progression for this qualification is:

Part-qualification: Maritime Search and Rescue Mission Co-ordinator Assistant.

Occupational Certificate: Maritime Search and Rescue Mission Co-Ordinator.

This National Occupational Certificate articulates horizontally with other Maritime Search

and Rescue Mission Co-ordinator with cross-cutting credits in the Knowledge

Specifications, i.e. international maritime vessels, companies and industry partners.

6.International Comparability

Follow international standards and procedures strictly according to the International

Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual Vol II and South Africa

Maritime and Aeronautical Search and Rescue (SASAR) Act and Executive.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Maritime

Organization (IMO) coordinate, on a global basis, member States’ efforts to provide search

and rescue (SAR) services. Briefly, the goal of ICAO and IMO is to provide an effective

worldwide system, so that wherever people sail or fly, SAR services will be available if

needed. The overall approach a State takes in establishing, providing and improving SAR

services is affected by the fact that these efforts are an integral part of a global SAR

system.

The objectives of the Maritime Search and Rescue Convention are to standardise SAR

worldwide, facilitate intergovernmental direct contact, ensure co-operation between surface

and air SAR units, and provide guidance where needed for development of national SAR

services.

Search and rescue services are defined as the performance of distress monitoring,

communication, coordination and search and rescue functions, including provision of

medical advice, initial medical assistance and medical evacuation, through the use of

public and private resources, including cooperating aircraft, vessels and other craft and

installation

7. Rationale

Search and Rescue (SAR) comprises the search for and provision of aid to persons who

are, or are believed to be, in imminent danger of loss of life. The two operations – search

and rescue – may take many forms, depending on whether they are both required or not,

on the size and complexity of the operation and on the available staff and facilities. Search

and rescue does not include salvage or the saving of property except where the action is

indivisible from that of safeguarding life.

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This new qualification is essential in providing confident young people with the required

knowledge to progress in the MRCC structure as it is extremely specialised and difficult to

follow a defined career progression with reflective remuneration of skill levels.

The Descriptors were broadly excepted which include the following:

Provide High level management to support the running of a geographical or

operational section of a maritime rescue co-ordination service.

Directing, supervising and evaluating the work activities of professional, technical,

clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.

Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.

Providing overall direction and management for a service, facility, organisation or

rescue co-ordination centre.

Coordinating cooperation with other service provision agencies in the same or

related fields.

Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation,

expenditure on supplies, equipment and services.

Managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of

resources.

Developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for

the staff.

Planning, directing and coordinating the provision of services.

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SECTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE

1. Occupational Purpose

The Maritime Search and Rescue Mission Co-Ordinator directs, organises and manages

Search and Rescue (SAR) operations within the South African Search and Rescue Region

(SRR).

2. Occupational Tasks

1. Notification of distress received, acknowledged and relayed (NQF Level 6)

2. All SAR responses organised and co-ordinated (NQF Level 6)

3. SAR operations conducted (NQF Level 6)

4. All Maritime Safety Information Systems managed and evaluated (NQF Level 6)

5. Internal and external stakeholders are engaged and involved. (NQF Level 6)

3. Occupational Task Details

3.1 Notification of distress received, acknowledged and relayed (NQF Level 6)

Unique Product or Service

Effective SAR coordination and communication

Occupational Responsibilities:

The learner must be able to:

Plan operations and responsibility to brief and debrief search crews close to the search

area

Establish an SAR case

Maintain full records for the incident file.

Provide a maritime safety communications and paging service

Occupational Contexts:

The learner must be exposed to:

Distress communications

Message formats

Mass rescue operations: exercises, industry roles and incident management

Uncertainty Phase procedures

Alert Phase procedures

Distress Phase procedures

Facilities and equipment selection

Operation briefing and tasking forms

SITREPs and MAREC Code

Intercepts

Determining Datum

Search planning and evaluation worksheets

Preparing initial probability maps

Tables and graphs

Ship reporting systems for SAR

Functional characteristics to consider with computer-based search planning aids

Medical assistance at sea, TMAS – TMAS Medical Information Exchange Form

Search planning for distress beacons

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Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention

3.2 All SAR responses organised and co-ordinated (NQF Level 6)


Seamless SAR service



Conduct of search and rescue events

Maintain the RCC in a continuous state of preparedness

Assume operational coordination of all SAR facilities on scene

Implement the search and rescue plan where required

Monitor the performance of other assets participating in the search

Develop and implement the rescue plan (when required)

Develop and implement the delivery plan (when required)



IMO Conventions

SANHO 1

SASAR Act

SOP

IAMSAR Vol I, II, III

GMDSS Principals and Manuals

Processes and procedures relating to Maritime Safety Information (MSI)

Operational procedures

Marine pollution legislation

Safety of Life at Sea

Maritime SAR Policies, processes

Work routines

Legislation

Managerial guidelines

ISPS code

Marine Traffic Regulations

Marine Notices

IMDG Code

IALA Recommendations and Guidelines

IMO Convention

IAMSAR Manual

Procedures and knowledge to operate and track vessels on electronic equipment

AIS information

Chart plotting (Paper and Electronic)

3.3 Search and Rescue (SAR) operations conducted (NQF Level 6)


Vessel location and crew in Distress as well as survivor recovery and delivery where

required


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Dispatch appropriate and adequate SAR assets promptly

Prosecute SAR operations until rescue has been completed

Arrange for SAR facilities

Deliver SAR training

Assist in developing SAR policies



Procedures for SAR co-ordination and types of SAR operations;

Responsibilities of personnel assigned to SAR operations;

Facilities and equipment requirements

Communications policies and procedures

Operational information guidelines

3.4 All Maritime Safety Information Systems managed and evaluated (NQF Level 6)


Updated Maritime Safety Information Systems



Identify and evaluate appropriate Maritime Safety Information (MSI)

Relate the applicable MSI to the current SAR operation

Report on incidents



Marine Notices

IMDG Code IMO Conventions

SANHO 1

SASAR Act

SOP

IAMSAR Vol I, II, III

GMDSS Principals and Manuals




Safety of Life at Sea

Maritime SAR Policies, processes

Work routines

Legislation


ISPS code


IALA Recommendations and Guidelines

IMO Convention

IAMSAR Manual


AIS information

Chart plotting (Paper and Electronic)

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3.5 Internal and external stakeholders developed and managed (NQF Level 6)


Optimised SAR performance



Engage international and national agencies and personnel

Comply with performance standards for personnel

Optimise utilisation of personnel

Compile continuous professional development plans



SAR organisation and its relationship to the vessel traffic services

SAR organisation and its relationship to maritime safety and communication

Agreements made with facilities, neighbouring SAR services, etc.

Capabilities and limitations of available facilities

Legal aspects, e.g., in a maritime incident, policies on towing and salvage

Procedures to obtain and evaluate information and reports

Policies and procedures on alerting of facilities and commencement of SAR operations

Practices on the interpretation of different systems of position reporting

Search techniques and patterns for air, maritime and land facilities

Plotting of search information

Communications procedures

Rescue procedures

Supply-dropping procedures

Ditching assistance, interception and escort procedures

Briefing and debriefing of SAR personnel

Routine administrative functions information:

Visits to SAR facilities and supply depots, and participation in exercises, including packing

and loading of survival stores; and

Instruction through films, relevant journals, etc., on recent developments in the field of SAR

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SECTION 3: CURRICULUM COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 3A: KNOWLEDGE MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

List of Knowledge Modules for which Specifications are included

132407001-KM-01, Search and Rescue Administration, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract


132407001-KM-02, Maritime Terrestrial and Satellite Communication, NQF Level 6,

Learning Contract Time 10 Days, Credits: 12

132407001-KM-03, International Provisions, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5 Days,

Credits: 12

132407001-KM-04, Meteorology, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5 Days, Credits: 12

132407001-KM-05, Navigation, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10 Days, Credits: 12

132407001-KM-06, SAR Operating Procedures, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5

Days, Credits: 12

132407001-KM-07, Public Relations, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5 Days,

Credits: 12

132407001-KM-08, RCCs and RSCs, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5 Days,

Credits: 12

132407001-KM-09, Search and Rescue Resources, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time

5 Days, Credits: 12

132407001-KM-10, Search Areas, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10 Days, Credits:

12

132407001-KM-11, Search Patterns, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10 Days,

Credits: 12

132407001-KM-12, Ship Reporting Systems, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10

Days, Credits: 12

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1. 132407001-KM-01, Search and Rescue Administration, NQF Level 6, Learning

Contract Time 10 Days, Credits: 12

1.1 Purpose of the Knowledge Modules

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of

search and rescue administration and co-ordination.

The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

KM-01-KT01 Administrative organisation of SAR (10%)

KM-01-KT02 Responsibilities of a SAR organisation and co-ordinator of a SAR system

(RCC) (30%)

KM-01-KT03 Co-ordination of Rescue Centre in a major operation (30%)

KM-01-KT04 SAR policy and administrative procedures (30%)

1.2 Guidelines for Topics

1.2.1 KM-01-KT01: Administrative organisation of SAR (10%)

Topic elements to be covered include:

KT0101 Search and Rescue (SAR) organisation.

KT0102 Search and rescue co-ordination centre (RCC)

KT0103 Facilities for Search and Rescue (SAR)

KT0104 Duties of the Search and Rescue Mission Controller (SMC)

Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight

IAC0101 Describe the structure of a SAR organisation and its chain of command

IAC0102 Classify the main operational unit of a SAR service is the rescue co-ordination

centre (RCC)

IAC0103 Discuss a rescue sub-centre (RSC) that may be set up where communications

between the RCC and facilities in its search and rescue region (SRR) are

inadequate

IAC0104 States that each SAR operation is carried out under the direction of an SAR

mission co-ordinator (SMC)

IAC0105 Evaluate the facilities made available for SAR remain under their own authorities

for administrative purposes but are under the control of the SMC during SAR

operations

IAC0106 Determine the main terrestrial communications alerting facilities are coast radio

stations, designated alerting posts which forward information to the RCC

IAC0107 Formulate the main satellite communications alerting facilities are the associated

coast earth station, COSPAS-SARSAT mission control centre and RCC ship earth

station, if installed

IAC0108 Explains that a RCC requires a detailed plan for SAR operations, accommodation

for centralizing information with rapid and efficient communications, sufficient

trained staff and equipment for the conduct of operations

IAC0109 Identify routine administrative duties are concerned with maintaining the RCC in a

continuous state of readiness

IAC0110 Details the responsibility of the RCC chief for: required learning so as to give an

understanding of the various functions within a RCC.

(Weight 10%)

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1.2.2 KM-01-KT02: Responsibilities of a SAR organisation and Co-ordinator of a

SAR system (RCC) (30%)


KT0201 Structures related to Search and Rescue Regions(SRRs)

KT0203 SAR objectives

KT0204 Legislative Application

KT0205 Evaluative Responsibilities

KT0206 On-Scene Management


IAC0201 Describe the factors to be considered in determining the area of responsibility of a

national SAR organisation.

IAC0202 Explain the division of a national area of responsibility into search and rescue

regions (SRRs).

IAC020 Apply SAR regions should accord with ICAO regions.

IAC0204 State the objective of a SAR organisation.

IAC0205 Demonstrate the need for precise agreements with agencies that can provide

assistance, but are not under the direct control of the SAR service.

IAC0206 Construct the details which should be included in precise agreements with

agencies that can provide assistance, but are not under the direct control of the

SAR service.

IAC0207 Outline the responsibility of the SAR mission co-ordinator (SMC) for evaluation of

emergency, implementation of action and assignment of resources.

IAC0208 Apply the information collected by the SMC and the reports issued by him.

IAC0209 Construct the procedure for the appointment of an on-scene co-ordinator (OSC)

or a co-ordinator surface search (CSS).

(Weight 30%)

1.2.3 KM-01-KT03: Co-ordination of a Rescue Centre in a major operation (30%)


KT0301 Operation Management

KT0302 Responsibilities of the On-Scene Co-ordinator (OSC) and the Co-ordinator

Surface Ships (CSS)

KT0303 Division of Responsibility


IAC0301 Describe the role of the RCC in a major SAR operation/ Sub centre

IAC0302 Define the role of the On-Scene Co-ordinator (OSC) in a major SAR operation/

Sub centre

IAC0303 Differentiate between the On-Scene Co-Ordinator (OSC) and the Co-ordinator

Surface Ships (CSS)

IAC0304 List the responsibilities of the On-Scene Co-Ordinator (OSC) and the Co-ordinator

Surface Ships (CSS)

IAC0305 Outline the division of responsibility between the Rescue Co-ordinator

Centre(RCC) and the On-scene Co-ordinator(OSC)/ Co-ordinator Surface Ships

(CSS)

(Weight 30%)

1.2.4 KM-01-KT04: SAR policy and administrative procedures (30%)


KT0401 Policy Directives

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KT0402 Regulations related to Civilian organisations

KT0403 Principles related to Human Resource Management

KT0404 Administrative procedure regarding procurement and maintenance of equipment


IAC0401 Explain why an RCC needs clearly stated policy directives

IAC0402 Draw up policy statements on facilities available and their state of readiness

IAC0403 Formulate policies for using civilian organisations and hiring services

IAC0404 Formulates policy on the closure and reopening of searches

IAC0405 Test other areas requiring policy directives, such as press releases, notification of

next-of-kin, salvage and legal representation

IAC0406 Produce administrative procedures for authorization and ordering of supplies,

payment for services, inspection and maintenance of equipment and survey of

vessels.

(Weight 30%)

1.3 Provider Programme Accreditation Criteria

Physical Requirements:

Classroom furniture (chairs and tables, audio & visual equipment and all other equipment

conducive to a learning environment)

Handouts and stationery (electronic consumables, pencils/paper)

Learning material

Human Resource Requirements:

Facilitator/Learner ratio must not exceed 1:20

Relevant qualifications/experience

Legal Requirements:

Accredited with the South African Maritime Safety Authority

Accredited as per QCTO requirements

1.4 Exemptions

None

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2. 143907000-KM-02, Maritime Terrestrial and Satellite Communication, NQF

Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10 Days, Credits: 12



Maritime Terrestrial and Satellite Communication Systems. The learner will gain an

advanced knowledge of communication techniques and


KM-02-KT01 Maritime Terrestrial Communications (20%)

KM-02-KT02 Maritime Satellite Communications (20%)

KM-02-KT03 Minimum Requirements for an SAR Communications Network (15%)

KM-02-KT04 Advancements in Digital Selective Calling (15%)

KM-02-KT05 Satellite Communication System Architecture (15%)

KM-02-KT06 Distress Alerting System Ship-Shore and Shore-Ship (15%)


2.2.1 KM-02-KT01: Maritime Terrestrial Communications (20%)


KT0101 The use of radiotelegraphy

KT0102 Maritime radiotelegraphy station frequencies

KT0103 The use of MF and HF radiotelephony

KT0104 Radio Theory

KT0105 The use of VHF radiotelephony

KT0106 Maritime VHF station frequencies

KT0107 The applications and ranges of the above modes of communication

KT0108 Alerting Systems

Ship-to-shore

Ship-to-ship

Shore-to-ship


IAC0101 Illustrate the use of radiotelegraphy

IAC0102 Recall the frequencies used by maritime radiotelegraphy stations

IAC0103 Define the use of MF and HF radiotelephony

IAC0104 List the frequencies available for maritime radiotelephony

IAC0105 Describe the use of VHF radiotelephony

IAC0106 Name the frequencies used by maritime VHF stations

IAC0107 Compare the applications and ranges of the above modes of communication

IAC0108 List and describe the various types of alerting systems

(Weight 20%)

2.2.2 KM-02-KT02: Maritime Satellite Communications (20%)


KT0201 INMARASAT System Function

KT0202 Space Segment

KT0203 Ground Segment

KT0204 The ship-to-shore distress alerting system

KT0205 Shore-to-ship distress alerting

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KT0206 INMARSAT Application


IAC0201 Summarise the INMARSAT system of communications

IAC0202 State that the space segment consists of three geostationary satellites over the

Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans

IAC0203 Illustrate that coverage is nearly global between latitudes 76 N and 76 S,

approximately

IAC0204 Briefly describe the arrangement of coast earth stations (CES) and ship earth

stations (SES)

IAC0205 Interpret that telex and telephone are the minimum services provided by CES

additional services which may be provided

IAC0207 Define the ship-to-shore distress alerting system

IAC0208 Describe shore-to-ship distress alerting

IAC0209 Explain the possible uses of INMARSAT for search and rescue co-ordination

(Weight 30%)

2.2.3 KM-02-KT03: Minimum Requirements for an SAR Communications Network

(15%)


KT0301 SAR equipment for effective co-ordination

KT0302 Equipment purpose and application

KT0303 Communications equipment developments

KT0304 Improved SAR operations co-ordination


IAC0301 List the equipment which is essential for the effective co-ordination of SAR

services

IAC0302 Explain the purpose and use of each item of equipment

IAC0303 Describe recent developments in communications equipment

IAC0304 Identify items of equipment which could improve the co-ordination of SAR

operations

(Weight 15%)

2.2.4 KM-02-KT04: Advancements in Digital Selective Calling (15%)


KT0401 Principles in Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

KT0402 Introduction to Maritime Mobile Service Identities (MMSI)


IAC0401 Discuss the DSC radio and frequencies

IAC0402 Outline MMSI numbers and associated equipment

IAC0403 List the MMSI numbers and Maritime Identification Digit (MID)

(Weight 15%)

2.2.5 KM-02-KT05: Satellite Communication System Architecture (%)


KT0501 Principles of Satellite Communication

KT0502 Fundamentals of INMARSAT system

KT0503 INMARSAT SAR procedures

KT0504 IMARSAT EGC service

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KT0505 Global Positioning System


IAC0501 Describe the INMARSAT system of communications

IAC0502 Explain the space segment over the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans

IAC0503 State why coverage is nearly global between latitudes 76 N and 76 S,

approximately

IAC0504 Describe the arrangement of coast earth stations (CES) and ship earth stations

(SES)

IAC0505 State why the telex and telephone are the minimum services provided by CES

IAC0506 Describe the ship-to-shore distress alerting system

IAC0507 Describe shore-to-ship distress alerting

IAC0508 Explain the possible uses of INMARSAT for search and rescue co-ordination

(Weight 15%)

2.2.6 KM-02-KT06: Distress Alerting System Ship-Shore and Shore-Ship (15%)


KT0601 VHF Distress Alerts

KT0602 MF/HF Distress Alerts

KT0603 Mayday Relay Alerts

KT0604 False Alert and Remedial action


IAC0601 List and describe VHF Distress Alert range and equipment

IAC0602 Illustrate the MF/HF Distress Alert range and equipment

IAC0603 Examine the requirements in Mayday Relay alerts notification

IAC0604 Define the determination factor and remedial action for false alerts

(Weight 15%)






Learning material




Legal Requirements:



2.4 Exemptions

None

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3. 43907000-KM-03, International Provisions, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract



The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the

international requirement to facilitate a vessels Search and Rescue.


KM-03-KT01 International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979 (20%)

KM-03-KT02 IAMSAR Manual (20%)

KM-03-KT03 SAR Annex to ICAO Convention and ICAO SAR manual (20%)

KM-03-KT04 Functions of Other International Organisations relevant to SAR (20%)

KM-03-KT05 Co-operation between Neighbouring States (20%)


3.2.1 KM-03-KT01: International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979

(20%)


KT0101 The SAR Annex to the Convention

KT0102 Resolutions 1 to 8 of the International Conference on Maritime Search and

Rescue, 1979

KT0103 The current state of SAR organisation


IAC0101 Summarise the contents of the SAR Annex to the Convention

IAC0102 Summarise the contents of resolutions 1 to 8 of the International Conference on

Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979

IAC0103 Interpret the current state of SAR organisation in relation to the resolutions

(Weight 20%)

3.2.2 KM-03-KT02: IAMSAR Manual (20%)


KT0201 The IAMSAR manual defined

KT0202 Volume 2 of the IAMSAR Manual

KT0203 The obligations of the master of a merchant ship


IAC0201 Describe the purpose of the IAMSAR manual, summarises by main headings the

contents of the IAMSAR manual

IAC0202 The purpose of the Volume 2 (SMC) of the IAMSAR Manual, summarises by main

headings the contents of Volume 2 (SMC) of the IAMSAR Manual.

IAC0203 State the obligations of the Master of a Merchant Ship as laid down in Regulation

V/10 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and

Article 11 of the Brussels Convention on Assistance and Salvage at Sea, 1910

(Weight 20%)

3.2.3 KM-03-KT03: SAR Annex to ICAO Convention and ICAO SAR Manual (20%)


KT0301 ICAO primary role and requirements

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KT0302 The contents of the ICAO SAR manual on search and rescue organisation

KT0303 The function of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)

KT0304 The principal publications of the ITU

KT0305 The function of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)

KT0306 The function of the World Health Organisation (WHO)

KT0307 The function of the International Radio Medical Centre (ClR Medico)

KT0308 Medical Advice Procedure

KT0309 Benefits of Pooling Resources

KT0310 Search Area Overlapping


IAC0301 Describe briefly ICAO’s primary role

IAC0302 Outline ICAO’s requirements for international SAR standards

IAC0303 Summarise by main headings the contents of the ICAO SAR manual on search

and rescue organisation

IAC0304 Summarise by main headings the contents of the ICAO SAR manual on search

and rescue procedures

IAC0305 Discuss the function of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)

IAC0306 Evaluate the ITU assign frequency bands and specific frequencies for various

uses

IAC0307 Demonstrate the procedures for and the use of radio communications are

governed by the Radio Regulations published by the ITU

IAC0308 Support that ITU regulations specify equipment technical standards

IAC0309 List the principal publications of the ITU

IAC0310 Explain the function of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)

IAC0311 Recall that the meteorological service may provide information on the position of

observing ships in a given area

IAC0312 Name the function of the World Health Organisation (WHO)

IAC0313 Identify the function of the International Radio Medical Centre (ClR Medico)

IAC0314 Distinguish the procedure for obtaining medical advice

IAC0315 Interpret that pooling resources may reduce the facilities which each State has to

provide

IAC0316 Conclude that search areas may overlap the area of responsibility of an adjacent

State

IAC0317 Elaborate the circumstances in which a State should authorize search and rescue

units of other States to enter or cross its territory

IAC0318 Distinguish that agreements should be made with neighbouring States setting out

the conditions for entry of each other’s SAR units

IAC0319 Dissect the contents of an agreement for co-ordinating SAR between

neighbouring States

(Weight 20%)

3.2.4 KM-03-KT04: Functions of other international organisations relevant to SAR

(20%)


KT0401 International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Functions

KT0402 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations and Procedures

KT0403 Introduction to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)

KT0404 The function of the World Health Organisation (WHO)

KT0405 International Radio Medical Centre (ClR Medico) Operation

KT0406 Fundamentals in Medical Advice Service

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IAC0401 Outline the function of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)

IAC0402 Explain that the ITU assigns frequency bands and specific frequencies for various

uses

IAC0403 State that the procedures for and the use of radio communications are governed

by the Radio Regulations published by the ITU

IAC0404 Review ITU regulations that specify equipment technical standards

IAC0405 Quote the principal publications of the ITU

IAC0406 Define the function of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)

IAC0407 Explain that the meteorological service may provide information on the position of

observing ships in a given area

IAC0408 Identify the function of the World Health Organisation (WHO)

IAC0409 List the function of the International Radio Medical Centre (ClR Medico)

IAC0410 Apply the procedure for obtaining medical advice

(Weight 20%)

3.2.5 KM-03-KT05: Co-operation between neighbouring States (20%)


KT0501 Pooling Resource reduction theory

KT0502 Area of Responsibility in Adjacent states

KT0503 Operations in Search and Rescue for cross territories

KT0504 Agreements in Search and Rescue Co-ordination


IAC0501 Explain that pooling resources may reduce the facilities which each State has to

provide

IAC0502 State that search areas may overlap the area of responsibility of an adjacent

State

IAC0503 Describe the circumstances in which a State should authorize search and rescue

units of other States to enter or cross its territory

IAC0504 Discuss that agreements should be made with neighbouring States setting out the

conditions for entry of each other’s SAR units

IAC0505 Outline the contents of an agreement for co-ordinating SAR between

neighbouring States

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4. 143907000-KM-04, Meteorology, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5 Days,

Credits: 12



fundamentals of meteorology and phenomenon. This theoretical basis will prepare learners

with the accurate measurement of the atmosphere and its effects.


KM-04-KT01 Fundamentals of Meteorology (50%)

KM-04-KT02 Fog Principles (10%)

KM-04-KT03 Introduction to the Atmosphere (20%).

KM-04-KT04 Weather Patterns (20%).


4.2.1 KM-04-KT01: Fundamentals of Meteorology (50%)


KT0101 Atmospheric pressure

KT0102 Temperature measurement techniques

KT0103 Driving Forces

KT0104 Geostrophic Wind

KT0105 Gradient Wind

KT0106 Friction Layer Wind


IAC0101 Define atmospheric pressure

IAC0102 State how atmospheric pressure is measured

IAC0103 Illustrate an isobar as a line drawn through points of equal atmospheric pressure

IAC0104 Explain how atmospheric pressure is measured by mercurial barometer

IAC0105 Identify that barometer readings are reduced to standard values by correcting for

height, latitude and temperature

IAC0106 Discuss an aneroid barometer

IAC0107 Determine that aneroid barometer readings are only corrected for height

IAC0108 List a barograph as a recording aneroid barometer

IAC0109 Explain that the main purpose of a barograph is to measure barometric tendency

IAC0110 Conclude that barometric tendency as the change of pressure in a given time

interval

IAC0111 Elaborate that diurnal variation causes pressure to be higher than normal at 1000

and 2200 and lower at 0400 and 1600 local time

IAC0112 Discuss that maximum diurnal variation occurs in the tropics and has a value of

about 3 millibars

IAC0113 Explain that temperature is measured in degrees Celsius, where 00 is the

temperature of melting ice and 100° is the boiling point of water at standard

atmospheric pressure

IAC0114 Define that the high specific heat capacity of water causes sea temperature to

change more gradually than air temperature

IAC0115 State at which °C sea water starts to freeze

IAC0116 Name wind by direction from which it is blowing

IAC0117 Illustrate veering as a clockwise rotation of the wind direction

IAC0118 Schematise backing as an anti-clockwise rotation of the wind direction

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IAC0119 Interpret the Beaufort wind scale

IAC0120 Relate sea state to Beaufort scale number

(Weight 50%)

4.2.2 KM-04-KT02: Fog Principles (10%)


KT0201 Relative humidity and dew-point

KT0202 Equipment usage

KT0203 Environmental factors

KT0204 Fog, mist and haze

KT0205 Theories of atmospheric conditions

KT0206 Range Determination


IAC0201 Deduce relative humidity and dew-point

IAC0202 Analyse the use of a hygrometer to determine relative humidity and dew-point

IAC0203 State when condensation in the form of water or ice droplets

IAC0204 Define fog, mist and haze

IAC0205 Distinguish between the formation of radiation, advection, sea-smoke and

orographic fog

IAC0206 Classify what is meant by range of visibility

(Weight 10%)

4.2.3 KM-04-KT03: Introduction to the Atmosphere (20%)


KT0301 Wind and Pressure gradient forces

KT0302 Surface Wind circulation

KT0303 Buys Ballot’s Law

KT0304 Atmospheric Science


IAC0301 Interpret what defines pressure gradient

IAC0302 Analyse the relation of pressure gradient to wind direction and speed

IAC0303 Compare how the wind is deflected as a result of the rotation of the earth

IAC0304 Distinguish the surface wind circulation around high and low pressure systems

IAC0305 State Buys Ballot’s Law

IAC0306 Discuss the terms deepening, filling and intensifying as applied to pressure

systems

IAC0307 Justify how differential heating produces pressure differences

IAC0308 Recognise the planetary system of pressure and winds

(Weight 20%)

4.2.4 KM-04-KT04: Weather Patterns (20%)


KT0301 Weather systems and patterns

KT0302 Air Mass Concepts

KT0303 Global Winds

KT0304 Cloud formations

KT0305 Fronts

KT0306 Coriolis effect

KT0307 Anticyclones and ridges

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KT0308 Typical local weather patterns


IAC0301 Estimate adiabatic temperature changes of air during vertical movement

IAC0302 Evaluate environment, dry adiabatic and saturated adiabatic lapse rates

ICA0303 Recall in general terms how the environment lapse rate determines the stability of

air

ICA0304 Summarise the formation of clouds.

ICA0305 List clouds as low, middle or high.

ICA0306 Classify cloud types as stratus, cumulus, cirrus, nimbus

ICA0307 Briefly explains the concept of air masses.

ICA0308 Deduce a front as the boundary between different air masses

ICA0309 Distinguish between warm, cold and occluded fronts.

ICA0310 Recognise the sequence of weather experienced during the passage of warm

and cold fronts

ICA0311 Identify typical weather associated with a depression and a frontal depression

ICA0312 Explain the typical movement of frontal depressions.

ICA0313 Interpret the weather associated with a trough.

ICA0314 Demonstrate the weather associated with anticyclones and ridges

ICA0315 Analyse typical local weather patterns

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5. 143907000-KM-05, Navigation, NQF Level 6, Learning contract time 10 Days,

Credits: 12



navigation and chart plotting.


KM-05-KT01 Mercator chart, measures of distance and speed fundamentals (20%)

KM-05-KT02 Introduction to Navigational charts (20%)

KM-05-KT03 Positions, courses, bearings and ranges (20%)

KM-05-KT04 Variation and Deviation (20%)

KM-05-KT05 Plotting exercises (20%)


5.2.1 KM-05-KT01: Mercator chart, measures of distance and speed fundamentals

(20%)


KT0101 Pole, equator and meridian

KT0102 Introduction to Navigation terms

KT0103 Latitude and longitude fundamentals

KT0104 The Mercator projection


IAC0101 Define pole, equator and meridian

IAC0102 State what the meridian passing through Greenwich is

IAC0103 Compare latitude and longitude

IAC0104 Illustrate the sea-mile as the length of 1 of arc measured along the meridian at

the latitude of the position

IAC0105 Interpret the international nautical mile as 1852 m and state that it is the average

length of a sea mile

IAC0106 Recognise that a cable is one-tenth of a nautical mile

IAC0107 Identify the knot as a speed of 1 nautical mile per hour

IAC0108 Evaluate the Mercator projection

IAC0109 Calculate how distance is measured on a Mercator chart

IAC0110 Apply the difference between a dead reckoning position (DR), an estimated

position (EP), and a fix

(Weight 20%)

5.2.2 KM-05-KT02: Introduction to Navigational charts (20%)


KT0201 Properties of a navigational chart

KT0202 Chart symbols and abbreviations

KT0203 Chart scales

KT0204 Representative fraction


IAC0201 Describe the properties required for a navigational chart

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IAC0202 Identify the more important chart symbols and abbreviations

IAC0203 State how the chart scale is expressed

IAC0204 Illustrate representative fraction as the ratio of chart length to actual length on the

earth expressed in the same units

IAC0205 Interpret that the scale is only exact for one stated latitude

IAC0206 Use the latitude scale at the mean latitude to measure distance

(Weight 20%)

5.2.3 KM-05-KT03: Dead reckoning position (DR) (20%)


KT0301 Equipment and Tools

KT0302 Latitude and longitude of a charted position

KT0303 True course

KT0304 True bearing

KT0305 Position given range and bearing

KT0306 Position given ranges

KT0307 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)


IAC0301 Use parallel rulers and dividers to plot positions by latitude and longitude

IAC0302 Measure latitude and longitude of a charted position

IAC0303 Illustrate true course

IAC0304 Plot a true course from a given point

IAC0305 Determine a DR position given course, speed and time

IAC0306 Calculate true bearing

IAC0307 Plot the bearing on a chart

IAC0308 Fix position given cross bearings

IAC0309 Fix position given range and bearing

IAC0310 Fix position given ranges

IAC0311 Demonstrate the use of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)

(Weight 20%)

5.2.4 KM-05-KT-04: Variation and Deviation (20%)


KT0401 Variation

KT0402 Magnetic course and bearing

KT0403 Compass course and bearing

KT0404 Deviation

KT0405 A plotting chart

KT0406 A vector plotting sheet


IAC0401 Define variation

IAC0402 Extract the variation for a given position from a chart

IAC0403 Compare magnetic course and bearing

IAC0404 Apply variation to magnetic course or bearing to obtain true course or bearing

IAC0405 Define compass course and bearing

IAC0406 Illustrate deviation

IAC0407 Construct a plotting chart

IAC0408 Use a vector plotting sheet

IAC0409 Transfer a coastline from a chart to a plotting chart

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IAC0410 Plot a DR position

IAC0411 Plot a course and distance and applies leeway and current to derive an EP






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6. 143907000-KM-06, SAR Operating Procedures, NQF Level 6, Learning

Contract Time 5 Days, Credits: 12



SAR Operation and the procedures to be followed. This theoretical basis will prepare

learner with Emergency phases, Contingency plan for dealing with a major crisis.


KM-06-KT01: Emergency Phase Procedures (25%)

KM-06-KT02: Contingency plan for dealing with a major crisis (25%)

KM-06-KT03: Surface rescue equipment and methods (25%)

KM-06-KT04: Recording, reporting Techniques and abbreviations (25%)


6.2.1 KM-06-KT01: Emergency Phase Procedures (25%)


KT0101 Uncertainty phase

KT0102 Alert phase

KT0103 Distress phase

KT0104 The purpose of a communication search

KT0105 Alert phase operation


IAC0101 Identify uncertainty phase

IAC0102 Define alert phase

IAC0103 Explain the distress phase

IAC0104 Interpret that upon declaration of an uncertainty phase the RCC would verify the

information received, attempt to obtain further information, start a plot and conduct

a communication search

IAC0105 Apply the purpose of a communication search

IAC0106 Detail the action taken by the RCC upon declaration of an alert phase

IAC0107 Deduce that the RCC initiates action in accordance with its SAR plan upon

declaration of a distress phase

(Weight25 %)

6.2.2 KM-06-KT02: Contingency plans dealing with a major crisis (25%)


KT0201 A major crisis operation

KT0202 contingency plan

KT0203 Available resources

KT0204 The SRR commander duties

KT0205 Procedures for calling out key personnel

KT0206 Redundancy in potential resources


IAC0201 Report a major crisis as an incident beyond the routine operating capability of the

SAR service

IAC0202 Explain the need for a contingency plan

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IAC0203 State why the plan should be flexible and capable of providing a rapid response in

a variety of situations

IAC0204 Demonstrate that the plan should take account of the worst possible incident

location and weather conditions

IAC0205 Identify available resources that are not a normal part of the SAR services

IAC0206 Recognise that the Search and Rescue Region (SRR) commander should

establish liaison and agreements with the resources identified

IAC0207 Recall the procedures for calling out key personnel, a list of their names and

means of contacting them should be available to RCC controllers

IAC0208 Justify the necessity for redundancy in potential resources

(Weight 25%)

6.2.3 KM-06-KT03: Surface rescue equipment and methods (25%)


KT0301 Method of rescue

KT0302 The actions locating the search object

KT0303 Search and Rescue Mission controller (SMC) reports

KT0304 Distress vessel approaches

KT0305 Casualty or Survivor approaches

KT0306 Helicopter rescue and equipment

KT0307 Helicopter transfer


IAC0301 State what the next step is when the search object is located the On-Scene Co-

ordinator (OSC) or Co-ordinator Surface Ships (CSS)

IAC0302 Summarise the actions which may be taken by an aircraft locating the search

object

IAC0303 Identify that the locating vessel reports the sighting to the Search and Rescue

Mission co-ordinator (SMC)

IAC0304 List the items to be reported to the SMC

IAC0305 Describe the rescue assistance which may be provided by aircraft

IAC0306 Recall the preparations for rescuing survivors from the water

IAC0307 Discuss how to use a towed boat or raft when it is impossible to go alongside a

vessel in distress

IAC0308 Explain how oil may be used to calm the sea surface

IAC0309 Detail how to approach a casualty or survivors

IAC0310 Evaluate the use of helicopters in rescues

IAC0311 Select the rescue equipment used by helicopters

IAC0312 Outline the transfer of equipment or persons by helicopter

(Weight 25%)

6.2.4 KM-06-KT-04 Recording, reporting Techniques and abbreviations


KT0401 Standard initial report form usage

KT0402 Status and action boards

KT0403 Recording machines and numbered recording sheets

KT0404 Search and Rescue (SAR) log

KT0405 Case file

KT0406 Situation reports (SITREPs)

KT0407 Form entries

KT0408 Search and Rescue (SAR) reports and summaries

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KT0409 Abbreviations and definitions


IAC0401 Describe the reason for using a standard initial report form

IAC0402 Interpret entries made on the initial report form

IAC0403 Show the use of status and action boards

IAC0404 Illustrate the use of recording machines and numbered recording sheets

IAC0405 Outline the entries in the SAR log

IAC0406 Demonstrate the contents and use of a case file

IAC0407 Explain the contents of situation reports (SITREPs)

IAC0408 Deduce the contents of an operational SITREP from a marine SAR unit

IAC0409 Evaluate the use of, and entries made on, briefing & debriefing forms

IAC0410 Analyse the entries made on a sighting report form

IAC0411 Recognise the content of an SAR operation report

IAC0412 Define the entries made on a marine SAR mission report

IAC0413 Discuss the information included in daily SAR summaries

IAC0414 List the abbreviations and definitions used in SAR






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7. 143907000-KM-07, Public Relations, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract time 5

Days, Credits: 12



fundamental knowledge the components of media relations and etiquette and the

verification of information.


KM-07-KT01 Day-to-day media relations (50%)

KM-07-KT02 Policy and Procedures for Public Relations (50%)


7.2.1 KM-02-KT01: Day-to-day Media Relations (50%)


KT0101 Media liaison duties

KT0102 General enquiries

KT0103 The provision ex-directory

KT0104 Policy for the release of information


IAC0101 State where frequent enquiries will be received daily from

IAC0102 Identify that general enquiries should be answered by the RCC duty controller

IAC0103 Apply the provision of a separate ex-directory telephone number for the press

keeps public lines free for use

IAC0103 Recognise why a SAR organisation needs a formulated policy for the release of

information

IAC0104 Differentiate the major factor to be considered when drawing up the policy

(Weight 50%)

7.2.2 KM-02-KT02: Policy and Procedures for Public Relations (50%)


KT0201 Fundamentals in Policies

KT0202 Control of information


IAC0201 Explain why a SAR organisation needs a formulated policy for the release of

information

IAC0202 List the major factors to be considered when drawing up the policy

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8. 143907000-KM-08, Principles of Rescue Co-ordination Centres (RCCs) and

Rescue Sub Centres (RSCs), NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 5 Days,

Credits: 12



principles of Rescue Co-ordination Centres and Rescue Sub centres. The theoretical basis

will prepare learners to the RCC Framework, RCC equipment and reference material and

RCC improvements.


KM-02-KT01 Introduction to RCC Framework (40%)

KM-02-KT02 RCC equipment and reference material (30%)

KM-02-KT-03 RCC Improvements (30%)


8.2.1 KM-02-KT01: Introduction to RCC Framework (40%)


KT0101 Search and Rescue Regions and RCC locations

KT0102 Communications with Coast Radio Stations

KT0103 NAVTEX management and infrastructure

KT0104 Tape recordings and recording equipment


IAC0101 Distinguish that where possible it is advantageous to locate a maritime RCC

adjacent to an existing aeronautical RCC and for the two to share some facilities

IAC0102 List the essential communications required

IAC0103 Justify that communications with operating SAR units can be maintained via a

coast radio station

IAC0104 Define that a direct line to the coast radio station, NAVTEX co-ordinator, if in a

NAVTEX area, and NAVAREA co-ordinator for initial shore-to-ship alerts should

be provided

IAC0105 State why tape recorders are used for recording RCC communications

IAC0106 Indicate the procedures for retention and release of tapes

(Weight 40%)

8.2.2 KM-02-KT02: RCC equipment and reference material (30%)


KT0201 Components of information boards

KT0202 Introduction to Manuals for use and reference books

KT0203 Navigational chart requirements


IAC0201 Evaluate the use of the plotting board

IAC0202 Indicate the use of the action board

IAC0203 Explain the use of the status board

IAC0204 Recognise the need for a library of reference books and manuals

IAC0205 List the reference material which should be provided at a RCC

IAC0206 Name the charts and maps which would be needed at a RCC

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8.2.3 KM-03-KT03: RCC Improvements (30%)


KT0301 Improvements in RCC infrastructure

KT0302 GMDSS technologies

KT0303 Local register of vessels and craft information

KT0304 Role of RCC in the local maritime industry


IAC0301 List, in order of priority, equipment and facilities which would improve the RCC

IAC0302 Justify reasoned arguments for the priorities

IAC0303 Modify GMDSS plans to improve radio communications

IAC0304 Explain the difficulties of setting up an effective reporting system for fishing

vessels and pleasure craft

IAC0305 Identify and describe the value of keeping a register of local fishing vessels and

pleasure craft

IAC0306 State why skippers of fishing vessels and owners of pleasure craft would be

persuaded to leave a record of their intentions with a reliable person

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9. 143907000-KM-09, Search and Rescue Resources, NQF Level 6, Learning

Contract time 5 Days, Credits: 12



Resources involved in the SAR environment. The theoretical basis will prepare learners

with knowledge of the features of a SAR unit, Rescue boat/vessel characteristics,

Navigational equipment on small vessels.


KM-09-KT01 SAR resources (40%)

KM-09-KT02 Role of other organisations in SAR (30%)

KM-09-KT03 Provision of supplies and survival equipment (30%)


9.2.1 KM-09-KT01: SAR Resources (40%)


KT0101 Features of a SAR unit

KT0102 Rescue boat/vessel characteristics

KT0103 Navigational equipment on small vessels

KT0104 Air element classification and usage


IAC0101 Outline the features required of a search and rescue unit

IAC0102 Identify vessels suitable for SAR purposes

IAC0103 Define rescue boat and rescue vessel

IAC0104 List other vessels which may serve in SAR work

IAC0105 Explain why small craft may need to install extra navigational equipment

IAC0106 Recognise the types of aircraft and helicopters which may be used for SAR

purposes

IAC0107 Describe the classification of aircraft and helicopters

(Weight 40%)

9.2.2 KM-02-KT02: Role of other organisations in SAR (30%)


KT0201 Government department and Organisations involved in SAR

KT0202 Remote Area Assistance

KT0203 Salvage companies

KT0204 Agreements and provisions in Disaster Management


IAC0201 Name organisations which might be called upon to assist

IAC0202 Describe the assistance which the Signatories, or Support Organisations to, SAR

might give.

IAC0203 Explain why, in remote areas, commercial undertakings may be able to assist as

alerting posts and with communications

IAC0204 Define that commercial helicopters and general aviation fixed-wing aircraft may

assist in SAR operations

IAC0205 Hypothesise the assistance which can be provided by salvage companies

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IAC0206 Investigate how the use of the above may be facilitated through agreements and

the provision of equipment

(Weight 30%)

9.2.3 KM-03-KT03: Provision of supplies and survival equipment (30%)


KT0301 Rescue units with designated SAR duties

KT0302 Maritime Rescue supplies for tropical and polar regions

KT0303 Requirements for Fixed-wing SAR aircraft


IAC0301 Indicate that supplies and equipment are carried by designated search and

rescue units

IAC0302 Distinguish between the role of rescue vessels, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft

during a rescue mission

IAC0303 Outline the equipment which may be included in a basic pack

IAC0304 Explain that sufficient packs should be held in stock for delivery to SAR units

IAC0305 Describe extra maritime rescue supplies which should be available

IAC0306 Differentiate additional supplies which may be needed in tropical or polar regions

IAC0307 Identify that all fixed-wing aircraft should carry droppable supplies when engaged

in search and rescue

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10. 143907000-KM-10, Search Areas, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10

Days, Credits: 12



knowledge of maritime Search Areas in a Search and Rescue Region. The theoretical

basis will prepare learners with knowledge of the features of Datum allocation and the

prediction of the Most Probable Position.


KM-10-KT01 Determination of Datum Position (40%)

KM-10-KT02 SARIS (30%)

KM-10-KT03 Most Probable Position (MPP) (30%)


10.2.1 KM-10-KT01: Determination of Datum Position (40%)


KT0101 Datum position and allocation

KT0102 Search Patterns and coverage


IAC1001 Lists the steps in search planning as:

Estimating the datum

Determining the size of the search area

Selecting search patterns

Determining area coverage

(Weight 40%)

10.2.2 KM10-KT02: SARIS (30%)


KT0201 Development of Search plans

KT0202 Available resources and limitations


IAC0201 Develop an optimum search plan in the light of available resources and limitations

IAC0202 State who is responsible for the search planning sequence

(Weight 30%)

10.2.3 KM10-KT03: Most Probable Position (30%)


KT0301 Develop an MPP

KT0302 Source information in incident location


IAC0301 Define what is meant by most probable position (MPP)

IAC0302 Identify sources of information which may assist in incident location

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11. 143907000-KM-10, Search Patterns, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10

Days, Credits: 12



knowledge of Maritime Search Patterns in a Search and Rescue Region. The theoretical

basis will prepare learners with knowledge of the features of Maritime Search Patterns.


KM-10-KT01 Introduction to Maritime Search Patterns (30%)

KM-10-KT02 Introduction to Air Search Patterns (30%)

KM-10-KT03 Defining sweeps and searches (40%)


111.2.1 KM-10-KT01: Introduction to Maritime Search Patterns (30%)


KT0101 Maritime Search Patterns

KT0102 Determination of appropriate search patterns


IAC0101 List factors affecting the selection of a search pattern

IAC0102 Illustrate track line patterns

IAC0103 Indicate creeping line patterns

IAC0104 Demonstrate parallel track search using a single unit

IAC0105 Describe the expanding square search pattern

IAC0106 Calculate the sector search pattern

(Weight 30%)

11.2.2 KM11-KT02: Introduction to Air Search Patterns (30%)


KT0201 Introduction to Air Search patterns

KT0202 Development of Air Search patterns


IAC0201 Describe the development of Air Search patterns

IAC0202 Plan Contour Search patterns

(Weight 30%)

11.2.3 KM10-KT03: Defining Sweeps and patterns (40%)


KT0301 Successive sweeps

KT0302 Simultaneous sweeps


IAC0301 Identify successive sweeps

IAC0302 Recognise simultaneous sweeps

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12. 143907000-KM-12, Ship Reporting Systems, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract




knowledge of maritime Ship Reporting Systems regarding IMO requirements. The

theoretical basis will prepare learners with knowledge of the features of IMO reporting

requirements and vessel tracking systems.


KM-12-KT01 IMO recommendations on reporting systems (40%)

KM-12-KT02 LRIT (30%)

KM-12-KT03 AMVER (30%)


12.2.1 KM-12-KT01: IMO recommendations on reporting systems (40%)


KT0101 Fundamentals in IMO reporting requirements

KT0102 Security awareness and vessel tracking systems


IAC0101 List the IMO recommended objectives for ship reporting systems

IAC0102 Outline the functional requirements of a system to meet the objectives

(Weight 40%)

12.2.2 KM10-KT02: LRIT (30%)


KT0201 Development of LRIT

KT0202 Introduction to ship reporting and systems


IAC0201 Detail the contents of a sailing plan report

IAC0202 Outline the contents of a routine position report

IAC0203 Indicate the contents of a final report

(Weight 30%)

12.2.3 KM10-KT03: AMVER (30%)


KT0301 Development of AMVER

KT0302 Information requirements in AMVER


IAC0301 Identify the operation of the AMVER reporting system

IAC0302 Detail the information obtainable from AMVER in the form of a SURPIC

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SECTION 3B: PRACTICAL SKILL MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

List of Practical Skill Module Specifications

132407001-PM-01, Receive, acknowledge and relay notification of distress, NQF Level 6,

Credits: 10

132407001-PM-02, Organise and co-ordinate Search and Rescue responses, NQF Level

6, Credits: 12

132407001-PM-03, Interact and involve internal and external stakeholders, NQF Level 6,

Credits: 5

132407001-PM-04, Manage and evaluate all Maritime Safety Information Systems, NQF

Level 6, Credits:5

132407001-PM-05, Manage, lead and develop the human element, NQF Level 6, Credits:

12

132407001-PM-06, Receive, acknowledge and relay notification of distress under


132407001-PM-07, Organise and co-ordinate Search and Rescue responses under


132407001-PM-08, Manage and evaluate all Maritime Safety Information Systems under


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1. 132407001-PM-01, Receive, acknowledge and relay notification of distress,

NQF Level 6, Credits: 10

1.1 Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules

The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to assist

the notification of distress received, acknowledged and relayed.

The learner will be required to:

PM-01-PS01: Disseminate distress information

PM-01-PS02: Establish the Search and Rescue case

PM-01-PS03: Maintain full records for the incident file

PM-01-PS04: Notify role players

1.2 Guidelines for Practical Skills

1.2.1 PM-01-PS01: Disseminate Distress information

Scope of Practical Skill

Given work instructions, checklists, and standard operating procedures, the learner must

be able to:

PA0101 Assess Distress information received

PA0102 Verify Distress information for validity and scope

PA0103 Acknowledge the Distress message

Applied Knowledge

AK0101 Search and Rescue Operation procedures

AK0102 International Safety Management Code

AK0103 International Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual

AK0104 South Africa Maritime Search and Rescue Act

AK0105 Safety of Life at Sea

Internal Assessment Criteria

IAC0101 Distress information received, has been assessed

IAC0102 Distress information is verified

IAC0103 Distress message acknowledged

1.2.2 PM-01-PS02: Establish the Search and Rescue Case


Given work instructions, checklists, and quality principles and standard operating

procedures procedure information available, the learner must be able to:

PA0201 Produce accurate Search and Rescue Incident Records

PA0202 Initiate Search and Rescue Incident recordkeeping

PA0103 Collect Search and Rescue related documentation

Applied Knowledge





IAC0201 Accurate Search and Rescue Incident Records produced

IAC0202 Search and Rescue Incident recordkeeping initiated

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IAC0203 Search and Rescue related documentation collected

1.2.3 PM-01-PS03: Maintain full records for the incident file




PA0301 Collate all documentation related to the Search and Rescue incident

PA0302 Capture Search and Rescue incident records chronologically

PA0303 Utilise digital recordkeeping

PA0304 Ensure all Search and Rescue incident records are available for Search and

Rescue debrief

Applied Knowledge

AK0301 Training standards

AK0302 International Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR)

AK0303 Work session

AK0304 Development plans


IAC0301 All documentation related to the Search and Rescue incident collated

IAC0302 Search and Rescue incident records chronologically captured

IAC0203 Digital recordkeeping utilised

IAC0304 All Search and Rescue incident records are available for Search and Rescue

debrief ensured

1.2.4 PM-01-PS04: Notify role players


Given work instructions, checklists, work area, case study, activity documents, any

templates, forms, safety and quality principles and standard operating procedures

procedure information available, the learner must be able to:

PA0401 Inform Rescue Co-ordination Management

PA0402 Notify Search and Rescue Unit of possible Search and Rescue response

PA0403 Advise adjacent Rescue Co-ordination/Rescue Sub-Centre of possible Search and

Rescue response

PA0404 Contact Maritime Radio, vessel owner/operator and relevant parties

Applied Knowledge




AK0404 Training Standards


IAC0401 Rescue Co-ordination Management informed

IAC0402 Search and Rescue Unit of possible Search and Rescue response notified

IAC0403 Adjacent Rescue Co-ordination/Rescue Sub-Centre of possible Search and

Rescue response advised

IAC0404 Contact Maritime Radio, vessel owner/operator and relevant parties contacted

4.3 Provider Accreditation Requirements for the Practical Skill Module


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Hand-outs and stationery (electronic consumables, pencils/paper)

Learning material

Simulation models and equipment as described


Facilitator/learner ratio 1 to 15


Accredited facilitators and assessors

Legal Requirements:



4.4 Critical Topics to be Assessed Externally for the Practical Skill Module

None

4.5 Exemptions

None

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2. 132407001-PM-02, Organise and co-ordinate Search and Rescue responses,



The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to

organise and co-ordinate Search and Rescue responses.


PM-02-PS01: Initiate Search and Rescue Awareness Stage

PM-02-PS02: Enter Search and Rescue Initial Action Stage

PM-02-PS03: Determine Search and Rescue Planning Stage

PM-02-PS04: Manage Search and Rescue Operational Stage

PM-02-PS05: Consider Search and Rescue Conclusion Stage


2.2.1 PM-02-PS01: Investigate Search and Rescue Awareness Stage


Given work instructions, checklists, safety and quality principles and standard operating


PA0201 Receive and record Search and Rescue incident information

PA0202 Obtain relevant environmental information

PA0203 Analyse the initial information relating to the Search and Rescue incident

PA0204 Assign the appropriate emergency phase classification

Applied Knowledge

AK0201 Methods of interpreting the Search and Rescue environment

AK0202 Define the Search and Rescue

AK0203 Search and Rescue characteristics

AK0204 Estimate resources for the Distress situation

AK0205 Conduct Operations Briefing


IAC0201 Search and Rescue incident information is received and recorded

IAC0202 Relevant environmental information is obtained

IAC0203 The initial information relating to the Search and Rescue incident is analysed

IAC0204 The appropriate emergency phase classification is assigned

IAC0205 Initial action stage based on the emergency phase classification is continued

IAC0206 Preliminary communication and extended communication search is executed

IAC0207 Proceeding with the Search and Rescue response planning is considered

IAC0208 The desired search area size is determined

IAC0209 An attainable search area size is established

IAC0210 The effective search pattern is selected

IAC0211 An attainable rescue plan is developed

IAC0212 An effective delivery plan is established

IAC0213 Search and Rescue operations is continued

2.2.2 PM-02-PS02: Enter Search and Rescue Initial Action Stage


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PA0201 Continue with initial action stage based on the emergency phase classification

PA0202 Execute the Preliminary communication and extended communication search

PA0203 Consider proceeding with the Search and Rescue response planning

Applied Knowledge

AK0201 Techniques of International Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR)

Procedures

AK0202 Monitor relevant equipment

AK0203 Conduct Operational control



IAC0201 International Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Procedures

are demonstrated

IAC0202 Relevant equipment is monitored

IAC0203 Operations is controlled

IAC0204 South Africa Maritime Search and Rescue Act is applied




2.2.3 PM-02-PS03: Investigate Search and Rescue Planning Stage


Given work instructions, checklists; and standard operating procedures procedure

information available, the learner must be able to:

PA0301 Continue with Search and Rescue response planning if required

PA0302 Establish Search and Rescue Incident Position or Datum

PA0303 Determine the desired search area size

PA0304 Establish an attainable Search area size

PA0305 Select the effective search pattern

PA0306 Develop an attainable rescue plan

PA0307 Establish an effective delivery plan

Applied Knowledge

AK0301 Implement Procedural requirements

AK0302 Implement Daily tasks

AK0303 Execute Search and Rescue domain awareness




IAC0301 Search and Rescue response planning, if required, is continued

IAC0302 Search and Rescue Incident Position or Datum is established


IAC0304 An attainable search area size is established




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2.2.4 PM-02-PS04: Manage Search and Rescue Operational Stage


Given work instructions, checklists, standard operating procedures procedure information

available, the learner must be able to:

PA0401 Continue with Search and Rescue operations

PA0402 Examine the search events

PA0403 Issue a search briefing

PA0404 Issue briefings for situation, weather, search area, search pattern, search

assignment, communications, co-ordination and information for Search and

Rescue Mission Controller/On-Scene Co-ordinator

PA0405 Continue rescue operations

PA0406 Examine the rescue events

PA0407 Deduce types of rescue operations

PA0408 Consider rescue by helicopter, fixed wing aircraft, ship or land units

PA0409 Arrange emergency care

Applied Knowledge

AK0410 Search and Rescue operational procedures

AK0411 Search and Rescue Mission Controller function as required to duty staff

AK0412 SAFREP and other vessel tracking systems

AK0413 Pollution reports

AK0414 Oil pollution threat plans

AK0415 Search planning procedures


IAC0401 Information as required when involved in Search and Rescue operations and

related matters is utilised

IAC0402 Search and Rescue Mission Controller function as required to duty staff is

assigned

IAC0403 SAFREP and vessel tracking systems is monitored

IAC0404 Reported pollution reports are recorded

IAC0405 Oil pollution threat plan is developed

IAC0406 Operation briefing is provided

IAC0407 Search planning is instituted

2.2.5 PM-02-PS05: Consider Search and Rescue Conclusion Stage


Given work instructions, checklists and quality principles and standard operating


PA0501 Consider Search and Rescue operation outcome

PA0502 Evaluate continued Search and Rescue operation feasibility

PA0503 Recommend Search and Rescue Case conclusion

Applied Knowledge




AK0504 Standard operating procedures


IAC0301 Search and Rescue operation outcome considered

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IAC0502 Continued Search and Rescue operation feasibility evaluated

IAC0503 Search and Rescue Case conclusion recommended






Learning material






Legal Requirements:




None

1.5 Exemptions

None

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3. 132407001-PM-03, Interact and Involve internal and external stakeholders,




interact and involve with internal and external stakeholders.

The learner will be required to

PM-03-PS01: Internal Communications

PM-03-PS02: Issue relevant Search and Rescue Incident Situation Report

PM-03-PS03: Distribute Incident Report

PM-03-PS04: Extract Search and Rescue related information

PM-03-PS05: Issue verbal briefings

PM-03-PS06: Involve External Entities (when required)


3.2.1 PM-03-PS01: Internal Communications


Given work instructions, checklists and standard operating procedures procedure


PA0301 Inform the other duty staff of Search and Rescue incident

PA0302 Ensure Rescue Co-ordination management is updated of Search and Rescue

incident progress

PA0303 Update Search and Rescue incident board



Rescue debrief

Applied Knowledge

AK0301 Technique of Search and Rescue

AK0302 Knowledge of Search and Rescue Resources

AK0303 Communication with Coast Radio Stations

AK0304 International Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) manual

AK0305 Maritime Search and Rescue Policies, processes

AK0306 Managerial guidelines


AK0308 International Maritime Organisation Conventions


IAC0301 Other duty staff is informed of Search and Rescue incident

IAC03102 Rescue Co-ordination management is updated of Search and Rescue incident

progress ensured

IAC0303 Search and Rescue Incident Board is updated

IAC0304 Operational procedures is instituted

IAC0305 Digital recordkeeping is utilised


debrief

3.2.2 PM-03-PS02: Issue relevant Search and Rescue Incident Situation Report

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PA0201 Obtain incident information to populate Search and Rescue Situation Report

PA0202 Identify recipients

PA0203 Distribute Search and Rescue Situation Report

Applied Knowledge

AK0201 Structures Search and Rescue Regions (SRR)

AK0202 Search and Rescue objectives

AK0203 Evaluative Responsibilities

AK0204 Search and Rescue Mission Controller evaluation




IAC0201 Incident information to populate Search and Rescue Situation Report obtained

IAC0202 Search and Rescue objectives stated

IAC0203 Evaluative responsibilities demonstrated

IAC0204 Recipients identified

IAC0205 Search and Rescue Situation Report distributed

3.2.3 PM-03-PS03: Distribute Incident Report


Given work instructions, checklists, and standard operating procedures procedure


PA0301 Obtain incident information to populate Search and Rescue Incident Report

PA0302 Identify recipients of Search and Rescue Incident Report

PA0303 Issue Search and Rescue Incident Report

Applied Knowledge

AK0301 Operation Management



AK0304 International Maritime Organisation Regulations and Conventions

AK0305 Legislation



IAC0301 Incident information to populate Search and Rescue Incident Report is obtained

IAC0302 Recipients of Search and Rescue Incident Report are identified

IAC0203 Effective communication is illustrated

IAC0304 Search and Rescue service is managed

IAC0305 Search and Rescue Incident Report is issued

3.2.4 PM-03-PS04: Extract Search and Rescue related information




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PA0401 Apply International Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) standard

in obtaining information (checklists)

PA0402 Apply verbal communication skills

PA0403 Exercise good listening skills

PA0404 Institute investigative questions

Applied Knowledge




AK0404 Legislation



IAC0401 Search and Rescue plan is summarised

IAC0402 Search and Rescue Mission Controller reporting checklist is populated

IAC0403 Methods of rescue are instituted

IAC0404 Distress vessel approaches are communicated

IAC0405 Survivor approaches are communicated

IAC0406 Search and Rescue Incident report is issued

IAC0407 Verbal communication skills are applied

IAC0408 Good listening skills are exercised

3.2.5 PM-03-PS05: Issue verbal briefings




PA0501 Issue a Search and Rescue related briefing

PA0502 Prioritise critical Search and Rescue information verbally

PA0503 Interpret responses

PA0504 Conclude briefing effectively

Applied Knowledge




AK0504 Legislation



IAC0301 Search and Rescue related briefing is issued

IAC0502 Critical Search and Rescue information verbally is prioritised

IAC0503 Reporting techniques are instituted

IAC0504 Responses is interpreted

IAC0505 Briefing is effectively concluded

3.2.6 PM-03-PS06: Involve External Entities




PA0601 Identify international Search and Rescue agencies

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PA0602 Notify relevant diplomatic identities

PA0603 Comply with bilateral agreements

Applied Knowledge

AK0601 Deliver Search and Rescue training

AK0602 Marine Notices


AK0604 GMDSS Principles and Manuals

AK0605 SANHO 1


IAC0601 International Search and Rescue agencies are identified

IAC0602 Relevant diplomatic identities are notified

IAC0603 Bilateral agreements are complied with






Learning material






Legal Requirements:




None

3.5 Exemptions

None

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4. 132407001-PM-04, Manage and evaluate all Maritime Safety Information

Systems (Maritime Safety Information), NQF Level 6, Credits: 5



manage and evaluate all Maritime Safety Information Systems.


PM-03-PS01: Evaluate the content of Maritime Safety Information

PM-03-PS02: Issue temporary Maritime Safety Information

PM-03-PS03: Request standing Maritime Safety Information

PM-03-PS04: Ensure required Maritime Safety Information is promulgated


4.2.1 PM-04-PS01: Evaluate the content of Maritime Safety Information




PA0101 Maintain a constant watch on all maritime safety information within the SRR

PA0102 Utilise communication policies and procedures

PA0103 Respond to Search and Rescue incidents

PA0104 Compile Maritime Safety Information pertaining to Search and Rescue incidents

PA0105 Compose Maritime Safety Information relating pertaining to other occurrences

PA0106 Capture issued Maritime Safety Information for recordkeeping

Applied Knowledge

AK0101 Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seaman


AK0103 Work procedures




IAC0101 Constant watch on Maritime Safety information in SRR is maintained

IAC0102 Communication policies and procedures are utilised

IAC0103 Search and Rescue incidents are responded to

IAC0104 Data pertaining to Search and Rescue incidents is compiled

IAC0105 Maritime Safety Information pertaining to Search and Rescue incidents is

compiled

IAC0106 Maritime Safety Information relating to other occurrences is composed

IAC0107 Issued Maritime Safety Information is captured for recordkeeping

4.2.2 PM-04-PS02: Issue temporary Maritime Safety Information




PA0201 Identify content of temporary Maritime Safety Information


PA0203 Issue temporary Maritime Safety Information


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Applied Knowledge




AK0204 Legislation


IAC0201 Content of temporary Maritime Safety Information is identified


IAC0203 Temporary Maritime Safety Information is issued


4.2.3 PM-04-PS03: Request standing Maritime Safety Information




PA0301 Determine information for Maritime Safety Information compilation

PA0302 Issue Maritime Safety Information to relevant authorities for transmission

PA0303 Verify accuracy of Maritime Safety Information

PA0304 Task relevant authorities to update Maritime Safety Information

PA0305 Contact international Maritime Safety Information authorities to distribute safety

messages when required

Applied Knowledge



AK0303 International Maritime Organisation policies and procedures


IAC0301 Information for Maritime Safety Information compilation is determined

IAC0302 Maritime Safety Information is issued to relevant authorities for transmission

IAC0203 Accuracy of Maritime Safety Information is verified

IAC0304 Relevant authorities are tasked to update Maritime Safety Information

IAC0305 International Maritime Safety Information authorities are contacted to distribute

safety messages, when required

4.2.4 PM-03-PS04: Ensure required Maritime Safety Information is promulgated




PA0401 Verify information for promulgation of Maritime Safety Information

PA0402 Compare issued Maritime Safety Information to requested information

PA0403 Request altered Maritime Safety Information if required


Applied Knowledge




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IAC0401 Information for promulgation of Maritime Safety Information verified

IAC0402 Issued Maritime Safety Information to requested information compared

IAC0403 Scheduled course for the centre planned

IAC0404 Statutory training requirements are met

IAC0405 Training and development programmes evaluated






Learning material






Legal Requirements:




None

4.5 Exemptions

None

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5. 132407001-PM-05, Manage, lead and develop the human element, L5, Credits

12



manage, lead and develop the human element.


PM-05-PS01: Execute a situation and risk assessment

PM-05-PS02: Conduct situational awareness

PM-05-PS03: Maintain effective communication

PM-05-PS04: Display effective understanding of shipboard training

PM-05-PS05: Analyse cultural awareness

PM-05-PS06: Build and lead effective teams

PM-05-PS07: Lead and manage people

PM-05-PS08: Manage workload


5.2.1 PM-05-PS01: Execute a situation and risk assessment




PA0101 Identify and communicate mission / task

PA0102 Categorise and distribute hazards and risks

PA0103 Assess risks

PA0104 Develop and share mitigating options

PA0105 Evaluate risk versus gain

PA0106 Execute decision

PA0107 Monitor situation

Applied Knowledge

AK0101 Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seaman




AK0105 GAR elements (supervision, planning, crew selection, crew fitness, environment,

event complexity)


IAC0101 Mission / task is identified and communicated

IAC0102 Hazards and risks are categorised and distributed

IAC0103 Risks are assessed

IAC0104 Mitigating options developed and shared

IAC0105 Risk versus gain is evaluated

IAC0106 Decision is executed

IAC0107 Situation is monitored

5.2.2 PM-05-PS02: Conduct situational awareness


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PA0201 Maintain situational awareness in Search and Rescue

PA0202 Assess accidents and safety margins

PA0203 Communicate findings to relevant stakeholders

Applied Knowledge



AK0203 International Maritime Organisation Policies and procedures



IAC0201 Situational awareness in Search and Rescue is maintained

IAC0202 Accidents and safety margins are assessed

IAC0203 Findings are communicated to relevant stakeholders

5.2.3 PM-05-PS03: Effective communication




PA0301 Recognise and apply best practise in communication

PA0302 Identify the barriers of communication

PA0303 Demonstrate how the barriers of communication affect situational awareness

Applied Knowledge

AK0301 Simulated Search and Rescue environment




IAC0301 Communication best practises are recognised

IAC0302 The barriers of communication are identified

IAC0203 The manner in which the barriers of communication affects situational awareness

is demonstrated

5.2.4 PM-05-PS04: Display effective understanding of shipboard training


Given work instructions, checklists, work area, case study, and standard operating


PA0401 Understand the aim of shipboard training

PA0402 Demonstrate the principles of learning

PA0403 Identify the methods of developing human potential

PA0404 Illustrate the effect of training on efficient Search and Rescue operations

Applied Knowledge

AK0401 Search and Rescue operation process

AK0402 Training schedules

AK0403 Human resource management


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IAC0401 The aim of shipboard training is discussed in the context of Search and Rescue

IAC0402 The principles of learning are incorporated into the management of people

IAC0403 The methods of developing human potential are identified

5.2.5 PM-05-PS05: Analyse cultural awareness


Given work instructions, procedure information available, the learner must be able to:

PA0501 Recognise and respond to cultural issues

PA0502 Discuss how cultural issues impact Search and Rescue

PA0503 Demonstrate the bias against national, organisational, departmental and personal

cultural approaches

Applied Knowledge


AK0502 Interpersonal skills

AK0503 Effective Communication

AK0504 Emotional Intelligence

AK0505 Cultural Awareness Issues


IAC0301 Cultural issues are recognised and responding to

IAC0502 The impact of cultural issues on the success of a Search and Rescue operation,

is demonstrated

IAC0503 The bias against national, organisational, departmental, and personal approaches

are analysed and a plausible solution is proposed to overcome these bias’s

5.2.6 PM-05-PS06: Build and develop effective teams


Given work instructions, and procedure information available, the learner must be able to:

PA0601 Analyse team work models and develop a model for effective Search and Rescue

team work

PA0602 Illustrate conflict management styles

Applied Knowledge


AK0602 Interpersonal skills

AK0603 Effective communication

AK0604 Leadership abilities


IAC0601 Team work models are recognised and model is developed for an effective

Search and Rescue team

IAC0602 Conflict management styles are illustrated

5.2.7 PM-05-PS07: Lead and manage people


Given quality principles and standard operating procedures procedure information


PA0701 Recognise effective leadership

PA0702 Institute management techniques

PA0703 Evaluate effective leadership behaviours

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Applied Knowledge

AK0701 Management styles

AK0702 Emotional intelligence



IAC0701 The most effective leadership style within a Search and Rescue environment is

described

IAC0702 Analyse and link the most effective management techniques to a variety

personality types within Search and Rescue

IAC0703 Effective leadership behaviours analysed and applied within Search and Rescue

scenario’s

5.2.8 PM-05-PS08: Workload Management


Given quality principles and standard operating procedures procedure information


PA0701 Understand task and workload management

PA0702 Apply task and workload management

PA0703 Recognising fatigue and stress in yourself

PA0704 Developing strategies to deal with fatigue and stress in yourself

Applied Knowledge

AK0701 Management styles

AK0702 Emotional intelligence


AK0704 Work flow processed

AK0705 Search and Rescue operational requirements


IAC0701 The concept of task and workload management is discussed in the context of

Search and Rescue

IAC0702 Fatigue and stress in yourself and others are recognised

IAC0703 Strategies to deal with fatigue and stress are developed

IAC0704 Task and workload management model is applied






Learning material






Legal Requirements:

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None

5.5 Exemptions

None

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6. 132407001-PM-06, Receive, acknowledge and relay notification of distress

under supervision, L5, Credits 10


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to assist

the notification of distress received, acknowledged and relayed under supervision of the

Search and Rescue Mission Controller.


PM-06-PS01: Disseminate distress information

PM-06-PS02: Establish the Search and Rescue case

PM-06-PS03: Maintain full records for the incident file

PM-06-PS04: Notify role players


6.2.1 PM-06-PS01: Disseminate Distress information


Given work instructions, checklists, and standard operating procedures, the learner must

be able to

PA0101 Assess distress information received

PA0102 Verify distress information for validity and scope

PA0103 Acknowledge the distress message

Applied Knowledge

AK0101 Search and Rescue Operation procedures






IAC0101 Distress information received, has been assessed

IAC0102 Distress information is verified

IAC0103 Distress message is acknowledged

6.2.2 PM-06-PS02: Establish the Search and Rescue Case




PA0201 Produce accurate search and rescue incident records

PA0202 Initiate Search and Rescue incident recordkeeping

PA0103 Collect Search and Rescue related documentation

Applied Knowledge





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IAC0201 Accurate Search and Rescue Incident Records are produced

IAC0202 Search and Rescue Incident recordkeeping is initiated

IAC0203 Search and Rescue related documentation is collected

6.2.3 PM-06-PS03: Maintain full records for the incident file




PA0301 Collate all documentation related to the Search and Rescue incident

PA0302 Capture Search and Rescue incident records chronologically



Rescue debrief

Applied Knowledge

AK0301 Training standards


AK0303 Work session

AK0304 Development plans


IAC0301 All documentation related to the Search and Rescue incident is collated

IAC0302 Search and Rescue incident records are chronologically captured

IAC0203 Digital recordkeeping is utilised


debrief

6.2.4 PM-06-PS04: Notify Role Players


Given work instructions, checklists, work area, case study, activity documents, any

templates, forms, safety and quality principles and standard operating procedures

procedure information available, the learner must be able to:

PA0401 Inform Rescue Co-ordination Management

PA0402 Notify Search and Rescue Unit of possible Search and Rescue response

PA0403 Advise adjacent Rescue Co-ordination/Rescue Sub-Centre of possible Search and

Rescue response

PA0404 Contact Maritime Radio, vessel owner/operator and relevant parties

Applied Knowledge




AK0404 Training Standards


IAC0401 Rescue Co-ordination Management is informed

IAC0402 Search and Rescue Unit of possible Search and Rescue response is notified

IAC0403 Adjacent Rescue Co-ordination/Rescue Sub-Centre of possible Search and

Rescue response is advised

IAC0404 Contact Maritime Radio, vessel owner/operator and relevant parties are

contacted

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Learning material






Legal Requirements:




None

6.5 Exemptions

None

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7. 132407001-PM-07, Organise and co-ordinate Search and Rescue responses

under supervision, L5, Credits 12



organise and co-ordinate Search and Rescue responses.


PM-07-PS01: Initiate the Search and Rescue Awareness Stage

PM-07-PS02: Enter the Search and Rescue Initial Action Stage

PM-07-PS03: Determine the Search and Rescue Planning Stage

PM-07-PS04: Manage the Search and Rescue Operational Stage

PM-07-PS05: Consider the Search and Rescue Conclusion Stage


7.2.1 PM-07-PS01: Investigate the search and rescue awareness stage




PA0201 Receive and record Search and Rescue incident information

PA0202 Obtain relevant environmental information

PA0203 Analyse the initial information relating to the Search and Rescue incident

PA0204 Assign the appropriate emergency phase classification

Applied Knowledge

AK0201 Methods of interpreting the Search and Rescue environment

AK0202 Define the Search and Rescue

AK0203 Search and Rescue characteristics

AK0204 Estimate resources for the Distress situation

AK0205 Conduct Operations Briefing


IAC0201 Search and Rescue incident information is received and recorded

IAC0202 Relevant environmental information is obtained

IAC0203 The initial information relating to the Search and Rescue incident is analysed

IAC0204 The appropriate emergency phase classification is assigned





IAC0209 An attainable Search area size is established


7.2.2 PM-07-PS02: Enter the search and rescue initial action stage




PA0201 Continue with initial action stage based on the emergency phase classification

PA0202 Execute the Preliminary communication and extended communication search

PA0203 Consider proceeding with the Search and Rescue response planning

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Applied Knowledge

AK0201 Techniques of International Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR)

Procedures

AK0202 Monitor relevant equipment

AK0203 Conduct Operational control

AK0204 Apply South Africa Maritime Search and Rescue Act


IAC0201 International Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Procedures

are demonstrated

IAC0202 Relevant equipment is monitored

IAC0203 Operations are controlled

IAC0204 South Africa Maritime Search and Rescue Act is applied


IAC0206 Preliminary communication - and extended communication search are executed


7.2.3 PM-07-PS03: Investigate the search and rescue planning stage


Given work instructions, checklists; and standard operating procedures procedure


PA0301 Continue with Search and Rescue response planning if required

PA0302 Establish Search and Rescue incident Position or Datum

PA0303 Determine the desired search area size

PA0304 Establish an attainable Search area size

PA0305 Select the effective search pattern

PA0306 Develop an attainable rescue plan

PA0307 Establish an effective delivery plan

Applied Knowledge

AK0301 Implement Procedural requirements

AK0302 Implement Daily tasks

AK0303 Execute Search and Rescue domain awareness




IAC0301 Search and Rescue response planning is continued

IAC0302 Search and Rescue incident Position or Datum are established


IAC0304 An attainable Search area size is established




7.2.4 PM-07-PS04: Manage the search and rescue operational stage


Given work instructions, checklists, standard operating procedures procedure information


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PA0401 Continue with Search and Rescue operations

PA0402 Examine the Search events

PA0403 Issue a Search briefing

PA0404 Issue briefings for situation, weather, search area, search pattern, search

assignment, communications, co-ordination and information for Search and

Rescue Mission Controller/On-Scene Co-ordinator

PA0405 Continue rescue operations

PA0406 Examine the rescue events

PA0407 Deduce types of rescue operations

PA0408 Consider rescue by helicopter, fixed wing aircraft, ship or land units

PA0409 Arrange Emergency care

Applied Knowledge

AK0410 When to utilise information as required when involved in Search and Rescue

operations and related matters

AK0411 Assign Search and Rescue Mission Controller function as required to duty staff

AK0412 Monitor the SAFREP and other vessel tracking systems

AK0413 Record all reported pollution reports

AK0414 Develop oil pollution threat plans

AK0415 Institute search planning

AK0416 Search and Rescue Operation Process


IAC0401 Information as required when involved in Search and Rescue operations and

related matters is utilised

IAC0402 Search and Rescue Mission Controller function as required to duty staff is

assigned

IAC0403 SAFREP and vessel tracking systems are monitored

IAC0404 Reported pollution reports are recorded

IAC0405 Oil pollution threat plan is developed

IAC0406 Operation briefing is provided

IAC0407 Search planning is instituted

7.2.5 PM-07-PS05: Consider the search and rescue conclusion stage


Given work instructions, checklists and quality principles and standard operating


PA0501 Consider Search and Rescue operation outcome

PA0502 Evaluate continued Search and Rescue operation feasibility

PA0503 Recommend Search and Rescue Case conclusion

Applied Knowledge






IAC0301 Search and Rescue operation outcome is considered

IAC0502 Continued Search and Rescue operation feasibility is evaluated

IAC0503 Search and Rescue Case conclusion is recommended

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Learning material






Legal Requirements:




None

7.5 Exemptions

None

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8. 132407001-PM-08, Manage and evaluate all Maritime Safety Information

Systems under supervision, L5, Credits 5



manage and evaluate all Maritime Safety Information Systems under supervision.


PM-08-PS01: Evaluate the content of maritime safety information

PM-08-PS02: Issue temporary maritime safety information when required

PM-08-PS03: Request standing maritime safety information

PM-08-PS04: Ensure required maritime safety information is promulgated


8.2.1 PM-08-PS01: Evaluate the content of maritime safety information




PA0101 Maintain a constant watch on all maritime safety information within the SRR


PA0103 Respond to Search and Rescue incidents

PA0104 Compile Maritime Safety Information pertaining to Search and Rescue incidents

PA0105 Compose Maritime Safety Information relating pertaining to other occurrences


Applied Knowledge

AK0101 Code of safe working practices for merchant seaman






IAC0101 Constant watch on Maritime safety information in SRR is maintained


IAC0103 Search and Rescue incidents are responded to as per instructions

IAC0104 Data pertaining to Search and Rescue incidents is compiled

IAC0105 Maritime Safety Information pertaining to Search and Rescue incidents is

compiled

IAC0106 Maritime Safety Information relating to other occurrences is composed


8.2.2 PM-08-PS02: Issue temporary maritime safety information




PA0201 Identify content of temporary Maritime Safety Information


PA0203 Issue temporary Maritime Safety Information


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Applied Knowledge




AK0204 Legislation


IAC0201 Content of temporary Maritime Safety Information is identified


IAC0203 Temporary Maritime Safety Information is issued


8.2.3 PM-08-PS03: Request standing maritime safety information




PA0301 Determine information for Maritime Safety Information compilation

PA0302 Issue Maritime Safety Information to relevant authorities for transmission

PA0203 Verify accuracy of Maritime Safety Information

PA0304 Task relevant authorities to update Maritime Safety Information

PA0305 Contact International Maritime Safety Information authorities to distribute safety

messages when required

Applied Knowledge



AK0303 International Maritime Organisation policies and procedures


IAC0301 Information for Maritime Safety Information compilation is determined

IAC0302 Maritime Safety Information to relevant authorities for transmission is issued

IAC0203 Accuracy of Maritime Safety Information is verified

IAC0304 Relevant authorities are tasked to update Maritime Safety Information

IAC0305 International Maritime Safety Information authorities are contacted to distribute

safety messages when required

8.2.4 PM-08-PS04: Ensure required Maritime Safety Information is promulgated




PA0401 Verify information for promulgation of Maritime Safety Information

PA0402 Compare issued Maritime Safety Information to requested information

PA0403 Request altered Maritime Safety Information if required


Applied Knowledge




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IAC0401 Information for promulgation of Maritime Safety Information is verified

IAC0402 Issued Maritime Safety Information to requested information compared

IAC0403 Scheduled courses for the centre is planned

IAC0404 Statutory training requirements are met

IAC0405 Training and development programmes are evaluated






Learning material






Legal Requirements:




None

8.5 Exemptions

None

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SECTION 3C: WORK EXPERIENCE MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

List of Work Experience Module Specifications

132407001-WM-01, Complying with notification in distress policies and procedures, NQF


132407001-WM-02, Observing to Search and Rescue (SAR) response framework, NQF


132407001-WM-03, Adhering to Search and Rescue (SAR) operational responsibilities,

NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 250 days, Credits: 25

132407001-WM-04, Managing maritime safety information systems policies and


132407001-WM-05, Complying with human resources and communication policies and


Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 61

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1. 132407001-WM-01, Complying with notification in distress policies and


1.1 Purpose of the Work Experience Modules

The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain

exposure in the processes and procedures for the notification of distress procedures. The

learner will be required to perform each Work Experience until the Maritime Rescue Co-

ordinating Centre Chief or Supervisor has found the learner competent.

The learner will be required to be exposed to:

WM-01-WE01 Executing distress communication and message formats

WM-01-WE02 Supporting with incident management

WM-01-WE03 Completing operation briefing, tasking forms and situation reports

WM-01-WE04 Conducting the Search and Rescue (SAR) operation process and

procedures

1.2 Guidelines for Work Experiences

1.2.1 WM-01-WE01: Executing distress communication or other emergency and

message formats

Scope of Work Experience

The person will be expected to engage in the following work activities:

WA0101 Concerned with immediate operations and should make provision for all the

stages of the SAR system.

WA0102 Evaluate all the information pertaining to the mission.

WA0103 Classify the SAR mission (uncertainty, alert, distress) if this has not already been

done.

WA0104 Alert the appropriate SAR facilities and organisations that may be of assistance

during the mission.

WA0105 Dispatch the initial SAR force(s), if necessary.

WA0106 Conduct preliminary communications search (PRECOM) and extended

communications search (EXCOM) to obtain additional information on the craft in

distress, its equipment, personnel, etc.

WA0107 Conduct the planning for the execution of the operation. Prepare and promulgate

feasible plans.

WA0108 Keep information on past/present and forecast weather as well as oceanographic

conditions pertaining to the operational area.

WA0109 Arrange crew briefings and debriefings, task SAR facilities and appoint an OSC.

WA0110 Allocate communication frequencies for control, on scene and monitoring

channels.

WA0111 Maintain a chronological plot showing areas searched, determine the probability

of detection percentages and log sightings and leads. If the search extends

beyond one day, use transparent overlays for every 12 or 24 hours of operation.

WA0112 Maintain a chronological log of the mission effort (e.g. actions taken, SAR craft

employed, sorties, hours flown en-route and on task, sightings, leads, results

obtained, message traffic, telephone calls, daily evaluation of progress and

probability of detection).

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WA0113 Initiate marine distress broadcasts or marine information broadcasts and en route

aircraft emergency alerts when possible. Follow up with Notice to Airmen or

Notice to Mariners when necessary.

WA0114 Direct ground radio stations to maintain communications, establish a

communications schedule if necessary.

WA0115 Request additional SAR facilities, if needed.

WA0116 Exercise SAR operational control over all forces assigned.

WA0117 Keep the Head of SAR Operations fully informed.

WA0118 Keep RCC Chief fully informed of SAR mission progress with timely situation

reports (at least once daily, and when a significant development occurs).

WA0119 Adapt and modify any of the SAR stages in the interest of efficiency so as to cope

with the unique, unusual or changing circumstances during the mission.

WA0120 Arrange for a final debriefing of SAR crews, de-alert and release SAR facilities

and organisations involved.

WA0121 The SMC should reach consensus with the RCC Chief prior to terminating an

unsuccessful SAR mission.

Supporting Evidence

SE0101 Completed workplace logbook, checklists, activities signed off by

supervisor/mentor

1.2.2 WM-01-WE02: Supporting with incident management



WA0201 Selection of an On-Scene Co-Ordinator

WA0202 Appoint Search and Rescue units and assign tasks

WA0203 Knowledge of incident management

WA0204 Determine the most suitable location nearest to the scene of the incident for

establishing the forward SAR staging base

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor

1.2.3 WM-01-WE03: Completing operation briefing, tasking forms and situation

reports



WA0301 Identify Search events

WA0302 Prepare for situation briefing

WA0303 Provide weather briefing

WA0304 Demonstrate effective search area briefing

WA0305 Complete a search pattern briefing

WA0306 Task Search and Rescue units with a search assignment briefing

WA0307 Distribute the required communication briefing

WA0308 Ensure Search and Rescue units are briefed on co-ordination

WA0309 Gather information for SMC/OSC briefing

Supporting Evidence

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supervisor/mentor

1.2.4 WM-01-WE04: Conducting Search and Rescue (SAR) operation process and

procedures



WA0401 Follow Search and Rescue (SAR) operations sequence accurately

WA0402 Prepare Briefings and compile reports

WA0403 Execute Rescue operations by required means

WA0404 Dispatch Search and Rescue units

WA0405 Engage on-scene rescue

WA0406 Continue with Search and Rescue on-scene relief

WA0407 Communicate with Search and Rescue units to return to base

WA0408 Prepare rescue crew/team debriefing

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor

1.3 Contextualised Workplace Knowledge

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Conventions

South Africa Maritime and Aeronautical Search and Rescue (SASAR) Act

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

International Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Vol I, II, III

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Principals and Manuals


Occupational Health and Safety Procedures



Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

Safe Working Practices

Port Rules

Policies, processes

Codes of Safe Working Practice (SWP)

Legislation


International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code


Marine Notices

International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

International Association of Marine Aids and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)

Recommendations and Guidelines

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Convention


Automatic Identification System (AIS) information

Chart plotting (By hand and electronic)

1.4 Criteria for Workplace Approval

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Access to all areas in the operation room in order for the learner to have exposure to all

aspects of occupational tasks

Tools and equipment to conduct occupational tasks

The physical resources in terms of tools, equipment, systems, conditions and interfaces

that the workplace must have to ensure that learners can participate in all work activities


Minimum requirements to include entry requirements as prescribed by the International

Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue manual Vol II and General Operator

Certification (GOC)

The learner must have basic knowledge of Search and Rescue principles.

Support from supervisors

Workplace coach/mentor: learner ratio 1 to 1

Legal Requirements:

Compliant to all relevant National legislation and International Conventions and

Regulations

Accredited with relevant authority

1.5 Additional Assignments to be Assessed Externally

None

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2. 132407001-WM-02, Observing to Search and Rescue (SAR) response

framework, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 120 days, Credits: 12



exposure to the planning requirements, precautions and legislative requirements for

Search and Rescue (SAR) response framework.


WM-02-WE01 Assist in rescue by helicopter

WM-02-WE02 Assist with a rescue by fixed-wing aircraft

WM-02-WE03 Factors involved in rescue by ships

WM-02-WE04 Emergency care


2.2.1 WM-02-WE01: Assist in a rescue by helicopter



WA0101 Evaluate the requirement for helicopter rescue

WA0102 Consider environmental factors affecting helicopter rescue

WA0103 Identify appropriate helicopter resource

WA0104 Comply with helicopter resource provider protocol

WA0104 Provide helicopter resource with up-to-date SITREP

WA0104 Inform SAR incident role players of rescue helicopter details

WA0104 Identify helicopter rescue delivery location

WA0104 Issue rescue and delivery plan to helicopter resource

WA0104 Conclude helicopter rescue by landing or hoisting

WA0104 Obtain debrief from helicopter rescue resource

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor

2.2.2 WM-02-WE02: Assist with a rescue by fixed-wing aircraft



WA0201 Evaluate the requirement for fixed wing aircraft utilisation

WA0202 Determine purpose of fixed wing aircraft

WA0203 Consider environmental factors affecting fixed wing aircraft utilisation

WA0204 Identify appropriate fixed wing aircraft resource

WA0205 Comply with fixed wing aircraft resource provider protocol

WA0206 Provide fixed wing aircraft resource with up-to-date SITREP

WA0207 Inform SAR incident role players of fixed wing aircraft details

WA0208 Issue search plan to fixed wing aircraft resource

WA0209 Ensure fixed wing aircraft compliance with search plan effort

WA0210 Divert SAR resources to survivor sighted reports

WA0211 Confirm deployment of SAR Canister(s) if available

WA0212 Conclude fixed wing aircraft search mission

WA0213 Obtain debrief from fixed wing aircraft resource

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Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor

2.2.3 WM-02-WE03 Co-ordinate a rescue by ships



WA0301 Evaluate the requirement for rescue by ships

WA0302 Consider environmental factors affecting rescue by ships

WA0303 Identify appropriate rescue ship(s) from responding/available sips

WA0304 Comply with rescue by ships provider protocol

WA0305 Provide rescue by ships with up-to-date SITREP

WA0306 Inform SAR incident role players of rescue by ships details

WA0307 Issue search, rescue, and deliver plan to ship resource

WA0308 Ensure rescue ship compliance with SAR effort

WA0309 Divert SAR resources to survivor sighted reports

WA0310 Confirm rescue of survivor(s)

WA0311 Facilitate delivery of survivor(s)

WA0312 Conclude rescue ship(s) SAR mission

WA0313 Obtain debrief from rescue ship(s)

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor

2.2.4 WM-02-WE04: Prioritise the Emergency care



WA0401 Relay triage information

WA0402 Request First-Aid and emergency care to stabilise survivor’s condition

WA0403 Survivor debriefing

WA0404 Life support during transport to ensure that injured survivors’ stabilised condition

is maintained

WA0405 Transfer/delivery of survivors to the selected safe delivery point.

WA0405 Briefing of appropriate receiving authorities at the selected safe delivery point.

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor










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Port Rules

Policies, processes


Legislation




Marine Notices










Access to all areas in the operations room in order for the learner to have exposure to all







Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual Vol I, II, III and General

operator certificate (GOC)

The learner must be Search and Rescue knowledge



Legal Requirements:


Regulations



None

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3. 132407001-WM-03, Adhering to Search and Rescue (SAR) operational

responsibilities, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 250 days, Credits 25


The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity gain

experience in the five Search and Rescue stages, supported by the five components,

which are necessary to render Search and Rescue services.


WM-03-WE01 Analyse the awareness stage

WM-03-WE02 Classify the initial action stage

WM-03-WE03 Initiate the planning stage

WM-03-WE04 Prioritise the operational stage

WM-03-WE05 Distinguish the incident conclusion stage


3.2.1 WM-03-WE01: Analyse the awareness stage



WA0101 Awareness that an emergency situation may exist

WA0102 Receiving of emergency information by any person or agency

WA0103 Identity follow-up questions if required

WA0104 Activate SAR system

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor

3.2.2 WM-03-WE02: Classify the initial action stage



WA0201 Preliminary action taken to alert SAR facilitates

WA0202 Obtain supplementary SAR information

WA0203 Evaluation and SAR Phase classification of the information alerting SAR facilities,

preliminary communication check, extended communication check

WA0204 Immediate action as circumstances dictate

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor

3.2.3 WM-03-WE03: Initiate the Planning stage



WA0301 Determine the most probable position of the emergency

WA0302 Determine the search area

WA0303 Development of an effective search plan including a rescue and delivery plan

WA0304 Selecting the appropriate search pattern

WA0305 Execute the optimum rescue plan or an attainable rescue plan

WA0306 Select the best rescue method

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WA0307 Attempt to find a safe delivery point for survivors

WA0308 Select suitable medical facilities for injured or ailing survivors

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor

3.2.4 WM-03-WE04: Prioritise the Operational Stage



WA0401 Issue SAR briefings to SRU

WA0401 Search and Rescue facilities proceed to the scene

WA0402 Conduct Search and Rescue for survivors

WA0403 Assist the distressed craft

WA0404 Provide emergency care for survivors

WA0405 Deliver injured or ailing survivors to a medical facility

WA0406 Debrief Search and Rescue crews

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor

3.2.5 WM-03-WE05: Distinguish the Incident Conclusion Stage



WA0601 Movement of Search and Rescue facilities from the safe delivery point to their

regular location

WA0602 Search and Rescue units to return to base

WA0603 Final debriefing

WA0604 Documentation of the Search and Rescue mission

WA0605 Requirements imposed by the operational stage include five functional

components

WA0606 Consists of the geographically defined areas of Search and Rescue responsibility

WA0607 Includes the personnel, equipment and facilities necessary to perform the stages

of the Search and Rescue

WA0608 Consist of all communication through which early detection, alerting, control,

support and co-ordination are maintained throughout the SAR system

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor










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Port Rules

Policies, processes


Legislation




Marine Notices
















Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual Vol I, II, III and General

operators certificate (GOC)

The learner must have Search and Rescue knowledge



Legal Requirements:


Regulations



None

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4. 132407001-WM-04, Managing maritime safety information systems policies

and procedures, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 20 days, Credits: 2



exposure in disseminating Search and Rescue information


WM-04-WE01 Forward distress information to Maritime Safety Information Systems

WM-04-WE02 Utilise Enhanced Group Call facilities to distribute Distress, Urgency and

Safety information


4.2.1 WM-04-WE01: Forward distress information to Maritime Safety Information

Systems


The person will be expected to engage in the following work activities

WA0101 Engage vessels using the NAVTEX service

WA0102 Promulgate Search and Rescue information

WA0103 Engage with Search and Rescue units on Radio Telephony broadcasts

WA0104 Disseminate information through Maritime Radio Stations

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor

4.2.2 WM-04-WE02: Utilise Enhanced Group Call facilities to distribute Distress,

Urgency and Safety information


The person will be expected to engage in the following work activities

WA0201 Distribute Distress information in a circular radius to the on-scene position using

INMARSAT satellite communication

WA0202 Provide Urgency and Safety information in a rectangular area using INMARSAT

satellite communication

WA0203 Issue maritime safety information in the required navigational area bounded by

the Search and Rescue Region

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor








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Port Rules

Policies, processes


Legislation




Marine Notices










Access to all unrestricted areas in the Dock in order for the learner to have exposure to all







Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual Vol I, II, III

The learner must be in in possession of Search and Rescue knowledge



Legal Requirements:


Regulations



None

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5. 132407001-WM-05, Complying with human resources and communication

policies and procedures, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 20 days,

Credits: 2


The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to manage,

lead and organise the human element with the organisation


WM-05-WE01 Apply team management

WM-05-WE02 Develop stress management


5.2.1 WM-05-WE01: Apply team management



WA0101 Delegate duties

WA0102 Effective communication strategies

WA0103 Choose strong ethical behaviour

WA0104 Effective team leader engagement

WA0105 Analyse risk and situational awareness

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor

5.2.2 WM-05-WE02: Develop stress management



WA0201 Distinguish strong emotional intelligence

WA0202 Strong support system

WA0203 Lead and support to team

Supporting Evidence


supervisor/mentor






Policies, processes


Legislation



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The learner must be in in possession of Search and Rescue knowledge



Legal Requirements:


Regulations



None

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