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

Conduct inspections and control activities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115314  Conduct inspections and control activities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Visible Policing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Safety in Society 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2004-12-02  2007-12-02  SAQA 1057/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02   2011-12-02  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for learners who coordinate and supervise the activities of officials in the field of safety in society, especially in the policing environment

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of members
  • Conduct vehicle inspections
  • Conduct general inspections

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the safety in society environment and more specifically within the border control discipline by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the safety in society environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learner embarking on study towards this unit standard are assumed to have completed the unit standard:
  • Inspect, drive and maintain an official vehicle - 11985 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard applies to persons who coordinate and supervise activities of officials that will allow them to take decisions independently. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Supervise and coordinate activities of members. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Members' activities and duties are coordinated and supervised during the execution of duties and activities according to the duty plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Key aspects in the execution of duties are clearly defined according to the duty plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The reporting structures are defined and explained to members according to organizational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The period for which delegated responsibilities are valid are communicated to members according to the duty plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Decision making authority is allocated according to the delegation of powers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Support is provided to members according to the needs identified by members. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct vehicles inspection. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Vehicles used by members checked if they conform to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act and relevant legislations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Inspections are conducted on vehicles used by members and damages are reported and repaired according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Logbooks of vehicles used by members are inspected for correctness according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The duties of a driver are explained in terms of relevant legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conduct general inspections. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Registers pertaining to the policing environment are inspected regularly for completeness according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Pocketbooks/dairies are inspected regularly according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Centre and premises are inspected according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    All equipment in used are inspected within the centre and premises. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Personal equipment used by members is inspected. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Notes are compiled on the inspections according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Clear guidelines and instructions of an inspection are endorsed by a signature by the inspecting official. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Dates for feedback in respect to progress are clearly communicated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Further instructions of an inspection are provided on entries that need attention according to organizational procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

    The standard describes competent performance in doing physical techniques that will enhance their job performance, and lay down the criteria by which competence should be judged, as well as the range of circumstances in which competence should be demonstrated. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Basic understanding the concept of Community Policing Forums
  • Comprehensive understanding of Community Policing Forum Policies, Municipal by-laws, Local cultural literacy, Community profile and Environmental set-up
  • Basic understanding of the uses and applications of Inter-personal relations 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    The following critical outcomes are addressed in this unit standard:
  • Supervision is done in consultation with officials as members of the group or team
  • The supervisor motivates officials to learn. 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in relation to supervising and coordinating members activities on inspections of vehicles by using creative thinking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The supervisor organises and manages himself/herself in a way that inspections and officials activities will be conducted responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The supervisor is able to collect, analyze, organize and critical evaluate information on members activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The supervisor communicates effectively with other officials. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    The supervisor uses science and technology effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The supervisor demonstrates an understanding of the world as a set of related systems in problem solving. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Integrated assessment methods and tools will allow the candidate to demonstrate that she/he has acquired knowledge of and can safely and effectively apply competence identified in this unit standard.

    These tools include the following:
  • In-site (on-the-job) observations
  • Role-play simulations
  • Structured group discussions
  • Written reports (e.g. tests, exams, case studies, projects, registers, logbooks, workbooks)
  • Verbal report backs (presentations)
  • Portfolios of evidence
  • Projects (physical visits to Government Departments)
  • Experiential learning
  • Working in teams
  • Scenario sketching

    These methods must be carefully selected based on the purpose of the assessment (for example, the written method of assessing knowledge or on-job demonstration of practical competence). The assessment must integrate a number of different methods in order to give the assessor reliable and valid proof of competence and evidence of required attitudes.

    Supplementary information

    Specified requirements:
    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal:
  • South African Police Service Act
  • Constitution of South Africa

    A glossary of terms about the terminology of
    Context Specific:
  • Specifications, agreements and policies and procedures
  • Policing ethics and Code of Conduct

    Credits:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:

    Activity & hours:
    Classroom learning: 12 hours
    Structured learning in the workplace learning: 18 hours
    Self directed learning: 5 hours
    Coaching required: 5 hours
    Total: 40 hours

    Credits Achieved: 4 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48865   National Diploma: Policing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-12-02  Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  50418   National Certificate: Immigration Law Enforcement  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-06-29  Was PSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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