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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Handle and use a manually operated rifle or carbine |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
119651 | Handle and use a manually operated rifle or carbine | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Security | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 3 | NQF Level 03 | 2 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Reregistered | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
10750 | Use of a rifle | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 | Complete |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is for anyone who privately uses a manually operated rifle or carbine and or who requires a Competency Certificate in terms of relevant legislation.
People credited with this unit standard are capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are already competent in terms of the following unit standard:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Handle a manually operated rifle or carbine. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The manually operated rifle or carbine is handled without threat of injury or harm to people whether accidental or intentional. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The term harm includes damage to property. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A safe muzzle direction is defined and maintained at all times with due consideration for safety of persons and property. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The manually operated rifle or carbine is treated as if loaded at all times. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The finger is held off the trigger until ready to fire. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Loading and unloading is carried out in a safe manner appropriate to the mechanisms of the manually operated rifle or carbine. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The manually operated rifle or carbine is controlled, carried and transported without threat of injury or harm to people whether accidental or intentional in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The term control includes safe storage. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Use a manually operated rifle or carbine. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Descriptions are provided of common law related to private defence and necessity of use. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Fundamentals of manually operated rifle or carbine handling are demonstrated appropriate to manually operated rifle or carbine. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Fundamentals of manually operated rifle or carbine handling refer to but are not limited to stance, grip and aiming. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Scenarios in which a manually operated rifle or carbine may and may not be used are described in terms of relevant legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Prior to firing the manually operated rifle or carbine, the target is identified as well as what is behind target and where bullet will come to rest. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Ammunition used is appropriate to manually operated rifle or carbine. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Target is hit accurately with control of bullet impact and accountability for every shot. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Malfunctions are correctly identified in terms of possible cause and corrective action. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Includes identifying those corrective actions that can be handled by self, and those that need to be referred to a gunsmith. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
In the event of malfunctions, the manually operated rifle or carbine is restored to safe and effective functioning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
Manually operated rifle or carbine must be fired unsupported. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Unsupported means without dead resting the manually operated rifle or carbine but allows firing with two hands. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Carry out basic inspection and maintenance of a manually operated rifle or carbine for safe use. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Basic maintenance is limited to cleaning and lubricating without the use of tools but could include a cleaning kit. Basic inspection includes that barrel is clear and dry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Inspection identifies firearm conditions that could impact on the safe functioning of the manually operated rifle or carbine. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The manually operated rifle or carbine is cleaned and or cleared so as to ensure it is free of obstruction and in a condition to be fired safely. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Where inspection reveals manually operated rifle or carbine conditions that require more than basic maintenance, appropriate action is taken. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Appropriate action could include consultation with or referral to a recognised expert and or gunsmith. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following areas of knowledge are embedded within the unit standard:
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UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems: related to conditions for using the firearm and dealing with malfunctions and obstructions. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively: the handling and use of a firearm requires self organisation and management. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically: related to the use of firearms as a technology. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Understand the world as a set of inter-related parts of a system: related to providing descriptions of common law in respect of private use and necessity of use. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contribute to the full development of oneself. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 10750, "Use of a rifle", Level 4, 10 credits. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 50480 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Firearm Training | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SAPFTC |
Elective | 59389 | National Certificate: Nature Conservation: Resource Guardianship | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Elective | 58577 | National Certificate: General Security Practices | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 62289 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
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30. | FALCON FIREARM ACADEMY |
31. | Fidelity Security Services |
32. | G4S CARE AND JUSTICE SERVICES SOUTH AFRICAN PTY LTD |
33. | G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (SA) (PTY) LTD CAPE TOWN |
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37. | HJN TRAINING CC Pretoria |
38. | HLANGANANI PROTECTION SERVICES PTY LTD |
39. | IMVULA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
40. | Inkwe Sekuriteit Bk |
41. | IPELENG RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
42. | ITO FOCUS PHOLE |
43. | Josmap Training Institute |
44. | KHANYISANI TRAINING ACADEMY CC |
45. | KWAZULU NATAL TRAFFIC TRAINING COLLEGE |
46. | L AND L TRAINING |
47. | Lesedi Security And Training Servic Es |
48. | MA SECURITY TRAINING AND PRIVATE INVESTIGATION |
49. | MANGAUNG TRAFFIC COLLEGE |
50. | Mangaung Traffic Training College |
51. | MAPHETO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES |
52. | MARABA SECURITY SERVICES TSHWANE |
53. | MEC TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
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56. | MZANSI SECURITY |
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59. | NOMADUKU SECURITY SERVICES CC |
60. | NTATE AVIATION AND SECURITY TRAINING |
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62. | OMEGA RISK SOLUTIONS |
63. | OMEGA RISK SOLUTIONS PTY LTD BRITS |
64. | Orbis Security Solutions Pty Ltd |
65. | PORT ELIZABETH TRAFFIC COLLEGE |
66. | PRESTIGE SECURITY TRAINING ACADEMY |
67. | PROTEA COIN GROUP (ASSETS IN TRANSIT AND ARMED REACTION) |
68. | RAINBOW CHILDREN MULTIPURPOSE PRETORIA |
69. | RAMAZWI SECURITY SERVICES CC |
70. | REBAGONI TRADING AND PROJECTS T/A THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECURITY ACADEMY |
71. | RONIN PROTECTION SERVICES |
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76. | SBV SERVICES BLOEMFONTEIN |
77. | SBV SERVICES CAPE TOWN |
78. | SBV SERVICES EAST LONDON |
79. | SBV SERVICES MIDRAND |
80. | SBV SERVICES NELSPRUIT |
81. | SBV SERVICES PINE TOWN |
82. | SBV SERVICES POLOKWANE |
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93. | SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE TRAINING INSTITUTION BISHO |
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95. | SPECIAL ASSET PROTECTION SERVICES STANFORD |
96. | Staff Management Services |
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106. | TZANEEN TRAINING CENTRE |
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