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

National Diploma: Policing 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
62408  National Diploma: Policing 
ORIGINATOR
University of South Africa 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Diploma  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Safety in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
SAQA 10105/14  2015-07-01  2016-10-20 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2017-10-20   2021-10-20  

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

This qualification is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
101102  Diploma in Policing  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will be able to apply composite policing, legal and management principles in the field of safety and security in an integrated fashion to secure safety in society. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Technikon SA
Diploma (NQF 5) or equivlent qualification in the field of safety and security.

Technikon Pretoria
Certificate (NQF 5) or equivalent qualification

Border Technikon/Vaaltriangle technikon
NQF level 5 (Certificate)
  • Entry gained through a RPL process which may be achieved through formal, informal, and non-formal learning and work experience. 

  • RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Manage a community service according to policy
    2. Resolve and manage crime according to legal and investigative principles
    3. Prevent crime in an integrated fashion involving all partners
    4. Manage resources to deliver an effective and efficient service to the community


    Specified Outcomes:

    1. Manage a community service centre according to policy

    1.1. Empower victims to ensure justice (C) (2 credits) (NQF 6)

    1.2. Apply policies and guidelines in the Community Service Centre (C) (2 credits) (NQF 6)


    2. Resolve and manage crime according to legal and investigative principles

    2.1. Establish and maintain networking relationships to support the investigative process (C,F) (10 credits)

    2.2. Manage informer networks according to policy (C) (6 credits) (NQF 6)

    2.3. Manage the general case flow to ensure fair administration of justice (C) (7 credits) (NQF 6)

    2.4. Apply legal and investigative principles to selected offences to complete an investigation (C,F) (40 credits) (NQF6)

    3. Prevent crime in an integrated fashion involving all partners

    3.1. Apply problem-solving and conflict resolution models to address the causes of crime (C,F) (3 credits) (NQF 6)

    3.2. Manage proactive strategies by using and integrative approach to prevent crime (C) (6 credits) (NQF 6)

    3.3. Involve the community and its resources to prevent crime (C,F) (3 credits) (NQF 6)


    4. Manage resources to deliver an effective and efficient service to the community

    4.1. Acquire and allocate logistical resources to equip members for effective policing (F) (2 credits) (NQF 6)

    4.2. Compile budgets and manage finances to meet resource needs (F) (2 credits) (NQF 6)

    4.3. Interpret and implement policy to realise policing objectives (C,F) (25 credits) (NQF 6)

    4.4. Apply human resources principles and strategies for empowerment and effective service delivery (C,F) (12 credits) (NQF 6)


    Critical outcomes:

    1. Identify and solve problems, make responsible decisions, apply critical and creative thinking in dealing with the prevention and investigation of crime.

    2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team or group to prevent and/or investigate crime.

    3. Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively in providing a service to the community.

    4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in an attempt to address the causes of crime, develop crime prevention programmes and investigate crime.

    5. Communicate effectively as a participant in the criminal justice process and in dealing with colleagues and the community.

    6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    7. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, particularly regarding crime.

    8. a) Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.

    b) Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.

    c) Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.

    d) Explore education and career opportunities.

    e) Develop entrepreneurial opportunities.



    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1. Victim empowerment principles are applied according to the rights of the victim

    1.2. Policies and guidelines in the Community Service Centre are applied according to guidelines and principles


    2.1. The establishment and maintenance of relationships are explained according to policy

    2.2. The management of informer networks is explained according to policy

    2.3. The management of general case flow is explained according to legal and investigative principles

    2.4. Investigative process regarding selected offences is completed according to legal and investigative principles


    3.1. Problem-solving and conflict resolution models are applied according to requirements

    3.2. Proactive strategies are planned by using an integrative approach and implementation, monitoring and evaluation are explained to the National Crime Prevention Strategy

    3.3. Ways of community involvement are explained according to policy


    4.1. The acquisition and allocation of logistical resources are explained according to prescribed guidelines.

    4.2. Finances are managed according to financial principles

    4.3. Policy implementation is explained according to policy management principles

    4.4. Human resources principles and strategies are explained according to human resources practice.


    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:

    The qualification provides for sufficient practical applications of knowledge, skills and attitudes across modules to ensure that the learners' competencies can be assessed through a variety of assessment forms, e.g.

    Formative assessment:
    Assignments, portfolios, projects, research papers, case studies, role plays, self-assessment and fieldwork.

    Summative assessment:
    Written and/or oral examination 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulate to B Tech: Policing or relevant honours degree 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External moderation for all exit levels. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    (a) Experience

    8 years relevant experience

    (b) Qualifications

    At least a relevant National Higher Diploma or B Tech or Honours degree or equivalent qualification 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
    NONE 


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



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