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

Assist SA citizens in criminal justice procedures abroad 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114712  Assist SA citizens in criminal justice procedures abroad 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-06-26  2008-11-26  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-11-26   2012-11-26  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
259998  Demonstrate knowledge of consular services  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  20   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learners will be able to assist South African citizens who are detained or imprisoned abroad. Based on the Vienna Convention on Consular regulations, the qualifying diplomat must know the rule of law and human rights relating to consular protection of all people in custody outside their own country.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Explain the purpose of consular assistance to detainees.
  • Analyse the legal rights of detained foreign nationals.
  • Explain the nature of consular assistance following detention or arrest.
  • Establish contact with Local Authorities and defence attorneys.
  • Provide ongoing consular assistance to prisoners. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this qualification are assumed to have completed a Level 6 qualification or RPL equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the purpose of consular assistance to detainees. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The Vienna Convention on consular relations is appraised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The Purpose and scope of consular assistance for detainees are discussed.. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Limitations on Consular assistance is determined and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Privacy rights of detainees are adhered to, 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The nature of assistance to Dual Nationals is determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The Right to choose or decline consular assistance is respected. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse the legal rights of detained foreign nationals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The various categories of jurisdictions are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Understanding of Local Rights and Procedures of a specified country is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Universal Human Rights of detainees are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Diplomatic enforcement of Consular Rights is discussed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the nature of consular assistance following detention or arrest. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The procedures for initial contact with detainees is determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The significance of timely consular advice and assistance is evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Basic consular advice for arrested foreign nationals is formulated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Security risks are investigated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    On-going pre-trial assistance is given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Allegations of ill-treatment are followed up. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Establish contact with Local Authorities and defence Attorneys. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The procedures for contact with the Local Authorities are determined and followed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Co-operation with defence attorneys is established. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Court proceedings are monitored and reported on. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Provide ongoing consular assistance to prisoners. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Prison visits are planned and undertaken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Basic information to prisoners is provided. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information to families and/or authorities is communicated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Assistance with post-conviction appeals is arranged. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Consular assistance following release is supplied. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • 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 or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
  • The purpose and scope of consular assistance
  • Legal rights of Consulates
  • Basic consular advice for arrested foreign citizens
  • Local Legal procedures and processes
  • Consular Assistance Programmes 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in presenting the best interest of South Africa detained citizens abroad. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to legal aspects of consular relations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in presentation of legal information. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 259998, which is "Demonstrate knowledge of consular services", Level 6, 20 credits.

    Assessment methods and integrated assessments

    Ensure that assessment covers the specific outcomes, the critical cross-field outcomes and the essential embedded knowledge. Assessment activities should be appropriate to the context and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment.
  • A range of assessment methods should be used, including direct observation, product sample, simulation, questioning (verbal or written) and testimony (portfolio collection of evidence).
  • Integrated assessment: It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the number of assessment "events". Ensure that the commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

    Supplementary information

    Activity No. Hours Comments
    Lectures 10
    Experiential Learning 10
    Self-directed learning 20
    Skills coaching 10
    Other
    Total 50 
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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  48726   Advanced Diploma: Diplomacy  Level 7  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  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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