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

Write security reports and take statements 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11508  Write security reports and take statements 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Security 
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 4  NQF Level 04  10 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 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 relevant personnel to formulate and write security reports and to take down written statements.

Benefit for society of this unit standard is that the person who completes this will contribute to safety in society.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of the requirements for effective report writing.
  • Compile a complete and concise report.
  • Take a written statement. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following knowledge, skills, attitude and/or equivalent:
  • A knowledge, comprehension and application of language and mathematical skills at NQF level 03. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard applies to relevant personnel in the workplace who is required to formulate and write security reports and to take down written statements. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Apply knowledge and understanding of the requirements for effective report writing. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Accurate must include:
  • Fact
  • Hearsay
  • Deductions
  • Opinions
  • The meaning of words

    Elements of execution must include:
  • Who
  • What
  • Where
  • When
  • Why
  • How 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Exact, precise and reliable rendering of the occurrence, condition or situation verifies accurate report writing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Every aspect or incident mentioned in the report is tested against the elements of execution. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Good language, grammar use and the proper construction of sentences ensure comprehensibility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The absence of personal feelings and prejudices of the report writer reflects objectivity. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Compile a complete and concise report. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Heading must include:
  • Subject
  • Date and place (if applicable)
  • Person(s) involved.

    Layout must include:
  • Heading of report
  • Body of report
  • Content
  • Comment
  • Recommendations
  • Conclusion of report. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Nature of subject heading confirms content of the report. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Correct layout, content, comment and recommendations verifies completed report. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Report is written in a concise, simple, direct style and in the first person. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Signature, initials, surname and designation of writer conclude report. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Take a written statement. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Prescribed format must include:
  • Preamble.
  • Paragraph and sentences.
  • Logical arrangement.
  • Colloquial usage
  • Contents:
    -Place, day of week, date and time of occurrence, etc.
  • End of statement.

    Elements must include:
  • Evidence of occurrences
  • Evidence of own perception
  • Description of wounds/stolen property
  • Description of suspects
  • Identification
  • Weather conditions 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The statement is completed according to the prescribed format. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Language content is clear and understandable according to workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The statement contains all elements of the incident that is being reported. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the POSLEC ETQA/and any other body with whom a MOU was entered into.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the POSLEC ETQA/and any other body with whom a MOU was entered into by SAQA.
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the POSLEC ETQA/and any other body with whom a MOU was entered into according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the POSLEC ETQA/and any other body with whom a MOU was entered into, procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Refer to the Specific Outcomes and the Assessment Criteria contained in this unit standard and specifically:
  • A comprehensive understanding of writing skills. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to the testing of aspects of incidents against the elements of execution. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one`s activities so that the correct layout, content, comment, recommendations and closure in compiling a correct and concise report has been followed. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information related to formulating and compiling complete and concise reports and taking statements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when taking statements from persons. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems in that taking statements down all elements of the incident are reflected. 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary Information:

    Specified Requirements

    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are
    LEGAL
  • Applicable sections of the statutory law.
  • Applicable sections of the Criminal Procedures Act
  • Applicable sections of specific Acts relevant to unique job/workplace environments

    Context Specific
  • Training provider user manuals
  • Specifications, agreements, policies and procedures

    Resources required for Assessment:
  • Safety equipment and protective uniform/clothes
  • Necessary administrative and stationary issue.
  • Role play simulations.
  • On job observations & interaction.
  • Criterion referenced assessment instructions/tools.
  • A suitable venue: workplace and classroom. 
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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  64389   Further Education and Training Certificate: Corrections Services  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Core  22491   Further Education and Training Certificate: Specialist Security Practices  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2006-11-16  SAS SETA 
    Elective  58577   National Certificate: General Security Practices  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "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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