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

Direct tactical small team operations 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115309  Direct tactical small team operations 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  8 
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 specialised policing units in the field of safety in society who need to direct the execution of small team police operations in high risk and dangerous situations where specialised training and equipment is needed. This unit standard will contribute towards compliance with tactical, legal, safety and organisational requirements related to specialised operations.

Persons accredited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Prepare members for small team police operations.
  • Direct the tactical approach to an object
  • Lead the execution of the small team police operation
  • Co-ordinate the withdrawal and conclusion of the small team operation 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners embarking on study towards this unit standard are assumed to have completed the unit standard in
  • Move tactically in a Police environment
  • Use of Force.
  • Use of primary weapons.
  • Use of equipment.
  • Tactical options for small team tactical operations
  • Use of pyrotechnical aids
  • Map reading / GPS
  • Communication ( hand call signs / radio's )
  • Principles of tactical movement
  • Rural foot formations
  • Cover, concealment and camouflage
  • Tactical hand signals
  • Terminology on climbing techniques
  • Techniques of tactical movement
  • Supportive tracking formations
  • Rural leapfrogging (tactical level)
  • Use of force principles
  • Safety principles applicable to tactical movement
  • Effective use of equipment
  • Rope work and procedures

    This standard applies to all members entering specialised crime combating operations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Small team tactical operations refer to police operations with a minimum of six members trained and equipped to execute of high risk warrants; hostage situations (excluding high profile hostage situations), multiple entry assaults, or any other crime combating operation in both urban and rural operations. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare members for small team police operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The standby members are mobilised from their residence to the unit 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All information needed for assessment and planning is gathered by means of observation and reconnaissance operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Members are briefed according to the operational plan. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • Details pertaining to the execution of the assault and sequence of the events are communicated to members in detail.
  • Contingency plans for the assault are communicated in detail. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Members are equipped according to the briefing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Members' understanding of task is tested/ confirmed by verbal feedback. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    An equipment check is executed by members according to their tasking. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Equipment must be checked for availability and serviceability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    All members are deployed to the deployment position on command. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Direct the tactical approach to an object. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Approach includes but is not limited to, the following
  • On foot in rural area's over long distances
  • Per vehicles in teams
  • From multi storey building with ropes
  • From chopper with ropes
  • From chopper landing
  • Underneath surfaces through man holes
  • On water with water crafts 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Members are deployed according to the operational plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The approach to the target is along the identified route as per operational plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The approach is conducted without compromising the element of surprise. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Approach formations and placements are maintained, co-ordinated, and communicated to reach specific points of entry at the same time. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Approach formations refer to foot, mechanical and non-mechanical craft formations such as vehicles; choppers; boats; canoes; etc. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Final checks are conducted at pre assault point. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Checks includes, but is not limited to, the following:
    Physical inspection of weapons, communication systems and personnel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Assault teams are guided into final assault positions by spotter teams. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Emergencies and contingencies during approach are dealt with as per operational plan 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Lead the execution of the small team police operation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Small team limited to 6 members
  • Tactical searches (static)
  • Storm teams (dynamic)
  • Buildings/ premises/ structures in rural and urban environments/area's
  • Multiple storey buildings
  • Vessels on dams, river and seas
  • Multiple seat commuter vehicles (minibus taxis, passenger busses etc.) 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Simultaneous co-ordinated entry is demonstrated by teams for arrest, clearance and search. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Co-ordinated movement/entry is demonstrated as per operational plan with minimum loss of life and damage to property. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Continuos communication is maintained between team members during the operation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Communication refers but is not limited to hand call signs; radio communication and tactical communication.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Equipment is safely and optimally used in executing the operation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Equipment refers, but is not limited to radio's, weapons, pyrotechnical aids, breaching equipment etc. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Threats/suspects are identified and communicated to team members. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Suspects are isolated and arrested. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Evidence is identified and secured. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Emergencies and contingencies during the execution of the small team operation are dealt with as per operational plan. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Co-ordinate the withdrawal and conclusion of the small team operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The scene is handed over to relevant policing authority. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Internal and external perimeter security of the scene is maintained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Teams are tactically withdrawn to the determined point as per operational plan 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Emergencies and contingencies during the withdrawal are dealt with as per operational plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Equipment checks are executed as per operational plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    All information pertaining to the operation is reported to the operational commander. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Actions; damages; suspects; evidence; incidents; time of occurrences; physical address; equipment used; members involved and injuries. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Members are de-briefed according to organisational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The operational report is compiled and forwarded to appropriate authorities according to organisational policies and procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Candidates are assessed against these assessment criteria in real or simulated work conditions.
    2. A candidate whom wants to be accredited against this unit standard needs to demonstrate both foundational (knowledge) competence and practical (skill) competence. A candidate whom has managed to demonstrate foundational competence, but not practical competence (and vice versa) will be not be declared competent for this unit standard.
    3. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
    4. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
    5. 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 for the use of pyrotechnical aids during police operations that will enhance 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. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Information Gathering processes.
  • Priorities and objectives of the SAPS.
  • Assessment methods and processes.
  • Decision-making models (IODA LOOP).
  • Tactical options for policing and crowd management.
  • Limitation of the various tactical options.
  • Structure of the operational plan.
  • Limitations of available means for tactical police operations.
  • Prescriptions pertaining to the organisational guidelines on financial management.
  • Writing of operational concepts.
  • Requirements of briefing procedures and the use of facilitation equipment.
  • Requirements of the standard and structure for contingency plans.
  • Knowledge of the requirements of the JOC structure and responsibilities of the various role players.
  • Application of the principles for tactical operations.
  • Advantages of using a tactical operations board for the management of operations.
  • Map reading and orientation for the management of tactical operations and.
  • Capabilities of external role players.
  • Structures and procedures of the NOCOC and JOCCOM.
  • Know the definitions and abbreviations for tactical police operations.
  • Debriefing processes of operations and of members suffering from post traumatic stress.
  • Structures for the debriefing of members and managers involved with tactical operations.
  • Organisational procedures and orders pertaining to the administrations of operations.
  • Knowledge of cover, concealment and tactical movement when planning the operations 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    The following critical cross-field outcomes need to be addressed and assessed in this unit standard:
  • Decision making must be developed in this standard during practical exercises. Learners must be left to make their own decision which must be debriefed.
  • Compliance to the ethical conduct of the SAPS.
  • Physical ability to do the job (includes fitness and health required to tactically move in the field with the sections and the ability to serve as a human platform for co-team members).
  • Patriotism and loyalty to the country and all its people.
  • Discipline to accept instructions and policy.
  • Courage to take accounted risk to reach tactical objectives, and to compromise personal safety to safe the life of another 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Ability to be a team player in order to establish synergy during joint operations and in team context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Technological ability of individuals is developed through the use of equipment such as GPS, radios, and specialised tactical equipment 

    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. 
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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
    Elective  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 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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