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

Use primary weapons for medium to high-risk assault team operations 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115319  Use primary weapons for medium to high-risk assault 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 4  NQF Level 04  10 
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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
376401  Use primary weapons for medium to high-risk assault team operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for specialised policing units in the field of safety in society who need to execute policing functions and tasks 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 credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Use pistol competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations required during assault team movement.
  • Use assault rifle competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations required during assault team movement.
  • Use shotgun competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations required during assault team movement. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Firearm proficiency and competency.
  • It is assumed that members are able to safely use a pistol, assault rifle and shotgun as required during specialized crime combating operations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The use of firearms during execution of tactical operations will include situations of assault team movement, including rural and urban operations. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Use pistol competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations required during assault. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Use pistol competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations required during assault team movement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Movements are conducted with the firearm in a ready position. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Targets to be shot/not to be shot are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Transition from primary to secondary firearm is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The firearm is drawn whilst the person is in motion. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Walking and running.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The magazine is changed in 3 seconds. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Kneeling and prone.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The firearm is drawn and fired from a kneeling position in 2 seconds during dry fire exercise. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Shooting from behind cover to the left and right is demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Standing, kneeling, prone.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The firearm is drawn and fired from the ready position. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The target is illuminated with a torch effectively. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    Effective stands with one hand shooting are demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Left and Right hand.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    The magazine is changed using one hand only. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 
    The firearm is cocked while using one hand only. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • Shooting Exercise.
  • One Hand shooting.
  • Target Identification.
  • Hip shooting.
  • Point shooting.
  • Stress shooting.
  • Torch shooting.
  • Walk and shoot. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Use assault rifle competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Use assault rifle competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations required during assault team movement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Movements are conducted with the assault rifle in a ready position. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Targets to be shot/not to be shot are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Transition from primary to secondary weapon is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The magazine is changed in 3 seconds. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Kneeling and prone.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Shooting from behind cover to the left and right is demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Standing, kneeling, prone.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Correct use of the tactical sling is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The target is illuminated with a torch effectively. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Use shotgun competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations required during assault. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Use shotgun competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations required during assault team movement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Movements are conducted with the shotgun in a ready position. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Targets to be shot/not to be shot are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Transition from primary to secondary weapon is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The operational load of a shotgun is demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Kneeling and prone.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Effective breaching techniques are demonstrated. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Candidates are assessed against these assessment criteria. An assessor observes currently employed candidates carrying out their normal work duties. They may also be asked to carry out simulated tasks and to answer written and/or oral questions. Candidates studying towards a Unit Standard, and who are not currently employed, will also be assessed using variety of assessment tools.

    2. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

    3. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

    4. 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 in doing physical techniques that will enhance their 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 
  • Principles of tactical movement.
  • Techniques of tactical movement.
  • Use of force principles.
  • Constitutional and public requirement for police action.
  • Ballistics. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
  • Creativity needs to be developed by measuring learner's performance to the principles rather than a specific technique.
  • Decision-making must be developed in this standard during practical exercises. Learners must be left to make their own decision, which must be debriefed.

    The following policing specific outcomes must be assessed:
  • Courage to take risk and even put own life at risk to safe others.
  • Discipline to accept instructions and policy.
  • Physical ability to do the job (includes fitness and health required to move in the field with the sections without putting themselves in danger).
  • Patriotism and loyalty to the country and its entire people. 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    High emphasis is placed on problem solving ability during exercises. Exercises and scenarios have a variety to ensure problem-solving ability is developed and not stereotyped step that the person cannot apply in practice. 

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

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organize one self and ones activities while preparing personal equipment and plan own tasks for operational actions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organize and critically evaluate information during policing task, interpret it to determine safe action that comply to legal and policy requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Technology ability in using equipment such as GPS, radios, and special equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems by understanding the consequences of illegal or public unacceptable use of force actions and decisions. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 376401, which is "Use primary weapons for medium to high-risk assault team operations", Level 4, 10 credits.

    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.

    Supplementary Information:

    Specified Requirements

    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Criminal Procedure Act.
  • Constitution Act.
  • South African Police Service Act.

    Legal:
  • Section 9 Act 205/1995 Powers of the Police
  • Section 20 to 49 of CPA Act 51/1977
  • Sections 11,12,10 and 199 Constitution Act
  • Section 13 (3)(b) Police Act 68/1995
  • National Instruction 262 Crowd management
  • Policy Document on Crowd Management
  • Police ethics and Code of Conduct
  • SO 341 (7)

    A glossary of terms about the terminology of Tactical movements.

    Context Specific
  • Organizational policies and procedures regarding Tactical Movements. 
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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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