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

Establish and maintain Community Forum structures 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115320  Establish and maintain Community Forum structures 
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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  6 
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 is for learners in the field of safety in society who establish and maintain community forum structures in the field of safety in society especially the policing environment
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Establish a community-policing forum (CPF)
  • Mobilise the community against crime
  • Network with relevant role-players and stakeholders

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the safety in society environment and more especially within the policing environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the safety in society environment. 
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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 below.
  • Build and maintain relationships with local communities-11973
  • Communication and Numeracy skills NQF level 4 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard applies to persons coordinating and supervising officials with a level of authority that will allow them to take decisions independently. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Establish a community-policing forum (CPF). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant stakeholders are consulted in the community in order to establish the community-policing forum according to the relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The guidelines are provided for the establishment of an executive committee that manages the community-policing forum. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Workshops are held to ensure that all the participants are educated regarding the functioning of the community-policing forum. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    It is ensured that the identified policing official is an active participant within the executive committee of the community-policing forum according to the relevant guidelines and legislation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Community-policing forum substructures are established in conjuction with community members. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Mobilise the community against crime. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A community profile is compiled in accordance with the profile of the local community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Crime awareness campaigns are conducted according to the identified need. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The members of the community are mobilized to become part of the community policing structures within the community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Crime information is distributed on a regular basis. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Network with relevant role-players and stakeholders. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Meetings are held regularly with the Government departments such as (South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Protection Services, Metro Policing, Traffic Departments) and community structures to discuss crime concerns. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Joint crime prevention operations are planned with the assistance of the identified role-players and stakeholders. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Interpersonal skills are developed to ensure the success of the networking within the community. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA
    3. 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 
  • Basic understanding of organizational procedure and techniques
  • A Broad understanding of Regulation, legislature, policies, theory: rules, laws, principles related to the establishment and maintenance of community policing forums 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
  • Use resources economically and cost effective in the establishment and maintenance of community policing forums. 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to diagnostic/remedial coaching pertaining the establishment and maintenance of community policing forums. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a supervisor in the establishment and maintenance of community policing forums. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities so that all requirements are met in achieving competence in planning, designing, executing & coaching all types the establishment and maintenance of community policing forums. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information related to the establishment and maintenance of community policing forums. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when dealing with learners on the establishment and maintenance of community policing forums. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems in that legislative requirements are interrelated with the establishment and maintenance of community policing forums. 

    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.

    Supplementary information:

    Specified requirements
    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Legal
  • South African Police Service Act
  • Constitution of South Africa
  • Specifications, agreements and policies and procedures

    Credits

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:
    Activity and Hours
    Classroom learning 18 hours
    On-the-job learning 22 hours
    Self directed learning 10 hours
    Coaching required 10 hours

    Total 60 hours
    Credits achieved: 6 
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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: 
    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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