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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Detect and identify places of concealment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115325	Detect and identify places of concealment
ORIGINATOR
SGB Visible Policing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	6
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
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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 will enable qualifying learners to be able to detect and identify places of concealment used for smuggling of persons and goods across RSA borders.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Communication skills at NQF level 4

Mathematical Literacy skills at NQF level 4

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Detect and identify places of concealment on persons.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

A person is examined on arrival at a port of entry according to organizational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Systematic inspections/searches are conducted to ensure that all areas on a person are thoroughly checked according to organizational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Identified irregularities are examined and reported to the official concerned in terms of organizational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Seizure and detention are executed in terms of legislation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Detect and identify places of concealment on vehicles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

A vehicle is thoroughly checked on arrival at a port of entry according to organizational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Systematic inspections/searches are conducted to ensure that all areas on a vehicle are thoroughly checked according to organizational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Identified irregularities are examined and reported to the official concerned in terms of organizational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Seizure and detention are executed in terms of legislation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Detect and identify places of concealment in goods.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

All goods are thoroughly examined on arrival at a port of entry according to organizational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Systematic inspections/searches are conducted to ensure that al areas are thoroughly checked according to organizational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Identified irregularities are examined and reported to the official concerned in terms of organizational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Seizure and detention are executed in terms of legislation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Searches are conducted in terms of relevant legislation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The different legislation applicable to the conducting of searches is described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Seizure, detention and safe keeping of exhibits are conducted in terms of organizational procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Candidates are assessed against these assessment criteria. An assessor observes currently employed candidates carrying out their normal 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.

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 must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

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

A comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation, and procedures and practices.

A broad understanding of the Administer and control of the movement of persons and goods across international borders at ports of entry duties of a Policing Official at a port of entry.

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.

Creativity needs to be developed by measuring learner's performance to the principles rather than a specific technique.

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

The following policing specific outcomes must be assessed:

Courage to take risk and even put own life at risks 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.

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 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 complies with legal and policy requirements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Technology ability in using equipment such as 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

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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:

Criminal Procedure Act

Constitution Act

South African Police Service Act

A glossary of terms about the terminology of use and uphold of force
Context Specific:

Rules and regulations on the use and uphold of force

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	50419	National Certificate: Port Control and Admissions	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2009-06-29	Was PSETA until Last Date for Achievement
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
Elective	61729	National Diploma: Policing	Level 6	NQF Level 06	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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