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

Oversee admission and detention of detainees and suspects 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115345  Oversee admission and detention of detainees and suspects 
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  5 
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 supervise and coordinate activities of officials in the field of safety in society especially the policing environment
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Oversee and supervise the admission and detention of suspects and detainees
  • Enforce and implement issues regarding bail
  • Ensure the safe keeping of suspects and detainees property and relevant exhibits
  • Coordinate and supervise the inspection of cells
  • Coordinate and supervise serving of meals
  • Ensure and uphold the rights of suspects and detainees

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the safety in society environment and more specially 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 ff unit standards
  • Receive and handle complaints-11987
  • Receive and release detainees and suspects- 11988
  • Take care of detainees and suspects-11989
  • Transport a prisoner-11991
  • 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 
    Coordinate and supervise the inspection of cells. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety deviations are identified and rectified according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Complaints and requests are noted, registered and handle according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hygiene is maintained in cells and surroundings according Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Unauthorized articles are confiscated and handled according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The need for searching the cells is determined and enforced when needed according to the constitution of South Africa Chapter 2, Bill of Rights. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    At least two persons are present during the visiting of cells according to organisational policies and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Oversee and supervise the admission and custody of suspects and detainees. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The personal details of detainees and suspects are compared with the relevant register. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The actual status of the suspects and detainees in cells are compared with relevant documentation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The fingerprint form of the suspect and detainee is inspected and signed for completeness before admission is granted 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Different types of suspects and detainees are admitted in various cells according to organizational procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    All financial aspects regarding suspects and detainees are coordinated before suspects and detainees are admitted to the cells according to organizational procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Entries are made in relevant registers pertaining the detainees and suspects (personal details, actual status and financial aspects according to organizational procedures) 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Entries made are signed according to organizational procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Enforce and implement issues regarding bail. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All requests for the granting of bail are noted and registered according to organizational procedures and the Criminal Procedure Act 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The member responsible for the investigation of the case docket is contacted and approval is sought for the granting of bail 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The conditions for bail are spelt out to the applicant according to the Criminal Procedure Act 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The amount for granting bail is determined with the responsible member for the investigation of the case docket according to organizational procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Bail money is received and receipted in the relevant register according to the criminal justice system 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Bail money received is handled according to the criminal justice system 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Entries are made in the relevant registers according to organizational procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Ensure safekeeping of suspects and detainees property and related exhibits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Property of suspects and detainees is received and entered in the relevant register 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Property of suspects and detainees is received are kept under lock and key 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Exhibits related to the suspect and detainee are entered in the relevant register and kept under lock and key 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Entries are made in the relevant register and signed according to organizational procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Keys to obtain access to property and exhibits are always kept in the possession of the official in charge according to organizational procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Coordinate and supervise the serving of meals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Ensure that the rights ration of meals are served on time according to organizational procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Ensure that no unauthorized meals are served according to organizational procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Special dietary needs of suspects and detainees are catered for according to organizational procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Utensils are removed after the serving of meals according to organizational procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Entries are made in the relevant registers and signed according to organizational procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Ensure and uphold the rights of suspects and detainees. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The rights to be visited and access to information are enforced according to the Constitution of South Africa, Chapter 2, Bill of Rights 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The right to be treated humanely is enforced according to the Constitution of South Africa, Chapter 2, Bill of Rights 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The right to be admitted and detained under safe conditions is enforced according to the Constitution of South Africa, Chapter 2, Bill of Rights 


    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 

    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 professional execution of daily functions 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    the following outcomes are addressed in this unit standard:

    Use resources economically and cost effective in the professional execution of daily functions 

    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 professional execution of daily functions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a supervisor preparing for the professional execution of daily functions 

    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 professional execution of daily functions 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information related to all aspects of the professional execution of daily functions 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when dealing with learners on the professional execution of daily functions 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems in that legislative requirements are interrelated with the professional execution of daily functions 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary information

    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal
  • Employment Equity Act
  • 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 Hours
    Classroom learning 18
    On-the-job learning 12
    Self directed learning 10
    Coaching required 10
    Other 00
    Totall 50
    Credits achieved: 5 
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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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