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

Manage and maintain an effective informers and agent network 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117443  Manage and maintain an effective informers and agent network 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Resolving of Crime 
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  12 
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 Policing environment that will manage and maintain an effective informer and agent network during the execution of their duties

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Handle and task an informer and agent
  • Brief and debrief informers and agents
  • Conduct and execute infiltration techniques
  • Keep informers and agent safe

    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 
    The following knowledge, skills and attitudes and / or equivalent:
  • Functional mathematics, numerical and communication skills NQF 4
  • Read, interpreted and use relevant forms NQF 4
  • Recruit and maintain informers for the investigation of an alleged crime 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard applies to persons in the field of safety in society and more specifically the policing environment with a level of authority that will allow them to take decisions independently. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Handle and task informers and agent. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Focus recruitments of agents are conducted according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Agents that fulfill the criteria are recruited, provided with identification numbers and are registered according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Potential agents are listed and are privately visited according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The Miss Document is compiled with according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Information/intelligence received from the agent is converted to court related evidence according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Brief and debrief informers and agent. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The need for briefing the agent and informer is determined according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The agent and informer is briefed according to the identified need according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Time frame and schedules and tasks are agreed upon according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The feedback is obtained and recorded and the need for further utilisation is determined according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The agent and informer is debriefed according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conduct and execute infiltration techniques. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Only applicable to agents 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Building of a legend for your agent according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The agent is trained and assistance is provided in the building of the legend according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A trustworthy relationship is built and maintained between the handler and the agent according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tasks are continuously assigned and feedback obtained according to the requests according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The agent is trained and assistance is provided in the infiltration techniques according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The need for the withdrawal of the agent is determined and acted upon in the event of exposure or life threatening situation according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Keep informers/agent safe. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Witness Protection Programme is applied for according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Ensure the approval of the Witness protection Programme according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Ensure that the agent adheres to the agreements of the Witness Protection Programme according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    In the event of the Witness Protection Programme not being approved, a safe house is utilised as an alternative according to organizational policies and procedures. 


    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. 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.

    Level
    This unit standard should develop learners who demonstrate:
  • A foundational knowledge base as indicated in the embedded knowledge component
  • An understanding of the discipline/field's fundamental terms, rules, concepts and principles
  • Familiarity with some of the essential procedures, operations and techniques of this field
  • An ability to use a range of procedures to solve routine problems
  • Basic information gathering, analysis and presentation skills
  • An ability to communicate and present information clearly and reliability following prescribed formats and conventions 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Foundational understanding of policies and procedures regarding the management and maintenance of an effective informer/agent network during the execution of their duties
  • A Broad understanding of the Criminal Procedure Act, Law of Evidence, Prevention of Organized crime Act and Financial Intelligence centre act.
  • A foundational understanding of tasking and handling informer/agent, briefing and debriefing informers/agents, execution of infiltration techniques and the safekeeping of informers/agent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to the management and maintenance of an effective informer/agent network during the execution of their duties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others by ensuring that all prescripts are adhered to regarding the management and maintenance of an effective informer/agent network during the execution of their duties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities by ensuring the smooth running of all activities and procedures regarding the management and maintenance of an effective informer/agent network during the execution of their duties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information about the management and maintenance of an effective informer/agent network during the execution of their duties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with all role-players and stakeholders regarding the management and maintenance of an effective informer/agent network during the execution of their duties. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    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
    Criminal Procedure Act
    Specifications, agreements and policies and procedure
    Organizational Policies and procedures
    Standing Orders
    Special Force Orders
    Prevention of Organized Crime Act
    Financial Intelligence Centre Act

    Additional information
    Requirements of a portfolio
    Valid, reliable and authentic evidence (presented as a portfolio of evidence) from past achievements and experience, which serves to supplement the assessment of, applied competence.
    The portfolio may include inter alia:
  • Written statements from persons (e.g. current and/or previous employer, colleague, peer, manager, external customers) confirming competence of the learner
  • Relevant certificates or awards
  • Previous assessment records
  • Journals/logbook

    Credits
    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:

    Activity
    Classroom learning 30 Hours
    Structured learning in the workplace 80 Hours
    Self directed learning 10 Hours
    Coaching required
    Other
    Total 120 Hours

    Credits achieved: 12 
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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  49118   National Certificate: Resolving of Crime  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.
     
    1. EKHURHULENI SHOOTING AND TRAINING ACADEMY 
    2. SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE BASIC TRAINING PROVISION 


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