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

Conduct internal inspection and licensing of disposal facilities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117461  Conduct internal inspection and licensing of disposal facilities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Bomb Disposal and Explosives Control 
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  20 
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 standard is for learners in the field of inspection and licensing of disposal facilities:
  • Identify and explain the properties and the functions of various Blasting Accessories.
  • Identify and explain the properties and the functions of various Initiating Systems and techniques.
  • Identify and explain the different types of Blasting Techniques and explain the implementation of each.
  • Apply and implement Initiating Systems and accessories.
  • Apply and implement Blasting Techniques. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Demonstrate understanding of the history and origin of explosives.
  • Demonstrate understanding of inside and outside safety distances.
  • Demonstrated understanding of safety distance category.
  • Demonstrate understanding of various types of travelling and this influence or ammunition storage capacity.
  • Demonstrate understanding between normal and operational storage.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of storage and transport of ammunition under various conditions.
  • Demonstrate an understanding ammunition admin and accounting of stock.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of fire fighting category (FFC) and government explosion group (GEG).
  • Demonstrate an influence of GEG, FFC, SCK or the storage and transport of ammunition.
  • Issue of licence to ammunition holding facilities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of inside and outside safety distances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The difference between inside and outside safety distance are explained according to organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The practical application of the safety distance are demonstrated according to organizational policies and procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate understanding of safety distance category. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The various SDC are listed and explained according to according to organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The practical application of SDC are demonstrated according to organizational policies and procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate understanding of various types of travelling and this influence or ammunition storage capacity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The various types of traversing are listed and explained according to organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The application of traversing and influence it has on it has on SDC are practical demonstrated according to organizational policies and procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate understanding between normal and operational storage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The difference between normal, operational and "klaarstaan" storage are explained according to organizational policies and procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Demonstrate an understanding of storage and transport of ammunition under various conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The storage of ammunition under various storage conditions are explained according to organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The transport of ammunition under various methods and conditions are explained according to organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The practical application of storage is transport of ammunition is demonstrated according to policies and procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Demonstrate an understanding of ammunition admin and accounting of stock. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The various and service conditions of ammunition is to be explained according to organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The reason for ammunition restriction is to be explained according to organizational policies and procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Demonstrate an understanding of FFC, GEC and government explosion group. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The various FFC are listed and explained according to organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The various GEC are listed and explained according to organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The practical application of FFC and GEG are demonstrated according to policies and procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 
    Demonstrate an influence of GEG, FFC, SCK or the storage and transport of ammunition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The practical application of all factors are demonstrated according to organizational policies and procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 9 
    Issue of licence to ammunition holding facilities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The different levels of authority are explained according to organizational policies and procedures 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • 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.
  • 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.

    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 comprehensive 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 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
  • 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.


    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. 
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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 by identify, apply and implement different blasting accessories, initiating systems and blasting techniques. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organize and critically evaluate information by identify, apply and implement different blasting accessories, initiating systems and blasting techniques. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Technology ability in using equipment such as explosives, devices, and special equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems by identify, apply and implement different blasting accessories, initiating systems and blasting techniques. 

    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:
  • Criminal Procedure Act
  • Constitution Act
  • South African Police Service Act
  • Explosive Act 26 of 1956

    Context specific:

    Organizational policies and procedures regarding Bomb Disposal.

    Additional information:

    Note:
  • Knowledge of Explosives Act.
  • History and development of explosives.
  • Identification and Understanding of explosives.
  • Identify and explain (EO).
  • Explosives, the impact and effects of explosives and explosion.

    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.

    Accronyms:
  • FFC = fire fighting category.
  • GEG = government explosion group.

    Credits:

    Classroom: 120 Hours
    Structured learning in the workplace: 60 Hours
    Self study: 40 Hours
    Coaching/mentoring: N/A
    Other: N/A
    Total: 220

    Credits: 20 
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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  49124   National Diploma: Bomb Disposal  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 


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