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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Identify and apply relevant knowledge on applicable law related to policing

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11979	Identify and apply relevant knowledge on applicable law related to policing
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	9
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2003-02-19	2006-02-09	SAQA 0146/03
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-02-09		2010-02-09

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
120489	Demonstrate understanding of the criminal justice system	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	9

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Learners credited with this unit standard are able apply his/her knowledge about the law in the performance related to Policing of his/her duties to maintain a safe and secure society.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:

Explain the law as a concept

Identify the source of law

Explain the court system of SA

Explain Human Rights

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the safety in society environment and more specifically within the policing discipline 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.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent:

Communication skills

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the law as a concept.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. A general explanation on law is, is provided according to the relevant law.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The reason why law existed is indicated according to the relevant law.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. A description is provided to whom the law applies to according to the common law.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. A discussion is provided how law is enforced according to organisational procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The classification of law is illustrated according to the relevant law.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The functioning of the criminal justice system is demonstrated according to the criminal justice system.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify the source of law.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The importance of the legal history of law is explained according to the relevant laws.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The origin of SA Law is described according to the relevant SA Laws.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The different sources of SA Law are discussed according to the relevant sources.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Explain the court system of SA.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The three components of government authority is distinguished according to government authorities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Police, Justice and Correctional

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The structure of SA courts is explained according to relevant legislations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The precedent system is explained according to relevant legislations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. A court case is found according to law reports.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Explain Human Rights.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The status of the constitution in relation to other laws is described according to the constitution, chapter 2.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The importance of the constitution is explained according to the constitution, of South Africa chapter 2.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The operation of the limitation clause is explained according to the constitution, chapter 2.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The effect of Bill of Rights on policing powers is explained and demonstrated according the constitution.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. 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.
2. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
3. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
4. 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-situ (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.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Basic Knowledge of Law; Basic Knowledge of Criminal justice system:

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

A broad understanding of the legislation regarding the identification and application of knowledge about law in general

A comprehensive understanding of the need for the identification and application of knowledge about law in general

A basic understanding of the ways and methods used to the identification and application of knowledge about law in general

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems in a critical and creative way in applying the provisions set out in organizational orders regarding law in general, under controlled circumstances, making a sound judgement of any given situation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team in applying the provisions set out in organizational orders regarding law in general, making a sound judgement of any given situation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organize and manage oneself and one=s personal activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information relevant in applying the provisions set out in organizational orders regarding law in general, making a sound judgement of any given situation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand and apply a range of office management-related techniques, procedures and experimental approaches required in the different specific programmes leading up to this qualification.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 120489, which is ' Demonstrate understanding of the criminal justice system ', Level 5, 9 credits.

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

Level
A learning programme leading to the award of 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

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
Law of Evidence (chain of evidence)
Constitution Act
Common Law
South African Police Service Act
Statutory Law
A glossary of terms about the terminology of
CONTEXT SPECIFIC
Specifications, agreements and policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	49336	National Certificate: Law Enforcement: Sheriffing	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Core	50023	National Diploma: Legal Interpreting	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Fundamental	20496	National Certificate: Policing	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2006-02-09	Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	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.

1.	Department Of Justice (head Office)
2.	N MAHARAJ ATTORNEYS
3.	SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE BASIC TRAINING PROVISION