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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Conduct preliminary investigations |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
120483 | Conduct preliminary investigations | |||
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 | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
11982 | Attend to and handle crime | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit is for learners in the field of policing who conduct preliminary investigation at a scene.
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Communication at NQF 4 |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Scene refers to but not limited to:
Preliminary investigation refers to but not limited to: |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Secure and control a scene in relation with the nature of the scene. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Methods to secure and protect the scene are identified in order to protect evidence. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Methods to secure and protect evidence at the scene are explained while taking into account the nature of the scene. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The methods to secure and protect a scene are applied in a given scenario. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Identify the nature of the scene in relation to the crime committed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The type of crime committed is identified at the scene. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The role and function of experts attending to the scene are described in terms of their access to the scene. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The nature of the crime scene is explained in relation to the suspected crime committed. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Record information in a given case study. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Ways in recording information is explained within a policing environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Information needed for record purposes are described in terms of their various uses in a court of law. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Details of persons at the scene are recorded for future investigation purposes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Persons refers to but not limited to:
|
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The recording of information at a scene is applied in a given scenario. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The type of crime, nature of scene and action taken is recorded according to laid down procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Deal with persons at the scene in a given scenario. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Persons refers to but not limited to:
|
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Statements are obtained from persons involved in the incident while making use of interviewing skills. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Pre-cautionary steps are taken pertaining to the handling of bodies. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The roles and functions of informers are evaluated in terms of their importance at a scene. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The role of victim support and or empowerment is described in terms of its applicability to victims at a scene of crime. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The handling of persons at the scene is applied in a given scenario. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Identify search methods in relation to the type of crime committed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The types of searching methods are identified in order to determine which will be used to establish the nature of the crime. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The types of searching methods are described in terms of their advantages and disadvantages. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The types of searching methods are applied in a given scenario. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group organization, community. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. |
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 |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 11982, "Attend to and handle crime", Level 5, 6 credits.
Specified requirements: Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal: 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 | 50102 | National Certificate: Dog Handling | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Core | 50122 | National Certificate: Policing | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-12-31 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 57713 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Specialist Security Practices | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 57651 | National Certificate: Forensic Science | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 59989 | National Certificate: Resolving of Crime | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2016-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 63229 | National Diploma: Bomb Disposal | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 61729 | National Diploma: Policing | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
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