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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Use firearms in a military and law enforcement environment |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
120487 | Use firearms in a military and law enforcement environment | |||
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 | 12 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Reregistered | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
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 |
14118 | Use of firearms in a policing environment | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is for military and law enforcement officials who will carry, handle, maintain and shoot a firearm in their daily duties as government officials. The safe and responsible handling of a firearm in the normal duties of a military and law enforcement official must comply with the application of knowledge of the relevant legislation and skills.
A learner credited with this unit will be able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Firearms refer to the organization specific prescribed type of firearm. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Apply knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation pertaining to firearms. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Relevant legislation refers to but is not limited to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Knowledge of the lawful possession of a firearm is demonstrated in accordance with relevant legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The use of a firearm is described in accordance with relevant legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The use of a firearm is demonstrated in accordance with relevant legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Firearms and ammunition are stored and kept according to operational policies, procedures and legal requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Handle a firearm safely. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Firearms are handled in a safe manner according to handling procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The handling and or carrying of firearms in firearm specific tactical operations are demonstrated in order to ensure the safety of oneself and others. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Retention of firearm is demonstrated in a controlled scenario while ensuring the safety of self and others. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Ammunition is carried and handled according to manufacturer's specifications and legal prescripts. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Operate, maintain and use a firearm during work related situations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Firearm is operated and used according to manufacturer's guidelines, operational procedures and prevailing legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Firearm is used with specific attention to threat identification and analysis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Safety of firearm, ammunition and equipment is inspected in order to ensure that they are in a safe and serviceable condition. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The serviceable condition of the firearm is maintained according to manufacturer's specifications and safety procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Firearm is fired in accordance with current legal, operational and shooting range procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Firearm may be fired:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Malfunctions and action drills are identified and corrected in accordance with standard safety procedures and in line with operational conditions. |
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 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 SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contribute to the full personal development of the learner. |
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 14118, "Use of firearms in a policing environment", Level 5, 12 credits. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 50122 | National Certificate: Policing | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2021-12-31 | SAS SETA |
Core | 50500 | National Diploma: Electronic Warfare | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2020-07-30 | SAS SETA |
Fundamental | 78263 | National Higher Certificate: Special Combat Capabilities | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 50480 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Firearm Training | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SAPFTC |
Elective | 62289 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 63229 | National Diploma: Bomb Disposal | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2020-07-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 58784 | National Diploma: Geospatial Image Analysis | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2020-07-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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. | Aquila Training Academy |
2. | Cape Town Metropolitan Police Training Academy |
3. | CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METROPOLITAN POLICE : FIREARM SERVICES |
4. | DAM SCHOOL OF POLICING |
5. | Double Tap Tactical (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife |
7. | Global Tactical Training Institute |
8. | Gravity Risk Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
9. | Guns N' Roses |
10. | High Powered Security Services |
11. | HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE: EAST RAND |
12. | HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE: WEST RAND |
13. | IHAWU Firearm Centre |
14. | Isibhamu Training Academy (Pty) Ltd |
15. | ITA |
16. | Karoo Firearms Training Academy |
17. | KWAZULU NATAL TRAFFIC TRAINING COLLEGE |
18. | Lephalala Tactical Firearm Training |
19. | Magnum Shooting Academy |
20. | MANGAUNG TRAFFIC COLLEGE |
21. | MILITARY POLICE SCHOOL |
22. | On Target Firearms Training Academy |
23. | PASE Advanced Training Concepts (PTY) Ltd |
24. | PASE Advanced Training Concepts (Pty) Ltd - Cape Town |
25. | PC Services |
26. | Safari & Outdoor Training Centre |
27. | SBV Security Academy (Pty) Ltd (Previously - SBV Services (Pty) Ltd - Polokwane) |
28. | Selwels |
29. | SNAP SOLUTIONS NETWX PTY LTD |
30. | SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE |
31. | SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE BASIC TRAINING PROVISION INSTITUTION GRAA |
32. | SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE DIAMONDFIELD IN SERVICE AND SPECIALIZED T |
33. | SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE HRD CENTRE KURUMAN |
34. | SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE SPRINGB |
35. | SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE THABONG |
36. | SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE TRAINING INSTITUTION UPINGTON NORTHERN CA |
37. | Spanio Vuurwapen Akademie cc |
38. | Specialised Tracking And Response Services (Pty) Ltd (STARS) |
39. | Tactical Defense Institute (Pty) Ltd |
40. | Tenex & Associates (Pty) Ltd (Potchefstroom) |
41. | The Farm |
42. | TSU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd (Centurion) |
43. | Ultimate Firearms Academy (Pty) Ltd |
44. | Vanderbijl Emfuleni Hotel cc |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |