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

Perform hand over and take over responsibilities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244181  Perform hand over and take over responsibilities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Security 
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 3  NQF Level 03  2 
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will lead learners towards achieving knowledge, skills and attitudes that would enable them to prepare and conduct hand over and take over responsibilities when assuming or relinquishing duties. It will also enable them to assess areas of work whilst performing these duties for reporting and communication purposes. Fundamental to this unit standard is the learner's ability to understand the reasons why these responsibilities should be conducted and the eventual acceptance of responsibilities in area of work.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Prepare for the handing over and taking over of responsibilities.
  • Assume responsibility at area of work at area of work.
  • Hand over responsibilities. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Area of work also refers to area of responsibility which may include but is not limited to:
    > Safety and security aspects, workplace inventory, equipment functionality, general appearance and cleanliness.
  • Safety aspects may include, but are not limited to unsafe acts, accidents, incidents and unsafe conditions.
  • Recording the time may include, but is not limited to the manual signing of registers and the use of various electronic systems. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for the handing over and taking over of responsibilities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Equipment needed for performing duties are identified in terms of their applications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment may refer to but is not limited to registers, documentation and dress.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Handing over and taking over duties are described in terms of continuity, delegation of authority and the sharing of information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hand-over preparations are made in order to promote professionalism, client satisfaction and service excellence. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Assume responsibility at area of work. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Information that must be obtained from the person relinquishing responsibility is described in terms of current status of area, incidents, accidents and instructions issued. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Non-conformance during the shift hand-over with regards to area of work is identified for follow up actions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Area of work may include but is not limited to a physical location, client requests and instructions and contractual obligations subject to the chain of command.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Standing operating procedures for the designated area of work are described in terms of their relevance to area of work. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The reasons for the recording of the time and events are described in terms of their effect on area of work. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recording may refer to but is not limited to record keeping, evidence, remedial action, quality assurance, audit reports and duty allocation.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Hand over responsibilities at area of work. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Information is examined in order to determine whether it is relevant for handing over purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Information may refer to include but is not limited to brevity (briefness), accuracy, relevancy in safety and security of information.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Workplace is assessed to determine whether it is ready for hand-over. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Ready may refer to but is not limited to:
  • A clean, secure and safe workplace.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information is assessed in order to complete registers and occurrence book for hand-over purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Completed registers and occurrence books may be completed in manual or electronic format.
  • Completed registers may include but are not limited to firearm registers, ammunition registers, attendance registers, incident reports, accident reports, evidence reports and vehicle registers.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Equipment is assessed to determine working condition for hand over purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment may include but is not limited to firearms, ammunition, body armour, fire fighting equipment, first aid kit, hand-cuffs, vehicles, two-way radios, batons, keys and cellular telephones.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • 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 or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Refer to the specific outcomes and the assessment criteria contained in this unit standard and specifically to:
  • An understanding of company policy and workplace procedures.
  • Code of conduct.
  • The concept of service excellence.
  • Job description/role description.
  • The concept of good housekeeping.
  • Safe firearm practices.
  • Safe and secure firearm and ammunition practices.
  • Evidence practices. 
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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 process of handing over and taking over responsibilities in a security environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others to ensure the smooth and effective hand over ot take over of responsibilities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities so that one is ready to hand over and take over security related responsibilities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information related to the whole process of handing over and taking over responsibilities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with all role-players when handing over or taking over responsibilities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where the incorrect handing over and taking over of responsibilities could lead to serious consequences for all role-players. 

    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 
    Supplementary Information:

    Specified Requirements:

    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal:
  • Applicable section of the Criminal Procedures Act 51 of 1977.
  • Relevant applicable legislation specific to the evidence given.

    Context Specific:
  • Training provider user manuals.
  • Specifications, agreements, policies and procedures.

    Resources required for Assessment:
  • Reconstruction of a courtroom.
  • Relevant role players for court scenario.
  • Necessary administrative and stationary issue.
  • Criterion referenced assessment instructions/tools.
  • A suitable venue: classroom.
  • The concept of accountability.
  • Assessing the functionality of equipment.
  • Assessing the accountability and accuracy of information. 
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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
    Core  58577   National Certificate: General Security Practices  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Core  67329   National Certificate: Inshore Maritime Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  TETA 
    Core  66809   Further Education and Training Certificate: Sport Technical Officiating  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  61609   Further Education and Training Certificate: Volunteer Support  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  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.
     
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    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.