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

Explain and implement service in the civil justice system 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252389  Explain and implement service in the civil justice system 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Sheriffs 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Justice in Society 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  7 
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 
The person credited with this Unit Standard will be able to explain the concept, purpose and procedures of service in the civil justice system. They will also be able to list the civil processes of the various courts in South Africa and carry out the service of a court process. The learner will be able to render a return in terms of statutory requirements.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Defining the process of service in the civil justice system.
  • Explaining the different court processes.
  • Explaining and performing manner of service in the civil justice system.
  • Submitting a return of service/non-service. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Unit Standard: "Explain legal concepts in respect of sheriffing".
  • Unit Standard: "Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of financial administration in a sheriff's office". 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Define the process of service in the civil justice system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of service in the civil justice system is explained in terms of its legal meaning and human rights impact. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The purpose of service in the civil justice system is explained in terms of legitimising civil action. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The service procedure is described according to legal prescripts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The consequences of improper service in the civil justice system are explained in accordance with legal prescripts. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the different court processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Court processes are identified in order to determine the manner of service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The nature and exigency of court processes are explained according to legal requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The legal processes of the various courts are listed in terms of jurisdiction. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Jurisdiction may include but is not limited to the structure of the South African court system and the Sheriff's area of jurisdiction.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain and perform manner of service in the civil justice system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Various manners of service are listed in accordance with rules of the courts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The duties related to a specific manner of service are explained in accordance with legal requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A personal service required in certain situations is carried out according to legal requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Submit a return of service/non-service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A return is defined in accordance with legislation and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The requirements of a return are explained in order to comply with the criteria of the courts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of not adhering to time limits are explained in terms of its impact on rendering a return. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A return is generated in accordance with legislation and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The consequences of rendering a false return are explained in terms of its legal implications. 


    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 
  • Cross cultural communication techniques.
  • Methods and techniques for communicating information. 
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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 implementing of service in the civil justice system. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in the implementing of service in the civil justice system. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities so that service can be implemented within the civil justice system. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information which will assist in the submission of a return of service/non-service. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in the carrying out of duties related to the court processes and the submission of service/non-service. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to assist with the implementation of service in the civil justice system. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where the improper implementation of service in the civil justice system can a a negative effect on the sheriff's profession. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  57712   Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management  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.
     
    1. Department Of Justice (head Office) 


    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.