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

Demonstrate the functioning of the Vehicle Circulation System in relation to vehicle crime investigation 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253977  Demonstrate the functioning of the Vehicle Circulation System in relation to vehicle crime investigation 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Resolving of Crime 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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
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
117444  Administer the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS) investigation process  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  5   
117441  Conduct an enquiry docket investigation in respect of a vehicle  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  9   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for learners in the field of law enforcement, who will be able to demonstrate the functioning of the Vehicle Circulation System in relation to vehicle crime investigation. Learners will be able to make special references to types of functions available within the vehicle circulation system. They will be able to understand the capturing, updating, circulation and cancellation of information pertaining to vehicles on the system. This unit standard will enable learners to use the Vehicle Circulation System in an efficient and effective manner during vehicle crime investigations.

A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Explain the types of functions available within the circulation system.
  • Assess information of a vehicle for circulation and capturing purposes.
  • Assess information of a vehicle for updating purposes.
  • Cancel circulation of a vehicle.
  • Conduct enquiries and audits to support the investigation process. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical literacy NQF Level 4.
  • Computer literacy NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The vehicle circulation system refers to the system used by the South African Police Service. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the types of functions available within the circulation system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The circulation system is described in terms of its functions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Functions refer to the Property Control System, Circulation/Cancellation, SAPVIN (SAPS Vehicle Identification Number) and Clearance.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Each function of the circulation system is explained in terms of their purpose and uses. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Assess information of a vehicle for circulation and capturing purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Reasons for the circulation of vehicles are described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information needed for the circulation of vehicles is examined for capturing purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Computer generated printouts must be obtained in relation to the information captured. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assess information of a vehicle for updating purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Reasons why information on vehicles should continuously be updated are described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information required is evaluated in order to update the circulation process. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Information refers to any additional or incorrect information captured during the circulation process.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information is assessed for capturing onto the circulation system. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Computer generated printouts are obtained in relation to the information updated.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Cancel circulation of a vehicle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Reasons why vehicles should be cancelled are identified for updating purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information required on the recovery of the vehicles are assessed in order to decide whether to cancel the circulated vehicles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information regarding canceling of vehicles is assessed for capturing purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Computer generated printouts are obtained in relation to the cancellation of vehicles.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Conduct enquiries and audits to support the investigation process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Reasons why enquiries and audits about vehicles should be conducted are explained in support of the investigation process. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Audit must include but are not limited to the details about the operators who captured, updated and changed information regarding vehicles.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Methods of conducting enquiries and audits are assessed in order to select the most suitable methods supporting the investigation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Methods must include but are not limited to audit enquiry (summary), audit enquiry - complete current and history record and vehicle enquiry.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Enquiries related to vehicles are performed to obtain vehicle information. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The conducting of enquiry must include scenarios which includes one circulation, one update and one cancellation as well as an audit enquiry - complete current and history record, audit enquiry (summary), vehicle enquiry and combined enquiry (least amount of information).
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any individual who wishes to be assessed against this unit standard (including assessment of RPL) may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA. Assessors must be competent in the outcome of the Unit Standard.
  • 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 or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the relevant ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Policies and Procedures:
  • Vehicle circulation system.
  • Reasons for the circulation of vehicles.
  • Information needed on the circulation of vehicles.
  • Update information of a vehicle.
  • Reasons for the updating of information on vehicles.
  • Cancel circulation of a vehicle.
  • Reasons for the canceling of vehicles.

    Concepts:
  • Property Control System.
  • Circulation - circulate and cancel.
  • SAPVIN - SAPS vehicle and identification number.
  • Clearance.
  • Cancellation.
  • Updating.

    Legal prescripts:
  • Information Management Act.
  • Criminal Procedure Act.
  • Assess to information Act.

    Functions:
  • Types of functions within the circulation system.
  • Capture information of a vehicle for circulation purposes.
  • Computer generated printouts. 
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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 in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical thinking, have been made. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical, and/or language skills in the modes of written and/or oral presentation. 

    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 
  • Must be competent in the outcomes of this unit standard.
  • Must have well-developed subject matter expertise.
  • At least 2 years practical experience within the field of vehicle investigations.
  • Must be a registered assessor with the relevant ETQA. 
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    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 the following unit standards:
  • ID 117444: Administer the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS) investigation process; Level 5; 5 credits.
  • ID 117441: Conduct an enquiry docket investigation in respect of a vehicle; Level 5; 9 credits. 
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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
    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 


    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. AFRIC POLICING INSTITUTE 
    2. BROOKLYN CITY COLLEGE (PTY) LTD RUSTENBURG CAMPUS 
    3. BROOKLYN CITY COLLEGE (PTY) LTD - PRETORIA 
    4. DAM SCHOOL OF POLICING 
    5. DAM SCHOOL OF POLICING POLOKWANE 
    6. DAM SCHOOL OF POLICING PRETORIA 
    7. DECENTRALISED TRAINING DURBAN 
    8. HJN TRAINING CC 
    9. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE: EAST RAND 
    10. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE: VAALRAND 
    11. JEPPE COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND COMPUTER 
    12. SA POLOCE SERVICE 
    13. SHEPPERD ACADEMY 
    14. SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE BASIC TRAINING PROVISION 
    15. SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE BASIC TRAINING PROVISION INSTITUTION OUDS 
    16. SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPEMENT CENTRE PIETER 
    17. SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE TRAINING INSTITUTION ALL SAINTS 
    18. SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE TRAINING INSTITUTION NORTH WEST PROVINCE 
    19. STRATEGIC INVESTIGATIONS AND SEMINARS 
    20. Thembi Penelope Vilakazi 


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