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

Determine the impact of crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
255763  Determine the impact of crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Criminology and Criminal Justice 
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 4  NQF Level 04  9 
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
115231  Determine the impact of crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems  Level 4  NQF Level 04  9   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for learners and practitioners interested in pursuing a career path to describe the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and the ecological system. The benefit of this unit standard to society is that a learner who completes it will contribute to a better understanding of the effect that conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation has on individuals, society as well as the ecological system. This learning experience will allow the learner and practitioner to respond in an appropriate manner to the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation individuals, communities and ecological systems.

Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Describe the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems.
  • Determine the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems.
  • Determine measures to deal with the effects of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.
  • Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation may vary for different individuals, societies and ecological systems.
  • Methods refer to the range of quantitative and qualitative methods in the social; psychological, economic, and medical sciences that can be utilised singularly or in combination to measure the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation.
  • Ecological systems include all forms and contexts of plant, animal, soil, water and air. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and the ecological system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An explanation is given on the diverse impact that conflict, deviance, crime, and victimisation has on individuals, society and ecological systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A description is given of factors that impact on conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and the ecological systems. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Determine the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A description is given of different methods that can be applied to measure the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Methods are identified to determine the impact of specific types of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Methods are applied to determine the impact of specific types of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Determine measures to deal with the effects of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An explanation is given of measures to deal with the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Suitable measures are determined to deal effectively with the identified conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation impact. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Principles and techniques are described to evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended measures to prevent/reduce conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation. 


    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, or 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.
  • 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 at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Qualifying learners should understand and explain:
  • The different manner and extent to which conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation impact on individuals, societies and ecological systems.
  • The different methods in which the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, societies and ecological systems can be measured.
  • The importance of correctly identifying the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, societies and ecological systems, to determine their needs.
  • Existing as well as evolving methods nationally and internationally to measure the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, societies and ecological systems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Determining measures to deal with the effects of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • Describing the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems.
  • Determining the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Determining the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems.
  • Determining measures to deal with the effects of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • Determining the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
  • Describing the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
  • Describing the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems.
  • Determining the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
  • Determining the impact of conflict, deviance, crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems. 
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    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 115231, "Determine the impact of crime and victimisation on individuals, society and ecological systems", Level 4, 9 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  61451   Further Education and Training Certificate: Criminology  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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