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

Breach an obstacle using explosives 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
257276  Breach an obstacle using explosives 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Bomb Disposal and Explosives Control 
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  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
117477  Apply explosives tactically for the breaching of obstacles  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  9   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for learners within the Safety in Society and Sovereignty of the State sub-fields who work in the bomb disposal environment and who are required to tactically applying explosives for the breaching of obstacles. This unit standard will enable learners to scrutinize the target and or obstacle, make and appreciation and by means of explosive charges breach the obstacle while applying safety at all times.

A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Analyse the obstacle.
  • Prepare breaching charges.
  • Apply breaching techniques. 
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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 4.
  • Physical Science at NQF Level 4. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Analyse the obstacle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A description is given of aspects to be taken into account and how they influence the breaching of obstacles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Aspects may include but are not limited to safety, terrain, time of day, weather, and target or obstacle.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An appreciation is made in terms of aspects to be taken into account. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Steps in neutralizing obstacles are appreciated for inclusion in the plan. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Steps must also include the safety precautions.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A plan is compiled taking into account all aspects and steps for the neutralization. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare breaching charges. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A description is given of formulas applicable to the design of the charge. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Formulas refer but are not limited to the calculations to determine Misnay, Shardon and Munro effect.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An explanation is given of the steps regarding the preparation of breaching charges for the tactical application of explosives. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Steps must also include the safety precautions.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The charge is designed and assembled according to the type of charge to be used. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply breaching techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An explanation is given of the steps regarding the breaching of various targets and obstacles using explosives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Explosives are used to breach an obstacle. 


    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 
    Tactical application of explosives. 

    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:
  • Analysing the obstacle.
  • Applying breaching techniques. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • The analysis of the obstacle.
  • Breaching techniques. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Preparing breaching charges.
  • Applying breaching techniques. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • The obstacle. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
  • Preparing breaching charges.
  • Applying breaching techniques. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
  • Preparing breaching charges. 
    		•

    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 117477, "Apply explosives tactically for the breaching of obstacles", Level 5, 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  63229   National Diploma: Bomb Disposal  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  78263   National Higher Certificate: Special Combat Capabilities  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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