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

Conduct briefing and debriefing sessions 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258017  Conduct briefing and debriefing sessions 
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  3 
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
117468  Conduct planning, briefing and debriefing sessions  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  3   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for learners who need to brief and debrief teams/groups of people in terms of the task at hand. This unit standard will enable learners to prepare and plan for a briefing and debriefing session, facilitate the session and be able to conclude the session.

A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Prepare and plan for a briefing session.
  • Facilitate a briefing session.
  • Facilitate a debriefing session. 
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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. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare and plan for a briefing session. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Session refers to both briefing and debriefing sessions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose of the session is determined according to the desired outcome of the task at hand or task completed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Individual or group assignments to be conveyed to team/group members are determined according to the desired outcome of the task at hand or task completed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The most appropriate way of conveying information is selected in according to the task at hand or task completed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The session area or facility is setup to ensure maximum participation by all present. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Facilitate a briefing session. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose and structure of the session is stated as determined during preparation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Members are tasked in terms of their specific assignments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Resources are allocated to specific assignments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Discussions are facilitated in terms of the task at hand. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The session is concluded by briefly confirming the assignments. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Facilitate a debriefing session. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Success and failures of the completed task are determined according to the order of events during the execution of the task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Follow up assignments are allocated to team/group members. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Findings are summarised, analysed and evaluated in line with purpose of the session and the task completed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Information is captured in a report format for presentation to the appropriately higher office bearer. 


    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. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Ways of conveying information.
  • Methods of eliciting information.
  • Report writing. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • The facilitation of a briefing session.
  • The facilitation of a debriefing session. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Preparing and planning for a briefing session. 
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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:
  • Facilitating a briefing session.
  • Facilitating a debriefing session. 
    		•

    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 117468, "Conduct planning, briefing and debriefing sessions", Level 5, 3 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 
    Core  90652   National Certificate: Ammunition Fitting  Not Applicable  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  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.
     
    NONE 


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