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

Maintain a professional image as an Animal Protection Inspector 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
261618  Maintain a professional image as an Animal Protection Inspector 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Animal Protection Standards 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Nature Conservation 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
In order for inspectors to command respect necessary for wide ranging interactions with a diverse sphere of socio economic groups and officials, they must exhibit appropriate dress code, behaviour and knowledge. By maintaining this professional image the inspector will be able to achieve their goal of uplifting animal welfare. This unit standard reflects this need and a learner credited with it will be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of projecting a professional personal image.
  • Deal with a complaint relating to the organisation and not a cruelty complaint.
  • Ensure that vehicle and equipment are maintained. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Knowledge of acceptable personal grooming and hygiene.
  • Communication at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of projecting a professional personal image. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The reasons why an inspector needs to portray a professional image are explained in terms of the impact on the society being dealt with. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Grooming, uniform and insignia standards of the organisation are explained in accordance with organisational standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of adopting an assertive and professional manner is explained for an operational context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Unacceptable conduct when in uniform is described in terms of actions and impact on the society. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Appropriate behavior is described for various confrontational situations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Deal with a complaint relating to the organisation and not a cruelty complaint. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Notes are taken to ensure the complaint is properly understood and recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A judgment is made as to who can best help the complainant. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An undertaking is given to the complainant detailing the course of action that will be taken to resolve the complaint. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Relevant feedback is given to the complainant in an acceptable timeframe. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Ensure that vehicle and equipment are maintained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Regular attention is paid to the vehicle to ensure that it is clean, serviced and roadworthy at all times. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The fuel level is monitored and replenished in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Equipment is checked to ensure that it is complete and serviceable according to organisational standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The vehicle and equipment are used in accordance with organisational and legislative safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Safety equipment and reflective vests are used correctly when appropriate. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Assessment of this unit standard should be contextual and practical.
  • Assessors and moderators must be registered with the relevant accredited ETQA.
  • Assessors should be in possession of a relevant qualification that is at least one level higher than the level of this unit standard or have at least 5 years relevant practical experience.
  • Training providers must be accredited by a relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Knowledge of organisation's grooming, uniform, insignia and behaviour standards.
  • Knowledge of service and safety requirements of vehicle and equipment.
  • How to communicate clearly to the public. 
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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 using critical and creative thinking when deciding how to respond to complaints not concerned with animal cruelty. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's personal activities to ensure one's grooming and dress is to organisational standards. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using language skills when explaining the use of other services. 

    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
    Core  65229   Further Education and Training Certificate: Animal Protection  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  LG 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 


    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.