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

Investigate the combating and control the movement of livestock and livestock produce 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117453  Investigate the combating and control the movement of livestock and livestock produce 
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  15 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2004-12-02  2007-12-02  SAQA 1057/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02   2011-12-02  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
253991  Investigate and control the movement of livestock and livestock produce  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  15   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for learner in the field of investigating combating and control movement of livestock and livestock produce.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Identify stolen stock or produce
  • Handle enquiries and conduct routine inspection
  • Trace and check documents to prove ownership
  • Identify and verify the identification marks on livestock or livestock produce

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the safety in society environment and more especially within the policing environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the safety in society environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following knowledge, skills and attitudes and or equivalent:
    Functional mathematics, numerical and communication skills
    Read, interpreted and use relevant forms 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard applies to persons in the field of safety in society and more specifically the policing environment with a level of authority that will allow them to take decisions independently. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify stolen stock or produce. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Outlets places are identified and visited according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Necessary documents are requested according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Identification marks, certificates and stamps on produce or livestock are compared according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Licenses and certificates are verified on the computer according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Stock register is checked against the records for the number of stock and produce kept according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Handle enquiries and conduct routine inspection. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Outlets places are visited according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Documents pertaining relevant Acts are checked according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Identification marks and tattoos are verified with the registration certificates according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Information is verified on the computer according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Trace and check documents to prove ownership. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Identification documents and certificates of the owner are checked according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Particulars of stock or produce are checked according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Identification, earmarks, marks are identified according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Date and time stock and produce was battered or disposed of is verified according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Authorized delivery documents are traced and verified according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify and verify the identification marks on livestock or livestock produce. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Livestock or produce is identified and grouped according to identification marks according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Stud registered identification marks are inspected according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Unmarked livestock or produce is identified according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Carcasses are investigated, circulated according to identification marks according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures

    The standard describes competent performance in doing physical techniques that will enhance their job performance, and lay down the criteria by which competence should be judged, as well as the range of circumstances in which competence should be demonstrated. Integrated assessment methods and tools will allow the candidate to demonstrate that she/ he has acquired knowledge of and can safely and effectively apply competence identified in this unit standard.

    These tools include the following:
  • In-site (on-the-job) observations
  • Role-play simulations
  • Structured group discussions
  • Written reports (e.g. tests, exams, case studies, projects, registers, logbooks, workbooks)
  • Verbal report backs (presentations)
  • Portfolios of evidence
  • Projects (physical visits to Government Departments)
  • Experiential learning
  • Working in teams
  • Scenario sketching

    These methods must be carefully selected based on the purpose of the assessment (For example, the written method of assessing knowledge or on-job demonstration of practical competence). The assessment must integrate a number of different methods in order to give the assessor reliable and valid proof of competence and evidence of required attitudes.

    Level
    This unit standard should develop learners who demonstrate:
  • A foundational knowledge base as indicated in the embedded knowledge component
  • An understanding of the discipline/field's fundamental terms, rules, concepts and principles
  • Familiarity with some of the essential procedures, operations and techniques of this field
  • An ability to use a range of procedures to solve routine problems
  • Basic information gathering, analysis and presentation skills
  • An ability to communicate and present information clearly and reliability following prescribed formats and conventions 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A foundational understanding of policies and procedures regarding the control movement of livestock and produce ownership administration and investigation in order to proof origin and
  • A broad understanding of the Criminal Procedure Act, Law of Evidence, National Instructions and Standing Orders according to the organizational standard.
  • A basic understanding of stolen stock or produce, enquiries and conduct routine inspection, trace and check documents to prove ownership, the identification marks on livestock or livestock produce. 
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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 related to the project driven investigation 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others by ensuring that all prescripts are adhered to regarding the project driven investigation 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organize oneself and one's activities by ensuring the smooth running of all activities and procedures regarding the project driven investigation 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information about the project driven investigation 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with all role-players and stakeholders regarding the administration and investigation of the project driven investigation. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by 253991, which is Investigate and control the movement of livestock and livestock produce", Level 5, 15 credits.

    Policing of outlet places
    (abattoirs, butcheries, hide and skin sellers, livestock auctioneers etc.)

    Specific requirements

    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal
    Stock Theft Act
    Animal Disease Act
    Animal Improvement Act
    Animal Protection Act
    South African Police Service Act
    Criminal Procedure Act
    Specifications, Agreements, Policies and Procedure
    Organizational Policies and Procedures - National Instruction
    Standing Orders
    Special Force Orders
    National Instructions
    Meat Safety Act
    Animal Identification Act
    Health Act
    Theft of Game Act

    Additional information
    Note:
    Policing of outlet places refer to abattoirs, butcheries, hide and skin sellers, livestock auctioneers etc.
    Requirements of a portfolio
    Valid, reliable and authentic evidence (presented as a portfolio of evidence) from past achievements and experience, which serves to supplement the assessment of, applied competence.
    The portfolio may include inter alia:
  • Written statements from persons (e.g. current and/or previous employer, colleague, peer, manager, external customers) confirming competence of the learner
  • Relevant certificates or awards
  • Previous assessment records
  • Journals/logbook

    Credits
    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:
    Activity
    Classroom Learning 30 Hours
    Structured Learning in the workplace 35 Hours
    Self directed Learning 10 Hours
    Coaching Required 75 Hours
    Other
    Total: 150 Hours
    Credits achieved: 15 
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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  49118   National Certificate: Resolving of Crime  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-12-02  Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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. EKHURHULENI SHOOTING AND TRAINING ACADEMY 
    2. SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE BASIC TRAINING PROVISION 


    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.