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

Utilise security equipment in corrections 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14597  Utilise security equipment in corrections 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Corrections 
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  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-08-07  2009-02-18  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-02-18   2013-02-18  

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
260138  Utilise security equipment in corrections  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will be useful to people who use security equipment for safety and security in the execution of their duties.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Select and carry security equipment effectively and safely.
  • Use correct security equipment.
  • Inspect and maintain security equipment.
  • Shut or close down security equipment correctly and safely. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
  • Read, write and understand English.
  • Functional mathematical and numerical skills. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    There is lethal and non-lethal equipment:
  • Lethal equipment - firearms.
  • Non-lethal - chemical agents.
  • Two way radios.
  • Mechanical restraints.
  • Straight jackets.
  • Metal detector.
  • Electronically activated security. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Select and carry security equipment effectively and safely. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Security equipment selected according to appropriate operational needs and workplace procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Security equipment carried according to workplace policy and procedures and relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Pouches and/or containers to carry security equipment are fit for purpose. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Security equipment selected and issued on receipt and returned according to policy and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Security equipment tested for functionality per manufacturer specification and workplace policies and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Use correct security effectively and safely. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The application of knowledge and understanding of using security equipment is demonstrated in accordance with the relevant legal requirements and workplace polices and procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Security equipment is used as per manufactures guidelines and policies and procedure of workplace 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Monitored signals, data and/or information are identified correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Signals, data and/or information is assessed as to level priority. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Inspect and maintain security equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Relevant selected security equipment is inspected to establish service ability and to meet safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Demonstrate and apply maintenance procedures according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Visible faults are identified and actions taken according to workplace policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Completed relevant documentation verifies maintenance procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Shut or close down security equipment correctly and safely. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Shut or close down security equipment in accordance with manufacturer specification, workplace policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Document and submit all relevant reports for data capturing or storage in accordance with workplace policies and procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a candidate 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 and the agreed ETQA procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria:
  • A comprehensive understanding of the selection, use and maintenance of security equipment.
  • A comprehensive understanding of workplace procedures.
  • An understanding of physical restraining or defensive techniques.

    Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate`s performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard. 
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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 and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
  • The ability to identify hazardous conditions pertaining to security and take immediate actions appropriately. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
  • The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly and to request assistance with making safe in an appropriate manner as a team member. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
  • The candidate must be able to indicate what security equipment are required to specific circumstance and communicate interactions to fellow workers. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
  • The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and sub-standard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
  • The candidate will use security equipment effectively and ensures the safety responsibilities to other people and property. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities in terms of the title.
  • Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible and when simulations are used, there should be supporting evidence to show that the person is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Assessment activities should focus on outcomes and should be sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • All assessment should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • The relevant policies and legislation.
  • Must provide safety equipment and protective clothes.
  • Must provide communication equipment.
  • The venue must be suitable for the purpose.

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities in terms of the title.
  • Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible and when simulations are used, there should be supporting evidence to show that the person is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Assessment activities should focus on outcomes and should be sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • All assessment should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 260138, which is "Utilise security equipment in corrections", Level 3, 8 credits.

    Terminology

    Terms have been clarified as far as possible through the use of range statements. Further clarification of terms is provided as follows:

    1. Mechanical restraints refer to the following:
  • Handcuffs.
  • Leg-irons.
  • Chains.
  • Straight jackets.
    2. Pouch: attachable small bag or pocket.

    Notes to assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • The relevant policies and legislation.
  • Must provide safety equipment and protective clothes.
  • Must provide communication equipment.
  • The venue must be suitable for the purpose. 
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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
    Core  24197   National Certificate: Corrections Science  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-02-18  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. Correctional Services Dept 


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