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

Explain the requirements for safeguarding a national key point 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
246693  Explain the requirements for safeguarding a national key point 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Security 
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  4 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
After completion of this Unit Standard learners will have a working understanding of the legal framework within which national key points are being secured. They will be able to make a distinction between general security and the securing of national key points.
  • Explain the functions of the minister and the owner of the national key point (NKP).
  • Explain the recruitment and selection requirements of NKP security officers as stipulated by legislation.
  • Explain how to apply the powers of security officers on a NKP.
  • Identify the acts and deeds that are prohibited on a NKP. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Legislation refers to Acts, amendments to Acts and related regulations governing National Key Points.
  • NKP is to be interpreted in terms of the definitions as stipulated in the Act.
  • Requirements of the NKP act also include the prescriptions of the NKP act. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the functions of the minister and the owner of the NKP. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The minister and the owner include but are not limited to:
  • The minister or his delegates, the owner of the NKP or his delegates. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The responsibilities of the minister are explained in terms of the requirements of legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The responsibilities of the owner of the NKP is explained in terms of the requirements of the legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the recruitment and selection requirements of NKP security officers as stipulated by legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The regulated information that must be provided by a security officer on application for appointment is explained in terms of its purpose. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Aspects that would disqualify the applicant for employment is explained in terms of legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The requirements for provisional employment of NKP security officers are explained in terms of legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The regulated training requirements that an NKP security officer must comply with is explained in training outcomes. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain how to apply the powers of security officers on an NKP. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Explain how to apply includes but is not limited to practical scenario training, role-plays and observations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The responsibilities of the security officer is explained in terms of legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The application of provisions regarding the presence of unidentified persons on an NKP is explained in terms of the legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The procedure to examine articles not under the direct control of any person and render it harmless is explained in terms of legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The procedure to search persons and articles under the direct control of such person and seize such articles is explained in terms of the provisions of legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The procedure to arrest a suspect on an NKP is explained in terms of legislation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Procedure includes but are not limited to the use of reasonable, justifiable and proportional force in affecting such an arrest.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The limitations on the powers of an NKP security officer is explained in terms of the legal application. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify the acts and deeds that are prohibited on an NKP. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Offences that may result in summary dismissal of a security officer are explained in terms of legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The acts and deeds that are prohibited on an NKP are explained in terms of legislation. 


    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.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor 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.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Refer to the specific outcomes and the assessment criteria contained in this unit standard and specifically to:
  • The constitution of the RSA.
  • Protocol for the searching of persons and vehicles and goods.
  • Proportionality of force.
  • Criminal Procedure Act sections, powers of arrest, manner in affecting an arrest use of force, pursue of arrest, breaking open of premises, searching of individuals after an arrest and searching premises for the purposes of arrest, articles that may be seized.
  • An understanding of company policy and workplace procedures. 
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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 evaluation of own performance for future improvement. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities so that outcomes of legal proceedings are obtained, noted and feedback is given to relevant role players. 

    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
    Elective  58577   National Certificate: General Security Practices  Level 3  NQF Level 03  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.
     
    1. Chithi Holdings 
    2. MMASEBKO TRAINING SECURITY CENTRE 
    3. SA Crime Patrols Durban North 


    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.