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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Policing 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
100957  Diploma in Policing 
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Safety in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide achieving learners with a range of applied competencies (theoretical, practical knowledge and skills) to utilise within the police services context. Qualified learners will be equipped with 21st century skills that will enable them to identify, assess, formulate and solve problems while performing tasks related to maintaining public order, prevention of crime, investigation of crime, combating crime and protection of people and property. These competencies allow achieving learners to continue to learn new techniques and keep in touch with progress and technological trends within the Police Services industry and progress through the professional career path in the field. Qualified learners will be empowered with individual and leadership skills that would enable them to innovatively promote police service professionalism and engage effectively with community-based groups and organisations that promote social justice goals nationally and internationally.

Rationale:
This qualification will contribute to the sector needs by empowering law enforcement personnel in the execution of their prime function which is ensuring a safe and secure environment for all people within the country. The Safety in Society and Sovereignty of the State sub-fields will especially benefit in that firstly, it will provide Policing competencies needed for employment in law enforcement agencies and organisations and secondly, it will further contribute to an in-depth understanding of the possible causes of crime, criminal preventative actions and the criminal justice system. Managers of law enforcement resources will benefit in that the management specialisations embedded in this qualification will assist in the development of effective systems and the creation of standardised management capabilities. Organisations such as the South African Police Services, the South African National Defence Force, the Military Police and the respective Metropolitan Police and Traffic Services will benefit the most from this qualification. This qualification allows learners employed in these services to progress from elementary law enforcement functions to middle management functions in order to perform relevant roles in the broader law enforcement environment. This qualification primarily reflects the workplace-based needs of the sector Safety in Society that relate to managerial competencies. This qualification will further ensure better service delivery to the community thereby providing a safe and secure community environment, which will enhance the growth of the economy. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Learners with relevant or related previous qualifications can be admitted into this qualification through Tshwane University of Technology(TUT) RPL policy. Where a learner can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment criteria within a unit through knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess without undertaking a course of learning. They must submit sufficient, reliable and valid evidence for internal and standards verification purposes.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 5 and 6 totalling 360 Credits.
    Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 100 Credits:
  • Communication for Academic Purposes, 10 Credits.
  • Information Literacy I, 2 Credits.
  • Law Policing IB, 12 Credits.
  • Investigation of Crime, 13 Credits.
  • Life Skills I, 2 Credits.
  • Law Policing IA, 12 Credits.
  • Investigations of Crime IA, 13 Credits.
  • Policing IB, 13 Credits.
  • Policing IA, 13 Credits.
  • Computer Literacy, 10 Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 5, 40 Credits (Choose four Modules):
  • Operational Management Principles IB, 10 Credits.
  • Criminology in Policing IB, 10 Credits.
  • Criminology in Policing IA, 10 Credits.
  • Operational Management Principles IA, 10 Credits.
  • Criminal Procedure 1B, 10 Credits.
  • Criminal Procedure 1A, 10 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules Level 6, 180 Credits:
  • Policing 2A, 20 Credits.
  • Investigation of Crime 2B, 20 Credits.
  • Investigation of Crime 2A, 20 Credits.
  • Policing 2B, 20 Credits.
  • Introduction to Basic Research Skills, 10 Credits.
  • Policing 3B, 15 Credits.
  • Investigation of Crime 3A, 15 Credits.
  • Policing 3A, 15 Credits.
  • Investigation of Crime, 3B, 15 Credits.
  • Work Integrated Learning(WIL) in Policing, 30 Credits.

    Elective Modules Level 6, 40 Credits (Choose Four Modules):
  • Operational Management Principles 2A, 10 Credits.
  • Criminology in Policing 2B, 10 Credits.
  • Criminology in Policing 2A, 10 Credits.
  • Law of Evidence 1A, 10 Credits.
  • Law of Evidence 1B, 10 Credits.
  • Operational Management Principles 2B, 10 Credits.
  • Operational Management Principles, 3B, 10 Credits.
  • Criminology in Policing 3A, 10 Credits.
  • Operational Management Principles 3A, 10 Credits.
  • Criminology in Policing 3B, 10 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate an informed understanding on how to manage a community service centre, resolve and manage crime according to legal and investigative principles, prevent and combat crime in an integrated way involving all partners and to manage communication and intelligence resources to deliver an effective and efficient service to the community as well as an understanding of the key terms, concepts, elements, principles, rules and related theories.
    2. Demonstrate an awareness of how knowledge on crime causation and crime prevention, develop, evolves and impacts on the operational strategies of the police.
    3. Demonstrate an ability to select and apply standard methods, procedures or techniques to manage a community service centre, prevent and combat crime and to plan and manage an implementation process within a supported organisational environment, including the broader justice complex.
    4. Demonstrate an ability to identify, evaluate and solve crime according to legal and investigative principles and to apply solutions based on relevant evidence and procedures or other forms of explanation appropriate to the crime or investigation thereof.
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical implications of decisions and actions, within the police organisation and its perceived professional context, based on an awareness of the complexity of ethical dilemmas. Demonstrate an ability to gather information from a range of sources, including oral, written or symbolic texts, to select information regarding causes of crime, development of crime prevention combatting programmes and investigation of crime, and to apply basic processes of analysis, interpretation and evaluation of that information. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Apply victim empowerment principles according to the rights of the victim.
  • Apply policies and guidelines in the Community Service Centre according to guidelines and principles.
  • Explain the establishment and maintenance of relationships according to policy.
  • Explain the management of informer networks according to policy.
  • Explain the management of general case flow according to legal and investigative principles.
  • Complete the investigative process regarding selected offences according to legal and investigative principles.
  • Apply problem-solving and conflict resolution models according to requirements.
  • Plan proactive strategies by using an integrative approach. Explain and implementation, monitoring and evaluation to the National Crime Prevention Strategy.
  • Explain the ways of community involvement according to policy.
  • Explain the acquisition and allocation of logistical resources according to prescribed guidelines.
  • Manage finances according to financial principles and explain policy implementation according to policy management principles.
  • Explain human resources principles and strategies according to human resources practice.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The qualification provides for sufficient practical applications of knowledge, skills and attitudes across modules to ensure that the learners' competencies can be assessed through a variety of assessment forms. Integrated Assessment will be achieved by a variety of strategies. These include written examinations, group and individual projects and assignments, practical examinations and a research report. Some of the criteria may be accessed through observation of the learners during their classes. Formative assessment will take place through class tests, semester tests, assignments (self -study), examinations, group assignments, discussions, case study and analysis during seminar presentations, discussions and project sessions. Self and peer assessment will contribute to formative assessment. Summative components of assessment include assignments, research projects, and examinations and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). In the research report, the learner will define the research question, identify appropriate research methodologies, undertake a literature review, critique the literature, collect and analyse data, and finally compile a report. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification was compared to qualifications, outcomes and purposes for Policing and Criminal Justice qualification in higher education institutions in: The United Kingdom; Canada and Australia. A direct comparison of the title, Exit Level Outcomes and Assessment Criteria was undertaken with each. It seems that the many of the international Criminal Justice qualifications are pitched at Degree and Postgraduate level and many of those that are at undergraduate level are often graduate certificates that are aimed at candidates who have work experience. The qualifications that have been selected are the most closely aligned in terms of their being yearlong qualifications with comparable learning outcomes. The international qualifications with which this qualification was compared have the same themes and purposes as this qualification but seem to offer it more compartmentally. Thus, although the content is similar, the structure of the qualification differs. Hence, the content of the qualification is in line with international practices. Additionally, subjects such as Management Leadership, Computer Skills and Law Policing are often omitted from international qualifications, but have been included in the qualification because of their value to policing within Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The approach of balancing theory and practice is also vital to the success of learners and this is reflected both in international qualifications and in the diploma proposed by the institution. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Criminal Justice, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Criminal Law and Justice, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Auditing, Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Policing, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Crime in Social Control and Criminal Justice System, Level 7.
  • Advanced Diploma in Criminal Law and Justice, Level 7.
  • Diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Auditing, Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
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