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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Policing 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101102  Diploma in Policing 
ORIGINATOR
University of South Africa 
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
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

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 qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
62408  National Diploma: Policing  Level 6  NQF Level 06  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will be able to apply composite policing, legal and management principles in the field of safety and security in an integrated fashion to secure safety in society. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Entry Requirements:
  • National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement). 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 5, 6 and 7.

    Compulsory Modules Level 5:
  • Crime Prevention for Policing IA, 12 Credits.
  • Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IB, 12 Credits.
  • Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions, 12 Credits.
  • Investigative Principles for Policing IB 12 Credits.
  • Management IA 12 Credits.
  • Investigative Principles for Policing IA 12 Credits.
  • Social Dimensions of Justice,12 Credits.
  • Management IB, 12 Credits.
  • Developing Information Skills for Lifelong Learning, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to The General Principles of Criminal Law, 12 Credits.
  • English for Academic Purposes, 12 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules Level 6:
  • Investigative Principles for Policing II, 12 Credits.
  • Investigative Principles for Policing IIA,12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Crime Information Management systems for Policing,12 Credits.
  • Selected Topics of Criminal Law, 12 Credits.
  • Applied Communication in Policing Module 1,12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Professionalism for Policing IIB, 12 Credits.
  • Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIA, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to professionalism for Policing IIA, 12 Credits.
  • Management IIA, 12 Credits.
  • Law of Criminal Procedure: Pre-Trial, 12 Credits.
  • Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIB, 12 Credits.
  • Investigative Principles for Policing IIIB, 12 Credits.
  • Investigative Principles for Policing IIIA, 12 Credits.
  • Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIIB, 12 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules Level 7:
  • Crime Information Systems for Policing,12 Credits.
  • Evidence: Admissibility of Evidence,12 Credits.
  • Professionalism for Policing IIIB,12 Credits.
  • Professionalism for Policing IIIA, 12 Credits.
  • Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIIA, 12 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Manage a community service according to policy.
    2. Resolve and manage crime according to legal and investigative principles.
    3. Prevent crime in an integrated fashion involving all partners.
    4. Manage resources to deliver an effective and efficient service to the community. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 1:
  • Victim empowerment principles are applied according to the rights of the victim.
  • Policies and guidelines in the Community Service Centre are applied according to guidelines and principles.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 2:
  • The establishment and maintenance of relationships are explained according to policy.
  • The management of informer networks is explained according to policy.
  • The management of general case flow is explained according to legal and investigative principles.
  • Investigative process regarding selected offences is completed according to legal and investigative principles.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 3:
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution models are applied according to requirements.
  • Proactive strategies are planned by using an integrative approach and implementation, monitoring and evaluation are explained to the National Crime Prevention Strategy.
  • Ways of community involvement are explained according to policy.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 4:
  • The acquisition and allocation of logistical resources are explained according to prescribed guidelines.
  • Finances are managed according to financial principles.
  • Policy implementation is explained according to policy management principles.
  • Human resources principles and strategies are explained 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, e.g.

    Formative Assessment:
    Assignments, portfolios, projects, research papers, case studies, role plays, self-assessment and fieldwork.

    Summative Assessment:
    Written and/or oral examination. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    University of South Africa (UNISA) forms part of an internationally recognised accreditation system whereby university qualifications are evaluated against international comparators and accredited accordingly; for example, UNISA's qualifications are accredited in the International Handbook of Universities and in the Commonwealth Universities' Yearbook. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Any qualification at Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Any qualification at 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.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    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. University of South Africa 


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