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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Policing 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
117874  Diploma in Policing 
ORIGINATOR
Stadio (Pty) Ltd 
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  2020-09-29  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
115528  Diploma in Policing  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
This qualification aims to introduce learners to the field of law enforcement/policing through a recognised, affordable and quality qualification. This qualification is structured to introduce learners to a set of core competencies to pursue a career in law enforcement. The qualification will equip learners to meet the requirements of the industry to perform the task professionally.

With the focus on Law Enforcement, the qualification will enable qualifying learner to function effectively, efficiently and independently, as well as in a team or group within the Safety in Society Cluster. The learner will:
  • Elaborate on the application of management principles within a policing environment.
  • Explain the concept of 'professional conduct' when rendering a public service.
  • Assess the requirements to uphold and enforce, as well as the application of legal prescripts to a police situation in South Africa.
  • Apply general administration functions to the field of policing.
  • Discuss the management principles appropriate to a Community Service Centre according to SAPS Policies and Procedures.
  • Describe crime prevention as an integrated process involving stakeholders.
  • Suggest investigative principles applicable to a criminal investigation in a case study.
  • Discuss the integrated Criminal Justice System.
  • Write explanatory notes on the principles of democratic policing.
  • Suggest effective communication methods about the policing environment.
  • Assess the utilisation of information and operational systems in a policing context related to the creation of a safe and secure environment.
  • Evaluate the exposition of the principles of criminology related to policing functions.
  • Evaluate the operational services to protect and serve the community.
  • Assess functional policing aspects in a case study.
  • Analyse the application of resource management related to policing functions.
  • Elaborate on the concept of futuristic policing.

    Rationale:
    In September 2012 Cabinet adopted the National Development Plan (NDP) as the strategic framework for government planning towards attaining Vision 2030. The NDP also impacted upon the landscape of policing in that it reaffirmed the need for a police service that forms part of an integrated criminal justice system and that is demilitarised, professional and community-centric. (White Paper on Policing, 2016: 6).

    The acts include entrenching the values of democratic policing. Furthermore, in doing so; continually striving for a police service that is efficient, effective, accountable, trusted and respected by all while contributing towards ensuring the conditions for growth and prosperity for the country. (White Paper on Policing, 2016: 6).

    The White Paper on Policing aims at developing accountable, professional, competent and highly skilled police service. South Africa is entitled to a police service that delivers high-quality services while maintaining high standards of professional conduct and discipline, and that exhibits exemplary leadership and management.

    The consultation took place with stakeholders within the law enforcement environment. Specifically, the South African Police Head Office Training Division participated in the development of the curriculum for the specific qualification. On 7 April 2017, the South African Police Service confirmed that they agree with the layout of the qualification. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    Learners can gain entry to the qualification through an RPL process, which may be achievable through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum admission requirement is:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Diploma Studies.
    Or
  • Higher Certificate in Management, NQF Level 5. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory and elective modules at Levels 5 and 6 totalling 360 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 5: 120 Credits:
  • Police Management I, 20 Credits.
  • Law I, 20 Credits.
  • Police Administration I, 20 Credits.
  • Community Service Centre, 20 Credits.
  • Communication for Policing, 20 Credits.
  • Crime Detection I, 20 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6: 230 Credits:
  • Police Management II, 20 Credits.
  • Law II, 20 Credits.
  • Police Administration II, 20 Credits.
  • Professional Conduct, 20 Credits.
  • Crime Prevention, 20, Credits.
  • Integrated Criminal Justice System, 10 Credits.
  • Crime Information Systems, 10 Credits.
  • Police Management III, 30 Credits.
  • Law III, 30 Credits.
  • Crime Detection II, 20 Credits.
  • Democratic Policing, 10 Credits.
  • Criminology, 20, Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 6, 10 Credits (Choose one module totalling 10 Credits):
    Choice 1:
  • Operational Policing, 10 Credits.
    Or
  • Functional Policing, 10 Credits.

    Choice 2:
  • Support, 10 Credits.
    Or
  • Futuristic Policing, 10 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Elaborate on the application of management principles in a policing environment.
    2. Explain the concept of 'professional conduct' when rendering a public service.
    3. Assess the requirements to uphold, enforce and the application of legal prescripts to a police situation in South Africa.
    4. Apply general administration functions to the field of policing.
    5. Describe crime prevention as an integrated process involving stakeholders.
    6. Suggest investigative principles applicable to a criminal investigation in a case study.
    7. Discuss the integrated Criminal Justice System (CJS).
    8. Write explanatory notes on the principles of democratic policing.
    9. Suggest effective communication methods about the policing environment.
    10. Assess the utilisation of information and operational systems in a policing context related to the creation of a safe and secure environment.
    11. Evaluate the exposition of the principles of criminology related to policing functions.
    12. Evaluate the operational purposes to protect and serve the community.
    13. Assess functional policing aspects to policing in a case study.
    14. Analyse the application of resource management related to policing functions.
    15. Elaborate on the concept of futuristic policing.
    16. Discuss the management principles appropriate to a Community Service Centre according to SAPS Policies and Procedures. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Identify vital organisational principles and apply them to workplace operations.
  • Apply essential management functions, policies and tasks.
  • Develop operational plans.
  • Monitor and evaluate operational plans.
  • Apply knowledge of the enterprise environment to workplace operations.
  • Implement generic management functions daily for consistency and efficiency.
  • Apply problem-solving strategies in the workplace.
  • Identify at-risk individuals in the workplace.
  • Contribute to the development of others.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of conflict and conflict resolution in the workplace.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of strategic and project management.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Apply the Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics in a given case study.
  • Apply Victim support principles within a policing environment.
  • Identify Service delivery principles to improve service rendered to the community.
  • Manage complaints against SAPS members to minimise civil claims.
  • Interpret policies to ensure compliance during the execution of policing duties.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Identify and apply Statutory Law Principles to policing functions.
  • Identify and apply Common Law Principles to policing duties.
  • Identify and implement the Criminal Procedure Act are about policing duties.
  • Identify and use the Law of Evidence Concepts about policing functions.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Identify and explain the Register utilised within the Community Service Centre environment in line with their purpose.
  • Identify and explain the Register used during the detention process related to the Community Service Centre environment.
  • Identify and explain the Register utilised during the exhibit management process related to Community Service Centre environment.
  • Identify and explain the Register utilised during the financial management process related to Community Service Centre environment.
  • Identify the Register utilised during the resource management process on the Community Service Centre environment.
  • Identify and manage operational functions within a Community Service Centre.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Identify the legal framework of Crime Prevention within the SA context.
  • Analyse the concept of partnership policing related to the SA policing context.
  • Explain the philosophy of Community Policing within the SA policing context.
  • Explain the role and functions of the Community Policing Forums within the policing context.
  • Explain the implementation of Sector Policing within the policing context.
  • Explain the purpose and tasks of Civilian Secretariat and Oversight Bodies.
  • Explain crime prevention approaches, techniques and procedures about crime prevention.
  • Explain operational functions and managed in the Crime Prevention Environment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Explain first responder duties on the crime scene.
  • Identify the role-players and functions of stakeholders to the investigation of crime.
  • Evaluate the evidential value of exhibits in solving the crime.
  • Assess the techniques and investigative concept in line with crime scenes.
  • Establish and maintain networking relationships to support the investigative process.
  • Manage informer networks according to policy.
  • Manage the general case flow to ensure the fair administration of justice.
  • Explain and manage operational functions in a crime investigation environment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
  • Explain the purpose of the CJS with SA context.
  • Identify role-players and functions according to the integrated CJS System.
    Note:
  • Role-players also include Independent Police Investigation Directorate.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
  • Evaluate policing in a democratic system is to demonstrate understanding.
  • Evaluate the History of Policing to inform current practices.
  • Evaluate the evolvement of policing to inform current practices.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
  • Utilise the line of communication for effective communication.
  • Illustrate the communication process to maximise understanding.
  • Utilise Forms of communication to enhance communication.
  • Demonstrate written communication to ensure better communication.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
  • Utilise Functional Systems to optimise the use of information (CAS).
  • Utilise Operational Systems to maximise the use of data.
  • Utilise Support Systems to maximise the use of data.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11:
  • Understand the field of criminology and its applications.
  • Define the concepts of criminology and crime.
  • Differentiate between all aspects of the crime phenomenon.
  • Distinguish between "juridical" and "non-juridical" definitions of criminality.
  • Discuss the duties and the functions of a criminologist.
  • Describe criminology as a science.
  • Indicate new developments in criminology.
  • Define the concept victimology.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 12:
  • Identify Tools and powers that the Police use to tackle and prevent crime.
  • Assess Codes of Practices and law governing operational policing.
  • Evaluate the focus of operational policing in line with vision, mission and objectives of policing.
  • Identify Policing styles in line with operational policing functions.
  • Address Challenges and ethical dilemmas in operational policing.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 13:
  • Identify and explain categories of functional policing.
  • Assess levels of functional policing.
  • Assess Codes of Practices and law governing operational policing.
  • Explain the need for and importance of functional policing.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 14:
  • Allocate physical resources to equip members for effective policing.
  • Compile budgets and manage finances to meet resource needs.
  • Acquire and allocate human resources are to provide members for effective policing.
  • Manage the flow of information to meet effective and efficient policing.

    Associated Assessment Criteria Exit Level Outcome 15:
  • Tailor partnerships to maximise public safety.
  • Implement strategies to increase efficiency in policing.
  • Identify future trends in technology changes towards policing.
  • Develop an organisational structure for the next generation of law enforcement.
  • Explain the role the police will play in the future concerning Keepers of Peace, Anti-Terrorism and Community Outreach agents.
  • Identify threats in policing the future.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 16:
  • Explain the purposes of "on duty" and "off duty" parades about command and control.
  • Identify command and control functions in line with the tasks of supervisors in the CSC.
  • Describe the importance of inspections in the CSC in line with activities conducted by members.
  • Apply the Batho Pele principles during service delivery in the Community Service Centre.
  • Facilitate complaints processes in line with SAPS Procedures and Policies.
  • Supervise and manage the adherence to the Bill of Rights to minimise claims against the State.
  • Ensure first impressions of the SAPS within the CSC environment.
  • Manage the general duties of the CSC officials as outlined by SAPS Policies and Procedures to render a professional service.
  • Outline processes to ensure accountability to CSC practices.
  • Outline the role of mentoring and coaching of CSC officials about activities and functions in the CSC.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The qualification provides for sufficient practical applications of knowledge, skills and attitudes across subjects to ensure that the learners' competencies assessment happens through a variety of assessment methods.

    Formative assessment: Assignments, portfolios, projects, research papers, case studies, role-play, self-assessment, work-based assessment and fieldwork.

    Summative assessment: Written examination. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Best Practice:
    The United Kingdom is regarded by many as one of the world leaders in the training and application of their police services. In light of this and the fact that their training is on the NVQ, the South African institution elected the United Kingdom as a measure in terms of this qualification.

    Country: United Kingdom:
    Qualification Title: 100/4825/X Level 4 Police Operational Management 100/4825/X Level 4 Police Operational Management.

    This qualification is similar to the qualification offered by the United Kingdom in terms of the following:
    This qualification contains the following Standards:
  • Determine and review authorisations;
  • Identify and manage operational threats and risks;
  • Plan policing operations; Manage the use of financial resources;
  • Manage activities to meet requirements;
  • Manage the performance of teams and individuals;
    And
  • Promote health and safety culture in the workplace.

    Qualification Title: 0/4826/1 Level 5 Police Operational Management 100/4826/1 Level 5 Police Operational Management.

    This qualification is similar to the qualification offered by the United Kingdom in terms of the following:
    This qualification contains the following Standards:
  • Set, monitor and review strategies for policing operations;
  • Formulate, monitor and review tactics to achieve strategic objectives for policing services;
  • Evaluate and improve organisational performance; Manage the use of physical resources;
  • Maintain activities to meet requirements;
  • Manage information for action;
  • Use data to make critical decisions;
  • Chair and participate in meetings;
  • Set and manage local media strategies;
    And
  • Promote health and safety culture in the workplace.

    Conclusion:
    All the exit level outcomes of the Diploma in Policing qualification are in line with the requirements of these qualifications. It is also important to note, although these standards and qualifications are on different levels, it seems that the NQF level for this qualification is in line with international qualifications and learning.

    Colorado: Diploma in Criminal Justice:
    Learners entering the Diploma in Criminal Justice qualification gain a solid knowledge base in the triad areas of the court, corrections and law enforcement in addition to the management skills needed for career advancement. Some areas included in this qualification are, Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement and the Community, Public Administration and Policy-making and Investigation of Crime.

    Conclusion:
    The Diploma in Policing compares well with the content of abovementioned qualification in the following manner. The Exit Level Outcomes implement legislation and improve service delivery of this qualification covered most of the areas, as indicated in the Diploma in Criminal Justice. It is also clear the content of the Diploma (as a whole - including the elective component) covered almost all the aspects of the Diploma in Criminal Justice. It is also clear that the Diploma in Criminal Justice addresses all law enforcement agencies and not just policing as the case in this qualification.

    Summary:
    The content of this Qualification (Diploma in Policing) focuses mostly on policing operations, resource management and interpersonal skills. As can be seen from this international comparison, these focus points are also prominent in the qualifications reviewed. Due to this, this qualification is in line with those qualifications presented internationally. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Criminal Justice, Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Policing, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Policing Practice, Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    This qualification is now offered by Stadio (Pty) Ltd, and no longer by Southern Business School - effective 29 September 2020 

    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 


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