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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Occupational Certificate: Transit Protection Driver

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
118747	Occupational Certificate: Transit Protection Driver
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner-SASSETA
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Part-Qualification	Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Safety in Society
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	29	Not Applicable	NQF Level 05	Regular-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered		EXCO 0522/24	2022-02-03	2025-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-12-31		2029-12-31

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as Transit Protection Driver. A Transit Protection Driver provides protection to a designated principal whilst executing vehicular transit.

A qualified learner will be able to:

Gather protective information within the close protection environment.

Determine and organise logistics within the close protection environment.

Conduct planning and coordination activities for transit movements within the close protection.

Implement close protective measures to a defined principal in transit.

Rationale:
The security sector plays an integral part in South Africa as it assists the law enforcement sector with a sustained environment in which crime is prevented and deterred. It is, therefore, vital to ensure that persons within the ambit of private and public close protection are adequately trained and educated in terms of their competencies, skills, and values. The security domain is divided into different sectors of Transit Protection Driver is one.

Transit Protection is a vital domain of security as it provides protection services to public and private figures such as high-ranking governmental officials and dignitaries. The creation of a safe and secure environment for these public and private figures is important as it creates a stable platform for them to fulfil their mandates and roles. Without their safety they would be unable to contribute to the country on various levels including, political, business, and scientific, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and entertainment levels. While the general security of the society in the country plays an important role to ensure that all citizens are secured and protected, it is of national interest that individuals such as business leaders, diplomats, dignitaries, celebrities, and the public are protected. Therefore, this part-qualification plays a pivotal role in fulfilling the need for a safe and protected environment. This part-qualification will enable learners to gain knowledge and skills to assist principal(s) to live their lives in a safe and secure environment.

The importance and impact of Close Protection in South Africa is significant, especially with the current development initiatives by government to improve the economy of the country, for example, protection of dignitaries from other countries visiting the South African government, international sporting events and concerts where protection is needed for both individuals and spectators. Transit Protection Drivers are often the first ambassadors of South Africa that influential person will meet on their first arrival into the country and therefore the Transit Protection Driver needs to be suitably trained and capable of performing the required task at the expected professional levels.

Most learners endeavouring to complete this part-qualification may come from the law enforcement, defence, and private security sector. Many of them would have completed a part-qualification in basic security aspects and will then move on to complete this part-qualification as it forms an area of specialisation within the security sector. However, this part-qualification has also been designed to allow learners who have no previous experience to access the sector. Learners entering this part-qualification will be able to progress vertically from generic security and law enforcement services part-qualifications to more specialized close protection services as well as articulate horizontally to close protection, bomb disposal, policing, special combat capabilities and certain emergency medical care part-qualifications, within the prevailing regulations and legal prescripts.

The part-qualification facilitates access to education, training and a career path within the close protection services thus developing a pool of qualified, professional close protection personnel. Upon completion of the part-qualification, learners will be able to: gather protective information within the close protection environment, determine and organise logistics within the close protection environment, conduct planning and perform advanced, defensive, and protective driving duties within the close protection environment, implement protective measures within the close protection environment and conduct demobilisation, administration and debrief of a close protection operational task. In addition to these, learners will also gain valuable skills in terms of advanced, defensive, and protective driving skills, conflict management, protocol, etiquette, diplomacy and threat and risk analysis. These skills will enable learners to manage difficult and sensitive situations.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

Learners will gain access to the part-qualification through RPL for Access as provided for in the QCTO RPL Policy. RPL for access is conducted by accredited education institution, skills development provider or workplace accredited to offer that specific part-qualification or part-qualification.

Learners who have acquired competencies of the modules of a qualification or part qualification will be credited for modules through RPL.

RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment
Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this part-qualification is:

NQF Level 4 qualification.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This part-qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:

Knowledge Modules

541404-000-00-KM-01, Introduction to the Fundamentals of Close Protection, Level 4, 2 Credits.

541404-000-00-KM-02, Venue Protection Industry, Level 5, 2 Credits.

541404-000-00-KM-03, Transit Protection, Level 5, 2 Credits.

541404-000-00-KM-04, Conflict Management in the Transit Protection Drivers' Environment within Close Protection, Level 5, 2 Credits.

541404-000-00-KM-05, Introduction to First Response Emergency Care within the Close Protection Environment, Level 4, 2 Credits.

541404-000-00-KM-06, Applicable Legal Aspects, Level 4, 2 Credits.

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 12

Practical Skill Modules

541404-000-00-PM-02, Gather and Analyse Information and Formulate Transit Plans, Level 5, 4 Credits.

541404-000-00-PM-03, Implement Conflict Management in the Transit Protection Drivers' Environment within the Close Protection, Level 5, 2 Credits.

541404-000-00-PM-04, Handle Fundamental Emergency Situations in the Transit Protection Driver's Environment within Close Protection, Level 4, 3 Credits.

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 9

Work Experience Modules

541404-000-00-WM-02, Rendering Close Protection Services to a Defined Principal whilst in Transit, Level 5, 6 Credits.

541404-000-00-WM-03, Dealing with Emergency Situations within the Close Protection Environment, Level 4, 2 Credits.

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 8

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Gather protective information within the close protection environment.
2. Determine and organise logistics within the close protection environment.
3. Conduct planning and coordination activities for transit movements within the close protection.
4. Implement close protective measures to a defined principal in transit

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Conduct a risk assessment.

Compile principal profile.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Organise and arrange necessary accommodation related to the close protection task.

Organise and arrange necessary travel related to the close protection task.

Identify and arrange specialised equipment related to the close protection tasks.

Establish and arrange required support services to the close protection task.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Plan and coordinate activities for transit protection.

Plan and coordinate activities for embus and debus of a principal.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Implement close protective measures to a defined principal whilst in transit.

Implement close protective measures to a defined principal whilst embussing and debussing.

De-escalate and or control interpersonal conflict situations within the close protection environment.

Deal with emergency situations within the close protection environment appropriately.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated Formative Assessment:
The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment together with work experience leads to entrance in the integrated external summative assessment.

Integrated Summative Assessment:
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this part-qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria.

The assessment will be conducted through written assessment and the evaluation of practical tasks at decentralised approved assessment sites by a panel of assessors evaluated by assessor(s) registered with the AQP within a period of 1 day.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Australia and United Kingdom were selected as the best well renowned countries in the field of regulated private security training, registration and licensing as qualified security personnel. Comparison has been made with training programmes set by the respective regulatory authorities.

Australia:
Certificate IV in Close Personal Protection was compared to the Transit Protection Driver qualification.

The qualification is aimed at learners who provide high level security services to organisations and individuals who are exposed to dangerous situations such as political unrests, crime, assault, kidnap, etc. The qualification is delivered over four weeks.

These qualifications provide learners with knowledge and skills that empower them to:

Conduct risk assessment, venue and vehicle search using appropriate tools and techniques related to close protection services.

Plan a protection operation.

Assess and respond appropriately to identified threats.

Respond appropriately to Improvised Explosive Devices.

Perform close personal protection duties.

Manage a close personal protection operation.

Apply advanced driving tactics to operate vehicles under risky conditions.

Undertake embus and debus functions.

Use verbal communication to manage conflict and manage crowds.

Communicate in a close personal protection environment.

Conduct briefings and debriefings in a policing environment.

Upon completion of this qualification, learners will be able to offer Security Driver services to government agencies, dignitaries, diplomats, VIPs, high profile personalities, celebrities, and businesspeople.

United Kingdom:
The Security Industry Authority (SIA), a body that regulates private security services in the UK, coordinates the development security related qualifications and licensing of personnel operating within the security industry. One of the qualifications, whose implementation is coordinated by the SIA is the Certificate for Working as a Security Driver within the Private Security Industry. The course is offered by UCP Training Academy over a 10-day period.

Upon completion of the course learners will be equipped with skills that will enable them to:

Plan and prepare for security operations

Conduct risk assessment

Advanced and protective driving tactics

Provide close protection to principal(s) whilst mobile

Select appropriate route for close protection operations

Learners are required to undergo written and practical assessment. Learners are expected to perform practical exercises and submit their Portfolio of Evidence, as a part of summative assessment.

Conclusion
In conclusion, the Occupational Certificate: Transit Protection Driver compares favourably to part-qualifications and courses that are offered in the selected countries.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This part-qualification provides opportunities for horizontal and vertical articulation options.

Horizontal Articulation:

Occupational Certificate: Close Protector, NQF Level 5.

Vertical Articulation:

National Diploma: Policing, NQF Level 6.

Occupational Certificate: Social Security Assessor, NQF Level 6.

NOTES

NOTES

Qualifying for External Assessment:
To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of a statement of results and a record of completed work experience.

Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:

None

Criteria for the accreditation of providers
Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website.

The curriculum title and code are: Transit Protection Driver: 541404-000-00-01.

Encompassed Trade:
This part-qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD:

None.

Assessment Quality Partner (AQP)

SASSETA.

Parent Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Close Protector, NQF Level 5.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION

None

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS 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.

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