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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Policing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1263	National Certificate: Policing
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Justice in Society
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 9900/00	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2010-06-30

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

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The qualifying learner will be able to perform selected functions and apply legal procedure in a safety and security context to ensure safety in society

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

FET certificate NQF 4 or

Any other certificate deemed equivalent and which has been approved by the Academic Board/Senate of Technikon SA

Entry gained through a RPL process which may be achieved through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Perform selected functions in a policing area according to policy

2. Investigate crime to ensure a successful prosecution

Specified Outcomes:

1. Perform selected functions in a policing area according to policy

1.1. Prevent crime according to policy (C) (2 credits) (NQF 5)

1.2. Respond to reports, requests, suggestions, and complaints and by applying interpersonal communication skills (F) (12 credits) (NQF 5)

1.3. Exercise policing powers according to community policing powers according to community policing principles and legal requirements (F) 6 credits) (NQF 5)

1.4. Deal with property in the community Service Centre according to policy (C, F) (3 credits) (NQF 5)

1.5. Provide a service according to management principles (F) (18 credits) (NQF 5)

2. Investigate crime to ensure a successful prosecution

2.1. Deal with suspects, witnesses and victims according to legal principles (C) (13 credits) (NQF 5)

2.2. Gather information to investigate specified crimes (C, F) (6 credits) (NQF 5)

2.3. Participate in the criminal justice process to ensure fair administration of justice (C, F) (13 credits) (NQF 5)

2.4. Investigate specific offences and control the crime scene according to legal and investigative principles (C, F) (16 credits) (NQF 5)

2.5. Administer dockets according to legal and investigative dockets according to legal and investigative principles (C) (3 credits) (NQF 5)

2.6. Apply legal and investigative principles of specific offences to individualise the perpetrator (C, F) (28 credits) (NQF 5)

Critical outcomes:

1. Identify and solve problems, make responsible decisions, apply critical and creative thinking in dealing with the prevention and investigation of crime.

2. Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively in providing a service to the community.

3. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in an attempt to address the causes of crime, develop crime prevention programmes and investigate crime.

4. Communicate effectively as a participant in the criminal justice process and in dealing with colleagues and the community.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, particularly regarding crime.

6.a) Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
b) Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
c) Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
d) Explore education and career opportunities
e) Develop entrepreneurial opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1. Crime prevention is explained according to policy

1.2. Service is provided according to interpersonal communication and management principles

1.3. Policing powers are explained according to community policing principles and legal requirements

1.4. Dealing with property is explained according to policy

2.1. Dealing with suspects, witnesses and victims are explained according to legal principles

2.2. Gathering of information for specified crimes is explained according to legal and investigative principles

2.3. Participation in the criminal justice process is explained according to legal and investigative principles

2.4. Investigative process is implemented according to legal and investigative principles

2.5. The crime scene is controlled according to legal and investigative principles

2.6. The administration of dockets is applied according to legal and investigative principles

2.7. The need for prosecution is determined according to legal principles

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:

The qualification provides for sufficient practical applications of knowledge, skills and attitudes across modules to ensure that the learner's 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

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Technikon SA:

Articulate to National Diploma: Policing

Technikon Pretoria:

Articulate to Bachelors degree: Policing

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderation for all exit levels.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Experience

3 years relevant experience

Qualifications

At least a relevant National Diploma (3 years) or Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
shown in the table above.

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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