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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Technology: Forensic Investigation 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
16892  Bachelor of Technology: Forensic Investigation 
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
B Tech  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  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   2012-06-30  

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 competent in applying the forensic investigative skills and values to support and facilitate the litigation process. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF level 6

Any M+3 qualification

Entry gained through RPL process 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1.Scene of incident
  • Analyse and interpret the scene of incident for litigation purposes
  • Utilise the scene of incident for litigation purposes


    Specified outcomes:

    1. Do a preliminary investigation of scene of incident
    2. Manage the scene of incident to protect and secure the evidence
    3. Utilise sources to protect the scene of incident
    4. Use experts to search the scene of incident and seize evidence for litigation
    5. Exhibits must be packed for litigation purpose
    6. Records must be kept for litigation purposes (F)


    Assessment guidance:

    All procedures assessment done by checklist used by assessor in simulations and actual cases.

    Learner can be assessed on scene whether simulation or actual to utilise, protect and manage evidence. The ability to react verbally at a Autumn school

    Learners will be assessed on the accuracy and quality of the portfolio as well as the accurate verbal responses and evaluation during the Autumn school


    Forensic interviewing

    1. Utilise interviewing techniques
    2. Identification and elimination of suspects
    3. Use resources in interviewing

    Specified outcomes:

    1. Use interviewing techniques to gather information
    2. Use interviewing skills to abstract information
    3. Trace witnesses for interviewing purposes
    4. Record evidence for litigation purposes (C)

    Intelligence
    1. Gather information for evidential purposes
    2. Analyse and interpret information for evidential purposes
    3. Integrate intelligence with the investigative process for litigation purposes.

    Specified outcomes

    1. Evaluate information for litigation purposes
    2. Employ and handle informers to gather specific information for future use
    3. Develop database for investigative purposes
    4. Interpret information to determine relevancy
    5. Utilise covert techniques for investigative purposes
    6. Analyse crime tendencies for investigative purposes
    7. Analyse information for litigation purposes
    8. Establish intelligence for investigative purposes(C)

    Identification

    1. Utilise evidence to meet litigation purposes
    2. Utilise information to identify and trace perpetrators
    3. Identify and Protect evidence

    Specified outcomes

    1. Analyse modus operandi to establish involvement in the incident
    2. Gather information and statements for investigative purposes
    3. Prepare exhibits for litigation purposes
    4. Use tracing techniques for identification and elimination purpose (C)

    Forensic techniques

    1. Conduct scientific analysis
    2. Utilise forensic experts to individualise perpetrator
    3. Prepare and present scientific evidence

    Specified outcomes

    1. Analyse statements for investigations purposes
    2. Utilise scientific investigative techniques to assist in the investigation process
    3. Apply technological expertise to support investigation
    4. Analyse exhibits with the aim to individualise
    5. Prepare case file and evidence for presentation in court (C)

    Litigation process
  • Render assistance in the litigation process by presenting scientific evidence
  • Judicial process: Giving evidence during litigation process

    Specified outcomes

    1. Present evidence to prove the incident
    2. Prepare witnesses to testify
    3. Participate in litigation process to finalise proceedings (F)

    Critical outcomes:

    1. Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

    2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.

    3. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

    4. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.

    5. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.

    6. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    7. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    8. Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social context
  • Exploring education and career opportunities
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Scene if incident

    1. Analyse and interpret the scene of incident for litigation purposes

    2. Utilise the scene of incident for litigation purposes


    1. Proper procedure to do the preliminary investigation are carried out effectively
    2. A report as part of a portfolio on relevant case studies is done correctly according to prescribed procedures
    3. The scene of incident is protected appropriately to secure evidence relevant to the type of misconduct
    4. A report as part of the overall portfolio provides the necessary evidence that supports the litigation process in terms of requirements such as continuity of possession
    5. Demonstrate the ability to carry out the following actions according to proper procedures relevant to the misconduct
  • Sources utilised
  • Experts used


    Assessment guidance

    All procedures assessment done by checklist used by assessor in simulations and actual cases

    Learner can be assessed on scene whether simulation or actual to utilise, protect and manage evidence. The ability to react verbally at a Autumn school

    Learner will be assessed on the accuracy and quality of the portfolio as well as the accurate verbal responses and evaluation during the Autumn school


    Forensic interviewing

    1. Utilise interviewing techniques
    2. Identification and elimination of suspects
    3. Use resources in interviewing


    1. Demonstrate that interviewing techniques are implemented to gather information
    2. Demonstrate that written assignments that are based on relevant case studies, are correctly compiled, presented and meet the required criteria within the required time frame.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to correctly answer relevant oral questions during the Autumn school
    4. Written examination questions are answered correctly


    Intelligence

    1. Gather information for evidential purposes
    2. Analyse and interpret information for evidential purposes
    3. Integrate intelligence with the investigative process for litigation purposes

    1. Information is evaluated according to legal principles
    2. Demonstrate the ability to qualify and quantify information to support the investigative process by means of role play at the autumn school
    3. Demonstrate the ability to implement a database in a report as part of a portfolio to support the investigation process
    4. The implementation of covert techniques to support the investigative process is explained according to legal principles
    5. Crime trends are analysed, inter presented and evaluated to support the investigation process
    6. Demomstrate that written questions based on case studies are answered correctly during written examinations and assignments


    Identification

    1. Utilise evidence to meet litigation purposes
    2. Utilise information to identify and trace perpetrators
    3. Identify and Protect evidence

    1. Compile and utilise psychological profile for tracing purposes
    2. Demonstrate the ability by means of practical relevant case studies the preparation of exhibits according to legal principles
    3. A report as part of the overall portfolio provides the necessary evidence for the implementation of tracing techniques in the litigation process
    4. Demonstrate by means of practical syndicate exercise based on case studies an understanding of and application and evaluation of modus operandi principles to establish involvement in the misconduct
    5. Demonstrate the ability to correctly answer oral and written questions during the autumn school

    Forensic techniques

    1. Conduct scientific analysis
    2. Utilise forensic experts to individualise perpetrator
    3. Prepare and present scientific evidence

    1. Demonstrate the ability to apply and evaluate scientific investigative techniques and technological expertise by means of a report as part of the overall portfolio.
    2. Exhibits are analysed, interpreted and evaluated with the aim to individualise
    3. Written assignments and written examination questions based on case studies are answered correctly
    4. A report as part of the overall portfolio provides the necessary evidence on the completion of case files and presentation of evidence in court

    Litigation process
  • Render assistance in the litigation process by presenting scientific evidence
  • Judicial process: Giving evidence during litigation process

    1. A portfolio on relevant case studies is done correctly according to prescribed procedures
    2. Practical exercises, role plays and case studies at the autumn school (i.e. experiential learning is effectively and correctly completed)
    3. Demonstrate the ability to correctly answer oral questions during the autumn school


    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 paper, case studies, role-plays, self-assessment and fieldwork.


    Summative assessment:

    Written and/or oral examination 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation. This qualification forms the basis for access to M Tech studies. In addition it serves to contribute towards improving of functioning skills as investigators as well as further career progress towards middle and top level management. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External moderation for all exit levels

    SERTEC, HEQC. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    (a) Experience: Assessors must have at least 10 years relevant experience.
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    (b) Qualifications: Assessors must have at least an NQF level 7 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 


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