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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Diploma: Bomb Disposal

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
49124	National Diploma: Bomb Disposal
ORIGINATOR
SGB Bomb Disposal and Explosives Control
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Diploma	Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Safety in Society
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	274	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Regular-Unit Stds Based
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 1057/04	2004-12-02	2007-12-02
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02		2012-12-02

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
63229	National Diploma: Bomb Disposal	Level 5	NQF Level 05	245	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to obtain a nationally recognized qualification in the bomb disposal environment and to equip bomb disposal officials with the necessary bomb disposal skills in specific specialized areas in order to uplift the professional standards of policing in the broader contexts.

This is the first qualification for bomb disposal officials who wish to acquire bomb disposal skills within the broader policing environment. The bomb disposal official will operate in an environment where integrity and ethics play a vital role, and where their conduct will influence the perception of the community with regards to the integrity of the broader policing service.

The unit standards in this qualification will allow vertical and horizontal progression and mobility leading to various bomb disposal skills. Elective standards will further allow for progression and career pathing into specific specialist areas. The qualification makes provision for movement between different sub-fields of Law, Military Science and Security.

The learner obtaining this qualification will be able to enhance service delivery to their internal and external clients. Qualifying learners are able to exercise their bomb disposal responsibilities in accordance with the constitution of South Africa. The qualification will allow for transformation within the broader policing environment through the recognition of prior learning that will allow for the recognition of formal, non-formal and in-formal learning leading to the achievement of a national qualification by learners.

Rationale:

This qualification reflects the workplace needs in the sub-fields Safety in Society and Sovereignty of the State which relate to bomb disposal competencies. The relevant roles in maintaining public order, prevention of crime, investigation of crime, combating crime and protection of people and property by upholding the law in specific contexts are examined It will allow learners employed in the Safety in Society and Sovereignty of the State sub-fields to progress to advanced bomb disposal competencies and perform accordingly. Learners will also be able to pursue studies at a more advanced managerial level. This qualification will further ensure better service delivery to the community thereby providing a safe and secure community environment, which will enhance the country's economy

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This qualification assumes that learners have the following skills, knowledge and values:

The ability to read, write, and use written resource material on at least level 4.

The ability to use and understand fundamental mathematical/numeracy concepts on at least level 4.

Balance constitutional and legal rights of individuals with the competence to legally infringe those rights in the service of maintaining a safe and secure society.

Recognition of prior learning:

This qualification may be achieved in part or in whole by recognition of prior learning. The candidate in this case must be assessed/evaluated in the same manner as described in the paragraph that deals with integrated assessment above.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

Learners undertaking the National Diploma in Bomb Disposal will be required to do all 14 Fundamental credits and all 225 core credits. For the achievement of the minimum 274 credits required to achieve the qualification, learners will be required to achieve at least 35 credits from the elective component. It is strongly advised that learners should not only achieve the minimum 35 credits in the elective component but that they should ensure for career purposes that once they choose an elective stream, they should complete all the credits in that stream.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit Level Outcomes:

1. Balance the South African Constitution and relevant legislation with the circumstances of when and how to limit certain human rights to ensure safety in society.

2. Demonstrate capabilities where the use of explosives is necessary as well as apply restrictive measures as and when bomb incidents are identified.

3. Utilise critical thinking involving science and technology (as well as bomb disposal techniques), when analysing and subsequently providing solutions to situations encountered in the bomb disposal environment.

4. Develop strategies to handle stressful environments, work effectively as part of a team and still maintaining the ability to make independent decisions should be constructed and derived.

Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

This qualification addresses the following critical cross-field outcomes. The way in which the critical cross-field outcomes are addressed is presented in detail in the unit standards.

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

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization, or community.

Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

Collecting, analysing, organizing and critically evaluating information.

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

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

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

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Exit Level 1:

Relevant legislation regarding the disposal of explosives and munition and human rights are understood and practiced in a responsible and accountable manner.

The vision of the South African Police Service is measured against any given situation and adhered to from a community service point of view.

Bomb threats and incidents are handled in the correct manner according to departmental policies and procedures.

Independent decisions which are made in stressful situations will withstand public and departmental scrutiny from a legal point of view when the implications of these decisions and subsequent actions are assessed.

Safety of society is the main driving force when resolving the threat of a bomb incident.

Exit Level 2:

History, status, composition and impact of explosives are considered when resolving an incident where the public's safety is in jeopardy.

Identification of types of bombs and the various methods of disarmament must be analysed and correctly be utilised in different incidents.

Properties and methods of bomb disposal must be demonstrated and new trends are regularly scrutinised to stay abreast of the threat to society.

Exit Level 3:

Bomb threat indicators are researched and scenarios are developed to foresee possible threats and solutions in the bomb disposal context.

Case by case scenarios should be evaluated on a continuous and individual basis.

Technological advances are monitored and appraised within the bomb disposal environment.

World matters relating to terrorism are scrutinised and possible scenarios on the impact thereof on South Africa must be debated.

Exit Level 4:

Performing as part of an elite unit or team is measured

Stressful situations and how the person reacts to it are evaluated continuously.

Taking individual decisions which could have far reaching consequences are appraised.

Integrated Assessment:

The applied competence (practical, foundational and reflective competencies) of this qualification will be achieved if a learner is able to achieve all exit level outcomes of the qualification. The identification and solving of known problems, team work, organising self, using of data, implication of actions and reactions in the world as a set of related systems must be assessed during combinations of practical, foundational and reflexive competencies assessment methods and tools to determine the whole personal development and integration of applied knowledge and skills.

Certain exit level outcomes are measurable and verifiable through assessment criteria assessed in one application. Applicable assessment tool(s) to establish the foundational, reflective and embedded knowledge to problem solving and application of the world as a set of related systems within the Policing environment. Competence will be assessed when conducting formative and summative assessment.

Formative assessment:

The assessment criteria for formative assessment are described in the various unit standards. Formative assessment takes place during the process of learning and assessors should use a range of assessment methods and tools that support each other to assess total competence.

The assessment methods and/or tools used by the assessor must be fair in a sense that they do not hinder or advantage the learner, valid in a sense that they measure what they intend to measure, reliable in a sense that they are consistent and delivers the same output across a range of learners and practical in a sense that they take into account the available financial resources, facilities, equipment and time.

Summative assessment:

Summative assessment is carried out at the end of the learning programme to assess the achievement of the learner.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Since 1994, the South African Police Service has engaged in extensive liaison with colleagues and related services in the international community. Material, best practices and many other innovations have been considered and integrated into this qualification.
This qualification is benchmarked with countries such as USA (specifically the Federal Buro of Investigation), UK, Spain, Germany and Frans. International publications, and Post-Blast investigations in Scotland Yard were also consulted. The Scottish Qualifications Authority and National/Scottish Vocational Qualifications (N/SVQ) was consulted and comparison was made with qualifications listed on their framework and it was determined that this qualification is in line with the international qualifications presented by e.g. Scotland Yard.
Level 3 = Search for and Disposal of Munitions;
Level 3 = Supervisory Management of Munition Clearance and/or Search;
Level 4 = Planning and management of Munition Clearance Operations; and
Setting of standards in Search & Munition Clearance Occupations.
It is also benchmarked with countries in African such as Swaziland, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Zambia, Angola, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi and Namibia which form part of SARPCCO "Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Corporation Organization"
This qualification is built in such a way that it will receive constant international review and input. Other national institutions and Departments were consulted during the standards generation processes such as the Department of Defence Force, CSIR (Council for Scientific Industrial Research (Defence tek) and Department of Health, Department of Labour, National Department of Transport, national nuclear regulator, South African National Standards (SANS) and Training Providers.
From the year 2002 the South African Police engaged in an assessment and assessment practices project with the Swedish Police. The two organizations will assist each other in evaluating and generating assessment and assessment practices.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The choice of elective learning component allows the learner to change to another pathway in a policing environment at the same level or at the next level.

Some fundamental and non-policing core learning components will equip the learner with credits that will be useful in the safety in society sector and other learning fields that the learner may wish to pursue.

MODERATION OPTIONS

All providers offering the learning to achieve this qualification must be accredited by the relevant ETQA or through an ETQA with a memorandum of understanding with the relevant ETQA. All moderators moderating the assessment of a learner for this qualification must be registered with the relevant ETQAs

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

All assessors must be registered with the relevant ETQAs, and must comply with the requirements for assessors as prescribed by the relevant ETQAs. In addition, the assessors must have at least the skills levels in this field equivalent to those require by the NQF at level 5, plus five years of practice in this field as a worker or expert consultant or provider.
For an applicant to be registered as an assessor, the applicant needs the following:

A minimum of five years practical, relevant occupational experience;

Declared competent in all the outcomes of the National Assessor Unit Standards as stipulated by SAQA;

Detailed documentary proof or educational qualification, practical training undergone, and experience gained by applicant must be provided;

Meet any other requirements stipulated by the ETQAs.

Assessors and moderators:

Assessors and moderators should develop and conduct their own integrated assessment by making use of a range of formative and summative assessment methods. Assessors should assess and give credit for the evidence of learning that has already been acquired through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.

Unit standards associated with the qualification must be used to assess specific and critical cross-field outcomes. During integrated assessments the assessor should make use of formative and summative assessment methods and should assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies.

NOTES

This qualification has been replaced by qualification 63229, which is "National Diploma: Bomb Disposal", Level 5, 245 credits.

UNIT STANDARDS:

	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	116486	Explain personal and social responsibility in decision making	Level 4	NQF Level 04	5
Core	7854	Provide First Aid	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Core	8975	Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts	Level 4	NQF Level 04	5
Core	117480	Apply Chemical, Biological and Radiological Countermeasures	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	7
Core	117477	Apply explosives tactically for the breaching of obstacles	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	9
Core	117479	Apply the dynamics of robotics in the bomb disposal field	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
Core	117460	Conduct an analysis of explosives vulnerability	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Core	117462	Conduct and execute bomb disposal	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	17
Core	117468	Conduct planning, briefing and debriefing sessions	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	3
Core	117482	Conduct post-blast investigations	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	11
Core	117489	Conduct searching and sweeping	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
Core	117463	Demonstrate an understanding of the history and the impact of explosives and explosions	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	3
Core	117475	Dispose of explosives and munition	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	9
Core	117487	Handle bomb incidents	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	20
Core	117471	Handle unconventional mine warfare incidents	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	7
Core	117474	Handling and securing of weaponry caches	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	9
Core	117472	Identify and explain explosive ordnance (EO)	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	9
Core	117469	Identify and explain explosives	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	9
Core	117485	Identify and explain Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	18
Core	117466	Identify and explain non-destructive testing techniques	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	9
Core	117483	Identify and explain switches and/or triggering devices	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	13
Core	117467	Identify, apply and implement different blasting accessories, initiating systems and blasting techniques	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	22
Core	117481	Identify, explain and apply basic electronics relevant to the bomb disposal field	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	9
Core	11994	Monitor, reflect and improve on own performance	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	3
Fundamental	9407	Communicate with clients and discuss work	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	5
Fundamental	15096	Demonstrate an understanding of stress in order to apply strategies to achieve optimal stress levels in personal and work situations	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	5
Fundamental	9224	Implement policies regarding HIV/AIDS in the workplace	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Elective	117461	Conduct internal inspection and licensing of disposal facilities	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	20
Elective	117459	Control the use of and trade in pyrotechnics	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Elective	117464	Control the use of explosives on a blasting site	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Elective	117476	Demonstrate an understanding of explosives classification, marking and packaging requirements	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	5
Elective	117478	Demonstrate an understanding of explosives control	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	2
Elective	117465	Demonstrate an understanding of explosives importation and exportation requirements	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	2
Elective	117470	Demonstrate an understanding of explosives storage legislation and regulations	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Elective	117473	Demonstrate an understanding of explosives transportation legislation and regulations	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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