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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Diploma in Metropolitan and Traffic Policing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
50204	Diploma in Metropolitan and Traffic Policing
ORIGINATOR
Lyceum College (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
National Diploma	Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Justice in Society
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 6	NQF Level 06	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered		EXCO 0437/26	2024-06-30	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2032-06-30

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

Purpose:

This Qualification is for any individual who is, or wishes to be involved in the traffic and Metro policing field. It serves to support and advance the functioning of individuals in the community policing industry.

Learners working towards this Qualification will find that the acquisition of competence in the Qualification will add value to their understanding of the sector and functioning in the workplace. It will provide for consolidation of the broad knowledge, skills and values needed in the traffic and Metro policing field of study.

The Qualification will facilitate access to, and mobility and progression within education and training and to progress along a learning path for learners who:

Were previously disadvantaged or who were unable to complete their schooling and were therefore denied access to Further Education and Training.

Have worked in traffic management or Metro policing or other related field for many years, but have not obtained a formal Qualification.

Wish to extend their range of skills and knowledge of this field of study so that they can become competent workers as traffic and Metro police officers.

The intention of the Diploma: Metropolitan and Traffic Policing is to:

Promote the development of knowledge, skills and values that are required in traffic and Metro policing.

Help learners realize their potential in the field.

Provide opportunities for people to progress to levels of recognition and possible progression to higher levels of learning within the traffic and Metro policing field.

Rationale:

Traffic Management and Policing distinguishes itself from related fields of study such as Social control and the criminal justice system and community safety, socio legal studies and security. It has become a new study field in South Africa. A traffic and Metro police officer should be able to manage secondary functions within the business of policing and integrate the required core knowledge to the society and effectively carry out their functions. There is a growing need for well trained, practical and knowledgeable Metropolitan and Traffic police officers.

The Diploma: Metropolitan and Traffic Policing, NQF Level 6 is designed to provide this need and to create job opportunities for learners interested in this field of study. Apart from following a career as a traffic or Metro police officer, successful candidates will also be able to articulate to related fields of study such as Safety and Security and Law enforcement.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following actual knowledge is assumed to be in place in order to embark on learning:

Learners accessing this Qualification will have demonstrated achievement of outcomes in Language/Communication and Mathematics/Numeracy at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.

Recognition of prior learning:

Learning that has been acquired through formal, informal and non-formal means is recognised for the fulfilment of the requirements of this qualification or part of the qualification. It is required that through assessment practices, the learner should demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in this qualification. Recognition of prior learning is performed by means of an Integrated assessment as mentioned in the previous paragraph.

This Recognition of prior learning may allow for accelerated access to further learning. All recognition of prior learning is subject to quality assurance by the relevant accredited Education and Training Quality Assurance Body and is conducted by a registered workplace assessor.

Access to the qualification:

Access to this Qualification is theoretically open, permitting a learner to embark upon the Qualification. The entrance requirement is a matriculation certificate as stipulated by the relevant Acts in this regard, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

Fundamental learning components:

Business Communication: 20 Credits at NQF Level 5.

Financial Management: 20 Credits at NQF Level 5.

General Management: 20 Credits at NQF Level 5.

Core learning components:

Law and Procedure of Evidence: 24 Credits at NQF Level 6.

Metropolitan Police Science 1: 24 Credits at NQF Level 5.

Metropolitan Police Science 2: 24 Credits at NQF Level 5.

Metropolitan Police Science 3: 28 Credits at NQF Level 6.

Traffic Science 1: 24 Credits at NQF Level 5.

Traffic Science 2: 24 Credits at NQF Level 5.

Traffic Science 3: 28 Credits at NQF Level 6.

Criminal Law: 24 Credits at NQF Level 6.

Elective learning components (select two):

Crime Prevention: 20 Credits at NQF Level 6.

Community Policing: 20 Credits at NQF Level 6.

Project Management: 20 Credits at NQF Level 5.

Total Credits: 300

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On achieving this Qualification, the learner will be able to:

1. Master the theoretical and practical foundation of Metropolitan and Traffic Policing as a field of study.

2. Master the practical and theoretical application of Metropolitan and traffic science within the field of metropolitan and traffic policing.

3. Develop methodologies and techniques to enhance and develop Policing and maintenance of safety within society.

4. Provide practical support within the Policing field so as to ensure the effective running of the unit with respect to cost effectiveness and general management principles.

5. Communicate effectively with fellow officers, subordinates, superiors and the general public.

6. Do assignments using project management.

7. Use the relevant legislation in order to maintain law and order, thereby ensuring procedural correctness and maximum efficiency with criminal activity.

8. Investigate into crimes and analyse a plan of action which will ensure just outcomes.

9. Analyse an accident scene and arrive at possible solutions with a reasonable following action.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessor will be able to determine learner's competency pertaining to these outcomes by using formative and summative assessment methods to measuring their ability to:

Describe and discuss critically the theoretical and practical foundations of Municipal and Traffic Management.

Demonstrate the ability to apply the practical and theoretical components of Municipal and traffic policing within society.

Implement practical solutions to safety within society from a legal perspective.

Develop strategies and communicate effectively with inferiors, colleagues, superiors and the community to promote an effective working environment.

Demonstrate the ability to work in a team by completing specific tasks in Metropolitan and Traffic Policing as a member of a team.

Evaluate the scene of a crime/accident and suggest possible causes, and highlight the following actions required.

Integrated assessment:

Assessment practices must be open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable and ensure that no learner is disadvantaged. Learning, teaching and assessment are in line with each other.

The term 'Integrated assessment' implies that theoretical and practical components should be assessed together. During integrated assessments the assessor should make use of formative and summative assessment methods and assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies.

A variety of methods must therefore be used in assessment. Tools and activities must be appropriate to the context in which the learner is working. Where it is not possible to assess the learner in the workplace or on-the-job, simulations, case studies and other similar techniques should be used to provide a context appropriate to the assessment.

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.

Assessment should ensure that all specific outcomes and critical cross-field outcomes are evaluated. The assessment of the critical cross-field outcomes should be integrated with the assessment of specific outcomes.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Benchmarking was done by comparing contents with similar qualifications offered in New Zealand and the United States:

Social Science Degrees which have elements of policing within them on the NZQA at level 5 and 6.

Short specialized courses are available through the University of North Florida and North West University of Chicago.

A direct comparison of the title, specific outcomes, assessment criteria and embedded knowledge was undertaken with each and the best practice points were highlighted and incorporated.

Difficulty was found in making actual direct comparisons, due to the learning material being available in short course form as well as a difference in levels.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The qualification can articulate vertically to a variety of degrees offered at Public or Private institutions:

Bachelor of Arts: Social Control and Criminal Justice System.

Bachelor of Arts: Community Safety and Socio-legal Studies.

The qualification will articulate horizontally with the following qualifications which run at public learning institutions:

Diploma: Criminal Justice and Forensic Auditing.

Diploma: Labour and Social Security Law.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) Body.

Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.

Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQA's (including professional bodies); and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed immediately below:

> Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise.

> Any requirements laid down by an appropriate professional body should be taken into consideration.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:

A minimum of an NQF level 6 qualification in this or a related sub-field.

Fulfilment of requirements laid down by the appropriate ETQA.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd