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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
National Certificate: Road Safety Development |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
80047 | National Certificate: Road Safety Development | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Task Team - Traffic | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
SAS SETA - Safety and Security SETA | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
National Certificate | Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security | Safety in Society | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 140 | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
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 will provide the broad knowledge, skills and values needed for learners who wish to pursue a career in the road safety and road traffic law enforcement field. It will also enable learners to acquire management skills and knowledge of the legislative framework for road traffic law enforcement. The focus of this qualification is to enable learners to develop competence in a wide range of knowledge skills, attitudes and values including: Applying the principles of risk, financial and knowledge management and business ethics within internal and external regulatory frameworks in order to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of a unit. The skills, knowledge and understanding contained in this qualification are essential for the creation of a talent pool of experienced road safety officers that represents the demographics of the South African society. The ability to communicate is an essential part of the job of any road safety professional. This includes communicating with members of the public, colleagues, other professionals and elected representatives. The learner needs to demonstrate how he or she has devised and managed particular communication campaigns which could cover meetings, exhibitions and use of the media. Rationale: Road safety development is primarily about managing road safety interventions and promoting safety on the roads. The qualification addresses a broad range of competencies including understanding legislation and communicating to stakeholders and members of the public, planning and managing interventions and projects, leading and managing a team, and enhancing the development of teams and team members. Hence, the focus of this qualification is on showing inovation, providing community support and the promotion of safety interventions with relevant stakeholders. Road Traffic Safety and road traffic law enforcement constitutes one aspect in a series of essential services currently being rendered on rural and urban roads as well as in communities. As traffic volumes increase and suburbs and townships grow, there is an increase in the need for people to be involved. Safety and efficiency on roads are in road safety factors which lead to an improved and dependable road transport system thus benefiting society and the economy. This qualification is intended to enable road safety officials who wish to change career paths to do so. At the same time, it affords those road safety officials without degree qualifications who wish to further their studies with the opportunity of gaining access to other qualifications and gives them exposure to new legislation and policies that have a direct impact on their current functions. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that the learner accessing this qualification is competent in: Recognition of Prior Learning: The structure of this Unit standard based qualification makes the Recognition of Prior Learning possible, if the learner is able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in this qualification. Therefore this qualification can be achieved wholly or in part through Recognition of Prior Learning in terms of the defined Exit Level Outcomes and/or individual unit standards. Evidence can be presented in various ways, including international and/or previous national qualifications, products, reports, testimonials mentioning functions performed, work records, portfolios and/or performance records. All such evidence will be judged in accordance with the general principles of assessment and the requirements for integrated assessment. Access to the Qualification: For admission to the National Certificate: Tactical Road Traffic Operations at NQF Level 5, learners must be in possession of a qualification at NQF level 4, or equivalent and/or any other learning as stipulated in the current Road Traffic legislation. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
The Qualification consists of a Fundamental, a Core and an Elective Component. To be awarded the Qualification learners are required to obtain a minimum of 140 credits. Fundamental Component: The unit standards included in the fundamental component of the qualification total 24 credits and are compulsory. Core Component: The unit standards in the core component total 106 credits and are compulsory. Elective Component: The elective component of the qualification consists of a number of unit standards. The learner must choose and complete unit standards totalling a minimum of 10 credits from the unit standards listed. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Apply continuous or innovative improvement interventions in the unit. 2. Compile a road traffic safety intervention brief. 3. Develop and evaluate a road safety operational plan. Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: The learner will be expected to demonstrate the ability to: |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Integrated Assessment: Assessment practices must be fair, transparent, valid and reliable and should ensure that the learner is not disadvantaged in any way. Integrated assessment provides the opportunity for learners to demonstrate that they are able to integrate concepts, actions and ideas achieved across a range of unit standards and contexts. Integrated assessment must evaluate the quality of competence attained by the learner. The assessment strategies used must ensure that that all Specific Outcomes, Essential Embedded Knowledge and Critical Cross-Field Outcomes are assessed. The assessment of the Critical Cross-Field Outcomes should be integrated with the assessment of the Specific Outcomes. The learner who has provided the required evidence for all the Exit Level Outcomes of the qualification will be assessed as competent and awarded the qualification. This will ensure that learning and competence are not achieved only in the building blocks of the unit standards but also in the integration and application of the fundamental, core and elective building blocks to a particular context, i.e. the Exit Level Outcomes. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
The countries chosen for the international comparison either gradually developed their traffic management systems or had to make major interventions to ensure a safe traffic management system. Singapore: In Singapore the objective of the traffic management course is to provide participants with necessary information on traffic management. At the end of the course, participants are expected to have a good understanding of: The course will cover the following areas: Malaysia: As part of Malaysia's integrated road safety strategy a pilot programme is being undertaken to support the professional development of the traffic police in strategic law enforcement and road safety. The aim of the programme is to strengthen the capacity of traffic law enforcement professionals in Malaysia to reduce the incidence, severity and costs of road trauma in the community. The overall programme content includes: The content not covered in this Qualification includes leadership, effective use of intelligence, planning strategies and tactics and collision investigation. United Kingdom: The Welsh Assembly Government offers a OU Level 4 NV Qualification in Road Safety. This qualification is designed for those working within road safety. Candidates must complete seven mandatory units covering: contribute to formulating and implementing policy; formulate and implement strategies; identify, allocate and monitor resources; manage team performance; develop teams and individuals; maintain business relationships; and participate in advancing knowledge and practice. Candidates must also complete three optional units including: implement quality assurance systems; manage media relations and communications campaign; and recommend and co-ordinate a project design. The overall qualification content includes: Road Safety GB, formerly LARSO have courses designed for road safety officers. This course is designed for new entrants to the profession who have already completed Phase 1 or have 6-12 months on job experience. A limited number of places are also available for police officers or military staff with a road safety responsibility. Each delegate has opportunities to learn from experienced tutors and discover together how people work in other organisations. Delegates learn through doing rather than listening. The modules consist of a combination of formal listening and practical activities, including discussions, group work and on site work. The Highways Agency, which is mandated by the United Kingdom Government, has introduced the Certificate in Traffic Management for Traffic Officers and Supervisors. This provides them with the opportunity to achieve a vocational qualification while undertaking their job. Achieving this qualification begins with the Foundation Course. Following successful completion, the learner will start working with operational teams and work towards achieving the Certificate in Traffic Management using experiences in the job as evidence for their file. The Certificate in Traffic Management is accredited by City and Guilds. The Foundation Course, which is at the same level as this Qualification, provides learners with a solid grounding in the skills required to carry out their role. The duration of this course varies depending on the future role of the learner; up to 6 weeks for on-road and up to 4 weeks for control room staff. The intensive programme is designed to give learners exposure to managing incidents, dealing with customers and the media, patrolling and closing the network and the full range of activities that they will experience on the job. Further training takes place in the range of activities needed for using specialist equipment from the patrol vehicles and managing incidents. Early in the training learners meet the Police and other emergency services whom they will work alongside when managing incidents on the network. Cranfield University also offers a series of short courses under leadership, which covers most of the leadership and people management competencies of this qualification. The course explores the many diverse issues that need to be addressed so that the manager can be an effective and successful leader. The personal awareness programmes assist one in understanding own leadership style, drivers, successes and the challenges one faces. The management development programmes stimulate the learner to think about his/her contribution as a strategic leader. In addition the course assists the learner to lead and influence teams, lead through change and understand organisational politics to aid her/his your leadership contribution. Some of the short courses that constitute the Leadership module are: > It provides a unique, sustainable pathway to high performance and also provides a vision and motivation for others. > It addresses the question of an effective leader by understanding strategic leadership and one's role in the process. The university also runs a series of short courses on strategy which is a useful comparison for the competencies in this qualification. Ashridge Business School in the United Kingdom has a 5-day leadership programme called the Ashridge Leadership Process Fact File. It is a blend of small group development activities and one-to-one leadership coaching and delivers real impact and lasting change for the learner and her/his organisation. Some of the specific competencies that a learner will acquire during the course are: Ashridge also runs another programme that covers the key competencies of managing relationships. The course is entitled 'Interpersonal skills for managing relationships'. Leaders and executives in contemporary society are increasingly recognising that in addition to their technical and professional capability, their ability to establish, develop and create effective and lasting relationships is critical to long-term business success. This programme focuses on key communication, interpersonal and social skills-in today's parlance known as 'emotional intelligence'. Communication, intrapersonal awareness and interpersonal skills are the bedrock for success in relationship management. This programme will help the learner understand own communication and interpersonal style and skills, and will enable her/him to raise their self-awareness and confidence for managing relationships at work more effectively. This practical and experiential workshop is designed to introduce the learner to a range of skills, techniques and approaches that will ensure effective communication. It will give her/him an opportunity to practise the acquired communication and interpersonal skills in a range of typical work related situations. Some of the specific areas of focus that overlap with this qualification are: United States of America: The training offered in the USA is mainly to traffic officers and deals mainly with law enforcement aspects. The programme consists of a basic introduction which is 6 weeks, depending on the states training programme. Then this is followed by a 4 week field-training program. The Ohio Peace Officer Training Curriculum includes a substantial amount of traffic officer training and aspects resonate with some of the competencies in this qualification. The Stanley Community College also offers the Traffic Officer Certificate Program to traffic officers. Canada: Traffic officer training in Canada addresses some of the aspects contained in this qualification and deals with aspects other than basic law enforcement aspects. Traffic officer training in Canada typically takes place through a university or registered college over a two year period which culminates in a diploma. Once completed the learner will have acquired the following competencies: Kenya: In Kenya there is only training in traffic law enforcement seems to be part of the training given to constables who graduate to attempt the junior training wing or the inspectors or supervisory courses. The Traffic Department of the Kenyan Police identified the following key competencies for traffic officers: Australia: Monash University in Australia has a similar programme called Executive Certificate in Management. This course has been designed for experienced managers without a first degree to enable them to obtain an introductory qualification in management. The course content focuses on an appreciation of the management role and the crucial contribution that managers make to organisational effectiveness. The course examines major theories and concepts concerning the behaviour and performance of individuals and groups in organisations. Moreover, it explores the importance of self-awareness, learning and learning styles, self-management and specific managerial competencies. Course structure: Students must complete two core units (12 points): The Queensland University of Technology offers a Certificate in Road Safety (PY40) and a Diploma in Road Safety (PY41). The Graduate Certificate fosters specialist and multidisciplinary skills and knowledge in the fields of road safety, accident prevention, and traffic and transport improvements. The program is relevant not only to those already employed by government or industry, as either managers, practitioners or researchers, but also those seeking to enter these fields. Students become conversant with real-world safety problems with input from psychology, humanities, public health, optometry, civil/mechanical/manufacturing and medical engineering staff, as well as guest lecturers from government and industry (e.g. state transport, police, and the insurance industry). Students undertake field study, and are able to complete workplace-based projects where appropriate. They gain experience in both individual and teamwork approaches to research, problem solving, information retrieval, and oral and written communication. The Certificate contains the following focus areas: The Diploma course focuses on the following areas: India: The Indian School of Business (ISB), one of the top performing business schools in the world, like most other providers does not have structured certificates or diplomas like those in South Africa, in management. Their minimal qualification is an undergraduate degree. However, like most of these institutions the Centre for Executive Education at the ISB provides a range of short courses for managers who are already employed but who wish to move up the management chain. These short courses take place all the time. There is no indication if these short courses are part of a structured programme. The courses do revolve around, inter alia, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Skills, Marketing Strategies and Strategic Talent Management. Conclusion: The qualification compares favourably with what many universities and colleges call Executive Development Programmes. These constitute a series of high level short courses, designed to meet the needs of the individual who will be managing projects and interventions. Although no road safety qualification exists some of the existing qualifications deal with aspects within this qualification relating to the law enforcement or management aspects. This qualification therefore encapsulates some of the programmes competencies within law enforcement agencies considering the human and project resources at their disposal. In conclusion, the National Certificate in Road Safety Coordination is the first of its kind and is more comprehensive Qualification for Road Safety or enforcement officers wishing to pursue a career in Road Safety Coordination than those surveyed. Most universities investigated in the course of this exercise do not offer certificates and diplomas in the field of road safety management. However, some universities do offer certificates and diplomas in terms of management qualifications, there also seems to be a focus on the Masters in Business Administration and the first degree is seen as a stepping stone towards that qualification. In any case, many of the universities offer Executive Development Programmes for those who are already employed - and this qualification is targeting mainly that category. Seen from that point of view this qualification has much more content and structure than all the others that formed part of this study. This qualification brings together most of the applied competencies in the field of road safety management in a very structured way and paves the way for the generation of many elective streams. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification articulates horizontally with: Vertical articulation is possible with the following qualifications: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs: |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
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UNIT STANDARDS: |
ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
Core | 335835 | Adhere to professional conduct and business ethics | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 256527 | Apply knowledge of road traffic legislation pertaining to traffic officers, road users and vehicles | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 14 |
Core | 256519 | Demonstrate an understanding of the legislative framework for road traffic law enforcement | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Core | 243263 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of anti-corruption issues in the Public Sector | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Core | 256517 | Demonstrate understanding of the Administrative Adjudication of the Road Traffic Offences Act | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 242706 | Analyse problems | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 4 |
Core | 120303 | Apply principles of risk management | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Core | 377260 | Apply the concept of community involvement and development within the Road Traffic Safety Management environment | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | 8 |
Core | 117392 | Conduct a range of audits | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Core | 243824 | Develop an integrated Project Management plan for a simple to moderately complex project | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Core | 252032 | Develop, implement and evaluate an operational plan | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Core | 337059 | Apply monitoring and evaluation approaches and tools to assess an organisation's or programme's performance in a specific context | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 15 |
Core | 377221 | Conduct road safety infrastructure audits on the road environment | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | 12 |
Fundamental | 117853 | Conduct negotiations to deal with conflict situations | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Fundamental | 255496 | Manage a training intervention | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Fundamental | 12433 | Use communication techniques effectively | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Elective | 256516 | Establish and maintain information on the National Traffic Information System | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 264981 | Explain and implement a basic community development project in own work context | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 123507 | Administer provisioning for procurement | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 4 |
Elective | 15234 | Apply efficient time management to the work of a department/division/section | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 4 |
Elective | 119031 | Assess and analyse an incident | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Elective | 252037 | Build teams to achieve goals and objectives | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Elective | 242646 | Conceptualise and present a project concept | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 15 |
Elective | 115753 | Conduct outcomes-based assessment | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 15 |
Elective | 110058 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories and principles of transformative development practice | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Elective | 365139 | Demonstrate an understanding of human trafficking and its legal implications | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | 5 |
Elective | 336707 | Demonstrate an understanding of the key issues important for compliance with corporate governance principles and social responsibility | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Elective | 337061 | Demonstrate knowledge and insight into a bid committee system applicable to an Organ of State in South Africa | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 15 |
Elective | 10066 | Establish customer needs and relationships | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 16 |
Elective | 110063 | Plan advocacy campaigns and workshops in development practice | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Elective | 244560 | Present advertising ideas | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 7 |
Elective | 10301 | Complete a research assignment | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 20 |
Elective | 365190 | Demonstrate an understanding of the legislative factors and principles of common law impacting on specific alcohol-related road traffic offences | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | 10 |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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