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

Manage health, safety and security in a mission 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114857  Manage health, safety and security in a mission 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-06-26  2008-11-26  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-11-26   2012-11-26  

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 unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
259980  Manage safety and security of mission facilities, assets and personnel  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will be able to perform the duties of a Security Officer at a mission. The learner will apply the health and safety regulations of the host country and South Africa. They will develop contingency plans for emergency situations.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Explain the role and functions of a security officer in a mission context.
  • Maintain a healthy, safe and secure work environment.
  • Manage an emergency situation.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of safety and basic life support procedures 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard are assumed to have a Level 5 qualification or RPL equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the role and functions of a security officer in a mission context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The responsibilities of the security officer pertaining to physical security measures are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The responsibilities of the officer in securing personnel safety are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The role of the officer in information and communication security is discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Directives of the DFA regarding information and communication security are implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Knowledge of the procedures when information and communication security is breached is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Maintain a healthy, safe and secure work environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Occupational health and safety principles are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The personnel's rights and responsibilities regarding safety in the workplace are explained in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The health and safety regulations of a particular target country, is investigated and applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Safety procedures for avoiding accidents in the mission environment are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The importance of securing areas from unauthorized access is explained in relation to the effect it will have on the safety and security of the mission. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Procedures to be followed when security measures are breached are communicated to relevant role players. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Health and safety information is displayed and made known to all concerned parties. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Manage an emergency situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Potential disasters for a specific area and/or situation are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The difference between man-made and natural disasters and their probable impact are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A disaster management plan is drafted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Community structures and resources to utilize in emergencies are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Appropriate evacuation and fire fighting drills are practiced. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Accurate emergency contact information is compiled and readily available. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of safety and basic life support procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Locations of safety equipment are identified and communicated to all staff. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Safety and emergency signs are identified, located and explained according to general safety standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The medical-legal implications and principles of First Aid are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The need for the practice of personal safety is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Elementary human anatomical structures and physiological functions are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Appropriate First Aid procedures are demonstrated. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Role of security officer in a mission
  • Physical security measures
  • Personnel security
  • Information and Communications Security
  • Emergency scene management
  • First Aid [ CPR, AR, Choking, Wounds and bleeding, Shock, Unconsciousness, Fainting, Fractures, Burns, Head Injuries, Spinal injuries]
  • Principles of First Aid
  • Emergency drills
  • Fire fighting
  • Disaster Management plan
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
  • Relevant Information: Contact numbers and persons 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in securing safety. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to emergency situations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in emergency scene management. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible aid in emergency or disaster situations. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 259980, which is "Manage safety and security of mission facilities, assets and personnel", Level 6, 5 credits.

    Assessment methods and integrated assessment
    Ensure that assessment covers the specific outcomes, the critical cross-field outcomes and the essential embedded knowledge. Assessment activities should be appropriate to the context and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment.

    A range of assessment methods should be used, including direct observation, product sample, simulation, questioning (verbal or written) and testimony (portfolio collection of evidence).

    Integrated assessment: It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the number of assessment "events". Ensure that the commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

    Supplementary information

    Activity No. Hours Comments
    Lectures 10
    Experiential Learning 15 Practical applications and drills
    Self-directed learning
    Skills coaching 5 Demonstrate current First Aid skills
    Other
    Total 30 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Fundamental  48762   Advanced Certificate: Mission Administration  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-11-26  Was PSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    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.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.