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

Perform duties of a department agriculture border control official 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115316  Perform duties of a department agriculture border control official 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Visible Policing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Safety in Society 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  6 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2004-12-02  2007-12-02  SAQA 1057/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02   2011-12-02  

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 unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The learner accredited with this unit standard is capable of performing the duties of a Department of Agricultural Border Control Official at a Port of Entry, by performing administrative duties, inspection of vehicles, cargo, agricultural items and checking persons in accordance with the agricultural import permit. Grant permission for entrance of an agricultural item at a port of entry in line with border control procedures. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Communication skills at NQF level 4
Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 4 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Movement control system - only at ports of entry where installed.
Memorandum of understanding - during collective operation an agreement is reached. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Apply administrative functions. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Movement Control System - only at ports of entry where installed.
Memorandum of Understanding - During collective operation an agreement is reached. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The documentation accompanying the agricultural item is received according to the applicable agricultural legislation and departmental procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The documents are checked to ensure that the legal requirements are according to the agricultural legislation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The documents are verified for validity to establish authenticity. A landing permit is issued and/or other applicable endorsements are made according to departmental procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
Illegal movements of agricultural items are controlled in accordance with departmental procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
Functions of the Immigration, Health, Agriculture and Customs and Excise official are co-ordinated according to institutional procedures. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Inspection of a vehicle or person. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The body language and behaviour of the traveller is observed for any irregularities according to departmental procedures 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
Inspection of a vehicle or person is done to ensure that no illegal agricultural items are smuggled in accordance with the agricultural Acts and departmental procedures 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
All irregularities found are dealt with in terms of the appropriate agricultural legislation 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Release agricultural items at a port of entry. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
All documents are verified for validity to establish authenticity. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
Landing permits are issued, and/or other applicable endorsements are made according to departmental procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
All documentation is inspected and verified according to organisational procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
The person and/or agricultural items are granted permission to leave the port of entry according to departmental procedures once all requirements have been adhered to. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
1. Candidates are assessed against these assessment criteria. An assessor observes currently employed candidates carrying out their normal duties. They may also be asked to carry out simulated tasks and to answer written and/or oral questions. Candidates studying towards a Unit Standard, and who are not currently employed, will also be assessed using variety of assessment tools.
2. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
3. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
4. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures

The standard describes competent performance in doing physical techniques that will enhance their job performance, and lay down the criteria by which competence should be judged, as well as the range of circumstances in which competence should be demonstrated. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
A comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation, and procedures and practices.
A broad understanding of the Administer and control of the movement of persons and goods across international borders at ports of entry duties of a Policing Official at a port of entry. 

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
Technology ability in using equipment such as radios, and special equipment.

The following policing specific outcomes must be assessed;
1. Courage to take risk and even put own life at risks to safe others.
2. Discipline to accept instructions and policy
3. Physical ability to do the job (includes fitness and health required to move in the field with the sections without putting themselves in danger).
4. Patriotism and loyalty to the country and its entire people. 

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
N/A 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
High emphasis is placed on problem solving ability during exercises. Exercises and scenarios have a variety to ensure problem-solving ability is developed and not stereotyped step that the person cannot apply in practice.

Decision-making must be developed in this standard during practical exercises. Learners must be left to make their own decision, which must be debriefed. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Ability to be a team player in order to establish synergy during joint operations and in teams. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Organize one self and ones activities while preparing personal equipment and plan own tasks for operational actions. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, evaluate, organize and critically evaluate information during policing task, interpret it to determine safe action that complies with legal and policy requirements. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Understand the world as a set of related systems by understanding the consequences of illegal or public unacceptable use of force actions and decisions. 

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
N/A 

UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
Integrated assessment methods and tools will allow the candidate to demonstrate that she/he has acquired knowledge of and can safely and effectively apply competence identified in this unit standard.

These tools include the following:
  • In-site (on-the-job) observations
  • Role-play simulations
  • Structured group discussions
  • Written reports (e.g. tests, exams, case studies, projects, registers, logbooks, workbooks)
  • Verbal report backs (presentations)
  • Portfolios of evidence
  • Projects (physical visits to Government Departments)
  • Experiential learning
  • Working in teams
  • Scenario sketching

    These methods must be carefully selected based on the purpose of the assessment (For example, the written method of assessing knowledge or on-job demonstration of practical competence). The assessment must integrate a number of different methods in order to give the assessor reliable and valid proof of competence and evidence of required attitudes.

    Supplementary information
    Specified requirements
    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
    Criminal Procedure Act
    Constitution Act
    South African Police Service Act

    A glossary of terms about the terminology of use and uphold of force
    Context specific
    Rules and regulations on the use and uphold of force 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  50419   National Certificate: Port Control and Admissions  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-06-29  Was PSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  48865   National Diploma: Policing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-12-02  Was SAS SETA 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.