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

Coordinate and uphold the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115321  Coordinate and uphold the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Visible Policing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  5 
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 
This unit is for learners in the field of policing within the field of safety in society who coordinate and uphold the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (chapter 2 - Bill of rights) and legal prescripts with a level of authority that allow them to take decisions independently.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Coordinate the application of the Criminal Justice procedures regarding Legal Prescripts
  • Uphold the execution of the rights of officials
  • Uphold the rights of victims of crime in the delivery of victim support
  • Uphold the rights of suspects and detainees during arrest and detention

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the safety in society environment and more especially within the policing environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the safety in society environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Mathematical literacy and communication skills at level 4 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard applies to persons coordinating and supervising officials with a level of authority that will allow them to take decisions independently. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Coordinate the application of the Criminal Justice procedures regarding Legal Prescripts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Legislation that impact on policing environment is identified and explained according to the organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Advice regarding the application of legislation is given to officials according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Interpretation of new and amended legislation is explained to officials according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Records of legislation are kept according to organizational procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Uphold the execution of the rights of officials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Health and Safety working conditions are upheld in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Fair labour practices are promoted according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The right to association is promoted in terms of the Constitution of South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The right to training and development is promoted in terms of Legal Provisions (Policies) of the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The right to freedom of religion is upheld according to the Constitution of South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Officials are informed of their rights according to the Constitution of South Africa. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Uphold the rights of victims of crime in the delivery of victim support. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Information about the program of the care is given to the victim according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Statements of victims are obtained in privacy according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Prosperities of victims are secured according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Victims are referred for counselling according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Victims are referred for medical treatment at state costs according to organizational procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Uphold the rights of suspects and detainees during arrest and detention. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Properties of suspects and detainees are secured according to the Constitution of South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Conditions of cells are inspected in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Registers and receipts protecting the rights of suspects and detainees are inspected according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Rights of suspects and detainees are upheld in terms of section 35 of the Constitution of South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Various classes of suspects and detainees are admitted separately according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The provisioning of section 36 of the Constitution of South Africa is explained to officials according to organizational procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Basic understanding of coordination and upholding the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts
  • Comprehensive understanding of coordination and upholding the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts
  • Basic understanding of the uses and applications coordination and upholding the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    The following critical outcomes are addressed in this unit standard:
  • Coordinate and uphold the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts by using creative thinking.
  • The supervisor motivates officials to learn by coordination and upholding the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts. 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in relation to the coordination and upholding the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Coordinate and uphold the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts is done in consultation with officials as members of the group or team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The supervisor organizes and manages himself/herself in a way by coordination and upholding the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The supervisor is able to collect, analyze, organize and critical evaluate information on members activities by coordination and upholding the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The supervisor communicates effectively with other officials in the coordination and upholding the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    The supervisor uses science and technology effectively in the coordination and upholding the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The supervisor demonstrates an understanding of the world as a set of related systems in problem solving related to the coordination and upholding the execution of the Constitution of South Africa (Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights) and legal prescripts. 

    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:

    Legal:
  • South African Police Service Act
  • Constitution of South Africa

    A glossary of terms about the terminology of
    Context Specific:
  • Specifications, agreements and policies and procedures
  • Policing ethics and Code of Conduct

    Credits:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:

    Activity & hours:
    Classroom learning: 18 hours
    On-the-job learning: 12 hours
    Self directed learning: 10 hours
    Coaching required: 10 hours
    Total: 50 hours

    Credits Achieved: 5 
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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
    Core  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.
     
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    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.