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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Demonstrate knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 2000 (Act No 60 of 2000) applicable to possessing a firearm |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
117705 | Demonstrate knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 2000 (Act No 60 of 2000) applicable to possessing a firearm | |||
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 3 | NQF Level 03 | 3 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Reregistered | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
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 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 standard is for persons who need to demonstrate knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 2000 (Act No 60 of 2000), herein after the Act that is applicable to legally possess a firearm. Persons credited with this unit standard are able to:
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
No prior learning is assumed to be in place. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate understanding of the statutory duties and obligations applicable to the firearm ownership as contained in the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The term "presumptions relating to failure to report" as detailed in Section 118 of the Act is explained in terms of its implication for the firearm owner. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The term "presumption of failure to take reasonable steps" as detailed in Section 119 of the Act is explained in terms of its implication for the firearm owner. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The term "presumptions relating to" the possession of firearms and ammunition as detailed in section 117 of the Act is explained in terms of its implication for the firearm owner. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The term "offences" is explained as detailed in Section 120 of the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The general circumstances under which the registrar may declare a person unfit to possess a firearm are explained as outlined in Section 102 of the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The general circumstances under which the court may declare a person unfit to possess a firearm are explained as outlined in Section 103 of the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The effect of a declaration of a person as unfit to possess a firearm is explained in terms of Section 104 of the Act. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate understanding of the statutory prescriptions applicable to the possession, handling, carrying, storage and use of firearms as prescribed by the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The statutory prescriptions applicable to the possession of firearms and firearm parts are explained as prescribed by the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The statutory prescriptions applicable to the use and handling of firearms are explained as prescribed by the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The statutory prescriptions applicable to the carrying of firearms are explained as prescribed by the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The statutory prescriptions applicable to the storage of firearms are explained as prescribed by the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The statutory prescriptions applicable to the disposal of firearms and firearm parts are explained as prescribed by the Act. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Demonstrate understanding of the statutory prescriptions applicable to the possession and storage of ammunition as prescribed by the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The statutory prescriptions applicable to the possession of ammunition are explained as prescribed by the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The statutory prescriptions applicable to the storage of ammunition are explained as prescribed by the Act. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The relevant sections of the Act as amended and all relevant regulations to the Act. (see Notes) |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information when demonstrating knowledge of the Act. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicating with others when explaining the legislative prescripts of the Act. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
The following sections of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000), as amended, are applicable to the possession of firearms:
CHAPTER 01 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS: CHAPTER 02 - PROHIBITIONS: CHAPTER 03 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN DEVICES: CHAPTER 05 - COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES: CHAPTER 06 - LICENCE TO POSSESS FIREARM : CHAPTER 09 - STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND CARRYING OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION: CHAPTER 10 - CONTROL OF AMMUNITION AND FIREARM PARTS: CHAPTER 12 - DECLARATION OF PERSONS AS UNFIT TO POSSESS FIREARM: CHAPTER 13 - INSPECTIONS: CHAPTER 14 - SEARCH AND SEIZURE: CHAPTER 15 - PRESUMPTIONS: CHAPTER 16 - OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES: CHAPTER 18 - RIGHT OF APPEAL: CHAPTER 21 - GENERAL PROVISIONS: The following regulations of the Firearms Control Regulations 2004 are applicable to the possession of firearms: CHAPTER 01 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS: CHAPTER 08 - CONTROL OF AMMUNITION AND FIREARM PARTS: CHAPTER 10 - SAFE CUSTODY OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION: CHAPTER 11: CHAPTER 12 - GENERAL PROVISIONS: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 58577 | National Certificate: General Security Practices | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Core | 50480 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Firearm Training | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SAPFTC |
Core | 62289 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 50285 | National Certificate: Professional Driving | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | TETA |
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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51. | DYNAMIC ALTERNATIVES PTY LTD |
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54. | EKHURHULENI SHOOTING AND TRAINING ACADEMY |
55. | ELASON PRO-ACTIVE SECURITY (PTY) LTD |
56. | EMC TRAINING AND CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
57. | ENGIE SECURITY SERVICES TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE PTY LTD |
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60. | FAST CATCH SECURITY AND TRAINING SERVICES CC |
61. | Fidelity Security Services |
62. | FIRMSTONE CONSULTING AND SECURITY ACADEMY |
63. | FORUM SEKURITEIT |
64. | G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (SA) (PTY) LTD WYNBERG |
65. | GENESIS K9 GROUP (PTY) LTD |
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69. | Hadassah Security Consultants Cc |
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78. | IMVULA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
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83. | IPELENG RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
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88. | Kahisano Skills Development and Training |
89. | KEDISANG SECURITY |
90. | KNO SECURITY AND SUPPLY SERVICES (PTY) LTD |
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92. | L AND L TRAINING |
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111. | MBUDZANA DZANGA TRADERS CONSTRUCTION AND SECURITY |
112. | MIDRAND TRAINING ACADEMY PTY LTD |
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114. | MILITES DEI SECURITY SERVICES (PTY) LTD |
115. | MILLCREEK TRADING CC |
116. | MISHO''S INVETMENTS |
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118. | MMASEBKO TRAINING SECURITY CENTRE |
119. | MOKHOMO SECURITY |
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123. | NCEDA CLEANING AND SECURITY SERVICES |
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125. | NDIVHUWO SECURITY TRAINING |
126. | NORTHERN GOURMET TRADERS AND SECURITY SERVICES CC |
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136. | POSEIDAN SECURITY SERVICE PTY LTD |
137. | PROTEA COIN GROUP (ASSETS IN TRANSIT AND ARMED REACTION) |
138. | PROTOCOL K9 PTY LTD |
139. | PUTCO Pty Ltd |
140. | Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd |
141. | Quiver Security Services Cc |
142. | RAMAZWI SECURITY SERVICES CC |
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144. | RISENGASECURITY TRAINING SERVICES |
145. | ROMULA BUSINESS ENTERPRISES T/A SIYAFUNDA SECURITY ACADEMY |
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147. | SA PROTECTION AND SECURITY UNIT (PTY) LTD |
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150. | SAKHI'SIZWE SECURITY SERVICES CC |
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153. | SHALUZA PROTECTION FORCE CC |
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157. | SIRIUS RISK MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD |
158. | SIT INVESTMENT HOLDINGS |
159. | SIVA SECURITY SERVICES |
160. | SIYANIVIKELA SECURITY SERVICES |
161. | SNAP SOLUTIONS NETWX PTY LTD |
162. | SOLID PROTECTION SERVICES PTY LTD |
163. | SOUTH AFRICAN MARSHALL (PTY) LTD |
164. | SOUTH AFRICAN WING SECURITY CC |
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166. | SSG Security Solutions Pty Ltd |
167. | STALLION LEARNING CENTRE PTY LTD |
168. | STALLION SECURITY PTY LTD WESTERN CAPE BRANCH |
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171. | TACKLE HOF TRADING |
172. | TACTICAL AND STRATEGIC SECURITY TRAINING |
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174. | TDP Enterprise and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
175. | THABO Training and Services |
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177. | THE LADY BOSS SECURITY SERVICES |
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180. | THIZRAM |
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183. | TLOTSOPARTNERS |
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185. | TSHITHIKHO SUPPLY AND SECURITY CC |
186. | TT ROS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE |
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188. | TZANEEN TRAINING CENTRE LIMPOPO |
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192. | VIMTSIRE SECURITY AND PROTECTION SERVICESS C C |
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198. | XONE CONTROL ROOM MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD |
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