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

Conduct a lawful search and seizure 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11976  Conduct a lawful search and seizure 
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 "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 
Learners who have achieved this unit standard are capable of conducting a lawful search and seizure.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Stop and search a vehicle
  • Search a person
  • Search a premises
  • Seize property for future purposes of evidence

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the safety in society environment and more specifically within the policing discipline 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 
    The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent:
  • Functional mathematical, numerical and communication skills
  • Read, interpret and use of relevant forms 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Stop and search a vehicle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Suspect vehicle is identified and stopped to confirm the suspicion according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Radio language is used to communicate with the center according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Description of vehicle is given and noted according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Measures are taken to ensure personal safety according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Vehicle is searched line with the suspicion according to the criminal procedure Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Exhibits are secured for further presentation in court of Law according to the criminal procedure act. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Search a person. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The circumstances under which the search of a person is explained according to the relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Search with or without a warrant is explained and demonstrated according to the relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The procedure of searching of an arrested person are explained and demonstrated according to the relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The legal rights of the arrested person is explained and enforced according to the Constitution, Chapter 2, Bill of rights. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Measures are taken to ensure personal safety according to organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Exhibits are secured for further presentation in court of Law according to the criminal procedure act. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Search premises. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The circumstances under which the search of premises is explained as stipulated in the Constitution and according to relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The provisions under which a person may enter or search a premises are explained regarding the use of force according to relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The legal requirements for the search of a premises with and without a warrant is explained and demonstrated according to the Criminal Procedure Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The legal rights of a person on the premises is explained and enforced when searching a premises according to the Constitution, chapter 2, Bill of rights. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Exhibits are secured for further presentation in court of Law according to the criminal procedure act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Measures are taken to ensure personal safety according to organizational procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Seize property for future purposes of evidence. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The circumstances under which the evidence may be seized are explained as stipulated in the Constitution and other relevant Legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The provisions under which a person may seize property for future purposes of evidence are explained according to relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The way of conducting a legal seize is demonstrated according to the criminal procedure act and organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The legal implications of not adhering to the requirements while conducting a seizure is explain as set out in the criminal procedure act and the constitution and organizational orders. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures
    2. Candidates are assessed against these assessment criteria. An assessor observes currently employed candidates carrying out their normal work 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
    3. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA
    4. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

    The standard describes competent performance in conducting a lawful search and seizure, and lay down the criteria by which competence should be judged, as well as the range of circumstances in which competence should be demonstrated.

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

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation, and procedures and practices.
  • A broad understanding of the legislation regarding search and seizure
  • A comprehensive understanding of the need for search and seizure
  • A basic understanding of the relevant legislations concerning search and seizure 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in a critical and creative way in applying the provisions set out in organizational orders regarding lawful search and seizure, making a sound judgement of any given situation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team in applying the provisions set out in organizational orders regarding lawful search and seizure, making a sound judgement of any given situation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organize and manage oneself and one's personal activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information relevant in applying the provisions set out in organizational orders regarding lawful search and seizure, making a sound judgement of any given situation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand and apply a range of office management-related techniques, procedures and experimental approaches required in the different specific programmes leading up to this qualification. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Requirements of a portfolio

    Valid, reliable and authentic evidence (presented as a portfolio of evidence) from past achievements and experience which serves to supplement the assessment of applied competence.

    The portfolio may include inter alias:
    o Written statements from persons (e.g. current and/or previous employer, colleague, peer, manager, external customers) confirming competence of the learner
    o Relevant certificates or awards
    o Previous assessment records
    o Journals/logbook

    Level
    A learning program leading to the award of this unit standard should develop learners who demonstrate:
    (a) A foundational knowledge base as indicated in the embedded knowledge component
    (b) An understanding of the discipline/field's fundamental terms, rules, concepts and principles
    (c) Familiarity with some of the essential procedures, operations and techniques of this field
    (a) An ability to use a range of procedures to solve routine problems
    (b) Basic information gathering, analysis and presentation skills
    (c) An ability to communicate and present information clearly and reliability following prescribed formats and conventions


    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
    A glossary of terms about the terminology of
    CONTEXT SPECIFIC
    Organizational procedures and policies 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  50418   National Certificate: Immigration Law Enforcement  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 
    Core  20496   National Certificate: Policing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2006-02-09  Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  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  66869   National Certificate: Home Affairs Services  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 


    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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