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

Demonstrate understanding of the prevention and investigation of crimes related to Family Violence and Child Protection 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253976  Demonstrate understanding of the prevention and investigation of crimes related to Family Violence and Child Protection 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Resolving of Crime 
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  15 
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 
The purpose of this unit standard is to enable learners to understand the prevention and possible investigation of Family Violence and Child Protection and sexual offences related crimes. The unit standard will enable learners to describe the current regulatory framework pertaining to the prevention and investigation of crimes related to Family Violence and Child Protection and sexual offences. The learner will be able to describe the functions and roles of role-players and will be able to conduct interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects.

Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Describe the current regulatory framework.
  • Examine the purpose of role-players.
  • Manage an interview with victim.
  • Conduct an investigation.
  • Prepare role-players for court. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the current regulatory framework. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Current regulatory framework refer to legal prescripts, regulations, organizational policies and procedures and current international conventions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Legal prescripts related to Family Violence, Child Protection and sexual offences are described in line with current legislation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Current legislation prescripts include but are not limited to:
  • The Constitution of the RSA, 1996 Act no 108 of 1996 in relation with Chapter 2, Bill of Rights, The Child Care Act, 1993 Act 74 of 1983, Children's Act, 2005, Act 38 of 2005, The Sexual Offences Act, 1957 Act no 23 of 1957, The Film and Publication Act, 1996 Act no 65 of 1996, The Guardianship Act, 1993 Act no 192 of 1993, The Aged Persons Act, 1967 Act no 81 of 1967, The Prevention of family Violence Act, 1993 Act 133 of 1993, The Domestic Violence Act, 1998 Act no 166 of 1998, The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1997 Act no 105 of 1997 and The Criminal Procedure Act, 1997 Act no 51 of 1977.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Current regulations related to Family Violence, Child Protection and sexual offences are described in line with the current legal framework. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Current regulations include but are not limited to the Child Care Act, 1993 Act 74 of 1993.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Current organizational policies and procedures related to Family Violence, Child Protection and sexual offences are assessed within the South African context. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Current organizational policies and procedures include but are not limited to crime related to FCS, Victim support, crime scene management and missing persons.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Current international conventions related to Family Violence, Child Protection and sexual offences are described in terms of their influence in South African. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Current international conventions include but are not limited to the United Nation's convention on the rights of children, the Hague Convention (Parental abduction), CEDAW (Convention on the eradication of abuse of women), additional protocol on trafficking of human beings (UN Convention on organized crime) and the role of Interpol.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Examine the purpose of role-players. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Role-players include but are not limited to internal and external such as psychologist, medical examiner, social workers and investigating officers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Role-players are examined in relation to their role and functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Types of assistance provided by role-players are described in line with their mandates and authority. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The role of the investigator is assessed in line with the allocated functions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Manage an interview with victims, witnesses and suspects. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Victims include but are not limited to children and elderly people. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Psychological developmental aspects to be considered during the investigation are described in terms of their possible influences on the interview. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Manner in which traumatized victims and witnesses are dealt with is evaluated in order to ascertain whether the appropriate method has been used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Manner in which the types of suspects are dealt with is evaluated in order to ascertain whether the appropriate method has been used. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types of suspects include but are not limited to sexual offenders and violent offenders.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An interview is conducted by applying interviewing skills in a structured scenario. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Interview must be conducted with a victim, witness and offender.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Conduct an investigation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Crimes related to Family Violence, Child Protection and sexual offences are described with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Crimes include but are not limited to the following clusters:
  • Sexual offence (such as Rape), Person directed offences (such as Assault), Illegal removals (such as Kidnapping) and Electronic media facilitate crimes (such as electronic devices utilized for child pornography related offences).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Behavioural patterns and offences relating to syndromes are assessed in terms of their potential influence on children. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Behavioural patterns include but are not limited to Shaken baby syndrome, Munchausen syndrome by Proxy and Battered baby syndrome.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Investigation guidelines are applied during the investigation of Family Violence, Child Protection and sexual offences cases. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Prepare role-players for court. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Role-players include but are not limited to a child, parent, guardian and witness. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of intermediary system is explained in terms of its purpose. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Methods of preparing role-players for a court sessions is evaluated in order to select a method. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The procedures to oppose bail applications are assessed in line with current legal prescripts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Aspects to consider when presenting evidence in a court is examined in a structured scenario. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any individual who wishes to be assessed against this unit standard (including assessment of RPL) may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA. Assessors must be competent in the outcome of the Unit Standard.
  • 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 or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the relevant ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Policies and Procedures:
  • Crime related to FCS.
  • Victim support.
  • Crime scene management.
  • Missing persons.

    Concepts:
  • Psychologist.
  • Medical examiner.
  • Investigator.
  • Psychological aspects.
  • Ways of dealing with traumatized victim and witnesses.
  • Ways of dealing with suspects.
  • Family Violence, Child Protection and sexual offence related crimes: Person directed offences (such as Assault), Illegal removals (such as Kidnapping) and Electronic media facilitate crimes (such as electronic devices utilized for child pornography related offences).
  • Patterns of disorders/syndromes.
  • Intermediary system.
  • Methods of preparing role-players for a court sessions.

    Legal prescripts:
  • The Constitution of the RSA, 1996 Act no 108 of 1996 in relation with Chapter 2, Bill of Rights.
  • The Child Care at, 1993 Act 74 of 1983.
  • The Sexual Offences Act, 1957 Act no 23 of 1957.
  • The Film and Publication Act, 1996 Act no 65 of 1996.
  • The Guardianship Act, 1993 Act no 192 of 1993.
  • The Aged Persons Act, 1967 Act no 81 of 1967.
  • The Prevention of family Violence Act, 1993 Act 133 of 1993.
  • The Domestic Violence Act, 1998 Act no 166 of 1998.
  • The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1997 Act no 105 of 1997.
  • The Criminal Procedure Act, 1997 Act no 51 of 1977.
  • Current regulations of the Child Care Act, 1993 Act 74 of 1993.
  • Procedures to opposed bail applications.

    International conventions:
  • United Nation's convention on the rights of children.
  • The Hague Convention: Parental abduction.
  • Role of Interpol.
  • CEDAW (Convention on the eradication of abuse of women).
  • Additional protocol on trafficking of human beings (UN Convention on organized crime). 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical thinking, have been made. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community. 

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

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical, and/or language skills in the modes of written and/or oral presentation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
  • Must be competent in the outcomes of this unit standard.
  • Must have well-developed subject matter expertise.
  • At least 5 years practical experience within the field of FCS investigations.
  • Must be a registered assessor with the relevant ETQA. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  59989   National Certificate: Resolving of Crime  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-06-30  SAS SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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