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

Attend to an incident 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253988  Attend to an incident 
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  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 
This unit standard is for learners who attend to an incident or crime scene. This unit standard will enable learners to conduct an initial investigation and enable them to interview suspects, witnesses and complainants found at the incident or crime scene. This unit standard will also enable learners to take down statements and keep records of information obtained.

A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Assess the nature of an incident of crime scene.
  • Conduct an initial investigation of incident or crime scene.
  • Interview role-players. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Mathematical literacy NQF Level 4.
  • Communication NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Assess the nature of an incident. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Types of possible incidents are described in line with the nature of the report to be used. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • The nature of the report refer to any type of crime.
  • Types of incidents or crime scenes refer to but are not limited to primary, secondary, ongoing, indoor or outdoor.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Types of reports are assessed in line with the elements of the incident. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Aspects to be taken into account when attending to an incident are evaluated to inform actions to be taken. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Aspects refer to but are not limited to note taking, quickest and safest route, safety measurements and seriousness of the crime.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Resources needed at the incident are explained in line with organizational prescripts. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Resources refer to but are not limited to crime scene kits, communication media and stationary.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Stakeholders are described in terms of their functions and roles to assist at the scene. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Stakeholders refer to but are not limited to medical staff, dog handlers, forensic experts and guards.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct an initial investigation of the incident or crime scene. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Methods to control the incident or crime scene is evaluated in line with safety principles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Methods refer to but are not limited to securing and posting of guards.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Ways of securing evidence and exhibits are assessed in terms of its influence on potential evidential value of articles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Ways of securing a crime scene refer to but are not limited to using police marked type, establishing entry and exiting points and closing of gates.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Methods to avoid cross-contamination are evaluated to ensure the integrity of evidence and exhibits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Reasons why oral accounts of the incident are obtained and retained are explained in line with evidential value. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Role-players at the incident or crime scene are identified and handled according to their role and function at the scene. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Role-players refer to but are not limited to witnesses, suspects, complainants and perpetrators.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Ways of conducting an initial investigation are evaluated in terms of the nature of the incident. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Ways of conducting an initial investigation refer to but is not limited to pre-scanning of the scene, entering the scene and observation.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Interview role-players. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Role-players refer to but are not limited to witnesses, suspects, complainants and perpetrators. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose of interviewing role-players are evaluated in line with the nature of the incident. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Interviewing of role-players are described in terms of their role within the incident. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Aspects to take into account during the interview is evaluated in terms of the Constitution of South Africa, Chapter 2 Bill of Rights and current legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The need for the use of an interpreter is described for the purpose of clear communication. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Methods of capturing information about the interview is assessed in order to review their future use. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Methods refer to but are not limited to taking down statements, making notes and opening of case or incident files.
     


    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 
  • Crime Scene Management.
  • Witness protection.
  • Evidence handling.
  • Nature of incident or crime scene.
  • Types of complaints.
  • Types of incident or crime scenes.
  • Safety measurements.
  • Note taking.
  • Resources.
  • Crime scene kits.
  • Communication media.
  • Stakeholders such as medical staff, dog handlers, forensic experts and guards.
  • Initial investigation methods.
  • Interviewing techniques.
  • Cross-contamination.
  • Integrity of evidence and exhibits.
  • Methods of capturing information.
  • Statements.
  • Opening of case or incident files.
  • Definition of the crime.
  • Constitution of South Africa, Chapter 2, Bill of Rights.
  • Seriousness of the crime.
  • Chain of evidence.
  • Use of an interpreter. 
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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.
  • 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
    Core  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 


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