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

Demonstrate understanding of the impoundment of vehicles 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253989  Demonstrate understanding of the impoundment of vehicles 
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  4 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
117454  Receive seized vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS)  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for learners in the field of law enforcement who will be able to demonstrate understanding of the vehicle impoundment processes with special references to the vehicle-safeguarding environment. They will be able to identify the types of vehicles for impoundment as well as their identification, examination, investigation and disposal processes of these impounded vehicles.

A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Assess access control to the vehicle safeguard premises.
  • Explain the receiving process of vehicles.
  • Examine vehicles within the vehicle safeguarding premises.
  • Assess the investigation process regarding impounded vehicles.
  • Explain the disposal of vehicles within the vehicle safeguard premises. 
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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.
  • Computer literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Assess access control to the vehicle safeguard premises. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The need for displaying a written notice is explained in terms of access to the vehicle safeguarding premises. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Reasons for assess control are assessed in line with access restrictions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    People granted access into the vehicle safeguarding premises are identified in terms of their functions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    People refer to investigating official, lawful possessor and owners of vehicles.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The authentication of documentation is assessed in line with access control principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Reasons for accompanying people into the vehicle safeguarding premises are explained in relation to safe guarding of vehicles. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the receiving process of vehicles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Vehicles accepted into the vehicle safeguarding premises are listed according to categories. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Vehicles may refer to but are not limited to sought, presumed stolen, deserted and wrecked vehicles.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Documentation is assessed in terms of its evidential value regarding the receiving of vehicles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Documentation may refer to but are not limited to vehicle seizure statements, vehicle safeguarding files, statements and photographs.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The value of an inspection regarding the actual condition of a vehicle and the condition of the vehicle as stated on documentation is explained in line with liability principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The handling of other items within or attached to vehicles are explained in terms of safe keeping and record keeping purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Other items may refer to but are not limited to vehicle key and loose items.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The need for marking of vehicles is explained in line with exhibit management and record keeping principles. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Examine vehicles within the vehicle safeguarding premises. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The "identification team" is examined in terms of their duties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Documentation is assessed in terms of its evidential value during the vehicle identification process. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Documentation may refer to but are not limited to vehicle seizure statements, vehicle safeguarding files, statements and photographs and must also include the completion of documentation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The inspection of a vehicle is examined in terms of its purpose. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Purpose may refer to but is not limited to comparing vehicle with documentation received, missing or damage items and removable items.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Aspects to look for during the examination of vehicles are identified for vehicle identification purpose. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Aspects may refer to but is not limited to identification numbers, restoring of original identification numbers, enquiry on computer systems and details of complainant and legal owner.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Methods of handling of identified and unidentified vehicles are differentiated for accountability purposes. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Examine the investigation process regarding impounded vehicles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Vehicles are categorized according to the purpose of which the vehicle has been impounded. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Categories of vehicles may refer to but are not limited to identified, unidentified and boarded South African Police Service vehicles.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The roles and functions of the "investigation team" is explained in relation to the categories of impounded vehicles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The purpose of documentation is described in terms of its evidential value during the vehicle investigation process. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Documentation may refer to but are not limited to vehicle seizure statements, vehicle safeguarding files, statements and photographs and must include the completion of documentation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The recognition process used to identify vehicles are explained in order to ensure its correct disposal of the vehicle. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recognition process must refer to but is not limited to the contacting of stakeholders, the physical recognition and confirmation of recognition of an identified vehicle.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The disposal process of identified vehicles is explained in relation to the handing over of vehicles to the lawful possessor or owner. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Disposal process must refer to but is not limited to updating of systems, informing station of origin, inspections and closing of case files/dockets.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Explain the disposal of vehicles within the vehicle safeguard premises. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The legal prescripts regarding the disposal of vehicles are identified in terms of sections of the current Criminal Procedure Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The purpose of documentation is described in terms of its evidential value during the vehicle disposal process. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Documentation may refer to but are not limited to vehicle seizure statements, vehicle safeguarding files, statements and photographs and must include the completion of documentation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Ways of dealing with vehicles, which are disposed of, are identified in line with legal prescripts. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Ways of dealing may refer to but is not limited to handing over to lawful possessor or owner, representative, disposal order by court, forfeiting to the State, for Police use and destroying (compacting).
     


    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:
  • Receiving process of vehicles.
  • Written notice in terms of access control.
  • Authentication process of documentation.
  • Record keeping principles.
  • Value of documentation in terms of its evidential value.
  • Value of inspections.
  • Examination process of vehicles within the vehicle safeguarding premises.
  • Disposal process of vehicles within the vehicle safeguard premises.
  • Methods of handing unidentified or untraceable vehicles.
  • Methods of the recognition of vehicles.
  • Proof of documentation.

    Concepts:
  • Types of vehicles accepted into the vehicle safeguard premises.
  • Vehicle seizure statements.
  • Vehicle safeguarding file.
  • Statements.
  • Photographs.
  • Vehicle key and loss items.
  • Exhibit management.
  • Identification numbers.
  • Restoring of original identification numbers.

    Legal prescripts:
  • Chain of evidence.
  • Legal prescripts regarding the disposal of vehicles.
  • Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977.
  • Ways in disposing of vehicles.

    Functions:
  • Access control to vehicle safeguard premises.
  • Access restrictions.
  • Functions related to investigation officials and lawful owners of vehicles.
  • Roles of identification team.
  • Roles and functions of the investigation team.
  • Enquiry on computer systems. 
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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 2 years practical experience within the field of vehicle 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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 117454, "Receive seized vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS)", Level 5, 5 credits. 

    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 


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