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

Use traffic law enforcement equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
256524  Use traffic law enforcement equipment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Traffic,Traffic-Related,L.Government Law Enfor 
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 4  NQF Level 04  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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This standard provides learners with the competencies to prepare, set-up and operate traffic law enforcement equipment according to manufacturer's specifications approved by the South African Bureau of Standards and legislation. The use of these machines is increasing rapidly in the drive to ensure greater safety generally and reduce the loss of life and property. Further, the annual carnage on South African roads consumes a massive amount of physical resources and places great stress on personnel dealing with death and injury.

Learners credited with this standard will be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing the use of traffic law enforcement equipment.
  • Apply traffic law enforcement equipment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.
  • The Unit Standard "Demonstrate an understanding of the legislative framework for road traffic law enforcement" at NQF Level 4.
  • The Unit Standard "Apply knowledge of road traffic legislation pertaining to traffic officers, road users and vehicles" at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This standard focuses on Evidential Breath Testing Equipment and Speed Measuring Equipment, the types approved by the South African Bureau of Standards and Statistics and South African National Standards and relevant legislation. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing the use of traffic law enforcement equipment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Legislation and regulations relate to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug having a narcotic effect and exceeding the applicable speed limits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Knowledge of the legislation that constitutes the legal framework within which the equipment can be used is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An explanation is given of the legislated limits pertaining to intoxicating liquor, a drug having a narcotic effect and speed restrictions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    In case of intoxicating liquor and/or a drug having a narcotic effect the limits for ordinary drivers and professional drivers must be explained.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An explanation is given of the regulations regarding the timeframes during procedures for evidential breath testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An explanation is given of the importance of conducting every operation or test according to legislation in order to understand the implications of non-compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    An explanation is given of the importance of South African Bureau of Standards and Statistics and South African National Standards approval from a legal point of view. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    An explanation is given of the importance of appearing and presenting evidence in court according to the legal requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply traffic law enforcement equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A description is given of the features of the equipment so as to ensure employment is understood. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A demonstration is given of the setting-up of speed measuring equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The equipment is operated according to manufacturer's specifications and instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An explanation is given of the importance of calibration and regular maintenance of equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    An explanation is given of the margins of error for speed measuring equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    All information is obtained regarding the alleged offence in order to strengthen the case for prosecution. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    This includes but is not limited to noting the time the driver was stopped, making extra notes and preparing the relevant documentation that would assist the case.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or 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.
  • 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 at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Relevant legislation.
  • Prosecution Guidelines.
  • Manufacturer's specification and instructions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Apply traffic law enforcement equipment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Apply traffic law enforcement equipment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • The legislation governing the use of traffic law enforcement equipment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
  • Apply traffic law enforcement equipment. 
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    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 
    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  62289   Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 


    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.
     
    1. CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY 
    2. CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METROPOLITAN POLICE : FIREARM SERVICES 
    3. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY SECURITY AND LIASON 
    4. DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT T/A LIMPOPO PROVINCE TRAFFIC TRAININ 
    5. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS 
    6. DURBAN METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE TRAINING COLLEGE 
    7. EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY 
    8. Josmap Training Institute 
    9. KWAZULU NATAL TRAFFIC TRAINING COLLEGE 
    10. LENGAU TRAFFIC TRAINING COLLEGE 
    11. MATJHABENG TRAFFIC TRAINING ACADEMY 
    12. PORT ELIZABETH TRAFFIC COLLEGE 
    13. TSHWANE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT ACADEMY 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.