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

Conduct bomb disposal 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
257275  Conduct bomb disposal 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Bomb Disposal and Explosives Control 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
117462  Conduct and execute bomb disposal  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  17   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for learners within the Safety in Society and Sovereignty of the State sub-fields who work in the bomb disposal environment and who are required to dispose of and or neutralise explosive devices such as Improvised Explosive Devices and Explosive Ordinance Devices and suspect articles.

Learners will be able to use bomb disposal equipment and will understand how to handle forensic evidence that will be collected at a scene. This unit standard will enable learners to control incident scene to enable disposal activities in a safe environment therefore leading to a safer society for South African citizens.

Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Analyse bomb disposal techniques.
  • Use bomb disposal equipment.
  • Prepare the charges.
  • Dispose of bombs. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • Physical Science at NQF Level 4.
  • The Unit Standard "Apply explosives tactically for the breaching of obstacles" at NQF Level 5. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Analyse bomb disposal techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Bomb disposal techniques are assessed in terms of their advantages, disadvantages and limitations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Techniques refer to but are not limited to hand entry techniques, disruption techniques and controlled detonation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A selected bomb disposal technique is justified according to a given situation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Use bomb disposal equipment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Equipment may refer to but is not limited to remote operated vehicles, X-ray machines, disrupters, endoscopes and personal protection equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A description is given of bomb disposal equipment in terms of its operating principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An explanation is given of the use of bomb disposal equipment according to their application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Bomb disposal equipment is tested to determine its working condition. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prepare the charges. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A description is given of formulas applicable to the design of the charge. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Formulas refer but are not limited to the calculations to determine Misnay, Shardon and Munro effect.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The charge is designed and assembled according to the type of charge to be used determined when selecting the bomb disposal technique. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Dispose of bombs. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Learners must demonstrate the use of at least five different bomb disposal techniques. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Bombs refers to only Improvised Explosive Devices, Explosive Ordnance Devices and suspect articles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The environment is secured to ensure safety. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Secure includes but is not limited to evacuations and cordoning off of areas.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An approach is planned taking into account threats and risks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The suspected bomb is assessed in order to identify the applicable bomb disposal technique. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The bomb disposal technique is applied to dispose of the suspected bomb. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The correct bomb disposal equipment is applied during the disposal. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Exhibits and possible forensic evidence is secured to maintain their integrity for investigation purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Post bomb disposal functions are performed in line with operating procedures. 


    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. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    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:
  • Analysing bomb disposal techniques.
  • Using bomb disposal equipment.
  • Disposing of bombs. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • The disposal of bombs. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Disposing of bombs. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • Bomb disposal techniques. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
  • Disposing of bombs. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
  • Disposing of bombs. 
    		•

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 117462, "Conduct and execute bomb disposal", Level 5, 17 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  63229   National Diploma: Bomb Disposal  Level 5  NQF Level 05  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.
     
    NONE 


    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.