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

Handle bomb incidents 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
257280  Handle bomb incidents 
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  3 
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
117487  Handle bomb incidents  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  20   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for learners who need to plan for and handle bomb incidents in order to ensure the protection of property and safe evacuation of possible victims. This unit standard will enable learners to identify various types of bomb incidents and understand the procedures applicable to bomb incidents. This unit standard will enable learners to identify the required action steps to be taken to neutralise the threat while applying the safety requirements for handling bomb incidents. The competencies achieved by the learner in this Unit Standard will lead to a safer society for South African citizens.

Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Explain bomb incident procedures.
  • Describe the utilisation of the different resources in an bomb incident.
  • Compile a bomb incident plan. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • The Unit Standard "Conduct Searching and Sweeping" at NQF Level 5. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain bomb incident procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Types of bomb incidents are described according to their nature. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An explanation is given of the specific requirements for each bomb incident procedure according to organisational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A description is given of the different bomb incident procedures according to organisational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The bomb incident procedures are applied according to organisational policies and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe the utilisation of different resources in a bomb incident. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Resources refer but are not limited to stakeholders, role players, safety measures and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An explanation is given of the different types of resources available to handle bomb incidents in terms of their roles and functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The different types of resources are utilised according to organisational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A debriefing is conducted with all stakeholders and role players. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A debriefing report is compiled with recommendation on the improved utilisation of resources. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Compile a bomb incident plan. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Incident plan refers to reactive and proactive incident plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Security plans are contained in the bomb incident plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Evacuation plans are contained in the bomb incident plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Resources are allocated and tasked in the bomb incident plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Bomb incident alarms and categories of bomb incidents are explained in the bomb incident plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Contingency plans are contained in the bomb incident plan. 


    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 safety measures and safety equipment.
  • Reporting.
  • Action steps. 
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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:
  • Compiling a bomb incident plan. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • The utilisation of the different resources in a bomb incident. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Describing the utilisation of the different resources in an bomb incident.
  • Compiling a bomb incident plan. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
  • Describing the utilisation of the different resources in a bomb incident. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
  • Describe the utilisation of the different resources in an bomb incident.
  • Compile a bomb incident plan. 
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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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 117487, "Handle bomb incidents", Level 5, 20 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: 
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