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

Secure caches 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
257736  Secure caches 
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  9 
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
117474  Handling and securing of weaponry caches  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  9   

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 arms, weaponry, munitions and drug cashes. This unit standard will enable learners to plan to neutralise caches, demonstrate physical approaches of a cache and demonstrate the lifting of a cache. The competencies achieved by the learner in this Unit Standard will lead to a safer society for South African citizens.

A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Conduct planning.
  • Approach a cache.
  • Lift a cache. 
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    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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Conduct planning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A description is given of aspects to be taken into account and how they influence the neutralising of the cache. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Aspects may include but are not limited to safety, terrain, time of day, weather, and likely content of the cache.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An appreciation is made in terms of aspects to be taken into account. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Steps in neutralising caches are appreciated for inclusion in the plan. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Steps must also include the safety precautions.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A plan is compiled taking into account all aspects and steps for the neutralisation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Approach a cache. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An explanation is given of types of physical approaches. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types of approaches refer to but are not limited to visual, tripwire feeler, use of metal detector and prodding.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Physical approaches are analysed in given case scenarios. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An approach is conduct which is relevant to the cache. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Lift a cache. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appreciated aspects are taken into account before the cache is lifted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An explanation is given of the steps in lifting a cache in order to maintain safety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A cache is secured in a controlled environment. 


    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 
    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:
  • Conducting planning.
  • Lifting a cache. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • Conducting planning.
  • Lifting a cache. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Conducting planning.
  • Approaching a cache.
  • Lifting of a cache. 
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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:
  • Approaching a cache.
  • Lifting a cache. 
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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 117474, "Handling and securing of weaponry caches", Level 5, 9 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.
     
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