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

Demonstrate an understanding of Improvised Explosive Devices 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258014  Demonstrate an understanding of Improvised Explosive Devices 
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  12 
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
117485  Identify and explain Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  18   

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 identify, design and build Improvised Explosive Devices. Learners will further be able to use these competencies during later learning to dispose of Improvised Explosive Devises during bomb disposal situations. The competencies achieved 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:
  • Describe Improvised Explosive Devices.
  • Design an Improvised Explosive Device.
  • Construct an Improvised Explosive Device. 
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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.
  • The Unit Standard "Identify and explain switches and or triggering devises" at NQF Level 5. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe Improvised Explosive Devices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A description is given of Improvised Explosive Devices in terms of their functioning and applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Types of Improvised Explosive Devices are identified according to specialised publications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types refer but are not limited to victim operated bombs, vehicle bombs and small and medium sized Improvised Explosive Devices.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A description is given of the components of Improvised Explosive Devices in terms of their functions and positions in the firing train. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Components refer but are not limited to switches, initiator, explosive charge, containers and power sources.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Design an Improvised Explosive Device. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Learners must design at least one Improvised Explosive Devices using at least five different switches. Each one of these five switches other than the arming switch must be able to activate the device independently. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A description is given of constructing techniques in terms of their limitations, advantages and disadvantages. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A diagram for an Improvised Explosive Device is drawn up which applies a combination electronic, mechanical and chemical principles and properties. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Electronic principles refer but are not limited to micro-electronics, electric circuits, power sources and electronic components.
  • Mechanical principles refer but are not limited to leverage principles, metal fatigue, pressure, pressure release and pull.
  • Chemical properties refer but are not limited to corrosiveness and chemical reactions.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Components are selected according to their uses and functions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Components refer to but are not limited to switches, power sources, wiring and containers.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Construct an Improvised Explosive Device. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Learners must build at least one Improvised Explosive Devices using at least five different switches. Each one of these five switches other than the arming switch must be able to activate the device independently. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The Improvised Explosive Device is constructed according to the drawn up diagram. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The Improvised Explosive Devices is tested for functionality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An explanation is given of fault finding procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Equipment is used according to its uses and applications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment refers but is not limited pliers, soldering irons, multi-metres and circuit testers.
     


    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 
    Electricity and physical science principles:
  • Newton's Law.
  • Electro-static discharge.
  • Stray electricity.

    Safety principles:
  • Personal Protection Equipment.
  • Occupational health and safety.

    Schematic drawings such as illustrations and diagrams. 
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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:
  • Design an Improvised Explosive Device.
  • Construct an Improvised Explosive Device. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Design an Improvised Explosive Device.
  • Construct an Improvised Explosive Device. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • Improvised Explosive Devices. 
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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:
  • Designing an Improvised Explosive Device.
  • Constructing an Improvised Explosive Device. 
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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 117485, "Identify and explain Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)", Level 5, 18 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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