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

Conduct searching and sweeping 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258016  Conduct searching and sweeping 
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  10 
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
117489  Conduct searching and sweeping  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for learners within the Safety in Society and Sovereignty of the State sub-fields who are required to conduct search and sweep operations of an area or premises. This unit standard will enable learners to understand and affect the different types of search methods and evacuation procedures of persons within the area or premises. The leaner be able to utilise different resources in order to enhance safety measures during searching and sweeping operations.

A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Apply searching and sweeping methods.
  • Evacuate an area or premises.
  • Describe the utilisation of different resources in a search and sweep. 
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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.
  • The Unit Standard "Conduct planning, briefing and debriefing sessions" at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Apply searching and sweeping methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An explanation is given of the different types of searching methods in terms of their advantages, disadvantages and safety principles and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A demonstration is given of the utilisation of the different types of searching methods in predetermined staged scenarios. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Predetermined staged scenarios refer to but are not limited to at lease five scenarios which include at lease one search method per scenario.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Evacuate an area or premises. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An explanation is given of the different types of evacuation procedures in terms of the threat level. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Dangers related to evacuation procedures are assessed in order to inform actions to be taken during evacuation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The area or premises are evacuated in order to assess the evacuation plans effectiveness in terms of threat levels, related dangers and evacuation procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Procedures also refer to the procedures as contained in the contingency plan.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An explanation is given of the procedures to be followed in the absence of contingency plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    An evacuation plan is developed to suite the type of evacuation required. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe the utilisation of different resources in a search and sweep. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Resources refer but are not limited to stakeholders, role players, safety measures and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A debriefing report is compiled with recommendation on the improved utilisation of resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A debriefing is conducted with all stakeholders and role players. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The different types of resources are utilised according to organisational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An explanation is given of the different types of resources available to search and sweep operations in terms of their roles and functions. 


    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:
  • Applying searching and sweeping methods. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • Searching and sweeping methods.
  • The evacuation of area or premises.
  • The utilisation of different resources in a search and sweep. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Applying searching and sweeping methods.
  • Evacuating an area or premises. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • The utilisation of different resources in a search and sweep. 
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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:
  • Evacuating an area or premises. 
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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:
  • Describing the utilisation of different resources in a search and sweep. 
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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 117489, "Conduct searching and sweeping", Level 5, 10 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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