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

Conduct a post-blast investigation 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258018  Conduct a post-blast investigation 
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  11 
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
117482  Conduct post-blast investigations  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  11   

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 investigate scenes where explosive devices have been detonated.

A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Prepare for blast investigation.
  • Take control of the scene.
  • Conduct a safety sweep.
  • Investigate the scene.
  • Reconstruct the explosive device.
  • Conclude the administration process. 
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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. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for a blast investigation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The safest and fastest route is determined to the scene. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All information regarding the incident is obtained while on route to and at the scene. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The necessary equipment and accessories are selected for the incident. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Steps are taken to ensure own safety, minimal contamination and minimise exposure to possible secondary explosions/devices on arrival at the scene. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Take control of the scene. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Crime scene protocol is applied on arrival at the scene. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Protocol includes but is not limited to reporting to and being briefed by the crime scene manager.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The scene is cordoned off according to the nature of the explosion scene. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The inner cordon of the scene is identified and taken control of by demarcation/s. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    An entry and exist route must be established and maintained.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The crime scene manager is informed of actions to be taken. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conduct a safety sweep. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The inner cordon is swept for secondary hazards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The identified hazards are marked according to organizational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Safety areas and principles are re-appreciated and applied on conclusion of the sweep. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Secondary hazards are disposed off by applying bomb disposal techniques. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Investigate the scene. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The demarcated areas are swept and all evidence is identified and marked for evidential uses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All evidence is processed in line with the chain of custody. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Evidence includes samples and swabs.
  • Processed includes but is not limited to photographed, collected, packed, sealed, noted and analysis request letters completed.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Remnants of the explosive device are recovered for reconstruction and evidential purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The inner cordon is handed back to the crime scene manager. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Reconstruct the explosive device. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The type of explosive device is determined according to the nature of the scene. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The explosive device is reconstructed according to evidence obtained at the blast site. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Photographs are taken and documentation is maintained of the reconstruction during the reconstruction of the explosive device. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Conclude the administration process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The explosive device data base is updated for future reference evidential purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The case docket is completed for handing over to the case officer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Preparations are made to testify in court. 


    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 
    Criminal justice procedures. 

    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:
  • Reconstructing the explosive device. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • The taking control of the scene.
  • The safety sweep.
  • The investigation of the scene. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Preparing for a blast investigation.
  • Tacking control of the scene.
  • Conducting a safety sweep.
  • Investigating the scene.
  • Reconstructing the explosive device. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • The scene.
  • The explosive device. 
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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:
  • Preparing for blast investigation.
  • Taking control of the scene. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
  • Reconstructing the 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 117482, "Conduct a post-blast investigation", Level 5, 11 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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