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

Use primary weapons for medium to high-risk assault team operations 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376401  Use primary weapons for medium to high-risk assault team operations 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Special Combat Capabilities 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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
115319  Use primary weapons for medium to high-risk assault team operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for specialised policing units in the field of safety in society who need to execute policing functions and tasks in high risk and dangerous situations where specialised training and equipment is needed. This unit standard will contribute towards compliance with tactical, legal, safety and organisational requirements related to specialised operations.

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Use a pistol competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations.
  • Use an assault rifle competently in medium to high-risk operations.
  • Use a shotgun competently in medium to high-risk operations. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in:
  • Using firearms at NQF Level 5. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Day and night.
  • Rural and urban environments.
  • Tactical movement includes walking and running.
  • Shooting positions include but are not limited to standing, kneeling and prone. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Use a pistol competently and effectively in medium to high-risk assault operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The pistol is drawn in a structured scenario while moving tactically towards the target. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Movement is conducted with the pistol in a ready position. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hostile and neutral targets are identified and engaged in a structured scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Transition from the primary to the secondary firearm is demonstrated tactically in a structured scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The magazine is changed in a set time while making use of available cover. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The pistol is drawn and fired from a shooting position in a set time during a structured scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Shooting from behind cover to the left and right is demonstrated during a structured scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The target is effectively illuminated with a torch without compromising the position or vision of team members. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Use an assault rifle competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Movement is conducted with the assault rifle in a ready position. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Hostile and neutral targets are identified and engaged in a structured scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Transition from the primary to the secondary firearm is demonstrated tactically in a structured scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The magazine is changed in a set time while making use of available cover. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Shooting from behind cover to the left and right is demonstrated during a structured scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The use of the tactical sling is demonstrated in order to enhance accuracy while shooting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The target is effectively illuminated with a torch without compromising the position or vision of team members. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Use a shotgun competently and effectively in medium to high-risk operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Movement is conducted with the shotgun in a ready position. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Hostile and neutral targets are identified and engaged in a structured scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Transition from the primary to the secondary firearm is demonstrated tactically in a structured scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The shotgun is loaded tactically during a structured scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Breaching techniques using the shotgun are demonstrated in a structured scenario. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through Recognition of Prior Learning) 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 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking has been made when learners are capable of identifying and prioritising target based upon their immediate threat level. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community where the individual can apply his weapons in cooperation with team members during medium to high risk assault operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion is demonstrated by communicating with team members during medium to high risk assault operations. 

    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 115319, "Use primary weapons for medium to high-risk assault team operations", Level 4, 10 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  78263   National Higher Certificate: Special Combat Capabilities  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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