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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Receive seized vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS)

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117454	Receive seized vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS)
ORIGINATOR
SGB Resolving of Crime
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	5
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2004-12-02	2007-12-02	SAQA 1057/04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02		2011-12-02

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
253989	Demonstrate understanding of the impoundment of vehicles	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit is for learners in the field of policing who are involved in ensuring an effective receiving process of impounded vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Sections (VSS).

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:

Accept vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS).

Compare/verify recorded information and physical condition of vehicle with the relevant seizure statement and take photographs of vehicle.

Record vehicle details in property register and capture information on the property control system.

Mark vehicle with relevant reference number.

Open the Vehicle Safeguarding Section file.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the safety in society environment and more especially within the policing environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the safety in society environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following knowledge, skills, attributes and/or equivalent thereof is assumed to be in place:

Functional mathematics, numerical and communication skills (verbal and in writing).

Read, interpret and use relevant forms.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

This unit standard applies to persons in the field of safety in society and more specifically the policing environment with a level of authority that will allow them to take decisions independently.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Accept vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Only the following types of vehicles are accepted at a VSS upon receipt of a fully completed vehicle seizure statement according to organizational policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Types of vehicles refer to:

Sought vehicles;

Presumed stolen vehicles;

Deserted vehicles, if it is presumed that the vehicle can be connected to a crime;

All wrecked vehicles that are associated with a crime.

In exceptional circumstances the following vehicles can be accepted:

Prisoners vehicles;

Accident vehicles;

Vehicles involved in other crimes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The member responsible for the seizure of the vehicle accompanied the vehicle to the VSS according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Boarded organizational vehicles are accepted in terms of the relevant organizational form according to relevant organizational policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The vehicle received is only accepted along with the following items according to organizational policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Items refer to:

Spare wheel;

Jack;

Wheel spanner;

Fixed items (e.g. towbar);

Vehicles keys (including all the keys on same key ring).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Other loose items are not accepted as they should be handed in at a community service centers according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Vehicles keys including all the keys found on the same key ring are placed in a safe or alternative location for safekeeping after having been marked and affixed with a label reflecting the relevant property register reference number according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Compare and verify recorded information and physical condition of vehicle with the relevant seizure statement and take photographs of vehicle.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The information and physical condition of the vehicle is compared/verified with the seizure statement by the member responsible for accepting the vehicle according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

If the official accepting the vehicle is satisfied that the condition of the vehicle corresponds with the information on the seizure statement, the seizure statement must be certified as follows: "Certified found in order" and signed with the date and time being given according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

If there is a difference between the condition of the vehicle and the condition as stated on the seizure statement, the following is done according to organizational policies and procedures:

The variance must be noted in the relevant register;

The seizure statement is certified as "Certified not in order";

The relevant register number is written on the seizure statement;

Actions are decided upon.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Photographs of the front, back, sides and interior of vehicle are taken according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Record vehicle details in property register and capture information on the property control system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The relevant information and the vehicle details are recorded in the relevant property register according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The relevant information in respect of the impounded vehicle is captured on the property control system according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Mark vehicle with relevant reference number.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The member responsible for receiving the vehicle at the VSS file marked the vehicle with the relevant property register reference number by means of spray paint or any other substance or method according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The marking of the vehicles windscreen or alternative location is done in such a way that it cannot be easily removed but care should be taken not to damage the vehicle in any way according to relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Open the Vehicle Safeguarding Section file.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The member accepting the vehicle opened a VSS file according to relevant organizational policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

This VSS file similar to a case docket and which is divided into parts A, B and C for the filing of all documents of evidential value under "A", correspondence/computer print-outs under "B" and investigation activities under C is used according to relevant organizational policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The vehicle seizure statement is filed under "A" inside the VSS file according to relevant and organizational policies and procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

The standard describes competent performance in doing physical techniques that will enhance their job performance, and lay down the criteria by which competence should be judged, as well as the range of circumstances in which competence should be demonstrated.
Integrated assessment methods and tools will allow the candidate to demonstrate that he has acquired knowledge of and can safely and effectively apply competence identified in this unit standard.

These tools include the following:

In service observations;

Role-play simulations;

Structured group discussions;

Written reports (e.g. tests, exams, case studies, projects, registers, logbooks, workbooks);

Verbal report backs (presentations);

Portfolios of evidence;

Projects (physical visits to model Vehicle Safeguarding Sections);

Experiential learning;

Working in teams;

Scenario sketching.

These methods must be carefully selected based on the purpose of the assessment (For example, the written method of assessing knowledge or in service demonstration of practical competence). The assessment must integrate a number of different methods in order to give the assessor reliable and valid proof of competence and evidence of required attributes.

Level
This unit standard should develop learners who demonstrate:

A foundational knowledge base as indicated in the embedded knowledge component;

An understanding of the disciplines, fields, fundamental terms, rules, concepts and principles;

Familiarity with some of the essential procedures, operations and techniques of this field;

An ability to use a range of procedures to solve routine problems;

Basic information gathering, analysis and presentation skills;

An ability to communicate and present information clearly and reliability following prescribed formats and conventions.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Foundational understanding of policies and procedures in respect of the receiving of seized vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS).

A broad understanding of the Criminal Procedure Act, Law of Evidence.
> A basic understanding of the recording of information and physical condition of vehicle.
> A basic understanding of registers and the capturing of information.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems related to the receiving of seized vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others by ensuring that all prescripts are adhered to regarding the receiving of seized vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise oneself and one's activities in order to ensure the effective functioning of all activities and procedures regarding the receiving of seized vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information relating to the receiving of seized vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with all role-players and stakeholders regarding the receiving of seized vehicles at the Vehicle Safeguarding Section (VSS).

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 253989, which is "Demonstrate understanding of the impoundment of vehicles", Level 5, 4 credits.

Supplementary Information:

Specified Requirements
Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

Legal

South African Police Service Act.

Criminal Procedure Act.

Organizational Policies and procedures.

Additional information
Note:
Where the single noun is indicated it also implies the plural e.g. vehicle(s), number(s), etc.
Where reference is made to he in gender terms, it will also indicate the female gender grouping.

Requirements of a portfolio.
Valid, reliable and authentic evidence (presented as a portfolio of evidence) from past achievements and experience, which serves to supplement the assessment of, applied competence.
The portfolio may include inter alia:

Written statements from persons (e.g. current and/or previous employer, colleague, peer, manager, external customers) confirming competence of the learner;

Relevant certificates or awards;

Previous assessment records;

Journals/logbooks.

Credits
Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:

Activity Hours
Classroom learning 6
Structured learning in the workplace 30
Self directed learning 10
Coaching required 4
Other -
Total 50

Credits achieved: 5

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	49118	National Certificate: Resolving of Crime	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2007-12-02	Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement

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.

1.	EKHURHULENI SHOOTING AND TRAINING ACADEMY
2.	SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE BASIC TRAINING PROVISION