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

Investigate and control the movement of livestock and livestock produce 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253991  Investigate and control the movement of livestock and livestock produce 
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  15 
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
117453  Investigate the combating and control the movement of livestock and livestock produce  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  15   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will enable learners to apply knowledge and skills related to the investigation of stock theft. It will enable learners to evaluate a stock theft scene, assess the investigation process of stock theft related crimes and control the movement of livestock and livestock produce. Learners will know and understand the complexities regarding stock theft especially where such theft takes place across the borders of South Africa and other countries legislation comes into play.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Evaluate a stock theft scene.
  • Assess the investigation process of stock theft related crimes.
  • Manage movement of livestock or livestock produce. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical literacy NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    In this unit standard where the term stock is used it includes live stock and live stock produce. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Evaluate a stock theft scene. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Stock theft scene may refer to a crime committed or reporting of an incident or the handling of a police generated crime???????? Klink of die polisie die "crime" commit het???. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Types of crimes which relates to stock theft are described in relation to the definitions within current legislative prescripts. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Crime also refer to offences as detected as a result of police action, such as the non-adherence to prescribed legislative prescripts e.g. identification/marking stock.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Methods of securing a stock theft related crime scene are identified in order enhance the investigation process. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Enhance refer to but is not limited to search and seizure of potential exhibits and evidence, identification and dealing with victims, suspects and witnesses.
  • Methods may refer to but are not limited to close gates, access control, closing doors of shelters, posting of members and police tape.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Investigative aids are assessed in terms of their uses in the investigation process. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Investigative aids may refer to but is not limited to dog master, forensic field worker, photographer and fingerprint expert.
  • Investigation process in these assessment criteria must refer to the importance of recording observations and information.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A stock theft scene is assessed in line with legal prescripts. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Assess the investigation process of stock theft related crimes. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The investigation process refer to the complete process from receiving of a complaint until finalization in a court of law. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Current legal prescripts are analysed in terms of their influence on stock theft investigations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Prescripts may refer to but is not limited to organizational specific policies, instructions and operating procedures.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Involvement of persons in the crime or incident is assessed in order to determine the process to be followed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Persons may refer to but are not limited to potential witness, complainant, suspect and victims.
  • Process may refer to but is not limited to the identification, tracking, tracing, interviewing, arrest and charging as well as statement taking.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Processes in identifying the live stock and live stock produce are analyzed for use when determining ownership. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Processes in identifying may refer to but is not limited to the obtaining of descriptions of live stock, identification marks, visiting outlets, licences and certificates, checking of registers and seizure of exhibits and chain of evidence, impoundment of live stock.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Potential clues are examined for evidence gathering purposes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Gathering of evidence may refer to but is not limited to record keeping, compiling of case docket, utilization of experts such as forensic field workers, photographer, master dog handler and fingerprint experts and role-players such as Department of Health, Department of Agriculture and Animal Research Centre.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The role and use of informers are assessed in terms of their potential effect on stock theft investigations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Use of informers may also include the selection, recruitment and maintenance.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Case dockets are analyzed in order to determine court readiness. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Court readiness may refer to but is not limited to a fully investigated process to proof a case in court including the presence of witnesses for court sessions and submission of exhibits.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Manage movement of livestock or livestock produce. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Movement may refer to but is not limited to national and international and also refer to offences as detected as a result of police action?????. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Current legal framework pertaining to stock theft is analysed is terms of its potential influence on stock theft investigations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Legislation may refer to but is not limited to International, national, provincial agreements, as well as organizational specific policies, instructions and operating procedures.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedures regarding the movement of live stock and livestock produce are assessed in line with the current legislation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • The movement of live stock and live stock produce may include movement across international, national, provincial borders and port of entries.
  • Current legislation may include but is not limited to departmental instructions.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Role-players in the stock theft environment are examined in terms of their roles and functions and current trends. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Role-players refer to but are not limited to institutions such as National Emerging Red Meat Producers.
  • Organizations, Red Meat Producers Organization and National Wool growers association, South African Police Service, Department of Agriculture, International, national and local authorities.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Crime statistics is utilized in order to conduct an organized stock theft operation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Conduct must include but is not limited to research, planning, organizing and conducting the operation.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any individual who wishes to be assessed against this unit standard (including assessment of RPL) may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or with 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. Assessors must be competent in the outcome of the Unit Standard.
  • 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 according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the relevant ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Control movement of livestock and produce.
  • Determine ownership of stock.
  • Administration.
  • Investigation principles.

    Legal:

    > Stock Theft Act, 1959 (Act No 57 of 1959).
    > Animal Disease Act, 1984 (Act No 35 of 1984).
    > Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No 62 of 1998).
    > Animal Protection Act, 1962 (Act No 71 of 1962).
    > South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995).
    > Criminal Procedures Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977).
    > Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No 40 of 2000).
    > Animal Identification Act, 2002 (Act No 6 of 2002).
    > Health Act, 1977 (Act No 63 of 1977).
    > Game Theft Act, 1991 (Act No 105 of 1991).
    > Specifications, Agreements, Policies and Procedure.
    > Organizational Policies and Procedures.
    > National Instruction 21 of 1998.
    > National Instruction 2 of 1999.
    > Standing Orders.
    > Special Force Orders.
    > Standing Orders General.
    > Standing Operations Procedures (SOP). 
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    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 thinking, have been made. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical, and/or language skills in the modes of written and/or oral presentation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
  • Must be competent in the outcomes of this unit standard.
  • Must have well-developed subject matter expertise.
  • At least 5 years practical experience within the field of stock theft investigations.
  • Must be a registered assessor with the relevant ETQA. 
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    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 117453, " Investigate the combating and control the movement of livestock and livestock produce", Level 5, 15 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  59989   National Certificate: Resolving of Crime  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-06-30  SAS SETA 


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