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

Plan, implement, monitor and assess operations 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115327  Plan, implement, monitor and assess operations 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Visible Policing 
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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  6 
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
256054  Plan and implement operations  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  9   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for persons in the field of policing within the field of safety in society who plan and implement operations with a level of authority that allow them to take decisions independently
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Plan an operation
  • Implement operation
  • Monitor the implementation of the operations
  • Assess the impact of the operation
    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the safety in society environment and more specifically within the border control discipline 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. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Mathematical Literacy and communication skills at level 4. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan an operation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Operations refer to any operation in the prevention and resolving of crime. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The scope and goal of the operation is clarified with the relevant stakeholders according to the set requirements for an operation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A operation plan is jointly compiled according to project plan principles 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The responsibility of the members and other role-players are explained according to the operation plan 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The purpose of the operation is determined and clarified with the relevant stakeholders according to the scope and goals of the operation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The time-frames of the operation is determined according to the nature of the operation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Operations requirements and resources are determined according to the operational plan 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Indicators and criteria for success are determined according to the kind of operation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Contingency plan are created and communicated according to organizational procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Implement operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Members are briefed concerning the operation according to the operation plan 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The layout of where the operation is targeted is presented to members according to the identified need for the operation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Uncertainties on the specific aspects of the operation are clarified according to the nature of the operation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Possible problems that may be encountered during the operation are mentioned, and contingency plans are communicated according to the operation plan 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Safety measurements are defined for the operation according to organizational procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Monitor the implementation of the operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The execution of activities of members is coordinated according to the operational plan 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Assistance is provided to members where needed according to the identified need 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Members are visited during the execution of the operation according to organizational procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Feedback on successes and failures is obtained from members during the execution of the operation according to organizational procedures and best practices 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Resources provided are fully utilized by members according to the operation plan 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Assess the impact of the operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Operation successes are compared to the set indicators of the operation plan 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Successes and failures are listed according to the set indicators 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Feedback reports are compiled according to the report structures of the organization 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Feedback is provided regarding the results of the operation to relevant stakeholders according to organizational requirements 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
    3. 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. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation, licensing requirements and procedures and practices.
  • A broad understanding of project management principles in the implementation and execution of the operation
  • A comprehensive understanding of the need for the planning and implementation of the operation
  • A basic understanding of project management principles. 
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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 related to the achievement of relevant results and identified competencies 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities so that all requirements are met in achieving competence in the overall outcome of the operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information related to the operation that these are accurately interpreted into application performance standards. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems in the execution of the operation and which are interrelated with the overall safe and lawful execution of the operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced unit standard 256054, which is "Plan and implement operations", Level 6, 9 credits.

    Integrated assessment methods and tools will allow the candidate to demonstrate that she/he has acquired knowledge of and can safely and effectively apply competence identified in this unit standard.

    These tools include the following:
  • In-site (on-the-job) 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 Government Departments)
  • 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 on-job 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 attitudes.

    Supplementary information
    Specified rerquirements
    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
    Legal
    SA Police Act
    Constitution of South Africa
    A glossary of terms about the terminology of
    Context specific
    User manuals supplied manufacturers
    Organizational procedures and requirements
    Specifications, agreements and policies and procedures

    Credits

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

    Activity
    Classroom learning 18 Hours
    Structured learning in the workplace learning 24 Hours
    Self directed learning 16 Hours
    Coaching required 02 Hours
    TOTAL 60 Hours

    Credits achieved: 6 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48865   National Diploma: Policing  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.
     
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