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

Use a map and a handheld global positioning system for tactical operations 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115328  Use a map and a handheld global positioning system for tactical 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 4  NQF Level 04  3 
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard is for learners in the field of safety in society who use maps to plan and prepare for tactical police operations. Maps and the handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) assist officers to assess the operational environment and to locate the various elements involved in the operation.
This unit standard will contribute towards the compliance with tactical and safety of the organisational requirements for operations

The learner will be able to:
1. Orientate the map according to the surrounding landmarks and GPS
2. Use a map for the planning of tactical policing operations
3. Use a map to study the environment in terms of the accesses and obstacles
4. Post members for tactical police operations
5. Brief members using a map to explain the execution of the tactical operation 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
1. Tactical options for crime prevention
2. Tactical movement
3. Identify and apply specific Common Law and Statutory Offences
4. Identify and apply relevant knowledge on applicable law related to Policing 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
This standard is for policing officials responsible for the execution of tactical police operations in the policing environment. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Demonstrate knowledge on the uses and features of maps and a handheld GPS. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Uses, references and legends of maps are explained according to accepted formats and outlays. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
Distinctive features of the maps are identified and explained according to the map references. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Topographic and street maps.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
Distinctive features of the GPS are identified and explained according to the user specifications and applications. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Orientate the map. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The map is secured and protected during orientation to prevent damage from the elements/environment. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The map is folded to ensure easy access to the complete map during operations. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The contours of the map are interpreted correctly according to the references of the map. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
The scale of the map is correctly interpreted according to the scale of the map. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
Way points from the GPS are correctly plotted on the map according to the latitudes and longitudes to 2/10 of a minute. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
Adjoining maps grid references are identified according to the grid references of the current map in use. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Use a handheld GPS for map orientations. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The GPS is cleaned, maintained and stored according to the manufacturers specifications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The GPS is set-up according to the requirements of the specific operation. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
Either in tenths of a minute or in seconds. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
Co-ordinations and way points are entered correctly into the GPS according to the latitudes and longitudes up to 2/10 of a minute. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
Identified way points on the map are entered into the GPS up to 2/10 of a minute. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
The map is orientated according to true north from the GPS. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
1. Candidates are assessed against these assessment criteria. An assessor observes currently employed candidates carrying out their normal work duties. They may also be asked to carry out simulated tasks and to answer written and/or oral questions. Candidates studying towards a Unit Standard, and who are not currently employed, will also be assessed using variety of assessment tools.
2. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
3. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
4. 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 she/he has acquired knowledge of and can safely and effectively apply competence identified in this unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A comprehensive understanding of contours and relief's as well as the interpretation there of.
  • The reading and application of latitudes and longitudes in the plotting of oneself or other role players during tactical operations.
  • Understanding of the ways and methods to optimally use hand held GPS's for tactical operations and crime scenes
  • Understanding the faults which are projected by the satellites. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    1. Decision making must be developed in this standard during practical exercises. Learners must be left to make their own decision which must be debriefed.
    2. Creativity needs to be developed by measuring learner's performance to the selection of the best location or route to follow to the operational area. 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    High emphasis is placed on problem solving ability during exercises. Exercises and scenarios have a variety to ensure problem solving ability is developed and not stereotyped step that the person can not apply in practice. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Ability to be a team player in order to establish synergy during joint operations and in teams. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organize one self and one's activities while preparing personal equipment and plan own tasks for operational actions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organize and critically evaluate information during policing task, interpret it to determine safe actions and routes to approach the area of operations that comply with legal and policy requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Technology ability in using equipment such as Global Positioning System, radios, and special equipment 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems by understanding the environment in which tactical operations are executed. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    These tools include the following:
  • In-site (on-the-job) observations
  • Role-play simulations
  • Structured group discussions
  • Verbal report backs (presentations)
  • Portfolios of evidence
  • 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 requirements

    A glossary of terms about the terminology of map reading and GPS 
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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: 
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