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

Apply legal aspects in a security environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244184  Apply legal aspects in a security environment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Security 
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 3  NQF Level 03  8 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to explain which legislation impacts on the operations and functions of the security sector. They will be able to understand how and when proportionality of force can and may be used. They will also be able to explain situations and indicate how they should be dealt with in line with legal prescripts.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Describe legislation pertaining to the security industry.
  • Describe common law principles that relate to the security industry.
  • Apply legal prescripts to the private security industry. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe legislation pertaining to the security industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role of human rights within the security industry is described in terms of its potential influence on day-to-day security operations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Human rights may include but is not limited to the Constitution Chapter 2 Bill of Rights.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The PSIRA statutory code of conduct is described as it pertains to private security. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Private security may include but is not limited to the service provider's statutory duties as well as the security officer's statutory duties.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The Liquor Act is described in terms of its relevance to the private security industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The Explosives Act is described in terms of its relevance to the private security industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The Dangerous Weapons Act is described in terms of its relevance to the private security industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The storage of firearms is described in relation to the Firearms Control Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The Trespasses Act is described in terms of its effect on access control principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The Public Gatherings Act is described in terms of its relevance to the private security industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    A lawful citizen's arrest is described according to the parameters set out in the Criminal Procedure Act. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe common law principles that relate to the security industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of lethal force is described in line with common law principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The concept of continuum and proportionality of force is described in line with common law principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The concept of private defence is described in line with common law principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The circumstances in which a security officer may use lethal force are described within the parameters of the reasonable man test. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Circumstances may include but are not limited to protection of own life, protection of people, protection of property, instances where a firearm is pointed at a person.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The doctrine of vicarious liability is described in terms of when a service provider may be held accountable for employee's actions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The doctrine of civil liability is described in terms of when a person may be held personally accountable for actions while on duty. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply legal prescripts to the private security industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Common law principles are applied in a given situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Human rights principles are applied in a given situation to determine whether the rights were violated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A given situation is assessed to determine which legislation (Act) is applicable. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A given situation is assessed to determine whether appropriate proportionality of force was used. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • 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 or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider 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 
  • Status of Constitution in relation to other legislation.
  • Limitations and constraints within Chapter 2 the Bill of Rights.
  • Unlawful attack according to common law practices.
  • Lawful defence.
  • Relationship between unlawful attack and lawful defence. 
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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 implementation of legal requirements and how they affect the security industry. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities in such a way as to have all the required legal prescripts available as and when required. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the security industry and its application for security personnel. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where the incorrect application of legal issues in the security environment has a negative effect on it. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58577   National Certificate: General Security Practices  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  61609   Further Education and Training Certificate: Volunteer Support  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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