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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: Supervise shooting exercises SAQA US ID

UNIT STANDARD TITLE

123516

Supervise shooting exercises

ORIGINATOR

REGISTERING PROVIDER

SGB Security QUALITY ASSURING ETQA FIELD

SUBFIELD

Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security

Safety in Society

ABET BAND

UNIT STANDARD TYPE

NQF LEVEL

CREDITS

Undefined

Regular

Level 4

3

REGISTRATION STATUS

REGISTRATION START DATE

REGISTRATION END DATE

SAQA DECISION NUMBER

Registered

2006-11-16

2009-11-16

SAQA 0368/06

LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT

LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT

2010-11-16

2013-11-16

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

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This unit standard applies to all persons who will need to supervise the operation of a shooting range or shooting exercises for business or sport purposes. This supervision must ultimately lead to the safe use of a shooting range as a primary objective of this unit standard. This unit standard applies to normal operation and does not include the requirements for the supervision of tactical exercises and range inspection. A person credited with this unit standard will be able to: ● Demonstrate knowledge of standards and legislation required for the safe operation of a shooting range. ● Prepare participants and environment for a shooting activity. ● Carry out activities applicable to the conclusion of a shooting event. ● Be able to supervise the operation of a shooting range. LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Communication at NQF Level 2. It is further assumed that the learner supervising a shooting range in respect of this unit standard has successfully completed the unit standard that they wish to supervise i.e. if the learner is to supervise 119649 then they must have completed 119649. ●

UNIT STANDARD RANGE N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 Demonstrate knowledge of standards and legislation required for the safe operation of a shooting range. OUTCOME RANGE ● ● ● ● ● ●

Civil liability. South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). Occupational Health and Safety. Safe handling rules. Range safety rules. Administrative procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 The concept of civil liability is described in respect of an accident or incident on a shooting range. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 SABS requirements are described with reference to the type of range that will be used. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE The "type" of range will be indoor or outdoor and may have specific restrictions in respect of activities or calibres allowed on the range.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 The Occupational Health and Safety Act is described within the context of shooting ranges. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Description must include: flags, warning boards, instruction boards, safety equipment e.g. location of the first aid kit. Personal protection equipment (PPE), e.g. ear and eye protection and designated safety areas.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 Safe firearm handling rules are explained in relation to the discipline or event. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Discipline means, but is not limited to the type of firearm and exercises being employed. Event refers to the specific type of shoot or sport being performed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 Range rules are explained in relation to the discipline or event. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Range rules must include, but is not limited to: The range commands and safety equipment. The requirements of the environment being used in respect of the shooting range surface and sight of target in relation to the height of the backstop wall.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 Administrative procedures relating to the safe operation of the range are explained in respect of registration, recording of results, scoring and attendance. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Administration procedures refers to the procedures applicable to the particular sport association, club or other accredited body.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 Prepare participants and environment for a shooting activity. OUTCOME RANGE Prepare must include the preparation of the following: ● Designated official. ● Environment. ● Equipment. ● Conditions. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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Responsibilities and authority of the designated official are explained in respect of the particular sport or discipline. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 Conditions that would make the shooting range environment safe or unsafe are explained in the context of the condition of the range. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Condition refers to the condition of the: ● Surface. ● Backstop wall. ● Weather. ● Light conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 Range equipment is inspected to ensure it is fit for purpose. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Range equipment must include, but is not limited to: Warning flags and boards, first aid kit and information boards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 Safety inspection of a participant`s equipment is carried out in order to ensure it is safe, functional and fit for purpose. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Participant`s equipment must include, but is not limited to eye and ear protection, holster and footwear.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 Contingency plan or procedure is described within the context of an accident or injury occurring during a shooting event. SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 Carry out activities applicable to the conclusion of a shooting event. OUTCOME RANGE Activities refer to ● Incident Report. ● Equipment Storage. ● Range Maintenance. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 The procedure for the reporting of incidents is described in relation to the reporting structures. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE file:///C|/Documents and Settings/chris evans/My Documents/BACKUP/unit standards/unit standard 123516.htm (4 of 9)9/5/2009 7:19:20 AM

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Procedures refer to: ● Complaints. ● Accidents. ● Infringements. ● Use of the first aid kit. ● Damage, which may have occurred. Reporting structures refer to: ● Authorities. ● Committees.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 The procedure for the storage of range equipment is explained with examples. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Range equipment includes but is not limited to: ● Target frames. ● Targets. ● Eye and ear protection. ● First aid kit. ● Time keeping equipment. ● Flags. ● Markers. ● Any other equipment that requires secure storage.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 Range maintenance is described in respect of the type of range being utilised. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Range maintenance should include: ● Procedures for cleaning up. ● Dispatch of any hazardous materials. ● Maintenance of backstop walls and range surfaces. ● Maintenance of water and toilet facilities.

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, or 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. ● 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 at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

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The following areas of knowledge are embedded within the unit standard: ● Knowledge of Legislation in respect of the safe operation of a shooting range. ● Preparation abilities in respect of the environment required for a shooting activity. ● Knowledge of report writing, equipment storage and range maintenance requirements for the conclusion of a shooting event. UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME N/A UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively in respect of the safe operation of a shooting range. UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING Collect, analyze and critically evaluate information in respect of the safe layout of equipment required for a shooting activity and the writing of incident reports. UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING Understand the world as a set of inter-related parts of a system: related to safety in respect of layout of environment required for a shooting activity. UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING Contribute to the full development of oneself. QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

Core Elective

ID

QUALIFICATION TITLE

LEVEL

STATUS

50480

Further Education and Training Certificate: Firearm Training

Level 4

Registered 2009-11-16

National Certificate: Close Protection

Level 5

Registered 2010-08-16

58696

END DATE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: This list 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 ETQAs 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 ETQA should be notified if a record appears to be missing from the list shown here.

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3 GUNS SHOOTING ACADEMY

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911 FIREARMS TRAINING CENTRE A R FIREARM TRAINING ACADEMY A Z FIREARM TRAINING CC ADVANCED CORPORATE SOLUTIONS ADVANCED TACTICAL SOLUTIONS AIM TRAINING ACADEMY ALLIED ARMS AMPER ALLES ALGEMENE HANDELAAR ARANGI FIREARM TRAINING ACADEMY BACK TO BASICS TRAINING ACADEMY BAGATLAMEDI SECURITY AND CLEANING SERVICES BOSSIES SKIETBAAN BULL DOGS PROTECTION SERVICES AND TRAINING CENTRE CC C D M INDOOR RANGE CC CITIGUARDS COALFIELDS FIREARM AND TRADE ASSESSING COLINS WEAPON TRAINING COMMERCIAL INSTITUTE OF SECURITY TRAINING COMPETENCY FIREARMS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CONDITION YELLOW SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND FIREARMS TRAINING ACADEMY DAAN MEYER FIREARM TRAINING DEFENSIVE TRAINING CONCEPTS DIE SKIETWINKEL DURBAN FIREARMS TRAINING ACADEMY CC DWANDZANI PROJECTS CC DYNAMIC ALTERNATIVES (PTY) LTD FALCON FIREARM ACADEMY FIREARMS COMPETENCY SCHOOLS FIREARMS TRAINING ACADEMY G AND J FIREARM PROFICIENCY TRAINING CC G AND J FIREARM PROFICIENCY TRAINING CC VREDENBURG GLOBAL TACTICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE CC GLOBESEC PTY LTD GOLD FIELDS PROTECTION SERVICES GORDONS BAY SECURITY TRUST GOSS CONSULTANTS CC GREMICK INTEGRATED SECURITY SPECIALISTS HIGHWAY SHOOTING RANGE AND TRAINING CENTRE HLANGANANI TRAINING ACADEMY PTY LTD HOEDSPRUIT INSTITUTE FOR FIREARM TRAINING AND TESTING HOMTINI TACTICAL SHOOTING ACADEMY Honey Badger Training Academy HORNE SEKURITEIT EN OPLEIDING BK HOTSHOTS

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HUNTERS FIREARM TRAINING AND SHOOTING RANGE IHAWU FIREARM CENTRE CC INTERNATIONAL FIREARM TRAINING ACADEMY JUNK GUNSHOP TRAINING CENTRE KAROO FIREARMS TRAINING ACADEMY KEMPTON PARK FIREARM TRAINING CENTRE (KPFTC) KIMBERLEY SHOOTING SCHOOL KOKSTAD SPORT CLOTHING CC KOPANO FIREARM TRAINING CENTRE LADISMITH VUURWAPEN OPLEIDINGS AKADEMIE LADISMITH VUURWAPEN OPLEIDINGS AKADEMIE OUDTSHOORN LEKANA TRADING CC LM FIREARMS TRAINING CENTRE LYTTELTON FIREARM TRAINING CENTRE CC MAGNUM SHOOTING ACADEMY MARKSMAN TRAINING CENTRE MASADA VUURWAPEN OPLEIDING SENTRUM CC MASTER AT ARMS MILNEX CONSULTANTS MOUNTAIN RANGE FIREARM ACADEMY NOEL WEWEGE SECURITY AND SAFETY NSN SHOOTING ACADEMY NU LAW FIREARMS COMPLIANCE OMEGA RISK SOLUTIONS PTY LTD BRITS OMEGA RISK SOLUTIONS PTY LTD EAST LONDON OMEGA RISK SOLUTIONS PTY LTD WITBANK OVERSTRAND TACTICAL SHOOTING ACADEMY OZZIES TRAINING CENTRE PARATUS GUN ACADEMY PAROW ARMS AND AMMO PEXCO SECURITY AND TRAINING CC POSTMASBURG FIREARM TRAINING ACADEMY QUANSIM PRECISION SHOOTING QUEMIC (PTY) LTD QUEMIC SOUTH (PTY) LTD QUENETS HUNTING AND FISHING RURAL PROTECT RUSTERNBURG EXPLOSIVES BROKERS S F SHOOTING SCHOOL SAXENBURG INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY SOUTHERN ARMS AND AMMUNITION SOUTHERN ESCAPADES SPANIO VUURWAPEN AKADEMIE

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SPECIAL ARMED SERVICES SPOT ON FIREARM TRAINING CC STERIAN TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTRE STRICTLY MEERKAT TACTICAL TRAINING ACADEMY (SMTTA) SWALLOW KRANTZ FIREARM TRAINING CENTRE TACTICAL DEFENCE INSTITUTE TACTICAL WEAPON SCHOOL CC TACTICAL WEAPONS TRAINING CENTRE TARGA TARGET LINE CC TENEX THATHE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT THE CAPE SHOOTING ACADEMY THE FARM THE FISHERMAN ROBERTSON TRADE TRAPPERS TRADING TSWELOPELO EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS TUGELA HARDEWARE UK WEAPONS TRAINING URBAN SURVIVAL FIREARM TRAINING CENTRE VECA CC VRM FIREARM ACADEMY WELTRAC PTY LTD

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