Category 1
Entry Level
Category 2
Basic level
Category 3
Intermediate level
Category 4
Advanced level
Category 5
Instructor Training / Range Officers
Category 1
Entry Level
What You’ll Learn
This category is currently applicable for the renewal of existing licenses and will now become the entry level or “learning assumed to be in place” for all other firearm Unit Standards.
This category is also the entry level for Category 2.
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 117705
Unit Standard Title:Â Legal test Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000
Applicable to Possession of a Firearm
NQF Level 3Â –Â Credits: 3
Contents:
- Introductory provisions
- Prohibitions
- Special provisions in respect of certain devices
- Competency certificate
- License to possess a firearm
- Storage, transport, and carrying of firearms and ammunition
- Control of ammunition and firearm parts
- Declaration of persons as unfit to possess firearms
- Inspections
- Search and seizure
- Presumptions
- Offences, penalties and administrative fines
- Right of appeal
- General provisions
- Introductory provisions
- Control of ammunition and firearms parts
- Safe custody of firearms and ammunition
- General provision
Category 2
Basic Level
What You’ll Learn
This category is the requirement for Private Firearm Ownership or first-time firearm ownership. In other words, these Unit Standards are the equivalent of what is known internationally as the BASIC LEVEL.
This category is also the entry level to Category 3.
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: EVL
Unit Standard Title: Erkenning van Vorige Leer vir eenheid standaarde: 119649, 119650, 119651, 119652
Doelstelling:
Hierdie handleiding strook met Enheidstandaarde 119649, 119650, 119651 en 119652, met die doel om aan leerders wat om erkenning van vorige studie vra, te akkommodeer.
Persone wat met hierdie Enheidstandaarde geakkrediteer word, is in staat om:
- n vuurwapen te hanteer
- n vuurwapen te gebruik
- die basiese inspeksie en instandhouding van n vuurwapen vir veilige gebruik uit te voer
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119649, 123515
Unit Standard Title: Combination Manual Handle and use a Handgun – Private & Business Use
NQF Level 3Â
Credits: 2
Contents:
- Law
- Safety
- Parts and Functions
- Fundamentals of Shooting
- Loading and Unloading
- Amminition
- Malfunctions and Maintenance
- Assessment
- Unit Standard 123515 – Handle and Use a Handgun for Business Purposes
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119649
Unit Standard Title: Handle and use a Handgun – Private Use
NQF Level 3Â
Credits: 2
Contents:
- Law
- Safety
- Parts and Functions
- Fundamentals of Shooting
- Loading and Unloading
- Amminition
- Malfunctions and Maintenance
- Assessment
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119650
Unit Standard Title: Handle and use a Self-Loading Rifle or Carbine – Private Use
NQF Level 3
Credits: 2
Contents:
- Law
- Safety
- Parts and Functions
- Fundamentals of Shooting
- Loading and Unloading
- Amminition
- Malfunctions and Maintenance
- Assessment
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119651
Unit Standard Title:Â Handle and use a Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine – Private Use
NQF Level 3
Credits: 2
Contents:
- Law
- Safety
- Parts and Functions
- Fundamentals of Shooting
- Loading and Unloading
- Amminition
- Malfunctions and Maintenance
- Assessment
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119652
Unit Standard Title: Handle and use a Shotgun – Private Use
NQF Level 3
Credits: 2
Contents:
- Law
- Safety
- Parts and Functions
- Fundamentals of Shooting
- Loading and Unloading
- Amminition
- Malfunctions and Maintenance
- Assessment
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119649
Unit Standard Title: Hanteer en gebruik van Handwapen – Privaat Gebruik
NQF Level 3
Credits: 2
Inhoudsopgawe:
- Regsaspekte
- Vuurwapenveiligheid
- Onderdele en werking
- Basiese Beginsels en Skietkuns
- Laai en Ontlaai
- Ammunisie
- Storings en Instandhouding
- Evaluasie
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119650
Unit Standard Title: Hanteer en Gebruik n Selflaaigeweer of Karabyn – Privaat Gebruik
NQF Level 3
Credits: 2
Inhoudsopgawe:
- Regsaspekte
- Vuurwapenveiligheid
- Onderdele en werking
- Basiese Beginsels en Skietkuns
- Laai en Ontlaai
- Ammunisie
- Storings en Instandhouding
- Evaluasie
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119651
Unit Standard Title:Hanteer en Gebruik n Handbeheerde Geweer of Karabyn – Privaat Gebruik
NQF Level 3
Credits: 2
Inhoudsopgawe:
- Regsaspekte
- Vuurwapenveiligheid
- Onderdele en werking
- Basiese Beginsels en Skietkuns
- Laai en Ontlaai
- Ammunisie
- Storings en Instandhouding
- Evaluasie
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119652
Unit Standard Title:Hanteer en Gebruik n Haelgeweer – Privaat Gebruik
NQF Level 3
Credits: 2
Inhoudsopgawe:
- Regsaspekte
- Vuurwapenveiligheid
- Onderdele en werking
- Basiese Beginsels en Skietkuns
- Laai en Ontlaai
- Ammunisie
- Storings en Instandhouding
- Evaluasie
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119649, 119650, 119651, 119652
Unit Standard Title: Recognition of Prior Learning – Private Use
NQF Level 3
Credits: 2
Objective of each Unit Standard:
To accommodate learners applying for recognition of prior learning.
Individuals accredited with these Unit Standards can:
- Handle a firearm
- Use a firearm
- Perform the basic inspection and maintenance of a firearm for safe use
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119649, 119650, 119651, 119652
Unit Standard Title: Erkenning van Vorige Leer – Privaat Gebruik
NQF Level 3
Credits: 2
Doelstelling van elke Eenheidstandaard:
Om aan leerders wat om erkenning van vorige studie vra, te akkommodeer.
Persone wat met hierdie Enheidstandaarde geakkrediteer word, is in staat om:
- n vuurwapen te hanteer
- n vuurwapen te gebruik
- die basiese inspeksie en instandhouding van n vuurwapen vir veilige gebruik uit te voer
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119649, 119652, 119650, 119651
Unit Standard Title: Combination Manual Covering 4 Unit Standards – Private Use
NQF Level 3
Credits: 2
Contents covered in the Unit Standards:
- Law
- Safety
- Parts and Functions
- Fundamentals of Shooting
- Loading and Unloading
- Amminition
- Malfunctions and Maintenance
- Assessment
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 119649, 119652, 119650, 119651
Unit Standard Title:Â Kombinasie Handleiding Behandel 4 Eenheidstandaarde – Privaate Gebruik
NQF Level 3
Credits: 2
Inhoudsopgawe wat gedek word in Eenheidstandaarde:
- Regsaspekte
- Vuurwapenveiligheid
- Onderdele en werking
- Basiese Beginsels en Skietkuns
- Laai en Ontlaai
- Ammunisie
- Storings en Instandhouding
- Evaluasie
Category 3
Intermediate Level
What You’ll Learn
This category is for firearms licensed to a company or institution for Business Purposes. Applicable to Security Guards and anybody else who is issued a company firearm.
What this means is that a Security Officer who carries a Handgun will be required to complete the following levels in order:
- 117705 – Entry Level 1
- 119649 – Basic Level 2
- 123515 – Intermediate Level 3
This category can be seen as an Intermediate Level or Duty Related level.
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 123510
Unit Standard Title: Apply Tactical Knowledge in the Use of Firearms
NQF Level 4
Credits: 5
Contents:
- Tactical Awareness and Preparedness
- Tactical Fundamentals and Considerations
- Tactical Approach and Positioning
- Tactical Entry
- Arrest and Search Techniques
- Tactical Equipment
- Assessment
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 123511
Unit Standard Title: Handle and Use a Self-Loading Rifle or Carbine – Business Purposes
NQF Level 4
Credits: 3
Contents:
- Safety
- Parts and Functions
- Amminition
- Fundamentals of Shooting
- Malfunctions and Maintenance
- Mindset and Awareness
- Assessment
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 123512
Unit Standard Title: Demonstrate Tactical proficiency with a Shotgun
NQF Level 4
Credits: 5
Contents:
- Shotgun Craft
- Close Quarter Shooting and Movement
- Barricade Shooting and Movement
- Assessment
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 123513
Unit Standard Title: Demonstrate Tactical Proficiency with a Handgun
NQF Level 4
Credits: 5
Contents:
- Pistol Craft
- Close Quarter Shooting Techniques
- Barricade Shooting and Movement
- Assessment
Category 4
Advanced Level
What You’ll Learn
This category is intended for all persons who would need to use a firearm/s in a tactical environment.
This category can be seen as what is internationally referred to as: Advanced level.
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 123514
Unit Standard Title: Handle and Use a Shotgun for Business Purposes
A person with this unit standard will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling principles in a business environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanical functioning of the shotgun
- Operate a shotgun in a business environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of shotgun use under adverse conditions
Contents:
- Purposes Statement
- Copy of Unit Standard 123514
- Assessment Plan
- Appeals Procedure
Modules:
- Safety
- Parts and Functions
- Amminition
- Fundamentals of Shooting
- Malfunctions and Maintenance
- Assessment
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 123515
Unit Standard Title: Handle and Use a Handgun for Business Purposes
A person with this unit standard will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling principles in a business environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanical functioning of the handgun
- Operate a handgun in a business environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of handgun use under adverse conditions
Contents:
- Purposes Statement
- Safety
- Parts and Functions
- Amminition
- Fundamentals of Shooting
- Malfunctions and Maintenance
- Assessment
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 123519
Unit Standard Title: Handle and Use a Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine for Business Purposes
A Person with this unit standard will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling principles in a business environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanical functioning of the manually operated rifle or carbine
- Operate a manually operated rifle or carbine in a business environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of manually operated rifle or carbine use under adverse conditions
Contents:
- Purposes Statement
- Safety
- Parts and Functions
- Amminition
- Fundamentals of Shooting
- Malfunctions and Maintenance
- Assessment
Category 5
Instructor Training / Range Officers
What You’ll Learn
This category consists of 2 Range Officer levels and a Supervisory level.
Instructor level: Many existing Instructors will qualify for RPL against these Unit Standards.
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 123516
Unit Standard Title: Range Officer Training Supervise Shooting Exercises
NQF Level 4
Credits 3
A person with this unit standard will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the 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
Contents:
- Civil Liability
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Administrative Procedures
- Discipline and Events
- Supervise Shooting
- Range Equipment and Maintenance
- NRCS Range Standards
- Assessment
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SAQA Unit Standard ID: 123517
Unit Standard Title: Supervise the Operation of a Shooting Range and Tactical Shooting Exercise
NQF Level 3
Credits 5
A person with this unit standard will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the standards and legislation required for the setup and operation of a shooting range
- Carry out an inspection of a shooting range
Contents:
- NRCS Range Standards
- Disciplines and Events
- Assessment