Detective

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Detective. Detectives detect and investigate all reported crimes and incidents by gathering and analysing information with the focus of turning information into evidence, then presenting evidence in a court of law in order to solve a crime or incident which will lead to the identification and prosecution of offenders. A qualified learner will be able to: • Apply investigative methods and techniques to resolve categories of crimes and collect information and exhibits according to legal prescripts. • Formulate and validate a hypothesis about the nature of the crime through analysis of physical evidence and, by utilising the conclusions reached on the basis of such analysis, test various theories on the sequence of events before, during, and after a crime. • Assess information and exhibits to determine evidential value with the focus on turning information into evidence. • Apply administrative and judicial processes and procedures to administer a case docket in compliance with legal prescripts.

South African citizens' rights are entrenched within the Constitution of South Africa. These rights are regarded as of paramount importance to ensure a democratic society. Once these rights are infringed upon, they become the responsibility of a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that the rights are restored and corrective actions taken, hence the fact that resolving, prevention and reduction of crime is a national priority on many levels. This qualification will address the need to ensure that a professional cadre of persons is available to perform effective resolving of crime responsibilities. The successful investigation of crime supports the concept of resolving of crime that will contribute to the trust of the community in the stakeholders within the criminal justice process. This qualification reflects the workplace-based needs of the investigation environment to perform the relevant roles in resolving of crime. Resolving of crime will contribute to the upholding of the Constitution of South Africa that guarantees human rights, such as protection of life and protection of property to create a safe and secure environment. Resolving of crime can be applied in various contexts, such as with regard to the economy, safety in society - including all categories of crime: crime against people, crime against property, crime against society and crime against the state. Criminal tendencies are determined by the desire of the individual, the opportunity that exists to commit crime and the illegal market that exists for trade in acquired stolen goods. This qualification will further ensure enhanced service delivery to the community, thereby providing a safe and secure community environment which will in turn enhance economic growth. Effective resolving of crime concepts will win trust from international partners in terms of investments on various levels. This qualification will contribute to the setting of standards in the resolving of crime sector and will enhance the ability of professionals within the sector. This qualification will equip the learners with the abilities and competencies needed within the sector. Typical learners targeted for this learning will be incumbents in the South African Police Services who have successfully completed the National Certificate: Policing or equivalent or investigators within Independent Police Investigation Directorate (IPID) with 3 years' experience in a Policing environment. On successful completion of this qualification, learners will be employed within the detective environment in the South African Police Services (SAPS) or IPID. The learner obtaining this qualification will be able to enhance service delivery to internal and external clients, thereby endeavouring to enhance satisfaction and trust. Qualified learners will be able to exercise their investigative responsibilities in accordance with the Constitution of SA as well as relevant legislation. There are currently 11 qualifications registered on the NQF, but these qualifications are specialised and relevant to the specialised field of Forensics and fall within the HEQSF. The Occupational Certificate: Detective is a generic qualification pertaining specifically to the occupation of detectives. This qualification does not require registration with a professional body because there are currently no associations for SAPS members.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Learners will gain access to the qualification through RPL for Access as provided for in the QCTO RPL Policy. RPL for access is conducted by accredited education institution, skills development provider or workplace accredited to offer that specific qualification/part qualification. Learners who have acquired competencies of the modules of a qualification or part qualification will be credited for modules through CAT. RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: ¿ NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy.

1. Apply legal prescripts to a crime investigation. 2. Apply investigative methods and techniques to resolve categories of crimes and collect information and exhibits with the focus of turning information into evidence. 3. Formulate and validate a hypothesis about the nature of the crime through analysis of physical evidence and, by utilising the conclusions reached on the basis of such analysis, test various theories on the sequence of events before, during, and after a crime. 4. Assess information and exhibits to determine evidential value with the focus on turning information into evidence. 5. Apply administrative and judicial processes and procedures to administer a case docket in compliance with legal prescripts.