NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)
NQF LEVEL 3
INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK
PROGRAMME ISAT:
SAFETY IN SOCIETY
2009-2010
This document consists of 11 pages.
1.
PURPOSE OF THE ISAT
The purpose of the ISAT for the programme: Safety in Society is to do a summative
assessment of students’ integrated knowledge and skills in the three core subjects of the
Safety in Society programme on Level 3, i.e.
 Governance
 Criminal Law
 Criminal Justice Structures and Mandates
2.
PURPOSE OF THE TASK
The purpose of this ISAT is an integrated approach project on community policing; to apply
knowledge regarding inter-governmental relations within the criminal justice system and
utilise structures that are in place to determine the need for a safe and secure environment.
3.
PROJECT SUMMARY
The ISAT is divided into four tasks:
Task
Activity
Task 1
Conducting an interview with a station commissioner
50
Task 2
Analysis of a Community Police Forum (CPF) meeting
50
Task 3
Conducting an interview with a Community Police Forum member
50
Task 4
Presenting an analysis report at a CPF meeting
50
TOTAL MARKS FOR THE ISAT:
4.
Marks
[200]
TASK DURATION
TIME ALLOCATION: 6 days:
1 day at the Police Station
1 day analysis and report writing
1 day at the Community Policing Forum
1 day analysis and report writing
1 day presentation preparation and
1 day Community Policing Forum (simulated structured meeting)
SUGGESTED TIME FRAMES
May
Interview station commissioner, study the information and write the analysis
report.
June
Interview CPF person, make the findings and write the analysis report.
August
Prepare the CPF presentation.
September
Attend and present findings to CPF meeting
5.
PROJECT OUTPUTS
By doing this activity the student will be able to understand and apply the role of all
stakeholders in the criminal justice system by making recommendations on improvement as
well as the role of volunteers in the process to ensure a safe and secure environment.
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6.
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

Interview sheets (x2)

Agendas and minutes of meetings (x2)

Reports on findings (x2)

Attendance register (x1)

Presentation (x1) (any type of presentation)
7.
INSTRUCTIONS TO LECTURERS
1.
This ISAT consists of a practical assignment on which the student will be assessed.
2.
All evidence must be filed in the student’s ISAT report and authenticity must be
assured.
3.
The task and/or evidence of completion of the task will be moderated externally.
4.
Tasks and assessment can be conducted in a classroom, workplace or simulated
environment.
5.
Ensure that relevant materials are available.
6.
Monitor and evaluate the tasks during all processes and adhere to the suggested time
frames.
7.
The tasks must be assessed within the framework of Safety in Society, where all ethics
and code of conduct must be upheld.
8.
See “Instructions to students” for evidence required.
8.
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
1.
The practical assignment must be completed on an individual basis or in groups not
larger than 3 and a clear division of roles must be indicated for each team member.
2.
Comply with all the ISAT requirements.
3.
Adhere to the time allocation of 6 days and suggested time frames.
4.
Instruction for conducting interviews:
 Two interview sheets must be completed.
 Appointments must be made and the interview sheet must be used and filled in with
the information gained.
 Additional documentation should be attached to the interview sheets.
5.
Guidelines regarding analysis of information:
 The information gained must be analysed and a 2 page report must be compiled
for both analyses. Additional information gained and documentation must be added
to the reports.
6.
Instructions for completion of the presentation:
 Slides, posters, flow charts, flip charts or any other suitable medium can be used to
present the purpose, findings and recommendations of the ISAT.
7.
Set a date for the presentation to the CPF at a meeting (It can be a simulated structured
meeting).
8.
You are invited and encouraged to be creative.
9.
Enjoy the learning experience!
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BRIEF / SCENARIO
Visit the local police station and interview the station commissioner regarding the
Community Policing Forum (CPF) at the station. Your interview must include
questions related to the involvement of stakeholders and crime related matters in
the station area. After interviewing the station commissioner, study all relevant
information.
Then set up an interview with a member of the Community Policing Forum, who is
not a police member, on the same questions. Attend a CPF meeting and observe
the activities at that meeting. After the meeting, compile a presentation on your
findings and do a 10-minute presentation to the Community Policing Forum.
Request the CPF chairperson to do a presentation at a meeting regarding your
findings and recommendation to improve the functioning of the Community
Policing Forum.
STAGES IN THE PROCESS
1.
Visit the local Police Station and interview the Station Commissioner.
2.
Study the information and compile an analysis report.
3.
Attend the CPF meeting and interview a CPF member.
4.
Study the information and compile an analysis report.
5.
Use findings from the analysis reports and prepare a presentation for a CPF meeting.
6.
Present the presentation to the CPF (simulated structured) meeting.
7.
Submit all evidence as the ISAT report.
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TASK 1: INTERVIEW WITH A POLICE STATION COMMISIONER (50 marks)
Visit the local police station and interview the station commissioner regarding the following
aspects:
1)
Confirm that a CPF exists in the area of the police station.
2)
Determine the current problems regarding crime.
3)
Determine the role and functions of the stakeholders in the CPF:

police agencies

business communities

function of voluntarism within the CPF

crime as discussion point at the CPF
4)
Obtain the minutes of the previous meeting and the agenda for the next meeting.
5)
Complete the attached interview sheet (Annexure A) and submit it as Task 1.
TASK 2: ANALYSIS REPORT ON THE INTERVIEW (50 marks)
Study the minutes and agenda of the last CPF meeting to determine the following:
1)
The role of police agencies
2)
The role of business communities
3)
The role of voluntarism
4)
The role of crime in the community
5)
Recommendations on all aspects above.
6)
Write the analysis report and attach copies of the minutes and agenda and submit it as
Task 2.
7)
Assessment should be done against the rubric on Annexure B.
TASK 3: INTERVIEW WITH A CPF MEMBER (50 marks)
Attend the CPF meeting and interview a member of the CPF with regard to the following
aspects:
1)
The nature and role of police agencies
2)
The nature and role of business communities
3)
The nature and role of voluntarism
4)
The nature and role of crime in the community
5)
Complete the attached interview sheet Annexure C.
6)
Submit the analysis report on the CPF interview as Task 3.
7)
The analysis report of the interview should be assessed against Annexure D.
TASK 4: FINDINGS REPORT AND PRESENTATION (50 marks)
After attending the meeting and interviewing the relevant people and making findings, prepare
a presentation to present at the CPF (simulated structured) meeting. The findings report and
presentation must be submitted as Task 4 and should include the following:
1)
Introduction
2)
Comparison between the Station Commissioner and CPF member’s views on:
o The role of police agencies
o The role of business communities
o The role of voluntarism
o The role of crime in the community
3)
Conclusion
4)
The findings report and CPF presentation should be assessed against the rubric in
Annexure E.
TOTAL MARKS FOR THE ISAT: [200]
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ANNEXURE A: INTERVIEW SHEET: POLICE STATION COMMISSIONER (50 marks)
Name of Interviewee
_____________________________________________
Date:
_____________________________________________
Time:
_____________________________________________
Place:
_____________________________________________
Interviewer:
_____________________________________________
TOPIC: QUESTION
RESPONSE: COMMENTS
Possible
marks
Opening question. Introduce yourself and
state the purpose of the interview
(5)
Is there any CPF in the station area and
when is the next meeting?
(5)
Do you have any agendas and minutes of
the latest CPF meeting and may I have
copies?
Who is the chairperson of the CPF and
may I have the persons’ contact details?
(5)
(5)
What is the main role of the Police in the
CPF?
(5)
What is the role of members of
businesses and may I have their contact
details?
Are there members of the volunteercommunities and can I have their contact
details
What are the main area(s) or topic(s) of
concern related to crime and criminals to
the Police in the CPF?
Are there any of the following crimes of
big concern for the police and what do
you do or suggest must happen:
 Crimes against the Administration of
Justice
 Crimes against Life
 Crimes against Bodily Integrity and
Dignity
 Sexual Offences and Crimes against
Morality
 Crimes against Property
 Crimes related to Statutory Provisions
Closing question.
Thank the person and conclude the
interview
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
TOTAL FOR TASK 1:
6
[50]
Marks
allocated
ANNEXURE B: RUBRIC FOR TASK 2:
ANALYSIS REPORT ON INTERVIEW WITH POLICE STATION COMMISIONER (50 Marks)
NAME OF STUDENT
SCORE
1
2
3
4
5
____________________________________________
DESCRIPTION
Poor or no analysis of information gathered with no examples
Some analysis of information gathered with no examples
Analysis of information gathered with examples
Good analysis of information gathered with integrated examples
Excellent analysis of information gathered with all integrated examples
THE ANALYSIS REPORT INCLUDES:
Possible SCORE
score
awarded
1. The role of the police in the CPF. The police:
- Attend meetings
- Discuss issues on crime
- Discuss issues on social economical development
- Discuss issues on economic-development
2. The role of businesses in the CPF. Businesses:
- Attend meetings
- Discuss impact on crime, social and economic development
- The businesses that form part of the CPF are identified
3. The role of voluntarism in the CPF. Volunteers:
- Attend meetings
- Provide advice and support on crime, social and economic
developments
- Educate communities
4. The role of crime in the community as a discussion point at the
CPF.
- Areas of concern are identified
- Priority crimes of the station are identified and discussed
- Solutions to crime problems are proposed
- Task teams and projects are established
5. Recommendations
- Recommendations on all crime related issues are made
- A CPF member was identified
- Recommendations on role and functions of role-players are
made
- Own role in the CPF is identified
6. Agendas and minutes of CPF meetings are attached with the
analysis report.
TOTAL MARKS FOR TASK 2
7
(5)
(10)
(10)
(10)
(10)
(5)
[50]
COMMENTS
ANNEXURE C: INTERVIEW SHEET: MEMBER OF THE CPF (25 marks)
Name of Interviewee
_____________________________________________
Date:
_____________________________________________
Time:
_____________________________________________
Place:
_____________________________________________
Interviewer:
_____________________________________________
TOPIC: QUESTION
RESPONSE: COMMENTS
Possible
marks
Opening question. Introduce yourself and
state the purpose of the interview
(2)
Is there any CPF in the police station area
and when is the next meeting?
(2)
Do you have any agendas and minutes of
the latest CPF meeting and may I have
copies?
What are the main roles of the Police and
the CPF?
(2)
(2)
What is the role of members of
businesses?
(2)
How many members of the volunteercommunities are involved in the CPF?
(2)
What are the main area(s) or topic(s) of
concern related to crime and criminals to
the CPF?
Are there any of the following crimes of
big concern for the CPF and what do you
do or suggest must happen:
 Crimes against the Administration of
Justice
 Crimes against Life
 Crimes against Bodily Integrity and
Dignity
 Sexual Offences and Crimes against
Morality
 Crimes against Property
 Crimes related to Statutory Provisions
Closing question.
Thank the person and conclude the
interview
(5)
(6)
(2)
TOTAL FOR TASK 3:
8
[25]
Marks
allocated
ANNEXURE D: RUBRIC FOR TASK 3:
ANALYSIS REPORT ON THE INTERVIEW WITH THE CPF MEMBER (25 Marks)
NAME OF STUDENT
SCORE
1
2
3
4
5
____________________________________________
DESCRIPTION
Poor or no analysis of information gathered with no examples
Some analysis of information gathered with no examples
Analysis of information gathered with examples
Good analysis of information gathered with integrated examples
Excellent analysis of information gathered with all integrated examples
THE ANALYSIS REPORT INCLUDES:
Possible SCORE
score
awarded
1. The role of the police in the CPF. The police:
- Attend meetings
- Discuss issues on crime
- Discuss issues on social economical development
- Discuss issues on economic-development
2. The role of businesses and voluntarism in the CPF.
Businesses and volunteers:
- Attend meetings
- Discuss impact on crime, social and economic development
- The businesses that form part of the CPF are identified
4. The role of crime in the community as a discussion point.
- Areas of concern are identified
- Priority crimes of the station are identified and discussed
- Solutions to crime problems are proposed
- Task teams and projects are established
5. Recommendations
- Recommendations on all crime related issues are made
- A CPF member was identified
- Recommendations on role and functions of role-players are
made
- Own role in the CPF is identified
6. Agendas and minutes of CPF meetings are attached with the
analysis report.
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
TOTAL MARKS FOR TASK 3
9
[25]
COMMENTS
ANNEXURE E: RUBRIC FOR TASK 4:
THE FINDINGS REPORT AND CPF PRESENTATION (50 marks)
NAME OF STUDENT
____________________________________________
Note* The findings report and presentation must be submitted as Task 4.
SCALE and CRITERIA
1 Mark
POOR/
NOT ACHIEVED
2 Marks
NOT YET
COMPETEN
T/
NOT YET
ACHIEVED
3 Marks
AVERAGE/
COMPETE
NT
4 Marks
GOOD/
HIGHLY
COMPETENT
5 Marks
EXCELLENT/
OUTSTANDI
NG
1. The findings report: Introduction
2. The findings report: comparison
between the Station Commissioner
and CPF member’s views on the role
of police agencies in the CPF.
3. The findings report: comparison
between the Station Commissioner
and CPF member’s views on the role
of business communities in the CPF.
4. The findings report: comparison
between the Station Commissioner
and CPF member’s views on the role
of voluntarism in the CPF.
5. The findings report: comparison
between the Station Commissioner
and CPF member’s views on the role
of crime in the community.
6. The findings report: Conclusion
/30
Possible Mark for the findings report (6x5):
SCALE and
CRITERIA
PRESENTATION
AT THE CPF
MEETING
1-4 Mark
5-8 Marks
9-12 Marks
13-16 Marks
17-20 Marks
Poor.
Not achieved.
Very poor
presentation
Not yet
competent.
Not achieved.
Poor
presentation with
no examples
Competent.
Average
presentation
with some
examples
Good. Highly
competent
Good
presentation
with integrated
examples
Outstanding
Excellent
presentation with
all integrated
examples
Possible Mark for the Presentation
Total Mark for TASK 4:
/20
/50
Student’s mark
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INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK
SAFETY IN SOCIETY LEVEL 3
RECORD OF OUTCOMES
College and Campus: _____________________________________________________
Student’s Surname and First Name/s: _________________________________________
Student’s ID Number: _____________________________________________________
Date and Time: __________________________________________________________
Lecturer’s Surname and Initials: _______ _____________________________________
ASSESSMENT GRID
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
STUDENT'S MARK
TOTAL
Task 1:
Interview with the station commissioner:
Task 2:
Minutes of the last CPF meeting & analysis
report
Task 3:
Interview with the CPF member and report
Task 4:
Findings report and presentation at the CPF
meeting
50
50
50
50
TOTAL MARK FOR THE ISAT
200
ISAT MARK AS A PERCENTAGE
5
(80-100%)
%
100
5-Point rating:
4
3
(70-79%)
(50-69%)
Competency Level Indicators
2
(40-49%)
1
(0-39%)
Rating Code
Rating
Marks %
5
Outstanding
80 – 100 %
4
Highly Competent
70 –79 %
3
Competent
50 – 69 %
2
Not Yet Competent
40 –49 %
1
Not Achieved
0 – 39%
Student’s competency level:
____________________________________
Student’s signature:
____________________________________
Lecturer’s/Assessor’s signature:
____________________________________
Date:
____________________________________
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