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

Demonstrate foundational knowledge of international law and economic diplomacy 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114844  Demonstrate foundational knowledge of international law and economic diplomacy 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  5 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will demonstrate a basic understanding of international law and economic diplomacy.

Learners will demonstrate an understanding of the United Nations and other World Organizations and the importance of such organizations in diplomacy. Important international treaties are identified and the role of these treaties in diplomacy explained. International economic structures, globalization, monetary and economic concepts will be explained.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Explain the rules governing international law.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the United Nations and key world organizations.
  • Define international trade, capital and monetary concepts.
  • Explain globalization and its effects on the SA economy. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification are assumed to have completed a Level 4 qualification or RPL equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the rules governing international law. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Means of determining rules of law are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Critical international treaties are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The implications for contravening customary international law are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The incorporation of international law into the law of South Africa is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The concept and membership of the Community of Nations is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the United Nations and key world organizations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    South Africa's obligations in terms of the Charter are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The UN agreements to be honoured by South Africa are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role of important monetary and trade organizations are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The benefits, implications and opportunities of the monetary and trade organizations for the South African economy are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Define international trade, capital and monetary concepts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The history of international economic structures is related. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The current international economic status is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Monetary and economic concepts are defined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    International Investment and Trade concepts are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The structure and role of Economic organisations are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The concepts of Third World indebtedness is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    International export and import practices of selected countries are compared. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the effects of globalisation on the economy of South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of globalisation is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Major global economic subsystems are outlined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Problems in International Political Economy are discussed within the context of South Africa's economic situation. 


    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 
    § International law and contemporary law
  • Critical international treaties
  • Community of Nations
  • The Law of intervention
  • The United Nations and other World Organisations.
  • International relations including the concept of globalisation.
  • The principles and objectives of the United Nations.
  • Policies of the World Trade Organisation.
  • International Trade Law
  • Basic International Economic Policies (Theories)
  • The International Investment and International Trade concepts
  • Multi-national Corporations
  • The History of International Monetary Relations
  • Third World debts
  • Exporting and Importing policies
  • Global Economic Organizations: EUCDI, CBC, ECOSOC, G15, G77,UNCTAD, etc.
  • African Growth and Opportunity Act
  • Global Financial Organisations: ECIP, G20, G24, IMF, etc 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to important international treaties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible understanding of diplomatic relations as determined by international law. 

    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 
    Assessment methods and integrated assessment

    Ensure that assessment covers the specific outcomes, the critical cross-field outcomes and the essential embedded knowledge. Assessment activities should be appropriate to the context and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment.

    A range of assessment methods should be used, including direct observation, product sample, simulation, questioning (verbal or written) and testimony (portfolio collection of evidence).

    Integrated assessment: It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the number of assessment "events". Ensure that the commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

    Supplementary information

    Activity No. Hours
  • Lectures 40
  • Experiential Learning
  • Self-directed learning 10
  • Skills coaching
  • Other
    Total 50 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48761   National Certificate: Mission Administration  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  PSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information 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 Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries 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 Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. South Africa School of Diplomacy, Protocol and Public Administration 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.