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

Access information for presentations and diplomatic applications 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114853  Access information for presentations and diplomatic applications 
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 
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 research skills and methods in finding relevant information from a variety of resources. They will be able to assess the information and if necessary maintain the confidentiality thereof. They will assist the preparation of information to effectively market SA at conferences and exhibitions.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Identify and access a variety of information resources.
  • Process and assess information in specific contexts.
  • Prepare materials for presentation of information using technology professionally.
  • Use appropriate referencing methods. 

  • 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 
    Identify and access a variety of information resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Electronic and non-electronic sources of information are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information retrieval techniques and strategies are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information from identified resources is retrieved. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Information is prepared for presentation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Process and assess information in specific contexts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant information is processed for a given situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information is integrated to accomplish a specific purpose. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Acknowledged referencing procedures are demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prepare materials for presentation of information using appropriate technology professionally. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials are prepared in accordance to DFA prescripts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Audio-visual material is developed and utilized. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Power-point presentations are prepared. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Computer glitches are resolved before presentations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Alternative modes of presentation are prepared. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Adjustments to presentation are done appropriately. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Use appropriate referencing methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Plagiarism is explained and the need for referencing is justified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Recognition is given to origin of materials and information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Sources of information are validated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Resources are critically evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Acknowledged academic referencing procedures are demonstrated. 


    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 ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the 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 ETQA's discretion. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Information Science
  • Resources of information: Electronic, archives and libraries
  • Web and information management
  • Internet search instruments
  • Relevant and irrelevant information
  • Power-point presentations and Audio-visual equipment and techniques
  • Priorities and classification of messages and documents.
  • Conferences and Exhibition presentations
  • Referencing methods 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in assessing suitable resources for information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in preparing relevant materials for presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible understanding of information resources and the use information obtained. 

    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 & number of hours:
    Lectures: 20
    Experiential Learning: 20 (Integration with other Unit Standards is advisable)
    Self-directed learning: 10
    Total: 50 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Fundamental  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. Pro-Active Public Services (Pty) Ltd 
    2. 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.