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

Define democracy and explain the structure, role and functions of the Departments of Foreign Home Affairs 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114859  Define democracy and explain the structure, role and functions of the Departments of Foreign Home Affairs 
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  3 
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 be able to demonstrate an understanding of democracy and explain the structure, role and functions of the DFA and the Department of Home Affairs. They will identify the commonalities and differences between the departments and familiarize themselves with co-operation and liaison protocols.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Define the concept Diplomacy in general and in SA in particular.
  • Examine the structure and functions of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
  • Examine the structure and functions of the Department of Home Affairs.
  • Observe basic diplomatic relations in a mission office. 
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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 
    Define the concepts Democracy and Diplomacy in general and in particular to SA. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept diplomacy is defined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The concept democracy is defined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Knowledge of the history of diplomacy in South Africa is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The nature of representation and participation in governance is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the structure and functions of the Department of Foreign Affairs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The structure and functions of the DFA are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The role of the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser within Foreign Affairs and International law is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The services of the Early Warning Centre are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Knowledge of the WEB and Information Management service of the DFA is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the structure and functions of the Department of Home Affairs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The structure and functions of the Department of Home Affairs are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The system of co-operation between the DFA and the Department of Home Affairs is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The protocols for co-operation are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Observe basic diplomatic relations in a mission office. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Methods to promote co-operation and trust are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Diplomatic practices are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Observations based on visits to other Foreign Missions are noted and discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The mission and vision of the DFA and South Africa is explained. 


    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 ETQA's discretion.

    A learner who has achieved this unit standard will be able to observe diplomatic practice in an identified context. They will be able understand the basic theory of diplomacy. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The concept diplomacy
  • Observation of the practice of Diplomacy
  • Mission visits and discussion thereof.
  • Mission and vision of the DFA and SA
  • Structure and functions of the DFA
  • The role of the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser.
  • Application of protocols
  • Representation and participation at diplomatic level
  • Accountability and decision-making 
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    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 presenting the best interest of South Africa. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to diplomacy and the DFA. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in presentation of relevant information. 

    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: 5
    Self-directed learning: 5
    Total: 30 

    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.