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

Develop and apply academic literacy skills 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14582  Develop and apply academic literacy skills 
ORIGINATOR
SGB ABET Educators 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development Adult Learning 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  25 
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 enables candidates to learn more effectively, by providing them with skills to deal successfully with the demands of academic contexts and assignments. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Communications in the language of learning/instruction at NQF level 4 or equivalent. An equivalent could be achieved through entry level testing or RPL 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
This unit standard is not restricted in its application to traditional institutions of higher education. It can be achieved in any learning context where the associated qualification is being offered (e.g. learnerships). Academic literacy refers to tools or skills for learning in any context. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Use language appropriately for academic purposes 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 Terminology of the relevant field is used appropriately 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 Terminology and acronyms are used in a functional way 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 The meaning of acronyms or terminology used, can be explained 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Language of academic discourse is used appropriately, e.g. compare, contrast, discourse, critique, correlation, variable, indicator, probability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 The nature of academic discourse is explained, e.g. formal, lexically correct. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Access and process information 
OUTCOME RANGE 
This SO to be demonstrated in the context of what information is reasonably accessible to the candidate 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 Relevant sources of information can be identified (including human sources). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 Relevant information is accessed using a system , e.g. search engine, filing system. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 Strengths and limitations of different sources are explained, e.g. reliability, validity, credibility, time or geographic scale 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Information gathered is organised systematically, e.g. categories, chronologically 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 Note-taking is concise, accurate and relevant 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Critically evaluate texts for academic purposes 
OUTCOME NOTES 
This SO involves responding critically to written, oral or audio-visual texts. The texts being critiqued may include those which are academic (e.g. a journal article) or popular (e.g. advertisement), but the critique must meet the assessment criteria. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 Pre-reading selection strategies are used to identify most relevant texts/parts, e.g. skimming, scanning, use of contents page 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 Text mapping is used to enhance comprehension, e.g. underlining, highlighting 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 Main points in/ relevance of a text can be summarised, annotated 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Basic critique of a text is rational and coherent, e.g. qualities of author, intended audience, purpose, bias, social and historical context, fact versus opinion, tone 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 Own response and relevance of the text to own context can be formulated and supported with reasons 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6 Information from a number of texts can be synthesised and organised. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Interpret and use data in graphic or statistical forms 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 Graphic representations of information can be interpreted and explained, e.g. charts, graphs, tables 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 Relevant symbols and units of measurement are used accurately, e.g. @, +ve, -ve,>,<. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 Simple sets of statistics can be represented graphically, e.g. bar graph, pie chart 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Ideas and information can be represented graphically, e.g. mind maps 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 Basic statistical terms are used appropriately, e.g. mean (average), norm, median, mode, percentile, range (distribution), norm-referenced, criterion-referenced. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Produce academic texts 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 Planning and pre-writing is adequate 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 Scope of the assignment is appropriate to the set task 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 Structure is logical and appropriate to the assignment 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Development of arguments is cumulative, logical, rational 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 Own position can be critiqued in terms of strengths, weaknesses, bias 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6 Visual aids are used appropriately, e.g. maps, diagrams 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7 Text is edited and necessary changes made 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8 Knowledge and information is reproduced in a form which adheres to ethical, legal and academic conventions, e.g. use quotes, references, awareness of plagiarism 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Produce a learning schedule 
OUTCOME RANGE 
The learning schedule would be produced according to the parameters of the learning programme on which candidate is currently enrolled, usually an occupational ETD qualification 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 The time frame of the schedule is appropriate to the duration of the learning programme 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 All relevant dates are included, e.g. dates of learning events, assessments, assignment deadlines 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 Details of all assignments/assessments are complete and accessible, e.g. topic, format, scope etc. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Adequate time is allocated for preparation, execution of required assignment and assessment tasks 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 Plans are made for ensuring implementation of the learning schedule, e.g. negotiating time off from employers, transport, child care arrangements 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
The relevant ETQA awarding this qualification must make adequate arrangements for assessment, moderation and accreditation of this unit standard 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
The essential embedded knowledge required for this unit standard has been carefully built into the assessment criteria. It is not detailed in a separate notes section. This is not an omission, but a decision made by the ABET Practitioner SGB and is detailed in the introduction to the qualifications. 

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively - in SO4. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information - entire unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/ or written presentation - in all SOs 

REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
These outcomes can be achieved in the context of an existing learning programme within the whole ETD field 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental  13741   Diploma: Occupation-directed Education, Training and Development Practice  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2003-10-11  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  64650   National Diploma: Early Childhood Development  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2020-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Fundamental  22902   National Diploma: Environmental Education, Training and Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
Fundamental  13742   Degree: Occupation-directed Education, Training and Development Practice  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2003-10-11  ETDP SETA 
Elective  20159   National Diploma: ABET Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2020-07-30  ETDP SETA 
Elective  20483   National Higher Certificate: ABET Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


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. ABASUNGULI TRAINING SPESIALISTS (PTY) LTD 
2. ABM COLLEGE SA (PTY) LTD 
3. Accreditation & Training Services 
4. African Learing and Development Academy for Adults ALDAA 
5. African Learning & Development Academy (Pty) Ltd (ALDA) 
6. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
7. Amogelang Marketing and Training 
8. Assessment and Entrepreneurship Centre 
9. ATS Institute 
10. Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc 
11. B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd 
12. Berry Rose Project Consultants & Service Providers 
13. BOLAND COLLEGE 
14. BORDERGATE EVENTS MANAGEMENT AND PROJECTS 
15. Brainwave Projects 1997 CC 
16. Business Development Unit (PTY)Ltd 
17. Caversham Education Institute 
18. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
19. Compass Academy of Learning 
20. Convergent Ideas cc 
21. CURMO Designs (Pty) Ltd Co 
22. D and D Lwazi Renaissance Research and Development Institute 
23. DC Academy (PTY)LTD 
24. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
25. DELTA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE NPC 
26. Diligence Defined Projects PTY Ltd t/a Deligence Defined 
27. Directflo 
28. DM Training Consultants 
29. Dru A Professional Further Education and Training College DAPFETC PT 
30. Dynamic Safety Solutions 
31. Early Learning Foundation Montessori Teacher Training 
32. Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU) 
33. EDU-Bless College 
34. Edu-Build Institute 
35. Edu-Prof Training Centre 
36. EDUTAK PRE-SCHOOL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
37. EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
38. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
39. Enjo Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
40. Environment and Language Education Trust 
41. FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE 
42. FLAVIUS MAREKA FET COLLEGE 
43. Fourways Private College 
44. FURNITURE WORLD TRAINING CENTRE 
45. Future Discovery Training Academy CC 
46. Gender Education & Development Institute (GEDI 
47. Gert Sibande Public FET College - Central Office 
48. Goldfields TVET College 
49. Grassroots Adult Education and Training Trust 
50. GWALA TRAINING SERVICES 
51. HDPSA 
52. Headspace Consulting (PTY) Ltd 
53. Heirs Training and Development 
54. Hlengana Sibiya Training and Associates cc 
55. HLOSI SECURITY SOLUTIONS 
56. HLUVUKA TRAINING AND CONSULTING 
57. HOPE ACADEMIC AND SKILL CENTRE 
58. Igugu Training and Investments 
59. INGWE FET COLLEGE 
60. Institute of Professional Studies and Services 
61. Isibani Skills Academy 
62. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
63. Itireleng Bokamoso Trading Development Services and Associates 
64. J and N Ikwekwezi Yokusa Development Training 
65. Kalideen Management Services 
66. Karabo Info Centre and Trading 
67. Katiso-kuno Consulting 
68. Kenako Jwale Skills Development and Training Centre 
69. Khoali Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd 
70. Khululeka Community Education Centre 
71. Kids Academy 
72. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
73. Klein Karoo Resource Centre 
74. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
75. Li Lichule Trading cc 
76. Loago Business Consulting 
77. Marematlou Training Institute 
78. MASAKANE TRUST 
79. MASIKHULE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 
80. Mass Computer Training and Printers 
81. MATHS CENTRE INCORPORATING SCIENCES 
82. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
83. Mochochonono Training Solutions cc 
84. Montessori Teacher Training Centre South Africa 
85. Motheo Training Institute Trust 
86. Networx for Career Development 
87. NKANGALA TVET COLLEGE 
88. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
89. Northern Cape Urban College: Kimberley Campus 
90. Northlink College 
91. Northshore Trading 19CC t/a Makakhaunye Training and Development Agency 
92. Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc 
93. NTI College 
94. OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT 
95. Orbit FET College - Central Office 
96. Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd 
97. Pineridge Training Centre 
98. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
99. PNJ TRAINING ACADEMY NPC 
100. Pro-Ed Training 
101. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
102. Project Literacy 
103. QT Training (Pty) Ltd 
104. Rampadise Education Training & Development Centre 
105. Reflections Development Institute 
106. Regenesys Management (Pty) Ltd 
107. Resonance Institute of Learning 
108. Retshetse Training Project 
109. Rhodes University 
110. SANTS College 
111. SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC 
112. SERITI INSTITUTE 
113. Sirius Training 
114. Sisazi Consulting 
115. Siyahluma Education Institute 
116. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
117. South West Gauteng Tvet College 
118. Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
119. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
120. Sustainability Institute Trust 
121. Tembe Service Providers 
122. Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
123. Thasha Training and Consulting 
124. The College of Modern Montessori 
125. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
126. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
127. The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd 
128. Thembekile training consulting 
129. Thobologo Training and Education Group (Pty) Ltd 
130. THUKAKGALADI INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 
131. Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
132. TMG Quality Services 
133. Train 2 Teach (PTY) Ltd 
134. TSHEPANG EDUCARE TRUST 
135. TSHIROLOGO DISABILITY TRAINING SERVICES PTY TLD 
136. Tshwane South College for (ECD Academy) 
137. Ubuntu Care and Development 
138. Ukhanyiso Ebantwini NPC 
139. Ulwazi Training & Development 
140. Unathi Training 
141. Ungaphelamandla Consultancy Private College (PTY) LTD 
142. UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OUTCOMES SA 
143. VERYCOOLIDEAS 
144. Vicresco (Pty) Ltd 
145. Visionary Skill Academy 
146. Vuselela TVET College 
147. Waterberg TVET College 
148. WESTERN COLLEGE FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING 
149. Winston Academy 
150. WonderKids Academy 
151. World Wide Education Providers(Pty)Ltd 



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