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

Demonstrate knowledge of self in order to understand one`s identity and role within the immediate community and South African society 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14661  Demonstrate knowledge of self in order to understand one`s identity and role within the immediate community and South African society 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Life Skills 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies People/Human-Centred Development 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
ABET Level 4  Regular-Fundamental  Level 1  NQF Level 01 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
7495  Demonstrate that a person is a physical, mental, spiritual and social being  Level 1  NQF Level 01   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for any learner who needs to make informed life decisions based on knowledge of his/her own personal qualities, needs, goals and role in the immediate community and South African society.

A learner credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Understand the basic meaning of personal identity
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the value of self
  • Identify personal role in the immediate community.

    The unit standard will help to contribute towards the full personal development of the learner as well as social transformation within South Africa.

    This unit standard is intended for any learner, from all backgrounds within South African society. It may be used as a core or elective component within a GETC or any vocationally based qualification. 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Description of required skills:
  • Fundamental communication at ABET Level 3. 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Immediate community refers to place of work, neighbourhood, friends, family and extended family. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand the basic meaning of personal identity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The term identity is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Unique personal qualities are discussed based on self-assessment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Personal qualities may include acceptance of physical appearance, personal strengths, weaknesses, skills, abilities and spiritual, social and community interests.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Personal characteristics are identified which help to promote positive self-esteem and self-image. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The relationship between self-esteem and self-concept is explained in simple clear terms. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the value of self. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Positive and negative influences on self-esteem are identified with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. A plan is developed to enhance own self-image. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Areas for personal growth are discussed with a view to self-improvement. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify personal role in the immediate community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Own behaviour in the immediate community is discussed with reference to the effect on other people. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Own roles and responsibilities in the community are discussed with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Ways in which an individual can contribute in the immediate community are identified with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. A social transformation issue is identified with reference to the South African context. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical as far as possible.
  • Assessors must be registered as assessors with the appropriate ETQA.
  • Assessors, accredited by the appropriate ETQA, will assess a learner`s competency.
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the appropriate ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the appropriate ETQA.
  • Moderation should include both internal and external moderation where applicable.
  • Training providers must be accredited by the appropriate ETQA.
  • Accreditation and moderation mechanisms and requirements must meet the requirements of SAQA ensuring that the processes that are followed are transparent, affordable and support the development of the NQF. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    The following developmental outcomes are addressed in this unit standard:

    1. The learner is able to identify training and educational needs and opportunities linked to his/her own needs and personal goals.
    2. The learner is able to explore education opportunities when identifying training in relation to personal development. 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is identifying the significance of his/her activities and roles. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The learner is able to work effectively with others as a member of team, group, organisation, or community through understanding own role and impact on the immediate community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner is able to communicate effectively by using verbal and non-verbal communication methods. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The learner is able to contribute to his/her personal development and social development of the South African society by identifying one`s own role within the immediate community. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 7495, which was "Demonstrate that a person is a physical, mental, spiritual and social being", 2 credits, ABET Level 4. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  71751   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  73249   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  UMALUSI 
    Core  49552   General Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Core  65969   General Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  48642   General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  49411   General Education and Training Certificate: Construction  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  24198   National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 


    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. A4 Consultancy CC 
    2. Amabamba Recruitment 
    3. Assured Vocational Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    4. Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc 
    5. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    6. Bafedile M (PTY) LTD 
    7. BOLAND COLLEGE 
    8. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
    9. Cedars Academy for Technical 
    10. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
    11. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
    12. Edutel Wholesale & Retail Academy 
    13. Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    14. FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE 
    15. GPR Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    16. GUEST RESOURCE SERVICES 
    17. Intellect Management and Training 
    18. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    19. Josmap Training Institute 
    20. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    21. Mamuhle Academy 
    22. Marematlou Training Institute 
    23. MARS Business Consulting 
    24. Mcebo Technologies 
    25. Mdaka Omnyama Trading and Projects 
    26. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    27. MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE 
    28. Ndwamato Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    29. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    30. Networx for Career Development 
    31. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    32. NOBO Training and Development Services (Pty) LTD 
    33. Northlink College 
    34. People Upliftments t/a POPUP Upliftment 
    35. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    36. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    37. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    38. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    39. Reflections Development Institute 
    40. Related Education Pty Ltd 
    41. Retshetse Training Project 
    42. RLSTP Training & Development (PTY) LTD. 
    43. SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC 
    44. Simmek Holdings 
    45. South African Corporate Training Association 
    46. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
    47. South West Gauteng Tvet College 
    48. Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    49. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    50. Tembe Service Providers 
    51. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    52. Tovani Traiding 299 
    53. Training Answers 
    54. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    55. Umbuso Training Services 
    56. University of Venda 
    57. Visionary Skill Academy 
    58. Washa 2 Training & Projects 
    59. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
    60. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 



    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.