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

Facilitate, guide and advise the process of adopting integrated disaster risk management policies and systems 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243317  Facilitate, guide and advise the process of adopting integrated disaster risk management policies and systems 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Fire and Rescue 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  15 
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 will enable disaster risk management practitioners and related role-players to improve professionalism and enhance the quality and effectiveness of services by being able to facilitate, guide and advise the process of adopting integrated disaster risk management policies and systems.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Prepare for and facilitate the development and adoption of integrated disaster risk management policies and systems.
  • Guide the implementation of integrated disaster risk management policies and systems utilising the theory of disaster risk management.
  • Advise on the process of adopting integrated disaster risk management policies and systems.

    This unit standard will contribute to the development of the learner within the context of the disaster risk management discipline. Learners who have achieved this unit standard will increase their opportunities for further development and employability within the disaster risk management environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:
  • Communication at NQF Level 5. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The words threat and risk are used as synonyms where appropriate.
  • Threatening situations are inclusive of risk to individuals, social, environmental, infrastructural.
  • The word environment in the context of this unit standard includes communities. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for and facilitate the development and adoption of integrated disaster risk management policies and systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    National and international trends in disaster risk management theory are critically evaluated for integration into disaster risk management policies and systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    National and international agreements and protocols are analysed and evaluated to reflect its impact on disaster management practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Disaster risk management practices are analysed and reviewed against national and international best practices to promote the process of integrated disaster policy-making. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The application of theoretical principles of disaster risk reduction is critically examined to determine its impact on integrated disaster policies and system. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Guide the implementation of integrated disaster risk management policies and systems utilising the theory of disaster risk management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The theory of disasters and disaster philosophy are critically reviewed to determine their contribution to integrated arrangements for disaster risk management policies and system. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Theory of disasters and disaster philosophy include but are not limited to vulnerabilities, nature, and characteristics.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Integrated institutional capacity for disaster risk management is planned in accordance with guidelines/framework for integrated disaster risk management policies and system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Arrangements for stakeholder participation and engagement are critically examined to reflect its influence on integrated disaster risk management planning and operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The roles and responsibilities of key disaster management stakeholders are critically analysed to give effect to integrated disaster risk management policies and system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The different theoretical models of disaster and disaster management are evaluated to determine its impact on integrated disaster risk management practice/policies and system. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Advise on the process of adopting integrated disaster risk management policies and systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The increase in disaster events, both nationally and internationally, is critically evaluated to highlight its effect on people, property and the environment; to promote the concept of integrated disaster risk management practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Future scenarios for disaster events are critically analysed to inform and improve current and future disaster management policies and system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Technical advice in disaster risk management planning and operations is evaluated and used to provide direction to adopting integrated disaster risk management policies and system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The process of national, regional and international co-operation is analysed to illustrate its impact on integrated disaster risk management practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The unique approach to disaster risks in Africa is researched and critically assessed to demonstrate its possible influence on the evolution of disaster theory and practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    In-depth disaster risk management knowledge is utilised to advise on the process and implementation of integrated disaster risk management policies and systems. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • This unit standard will be assessed by an assessor and moderated by a moderator registered with the relevant accredited ETQA.
  • An assessor should be in possession of a relevant qualification that is at least one level higher than the level of this unit standard.
  • Training Providers must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Names, functions and locations of:
    > National and international environment including structures, institutions and infrastructure.
  • Purpose of processes and procedures of:

    > Advanced risk assessment.
    > Advanced vulnerability assessment.
    > Multi sectoral and political communication and reporting channels.
  • Attributes, properties, characteristics related to:
    > Formats of written reports and content.
  • Cause and effect, implications of:
    > Vulnerable situations as a cause of disasters.
  • Categories of things, processes, concepts:

    > Role and responsibility of stakeholders.
    > Principles of stakeholder involvement and participation.
    > The need for a regulatory framework.
    > Advanced disaster risk management concepts.
    > Timeousness and a sense of urgency.
    > Project Management principles.
  • Procedures and techniques:

    > Explain the administration procedures in terms of standard operating procedures.
    > Operational procedures, methods and techniques.
    > Procedures of law enforcement practices.
    > Liaison protocol.
    > Analytical and mathematical techniques.
  • Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies:

    > Disaster Management Act.
    > Related legislation and regulations.
  • Theory - rules, laws, principles:

    > Disaster management terminology and concepts.
    > Unique characteristics of local, national and international capacity.
    > Political and regulatory.
    > Advanced theoretical disaster models.
  • Relationships, systems:

    > Development and resilience/vulnerability.
    > Hazard, vulnerability and capacity.
    > Between the constitution, legislation and disasters.
    > The inter-relationship between stakeholders and the environment.
    > Between political aspects/influences impacting on relationships with stakeholders.
    > Between government and organisational departments.
    > Development and disasters. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Identifying risks. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • The identification of risks.
  • The process of identifying vulnerabilities.
  • The process of increasing resilience in the environment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Plan ahead.
  • Compliance with applicable legislation.
  • Performing appropriate checks and procedures.
  • Using checklists where appropriate. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • Identifying risks and prioritising. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
  • Convey risk identification information to relevant structures.
  • Meetings and informal communication with stakeholders. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
  • Environmental monitoring.
  • When they communicate using different aids. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
  • Development and resilience/vulnerability.
  • Hazard, vulnerability and capacity.
  • Between the constitution, legislation and disasters.
  • The inter-relationship between stakeholders and the environment.
  • Between political aspects/influences impacting on relationships with stakeholders.
  • Between government and organisational departments. 
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    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 
    Supplementary information:

    Notes to assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes. Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • At this level some errors are to be expected. Assessors must use professional judgement in evaluating competence.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the range as expressed under the title. Specific range statements under individual outcomes or assessment criteria are illustrations, from which learning programme developers can select. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well-documented principles: assessment should be appropriate, fair, manageable, integrated into work or learning, valid, and consistent. Evidence should be authentic, sufficient, and current.
  • Assessment of this standard can be carried out through continuous assessment throughout the course of study and specific performances assessed. 
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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  58012   National Certificate: Disaster Risk Management  Level 7  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-12-31  CHE 


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