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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Demonstrate and apply fundamental people skills in the ICT environment |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
246671 | Demonstrate and apply fundamental people skills in the ICT environment | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Telecommunications | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
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 contribute to the full development of any learner within the Telecommunications environment, by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. This skill forms the basis for the performance of duties in the day to day operations in the ICT business environment with specific occupations at NQF Levels 4, 5 and 6.
The knowledge, skills and understanding demonstrated in this unit standard are essential for upliftment, social and economic transformation in the Telecommunications environment. The qualifying learner is capable of: The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes which provide qualifying learners with access to a range of further learning in this field at NQF Level 4 and above, in the form of workplace based learning programmes for occupationally focused qualifications. Qualifying learners also have an understanding of the science and technology which underpins these activities. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The learning assumed to be in place should be on the same level of this unit standard or higher:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
A person may exhibit this competence in the private and/or the public sector. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
List Situational Leadership Skills. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Describe Leadership as per definition. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Describe the Situational Approach to Leadership correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
In a given scenario, accurately describe the personal Leadership Style. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Define behaviour with reference Situational Leadership Skills. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
In a given scenario, accurately describe the personal Behavioural Style. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate effectiveness of team dynamics. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Define the criteria to form a team. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Accurately relate the advantages of Teamwork. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Demonstrate the characteristics of a Highly Effective Team in a simulation exercise. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Including but not limited to strengths, weaknesses, mix, team expectations, and Orming model of Team Development. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Manage conflict. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Describe the characteristics of Conflict Situations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Describe the causes of Conflict. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Demonstrate the ability to handle and resolve Conflict successfully. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Manage diversity in a multicultural organisation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Describe Organisational Culture as per definition. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Describe and explain the contributing factors to consider when focussing on Diversity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Describe and explain the benefits and value of Diversity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Describe and explain the barriers that will prohibit valuing Diversity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
State and explain the impact that Organisational Culture could have on the overall performance of a company. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Determine own coaching style by self-assessment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Correctly list and explain the various Coaching Levels. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Correctly list and explain the Six Tools for Coaches. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
In an coaching exercise correctly apply the principles of the Six Tools for Coaches. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Explain the relevant legislation regarding labour relations, employment equity and the basic conditions of employment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Define Employee Relations correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Correctly describe the regulating factors of the Employment Relationship. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Correctly describe the constellation of the relevant Legislation regarding labour relations, employment equity and the basic conditions of employment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Correctly describe the governing Bill of Rights. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Correctly describe the hierarchy of the relevant Legislation in a given exercise. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Correctly describe the Basic Condition of Employment Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Define Employment Equity correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Define the Labour Relations Act correctly. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 |
Explain how to establish employee wellness in a conducive environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Describe the Caring Responses as per definition. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Create a complete checklist on Caring Responses. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Describe the process in creating and developing a conducive environment. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with stakeholders. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Learners are able to organise their activities. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Learners are able to communicate effectively with others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any program of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
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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 |
Comment on this unit standard should reach SAQA no later than 26 October 2007.
Notes to Assessors: Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: > Develop an assessment which uses prior evidence as produced in written examinations. > Develop additional written assessment tools to supplement undependable sources of evidence in the previous bullet. > Assessment activities should be as close to the real workplace practical performance as possible, and where classroom simulations are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation. > The assessment activities relating to configuration of systems should assess all basic configuration requirements. > The assessment activities relating to fault repairs on systems should assess all basic fault repair and test equipment usage requirements. The portfolio may not include: The portfolio may include: The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the learner: Legal Requirements: Compliance to the following legal requirements and standards are mandatory: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
NONE |
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. |
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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. |