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

Evaluate, select and adapt published learning materials and develop, use and evaluate own supplementary learning aids 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10290  Evaluate, select and adapt published learning materials and develop, use and evaluate own supplementary learning aids 
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  12 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
Persons credited with this unit standard are able to select material for adult learners, adapt existing materials and develop their own learning aids using a variety of available sources. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
*FETC or RPL equivalent
*Unit standards: 'Plan a learning event' and ' Facilitate a learning event' from NQF Level 4 Certificate. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Range for the SO:
Examples: worksheets, posters, flashcards, role-play cards and audio cassettes. The development of own, supplementary learning aids refers to learning aids for individual lessons, and not for an entire programme. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Evaluate, select and adapt published materials. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. A range of published materials is accessed for purposes of evaluation and selection.
(e.g. course books, readers, magazines, pamphlets from health institutions and elsewhere, audio cassettes, videos) 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Strengths and weaknesses of the published materials are identified. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Relevance to the relevant unit standards; incorporation of principles of adult learning; logical sequencing of information and activities; language level; visuals, layout and design; affordability.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Criteria for evaluation, selection and adaptation of materials take into account gender, age, race, class, creed, interests and the social and cultural contexts of the learner 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Selected materials are adapted to address weaknesses identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Legal and ethical considerations are taken into account when adapting materials produced by other people.
(e.g. copyright, procedures for obtaining permission, acknowledging sources) 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Develop and use own supplementary learning aids. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Examples: worksheets, posters, flashcards, role-play cards and audio cassettes. The development of own, supplementary learning aids refers to learning aids for individual lessons, and not for an entire programme. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Own supplementary learning aids are developed using a range of sources.
(e.g. sources include, but are not restricted to, newspapers, textbooks, worksheets, lesson plans, magazines, radio, video and audio cassettes.) 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Purpose of the learning aids can be explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Method in which the learning aids are to be used can be explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Learning aids are appropriate to the learners and the planned learning outcomes. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Learning aids support development of the critical cross-field outcomes in learners. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Learning aids support sound principles of adult learning. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Tasks contained in the learning aids are logically sequenced and varied. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Communicate information clearly in writing and in visual form. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Written texts use standard sentence construction and spelling. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Written texts are coherent and cohesive.
(e.g. it is clear which thing or person a pronoun refers to.) 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Sentences and paragraphs are logically sequenced. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Tone of written language is appropriate to audience and purpose. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Language level used in the learning aids is appropriate to the language level of the learners. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Language and images used are free from bias (e.g. non-racist, non-sexist). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Visuals, layout and typeface used in the learning aids are accessible and appropriate to the visual literacy level of the learners. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Evaluate own supplementary learning aids. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Feedback on learning aids is elicited from peers or managers and incorporated where relevant. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Learners responses to the learning aids are observed and described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Strengths and weaknesses of learning aids are identified with reference to learners' performance and responses. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Suggestions can be made for improvement of own supplementary learning aids with reference to identified strengths and weaknesses. 



Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identifying and solving problems in which responses display those responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, or community. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Organising and managing oneself and one's actions responsibly and effectively. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set of related system by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 

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 programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
(i) reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
(ii) participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
(iii) being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
(iv) exploring education and career opportunities; and
(v) developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 

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

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core  20159   National Diploma: ABET Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2020-07-30  ETDP SETA 
Core  49277   National Diploma: Braille Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
Core  20485   National First Degree: ABET Practice  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2018-12-31  ETDP SETA 
Fundamental  59429   National Certificate: Inclusive Education  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
Elective  61349   National Certificate: Heritage Resource Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Elective  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 
Elective  67373   National Diploma: Orientation and Mobility 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. ABM COLLEGE SA (PTY) LTD 
2. Dynamic Safety Solutions 
3. FURNITURE WORLD TRAINING CENTRE 
4. HLOSI SECURITY SOLUTIONS 
5. Kenako Jwale Skills Development and Training Centre 
6. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
7. Vicresco (Pty) Ltd 
8. VUWA PROJECTS 



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