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

Support advocacy campaigns and workshops 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110047  Support advocacy campaigns and workshops 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Development 
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 1  NQF Level 01  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
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 
A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to support and assist senior development practitioners in advocacy campaigns and workshops in one particular area of specialization. The learner will perform the tasks under supervision.

The learner will also be able to contribute to training programmes in development practice such as Training for Transformation [TFT], Participatory Action Research Programmes; local South African development programmes and various capacity building programmes. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A learner studying towards this unit standard is assumed to have the ability to communicate orally and in writing in their language of choice as well as that of the community i.e. they must be functionally literate.

A learner is assumed to be familiar with the specialisation of the learning area and have completed the following unit standards:
  • Understand the foundations of development practice and
  • Support the facilitation of learning in development practice at NQF Level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Development practice projects shall include community or group-learning events that address selected and identified problems.
  • The learner will assist with the facilitation of a selected community or group-learning event in one specialised field or learning area.
  • Methods of advocating and conducting workshops should be appropriate to the field of specialisation.
  • The single learning event could be a one-to-one event, a small group workshop or a workshop for up to 20 people.
  • A supervisor or mentor will facilitate the discussions. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand and use ONE specialised field of knowledge for advocacy campaigns. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Knowledge of the field of specialisation is explained and described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    A learner has a choice to at least one specialised field of knowledge for assessment purpose.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Simple advocacy skills and methods derived from the specialised field are demonstrated through discussion and debate. This should include conditions that may change and require active adaptation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Application of knowledge in the advocacy campaign is evaluated in accordance with set of procedures used during the campaign. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Understand and use ONE specialised field of knowledge for workshops. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Knowledge of the field of specialisation is explained and described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    A learner has a choice to at least one specialised field of knowledge for assessment purposes.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Simple workshop skills and methods derived from the body of specialised knowledge are demonstrated through discussions and debate. This should include conditions that may change and require active engagement and involvement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The conducting of workshops is evaluated in accordance with a set of procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prepare and use banners, pamphlets, posters and placards for advocacy campaigns. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Pamphlets, posters, placards and banners are prepared in accordance with a clear set of instructions, contexts and outcomes of the advocacy campaign. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Selected campaign materials are adapted to accommodate the needs of participants in the project. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. All relevant campaign materials are displayed and appropriately distributed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Prepare the learning environment for workshops. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The learning environment is set up in accordance with a set of clear instructions regarding layout and arrangements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. All relevant information for display is discussed and practically demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Examples include agendas, outcomes and posters.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Room arrangement for plenary as well as group work is organised and described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Facilitate relevant sections of a workshop with appropriate learning materials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Learning support materials and aids are selected in accordance with a set of clear instructions, context and outcomes of a workshop. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Materials are adapted to accommodate the needs of participants in workshops. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The general procedures for adapting materials are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. All relevant materials are displayed and appropriately distributed. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Accredited providers may establish or refine moderation procedures and systems in line with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.

    An external moderator may moderate the results of learners. External moderators should provide reports not only on the fairness and consistency of assessment, but also on the validity of the assessment design in terms of the specified outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    A development practitioner accredited with this unit standard should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:
  • Characteristics of adults and youths as learners
  • Attitudes and roles of campaign organisers and workshop facilitators in relation to learner needs
  • Basic group dynamics to ensure effective learner participation 
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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:
  • Supporting advocacy campaigns and workshops the whole unit standard supports this critical cross-field outcome. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community:
  • The whole unit standard supports this critical cross-field outcome. 
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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:
  • The unit standard is about using the instructions to prepare information for others and supporting relevant sections of the campaigns and workshops therefore addressing this critical cross-field. 
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    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 an individual aware of the underlying intention of any programme by:

    a) Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities
    b) Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts

    This unit standard is about working with different groups of persons taking into account their diverse cultural differences and therefore it addresses issues of being responsive and sensitive to others. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Anyone assessing learners against this unit standard could be employed as a development practitioner in the same provider institution with at least a level 4 Qualification and work with a registered assessor in development practice with the relevant ETQA.

    Registered Assessors must have a level 4 qualification in development practice and prior or concurrent experience as a development practitioner. 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  23093   General Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  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.
     
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    4. M3i Skills Development 
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    6. MVIMBI BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 
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