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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Supervise children and pets at home

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114413	Supervise children and pets at home
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hygiene & Cleaning Services
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 1	NQF Level 01	2
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

Learners wishing to acquire the competencies of this standard will be voluntary community workers, domestic workers and /or will be involved in a pet care environment.

Qualifying learners are able to maintain a safe environment for children with pets.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

Explaining the safety of the pet and children

Implementing safety measures for children playing with pets

Supervising the playtime of the pet and children

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The learner would have achieved numeracy and communication competencies at a minimum level of ABET level 2 or the equivalent. This will enable the learner to confirm the knowledge and skills required by this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope of this unit standard is for any person who needs to supervise a child and a pet.

The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process is limited in range, very repetitive and familiar, no generation of new ideas is needed and the person has no responsibility for the learning of others.

In the context of this unit standards supervising children and pets includes children in the care of a domestic worker in a home where there are dogs or cats or hamsters or birds or fish.

Pets refer common household pets including dogs, cats, rodents, hamsters, birds and fish.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the safety of the pet and children.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The safety precautions regarding pets and children are listed to ensure safety.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Children must not be left alone near aggressive dogs, children must not play in cat's litter box, small children must not be left alone near large fish tanks or fishponds, children must not be left with birds that bite, hamsters or rodents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The reason(s) why small children must be guided in how and when to play with pets is explained with examples of get consequences of not guiding children.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The reason(s) why the child and the pet must be separated if there is no direct supervision is explained with examples of the consequences of not separating them.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The action that will be taken if the child or the pet injures the other is explained with examples and the emergency telephone numbers and procedures are explained with examples.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Implement safety measures for children playing with pets.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Safety precautions when allowing children to play with pets are explained in accordance with best practice and instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Risks associated with children playing with pets are explained with examples of the various risks.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Possible causes of the pet's aggressive behaviour are explained with examples of each.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Supervise the playtime of the pet and children.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The time and activity is explained with examples of the times and activities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The correct conditions under which it would be safe for the child and the pet are explained with examples of each condition.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Fish remains in fishbowl, if bird is let out ensure cat is not around, if dog is played with ensure gate / and or door is closed; ensure the child does not hurt the pet and vice versa.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The consequences of the children not washing their hands after playing with the pet is explained with examples.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Any institution or provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be a registered assessor with the relevant competence at NQF level 3.

Both internal and external moderation of the assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines outlined in the relevant qualification and agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

An understanding of the safety measures around young children and pets in the home environment.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems pertaining to the supervision and care of children playing with or around pets in the home environment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others to ensure the child and pet are cared for.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively so that the child and pet are always safe.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively when dealing with eth child ad pet in a home environment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where the supervision of children and pets in the home leads to a safe environment for both.

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

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	23853	GETC: Domestic Services	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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