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

Educate and work closely with the community with regard to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including Human Immune Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114491  Educate and work closely with the community with regard to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including Human Immune Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ancillary Health Care 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Preventive Health 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 
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 
This unit standard is for persons required to educate and work closely with the community with regard to STIs and HIV/AIDS.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community members to make more informed decisions about their lives.
  • Increase community awareness, knowledge and support of all possible means of prevention
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the procedure and techniques involved in counseling and testing for STIs and HIV/AIDS.
  • Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, Care and Support of HIV-positive people
  • Promote community discussion of the rights of HIV-positive people and people living with AIDS. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following competencies or equivalent:
  • Knowledge of the community and ability to communicate effectively within their cultural context
  • Communication, language and numeracy skills at NQF level 3.
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant ethics at NQF Level 3. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Knowledge pertaining to STIs and HIV/AIDS within the context of the level of the unit standard. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Increase community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Increase community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community members to make more informed decisions about their lives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The disease process and its effect on the human body is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The relationship between STIs and HIV/AIDS is understood and explained clearly and accurately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The modes of transmission of STIs and HIV/AIDS are communicated clearly and accurately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Myths and misconceptions about STIs and HIV/AIDS are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Information is presented in a manner that is appropriate and sensitive to the needs of the target audience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The level of community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS is evaluated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Increase community awareness and knowledge of all possible means of prevention of STIs. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Increase community awareness and knowledge of all possible means of prevention of STIs including HIV/AIDS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The prevention and minimization of STI transmission is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Examples of all the methods that can be taken to prevent the spread of STIs and HIV/AIDS within a sexual context are given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The use of the male condom is demonstrated and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The use of the female condom is demonstrated and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Accurate information is given with regard to the prevention and minimization of mother-to-child transmission. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The appropriate use of Universal Precautions as a means of HIV and AIDS prevention is explained clearly and accurately. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Abstinence
  • One faithful partner
  • Correct use of condoms including the importance of the use of condoms when both partners are HIV-positive.
     
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and techniques involved in pre- and post-test. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and techniques involved in pre- and post-test counseling and testing for STIs and HIV/AIDS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The importance of pre- and post-test counseling is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The current types of tests are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Information is given in a manner that is appropriate and sensitive to needs of the target audience. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • The concept of testing for antibodies, is explained with particular reference to the child born to the HIV-positive mother.
     
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Vulnerable groups in the community are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The reasons why women are more vulnerable to infection than men are explained and discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The link between gender violence and women`s vulnerability to STI`s including HIV/AIDS is clearly explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The reasons why children in particular are very vulnerable to sexually transmitted infection are explained and discussed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Vulnerable groups to include: Aged, Disabled, children, women and institutionalized groups
  • "Children" will include the girl and the boy child
  • Reasons should include social-economic factors
     
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, care and support for HIV-positive people. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The different treatments, care and support options are discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The importance of positive living for the HIV- positive persons and the maximization of the "well" phase are discussed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    "Treatment" to include available and appropriate medication and remedies.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Promote informed community discussion of the rights of HIV-positive people. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Promote informed community discussion of the rights of HIV-positive people and people living with AIDS in order to increase support and decrease discrimination and stigma against such people in the community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The influence of:
    (i) Cultural,
    (ii) Religious,
    (iii) Social and
    (iv) Economic factors, on the spread of HIV/AIDS are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The impact of HIV/AIDS on all aspects of society is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The rights of HIV-positive persons within society are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The concept of advocacy is explained and illustrated within the context of HIV/AIDS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Support structures in the community are identified with the help of the target audience. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider by HWSETA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The practitioner is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

    1. Names and functions of:
  • Male and female reproductive organs
  • All terms that are relevant to STIs and HIV/AIDS.

    2. Basic symptoms of all STIs
    3. Transmission paths and forms of STIs, and social, economic or other conditions which affect transmission.
    4. Short, medium and long-term effects of HIV/AIDS on people both physical, emotional, social and life-style.
    5. Cultural, social and religious views and perceptions of STIs, with particular emphasis on HIV/AIDS .
    6. Methods for educating and transferring knowledge on STIs and HIV/AIDS .
    7. Dynamics of their own community and possible support bases for people with STIs, as well as possible problem areas in the community. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems/ make decisions

    Specific outcome
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community members to make more informed decisions about their lives.
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of all possible means of prevention of STIs including HIV/AIDS.
  • Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, care and support for HIV-positive people.
  • Promote informed community discussion of the rights of HIV-positive people and people living with AIDS in order to increase support and decrease discrimination and stigma against such people in the community. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Team work

    Specific outcome
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community members to make more informed decisions about their lives.
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of all possible means of prevention of STIs including HIV/AIDS
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and techniques involved in pre- and post-test counseling and testing for STIs and HIV/AIDS.
  • Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, care and support for HIV-positive people.
  • Promote informed community discussion of the rights of HIV-positive people and people living with AIDS in order to increase support and decrease discrimination and stigma against such people in the community. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organisation

    Specific outcome
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community members to make more informed decisions about their lives.
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of all possible means of prevention of STIs including HIV/AIDS.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and techniques involved in pre- and post-test counseling and testing for STIs and HIV/AIDS.
  • Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, care and support for HIV-positive people. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information

    Specific outcome
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and techniques involved in pre- and post-test counseling and testing for STIs and HIV/AIDS.
  • Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, care and support for HIV-positive people.
  • Promote informed community discussion of the rights of HIV-positive people and people living with AIDS in order to increase support and decrease discrimination and stigma against such people in the community. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate

    Specific outcome
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community members to make more informed decisions about their lives.
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of all possible means of prevention of STIs including HIV/AIDS
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and techniques involved in pre- and post-test counseling and testing for STIs and HIV/AIDS.
  • Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, care and support for HIV-positive people.
  • Promote informed community discussion of the rights of HIV-positive people and people living with AIDS in order to increase support and decrease discrimination and stigma against such people in the community. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Technology

    Specific outcome
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community members to make more informed decisions about their lives.
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of all possible means of prevention of STIs including HIV/AIDS
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and techniques involved in pre- and post-test counseling and testing for STIs and HIV/AIDS.
  • Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, care and support for HIV-positive people. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Related systems

    Specific outcome
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community members to make more informed decisions about their lives.
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of all possible means of prevention of STIs including HIV/AIDS
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and techniques involved in pre- and post-test counseling and testing for STIs and HIV/AIDS.
  • Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, care and support for HIV-positive people.
  • Promote informed community discussion of the rights of HIV-positive people and people living with AIDS in order to increase support and decrease discrimination and stigma against such people in the community. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Personal development

    Specific outcome
  • Increase community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community members to make more informed decisions about their lives.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and techniques involved in pre- and post-test counseling and testing for STIs and HIV/AIDS.
  • Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, care and support for HIV-positive people.
  • Promote informed community discussion of the rights of HIV-positive people and people living with AIDS in order to increase support and decrease discrimination and stigma against such people in the community. 
    		•

    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 
    Values

    Demonstration of the knowledge and skills outlined in this unit standard must be consistent with the principles of:
    i. Respecting the rights of individuals, including the right to privacy, confidentiality and nondiscrimination.
    ii. Accepting and maintaining a non-discriminatory attitude towards diversity

    Supplementary information:

    Credits justification

    Total hours required by the learners to achieve the required outcomes:

    Activity Hours
    Classroom learning 50
    On-the-job learning 30
    Self directed learning 10
    Coaching required 10
    Other
    Total 100


    Credits achieved: 10 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49688   National Certificate: Victim Empowerment  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Core  58396   Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development: HIV/AIDS Support  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-11-07  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  49131   Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Health Work  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-02-18  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  64697   Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Health Work  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Core  74410   Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Awareness Promotion of Dread Disease and HIV/AIDS  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Core  49489   Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Transport Management in the Public Sector  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  48665   National Certificate: Community Development: HIV/AIDS support  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2006-11-07  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  67509   Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  57803   Further Education and Training Certificate: Fire and Rescue Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  72050   Further Education and Training Certificate: Pharmacist Assistance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  49872   Further Education and Training Certificate: Victim Empowerment Co-ordination  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Elective  57428   Further Education and Training Certificate: Youth Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  80946   National Certificate: Community Development  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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. Africa Corporate Training Institute And Hr Consulting 
    2. Afroxpert Performance Developement Cc 
    3. Agisanang SA Training 
    4. Albatros Fire & Training Services (Pty) 
    5. All Access Holdings 
    6. Am Risk And Training (Pty) Ltd. 
    7. Aphro Collective 
    8. Asara Training Academy(Pty) Ltd 
    9. Asiphokuhle Training And Research Institute 
    10. B T Group of Companies PTY Ltd 
    11. BEPE Developments 
    12. Boikgantsho Consulting Events cc 
    13. Buffalo City Fire & Emergency Services Trainig Academy 
    14. Centre of Hope 
    15. City Of Cape Town - Fire And Rescue Services Training Academy 
    16. City Of Johannesburg Emergency Services Training Academy 
    17. City Of Tshwane Community Safety - Fire 
    18. Commisioned Training cc 
    19. Crack Down Pest Control Services 
    20. Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality/Emergency Services Training Academy 
    21. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
    22. Dga And Rss 
    23. Edu Prof Training Centre 
    24. Edutel Skills Development Pty Ltd 
    25. Ekurhuleni Metropolitian Municipal Emergency Services Training Academy 
    26. Emcare Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    27. Engen 
    28. Ethekwini Fire And Disaster Management Services 
    29. Ets Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    30. Fire Protection Association Of Southern Africa 
    31. Fire Skills Training Masters 
    32. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    33. Gns Training Consultants 
    34. Godonga Shakaneng 
    35. Goldfields Emergency Fire Services Training Academy 
    36. Gotsec Skills Training 
    37. IKAMVELIHLE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 
    38. Impact Emergency Technologies Cc 
    39. Innercity Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    40. Insiks Faya 
    41. Isibani Skills Academy 
    42. Isibuko Group Pty Ltd 
    43. Jobafrik Consulting 
    44. Josmap Training Institute 
    45. K Shabangu Fet College 
    46. Kalideen Investment T/A Kalvest 
    47. KALIDEEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES 
    48. Kegatilwe Construction & Projects 
    49. Kephama Training Solutions 
    50. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
    51. Kishugu Training (Pty) LtD 
    52. Kmjl Solution (Pty) Ltd 
    53. Leratham Supply Distribution and Enterprise 
    54. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    55. Lesedi Educare Association 
    56. Letlhokoa Management Services Cc 
    57. Lo Tantsi Fire Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    58. Luncedo Fire And Safety 
    59. MAQHOBOZA CONSULTANTS CC 
    60. MASS COMUTER TRAINING AND PRINTERS 
    61. Matiisetso Training And Consulting 
    62. Matsila Holdings 
    63. MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE 
    64. MENTORNET PTY LTD 
    65. MGM Training & Consulting 
    66. Misol Construction 
    67. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    68. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    69. Nelson Mandela Fire,Emergency & Rescue Service Training Centre 
    70. Networx for Career Development 
    71. Nirvana Occupational Safety & Rescue Training 
    72. NTI College 
    73. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
    74. Pholoha Projects And Ppe Suppliers (Pty) Ltd 
    75. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    76. Polokwane Local Municipality 
    77. Pono People Management Solutions 
    78. Power Rush Trading 170 Cc. 
    79. Pro Ethnos Fire and Rescue (Pty) Ltd 
    80. Progressive School Of Business And Engineering (Pty) 
    81. Ptdev (Pty) Ltd 
    82. Rescu-Life Africa (Pty) Ltd. 
    83. Resonance Institute of Learning 
    84. Riverport Training Academy 
    85. Rlstp Training & Development (Pty) Ltd. 
    86. Rural Metro Emergency Management Services (Pty)Ltd 
    87. Rustenburg Emergency And Disaster Management Services Training Academy 
    88. Safe-T-Con 
    89. Sasol Secunda - Emergency Management Training Academy 
    90. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    91. Sekhukhune District Municipality Ems Training Academy 
    92. Sodic Training And Development 
    93. Sonani Skills 
    94. South African Corporate Training Association 
    95. St Francis Fire & Safety Learning Academy 
    96. Survivor Fire And Rescue Training College 
    97. Tembe Service Providers 
    98. The Skills Academy 
    99. Thinking Mind Trading 
    100. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    101. Thuto Botshabelo Training and Projects Pty Ltd 
    102. Thuto Lere Community Empowerment Programme 
    103. Tld Consulting 
    104. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    105. Training At Work (Pty) Ltd 
    106. Tshwane Leadership & Management Academy (Tlma) 
    107. Tshwane Training Institute (Pty) Ltd. 
    108. Tsoga Re Dire Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    109. Twin Peak Technologies 
    110. Ulwazi Training Development 
    111. Umbuso Training Services 
    112. Vhembe District Municipality 
    113. Vhutshilo Health And Training Organisation 
    114. Vicmat Consultants 
    115. Zanda Izifiso Ezinhle 
    116. Zealot Business College 
    117. Zwavhudi Business School (Pty) Ltd 


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