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

Review nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114696  Review nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-06-26  2008-11-26  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-11-26   2012-11-26  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
260037  Promote multilateralism through an understanding of regional and global structures and systems  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  20   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will gain an in depth knowledge of Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament. The learner will review the principles and objectives of nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament and realise the implications of the implementation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at an international level.

The qualifying learner will be to:
  • Describe the universal understanding of Nuclear Non-proliferation and disarmament.
  • Analyse the principles and objectives of the Nuclear Non-Prolifieration Treaty.
  • Recognised the nuclear-weapon-free zones and security assurances
  • Evaluate the role of The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
  • Explain the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this qualification are assumed to have completed a Level 6 qualification or RPL equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the universal understanding of nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of nuclear disarmament is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    States not yet party to the disarmament Treaty are identified and reasons for non-participation are discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The implications of a nuclear power abuse are discussed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse the principles and objectives of the nuclear non-prolifieration treaty. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principle of universality as defined in the Treaty is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The desirability of universal adherence to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is motivated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Good faith negotiations on effective measures relating to nuclear disarmament are evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The principles of Nuclear testing, production of fissile material for nuclear weapons and efforts for reduction of such weapons are analysed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Recognize the nuclear-weapon-free zones and review existing security assurances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Nuclear-weapon-free zones are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The co-operation of all nuclear-weapon States and their respect and support for the relevant protocols are analyzed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The nuclear-weapon states security assurances to non- nuclear-weapon states against the use of nuclear weapons, is reviewed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Evaluate the role of The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role and purpose of the IAEA is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The mandate of the IAEA is determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The procedures followed by the IAEA to carry out its mandate are analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The financial and human resources of the IAEA are determined. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Explain the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The inalienable right of all parties to the Treaty to develop research, production and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purpose, is discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Exchange of equipment, materials and scientific and technological information for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, is investigated in diplomatic context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Nuclear-related export controls are reviewed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Nuclear safety, including waste management, observing of standards, physical protection and transport of nuclear materials, is evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Environmental issues regarding nuclear waste management are evaluated. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the ETQA's discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
  • Principles and Objectives of the NPT.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency : its role, purpose and mandate
  • The safeguards for nuclear safety
  • Peaceful uses of nuclear energy
  • Security Assurances
  • Nuclear-weapon-free zones 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to nuclear safety and security. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible understanding of nuclear energy and treats involved in the use of nuclear weapons. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 260037, which is " Promote multi-literalism through an understanding of regional and global structures and systems", Level 7, 20 credits.

    Assessment methods and integrated assessment

    Ensure that assessment covers the specific outcomes, the critical cross-field outcomes and the essential embedded knowledge. Assessment activities should be appropriate to the context and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment.

    A range of assessment methods should be used, including direct observation, product sample, simulation, questioning (verbal or written) and testimony (portfolio collection of evidence).

    Integrated assessment: It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the number of assessment "events". Ensure that the commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

    Supplementary information
    Activity No. Hours Comments
    Lectures 20
    Experiential Learning
    Self-directed learning 30
    Skills coaching
    Other
    Total 50 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48726   Advanced Diploma: Diplomacy  Level 7  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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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.