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

Analyse global economic structures 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114698  Analyse global economic structures 
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  10 
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
260001  Analyse and interpret international markets and domestic policies of host countries in order to promote the economic, commercial and financial benefits for South Africa's development  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 demonstrate an understanding of international economic structures. They will be able to evaluate monetary and economic concepts and explain the effects of globalization on the economy.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Review the history of international Economic structures.
  • Analyse international trade concepts and the role of international economic and financial organisations.
  • Discuss monetary and economic concepts.
  • Explain the effects of globalization on the economy. 
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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. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Review the history of international economic structures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The theory of hegemonic stability is outlined in detail. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The development stages of International Economic Policies (Theories) are discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The eras of economic dominance by Great Britain and United States are evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The current international economic status is analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The African Union and European Union trade relations are analysed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse international trade concepts and the of international economic and financial organizations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The International Investment and Trade concepts are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Facets of Multinational Corporations are analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The effects of the policies of Multinational Corporations on countries are analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The structures and roles of international Financial organisations are reviewed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Discuss monetary and economic concepts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The History of International Monetary Relations is outlined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The effects of the internationalisation of capital are analysed to gain insight into the trade relations that exist. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The concepts of Third World indebtedness is evaluated and discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The position and influence of Transnational Enterprises are explained in relation to international trade agreements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    International Export and Import practices of selected countries are compared. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the effects of globalisation on the economy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of globalisation is analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Major global economic subsystems are outlined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Problems in International Political Economy are discussed within the context of a country's economic situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Poverty in developing countries is discussed within the politics of the international economic relations. 


    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 relevant ETQA.
  • 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 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 
  • Bi-lateral and Multi-lateral trade agreements
  • International Trade Law
  • The theory of hegemonic stability
  • International Economic Policies (Theories)
  • Economic dominance by Great Britain and United States
  • The International Investment and International Trade concepts
  • Charateristics and policies of Multi-national Corporations
  • The History of International Monetary Relations
  • Third World debts
  • Transnational Enterprises and international trade agreements.
  • The concept of globalisation and major global economic subsystems
  • Poverty in developing countries and international economic relations
  • Economies of Africa: NEPAD, regional economic intrgration - SACU/SADC
  • AU - EU Agreement
  • Exporting and Importing policies
  • Links with rest of the world: Export Councils, organized business, target countries for investment recruitment
  • International Policy co-ordination: G8, OECD, Cairns group, IIC
  • Global Economic Organizations: EUCDI, CBC, ECOSOC, G15, G77,UNCTAD, etc.
  • African Growth and Opportunity Act
  • Global Financial Organisations: ECIP, G20, G24, IMF, etc. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in economic diplomacy to the best interest of South Africa. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to international economic structures and policies. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in economic environments. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible economic for South Africa. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 260001, which is "Analyse and interpret international markets and domestic policies of host countries in order to promote the economic, commercial and financial benefits for South Africa's development", 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 60
    Experiential Learning 20
    Self-directed learning 20
    Skills coaching
    Other
    Total 100 

    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 
    Elective  57827   National Diploma: Public Administration  Level 7  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 


    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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