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

Demonstrate an understanding of diplomacy and the structure of the Department of Foreign Affairs 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114700  Demonstrate an understanding of diplomacy and the structure of the Department of Foreign Affairs 
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
260040  Analyse and advance South African domestic and foreign policy  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  30   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will demonstrate an understanding of what diplomacy entails and gain insight into the structure of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

They will examine the structure, functions and management processes of the DFA. Learners will analyse the mission and vision of the DFA and South Africa in relation to Africa and the world.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Examine the structure and functions of the DFA
  • Analyse the concept Diplomacy in general and in particular to SA.
  • Assess diplomatic responsibility.
  • Apply and observe diplomatic relations.
  • Compare the practice of Diplomacy in foreign countries. 
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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 
    Examine the structure and functions of the Department of Foreign Affairs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The structure of the DFA is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The functions and management processes of the DFA are evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The strategic plan of the DFA is analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The inter-relatedness of the components of the DFA is reviewed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The role of the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser within Foreign Affairs and International law is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The DFA's Public Diplomacy role is reviewed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The services of the Early Warning Centre are accessed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The WEB and Information Management service of the DFA is mastered. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse the concept diplomacy in general and in particular to SA. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept diplomacy is defined in international context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Diplomacy in South Africa is discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The challenges of merging and adjusting two systems of diplomacy in SA are outlined. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assess diplomatic responsibility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The nature of representation and participation in governance is discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Evidence of accountability and transparency of decisions in governance is reviewed critically. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Mechanisms to settle interregional and international disputes are evaluated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Apply and observe diplomatic relations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Mechanisms, which promote co-operation and trust, are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Shared infrastructure is identified in an informed manner. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Co-operative measures to preserve quality natural resources and the environment are adopted procedurally. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Debates relating to shared development in the African continent are summarised. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Compare the practice of Diplomacy in foreign countries. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The advantages and disadvantages of various diplomatic practices are evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Diplomacy in other countries is compared to that of SA. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Observations based on visits to other Foreign Mission are noted and discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The mission and vision of the DFA and South Africa in relation to Africa and the world is discussed. 


    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 
  • The concept diplomacy
  • Comparative studies of the practice of diplomacy
  • Mission visits and evaluations thereof.
  • Mission and vision of the DFA and SA
  • Structure and functions of the DFA
  • Strategic plan and management processes of the DFA.
  • The role of the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser.
  • Early Warning Centre
  • WEB and Information Centre
  • Rules and procedures relating to inter-regional and international agreements
  • Nature and scope of trade and other problems
  • Application of protocols
  • Representation and participation at diplomatic level
  • Accountability and decision-making 
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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 presenting the best interest of South Africa. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to diplomacy and the DFA. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in presentation of relevant information. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 260040, which is "Analyse and advance South African domestic and foreign policy", Level 7, 30 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:

    Activities & number of hours:
    Lectures: 10 hours
    Experiential Learning: 10 hours
    Self-directed learning: 20 hours
    Skills coaching: 10 hours
    Total: 50 hours 

    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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    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.