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

Analyse South Africas foreign policy 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114714  Analyse South Africas foreign policy 
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  20 
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 analyse the SA Foreign Policy by examining the concepts of multilateralism and bilateralism in developing policy. They will be able to explain and discuss existing multilateral and bilateral agreements of the South African government. They will be able to explain how these agreements impact on the functions of consulate.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Explain and understand the current SA bilateral agreements in context.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of multilateralism and decision-making in the international arena.
  • Develop skills in diplomacy and networking in multilateral forums.
  • Analyse SA's Foreign Policy
  • Discuss SA's role in International Organizations. 
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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 
    Explain and understand the current SA bi-lateral agreements in context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A historical, political and economical overview of SA bilateral agreements is presented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An understanding of problems and challenges of Africa is demonstrated through identifying strategic partners and conflict areas. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The links of SA with Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas are noted by recognizing strategic partners and problem areas. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of multilaterism and decision-making. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of multilaterism and decision-making in the international arena. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept and implications of multilaterism are analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Regional and international Organisations are identified and their mandates are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    South Africa's interests in the global arena are described and discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An understanding of globalisation in he 21st Century is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Develop skills in diplomacy and networking in multi-lateral forums. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Knowledge of how important decisions are "made" and implemented in the international arena is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Various role-players in multilateralism are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Skills in lobbying for support are applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The nature of formal and informal consultations is analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The complex process of diplomacy in multilateral forums is critically reviewed and developed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Analyse South Africa's Foreign Policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role of South Africa in International Organisations is discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An historical perspective on an integrated multilateral approach for South Africa is investigated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    South Africa's foreign policy in Europe, Asia.The Middle East and the Americas is analysed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Discuss the role of South Africa's in International Organizations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Knowledge of the various Organizations and Institutions is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    SA's role in the field of Science and Technology is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    SA's role in Social Development programmes is reviewed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    SA's role in promoting peace, security; democracy and good governance is reviewed in the context of international organizations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    SA's role in International Crime is reviewed. 


    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 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 
  • Concepts of bilateralism and multilateralism
  • Historical, political and economic overview of bi-lateral agreements, links, problems and challenges: Africa, Europe (NIS), Asia (SA and Asia - Greg Mills), The Middle East (Relations with the Middle East and the Arab World - Yousuf Dadoo) and the Americas (Relations with Latin America - Anthony Leysens & Pieter Fourie).
  • South Africa's Foreign Policies.
  • SA's role in Regional and International Organisations and their particular mandates: Africa (AU, SADC, ECOWAS, SACU, NEPAD, ETC.); Science and Technology (ITU, UPU, ITSO, COPUOS); Environment (all sub-sections: marine, pollution, conservation, etc.); Social Development (humanitarian and disaster relief, migration, etc,); Peace, Security( Disarmament, nuclear & non-proliferation, etc.);the United Nations (SC, NAM, Commonwealth, Peace Missions); Democracy & Good Governance: International Crime.
  • Globalization in the 21st Century. 
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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 to secure agreements in the best interest of South Africa. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to bi-lateral and multilateral agreements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in a diplomatic context, lobbying formally and informally to establish networks and support in diplomatic circles. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible understanding of diplomatic relations and agreements. 

    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

    Activity No. Hours Comments
    Lectures 40
    Experiential Learning 50
    Self-directed learning 50
    Skills coaching 30
    Other 30
    Total 200 

    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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