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

Communicate personal faith to individuals and groups 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115925  Communicate personal faith to individuals and groups 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Christian Theology and Ministry 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-08-07  2010-08-07  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2011-08-07   2014-08-07  

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 will be useful to people who wish to communicate what they believe with clarity, confidence and sensitivity in face-to-face situations as well as before groups of people.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Give a clear and coherent account of what they believe;
  • Show awareness of and sensitivity to the audience and its context;
  • Communicate personal faith in the presence of both individuals and groups in more than one medium;
  • Communicate faith with sincerity and conviction within the context of a lifestyle which is consistent with the message. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in Communication at NQF Level 1. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole Unit Standard:
  • Communication of faith is by way of personal testimony not the preaching of sermons

    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the Unit Standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Give a clear, well-structured account of personal faith. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Faith is explained and discussed with reference to the Old Testament. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Faith is explained and discussed with reference to the New Testament. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Faith is discussed with reference to personal belief. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A presentation on personal faith is given containing main points and supporting arguments and based on personal experience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    A personal presentation of faith is given with a scriptural basis as evidenced by the inclusion of Biblical quotes or references. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Communicate personal faith in a manner appropriate to the context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal faith is presented in a manner that is appropriate to the particular audience present. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Personal faith is communicated in a manner that shows cultural sensitivity, taking into account language, awareness of custom, use of idiom and contextualised images. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Inclusive language is used showing awareness of gender, age, ability, etc. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Communicate personal faith in a number of different contexts. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Individuals and groups: could include practising Christians as well as those still seeking. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The different contexts in which faith is communicated are identified, with reference to groups and functions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Contexts could include; worship services, Bible study, youth groups, senior citizens group, patients in hospital or institutions, prison, open air ministry.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Different mediums of communication are identified, allowing personal faith to be expressed in appropriate ways. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Two of the following media: written, oral, or creative expressions such as drama, art, music/songs, psalms etc. can be included.
    Combinations of media could be used.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The most appropriate medium of communicating personal faith is identified for different situations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate personal conviction in communicating personal faith to others. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal conviction is communicated by means of Biblical 'evidence'. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Personal conviction is communicated by referring to personal reflection and insight into own faith journey. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Personal conviction is communicated through examples and illustrations from own or general experience. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Providers of learning towards this Unit Standard will need to meet the accreditation requirements of the relevant ETQA.

    The moderation requirements of the relevant ETQA must be met in order to award credit to learners for this Unit Standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the Unit Standard.
  • Giving Testimonies - purpose, content and the pit falls to avoid
  • Knowledge of selected Bible passage relevant to the testimony
  • Appropriate use of Scripture passages for different purposes 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems: investigation of contexts and the choice of appropriate responses. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others and in teams: awareness of different audiences and their context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills: all the outcomes work toward achieving effective, appropriate communication. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically: Allowance is made for a variety of media and contexts which will enable some learners to make use of technology. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Show cultural and aesthetic awareness across a range of social contexts: the unit as a whole calls support this outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Definition of Terms

    Terms have been clarified as far as possible through the use of range statements. Further clarification of terms is provided as follows:
  • "Proof texts" are selected verses taken in isolation (out of context) to support or "prove" a particular point or opinion.
  • A testimony is similar to an eyewitness account in that it is a personal account of a person's faith. However, because it is a public presentation, the testifier should make sure that the presentation of faith is as doctrinally sound as possible as well as challenging without being offensive. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48891   National Certificate: Theology and Ministry  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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