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

Participate in health promotion activities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116995  Participate in health promotion activities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ancillary Health Care 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Promotive Health and Developmental Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-09-18  2009-02-18  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-02-18   2013-02-18  

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
260497  Participate in health promotion activities  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for persons required to provide information on health promotion in the community and to implement health promotion projects. The learner should have knowledge of the community and the ability to communicate effectively. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • 9822: Engage in basic health promotion.
  • 7497: Explain human physical development and sexuality.
  • 7489: Show, explain, discuss and analyse the relationship between society and natural environment.
  • 10229: Discuss development utilisation and management of human and natural resources.

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

    Learners who have knowledge, skills and experience relating to this unit standard or the learning assumed to be in place for this standard can be:
  • Assessed against these standards and,
  • If competent, credited accordingly 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of this unit standard is:
  • Knowledge pertaining to health promotion within the context of the learner's everyday work. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of health promotion in the local context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The major causes of ill health in South Africa are identified in terms of social & economic aspects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The importance of primary health care in South Africa is described and explained in terms of the Alma Ata declaration. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The concept of health promotion is explained in terms of its importance in community health in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Health promotion is described and explained in terms of international agreements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Collect health promotion data. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of accurate information for Health Promotion is identified in terms of providing correct statistics and making appropriate recommendations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Types and sources of information are described and explained in terms of their relevance for health promotion. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Methods of gathering and collating data are described in terms of their relevance to specific situations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Data is collected through a community survey and a situational analysis. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Data is collated and recorded in accordance with identified reporting requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe and explain the importance of behaviour change in health promotion. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The way in which behaviour change happens is explained in terms of the effect on the client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The role of information, education and communication in Health Promotion is explained in terms of its effect on behaviour change. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Behaviour change is described in terms of the link between Health Promotion and Health Education. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate knowledge of health policy in the local context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of Health Policy is explained in terms of its importance in community health in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The development of policy is explained in terms of the key steps. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Health policies are explained in terms of their relevance to the South African context. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Policies include safe water, safe management of refuse, sanitation.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Describe and explain the role of advocacy in health promotion. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The term advocacy is explained in terms of its definition and rol in health promotion. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The tools of advocacy are explained in terms of lobbying on issues. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The development and implementation of an advocacy programme is described in accordance with key steps in the process. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion projects with the community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The project planning cycle is described in terms of the key steps and activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Assistance provided supports the project team in terms of the project plan guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Assistance provided supports the project team in terms of adhering to agreed time schedules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The project plan is evaluated on completion in terms of its suitability and the results achieved. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Recommendations made will improve similar projects in future applications. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • 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 must be accredited as a provider by HWSETA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Major causes of ill health in South Africa
  • Health promotion in South Africa
  • Interviewing, listening, observation, analysing and report writing skills
  • The role of behaviour change in health promotion
  • The role of education in health promotion
  • Understanding health policy
  • Understanding advocacy 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify problems and promote problem solving in a community context.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The major causes of ill health in South Africa are identified in terms of social & economic aspects.
  • The development and implementation of an advocacy programme is described in accordance with key steps in the process.
  • Assistance provided supports the project team in terms of the project plan guidelines. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in a team.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The importance of accurate information for Health Promotion is identified in terms of providing correct statistics and making appropriate recommendations.
  • Types and sources of information are described and explained in terms of their relevance for health promotion.
  • Methods of gathering and collating data are described in terms of their relevance to specific situations.
  • Assistance provided supports the project team in terms of the project plan guidelines. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities to work effectively within context of their communities.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Types and sources of information are described and explained in terms of their relevance for health promotion.
  • Methods of gathering and collating data are described in terms of their relevance to specific situations.
  • The development and implementation of an advocacy programme is described in accordance with key steps in the process. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Types and sources of information are described and explained in terms of their relevance for health promotion.
  • Methods of gathering and collating data are described in terms of their relevance to specific situations.
  • Data is collected through a community survey and a situational analysis.
  • Data is collated and recorded in accordance with identified reporting requirements. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with all community members.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Types and sources of information are described and explained in terms of their relevance for health promotion.
  • Data is collected through a community survey and a situational analysis.
  • The concept of Health Policy is explained in terms of its importance in community health in South Africa.
  • The term advocacy is explained in terms of its definition and rol in health promotion.
  • The tools of advocacy are explained in terms of lobbying on issues. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use Science and Technology effectively.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Types and sources of information are described and explained in terms of their relevance for health promotion.
  • Data is collected through a community survey and a situational analysis.
  • The tools of advocacy are explained in terms of lobbying on issues. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems and the impact of health promotion on these systems.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The concept of health promotion is explained in terms of its importance in community health in South Africa.
  • The concept of Health Policy is explained in terms of its importance in community health in South Africa.
  • The development of policy is explained in terms of the key steps. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contributing to full personal development.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The concept of health promotion is explained in terms of its importance in community health in South Africa.
  • The importance of accurate information for Health Promotion is identified in terms of providing correct statistics and making appropriate recommendations.
  • Behaviour change is described in terms of the link between Health Promotion and Health Education. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 260497, which is "Participate in health promotion activities", Level 2, 8 credits.

    Assessment Notes:

    It is recommended that assessment should include:
  • Portfolio of evidence that includes documentation for the project in SO Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion projects with the community.'
  • Testimony from community stakeholders.
  • Evidence of community mapping and data collection
  • Examples of workshops and reports


    Credit Allocation

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:
  • Classroom learning: 30 hours
  • On-the-job learning: 30 hours
  • Self directed learning: 15 hours
  • Coaching required: 5 hours
  • TOTAL: 80 hours

    Credits Achieved: 8 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49085   National Certificate: Fundamental Ancillary Health Care  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-02-18  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  49556   National Certificate: Development Practice  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  60249   National Certificate: Primary Response in Emergencies  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-06-02  HW SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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