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

Support victims of Human Rights abuses, hate crimes, disasters and motor vehicle accidents 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117882  Support victims of Human Rights abuses, hate crimes, disasters and motor vehicle accidents 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Victim Empowerment 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies People/Human-Centred Development 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
The qualifying learner will be equipped with knowledge and skills to support victims of human rights abuses, hate crimes, disasters and motor vehicle accidents and refer victims to the relevant service providers in their community.

Learners accredited with this Unit Standard will be capable of:
  • Supporting victims of Human Rights abuses.
  • Supporting victims of disasters.
  • Supporting victims of hate crimes.
  • Supporting victims of motor vehicle accidents. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Communication at NQF level 1 or equivalent competence.
  • Mathematical literacy at NQF level 1 or equivalent competence. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Support victims of Human Rights abuses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concepts of Human Rights and Human Rights abuses are explained according to relevant South African legislation, international instruments and organisational policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Types of Human Rights abuses are described with examples of individual, family, community and state-sponsored violence and abuse. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The emotional, physical and financial implications of Human Rights abuses are described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Legal recourse in cases of Human Rights abuses is explained in terms of legislation and international practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Relevant services and service providers in cases of Human Rights abuses are identified and described in terms of their role. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Strategies for communities and individuals to strengthen the Human Rights agenda are identified and explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Support victims of hate crimes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of a "hate crime" is described in relation to stereotyping, prejudice, minorities, marginalised groups, religion and sexual orientation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Types of "hate crimes" are identified and described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The emotional and physical impact of "hate crimes" on the individual, group and community are described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Relevant services and service providers for victims of "hate crimes" are identified and described in terms of their role. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Reasons for "hate crime" victims not reporting and accessing services are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The role of individuals and communities in preventing and reducing the incidence of "hate crimes" is described with examples of programmes. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Support victims of disasters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of natural and man-made disasters are described in relation to the South African context. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types of disasters include, but are not limited to: floods, droughts, earthquakes, wars, political violence like terrorism, disease, workplace accidents, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The impact of disasters on individuals and communities is identified and the needs of disaster victims are described in relation to specific events. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant services and service providers for victims of disaster are identified and described in terms of their role in supporting victims. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The legal recourse available to disaster victims is explained in terms of relevant legislation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Relevant legislation includes, but is not limited to: Occupational Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Disaster fund, etc.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Support victims of motor vehicle accidents. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The nature and extent of motor vehicle accidents in South Africa involving one party, multiple party and pedestrians are described according to relevant and current information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The emotional, physical and financial impact on victims of motor vehicle accidents is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The legal implications of motor vehicle accidents are explained with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Terms to explain include, but are not limited to: negligence, recklessness, culpability, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The civil rights and responsibilities of individuals in motor vehicle accidents are discussed in relation to specific cases. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Support services in the community for victims of motor vehicle accidents is identified and programmes to prevent and reduce the incidence are discussed with examples. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard and the related Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in this Unit Standard as well as the integrated competence described in the Exit Level Outcome of the Qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The knowledge component of this Unit Standard is derived from the relevant sections of the following:
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act
  • South African Constitution 
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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 by using critical and creative thinking to support victims as individuals, groups (like families and workforces) or communities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community to provide appropriate support to victims. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in oral and/or written mode to assist and support various categories of victims. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the social development of communities by participating in a supportive role for victims as individuals, groups and communities. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
  • Assessors must be registered as assessors with a relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessors must be in possession of a Qualification in Victim Empowerment or a related sub-field of Human and Social Studies at a minimum of NQF level 3. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49279   National Certificate: Victim Empowerment and Support  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: 
    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.