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

Describe the relevance of human rights and democratic practices in South African society 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119662  Describe the relevance of human rights and democratic practices in South African society 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Democracy, Human Rights, Peace and Elections 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
This unit standard is for anyone who needs to understand the relevance of human rights and democratic practices in South African society, for application in a variety of human rights and democracy related activities.

People credited with this unit standard are capable of:
  • Describing the transformative significance of human rights and democratic practices;
  • Describing the role of the State in providing and promoting human rights and Democratic practices; and
  • Describing the role of other actors in providing and promoting human rights and democratic practices. 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is recommended that learners are competent in the Unit Standard: "Demonstrate awareness of the foundations of human rights and democracy" before accessing this Unit Standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard should be seen in the light that human rights are not exclusive to democratic systems and that human rights refer to all generations of human rights, inclusive of socio-economic and development rights. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the transformative significance of human rights and democratic practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Descriptions outline and illustrate practically the transformative significance of foundational principles as human rights and democratic practices. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Descriptions should address all of the following foundational principles: redress, healing, reconciliation, individual and group development and economic and social development.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Descriptions highlight the way in which human rights and democratic values and principles impact on the practices. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • "Values" refer to: dignity, equality, social justice, peace, inclusivity, respect.
  • "Principals" refer to: Accountability, transparency, rule of law, individual and group development.
     

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Examples are provided to highlight the implications of the absence of human rights and democratic practices in society. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    At least 3 historical, current or hypothetical examples, one of which covers a development context.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe the role of the State in providing and promoting human rights and democratic practices. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The role of local government, provincial government and national government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Descriptions identify the structures that provide and promote human rights and democratic practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Descriptions outline the role of the State in promoting, protecting and monitoring of human rights. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Examples illustrate successes and failures by the State in providing and promoting human rights and democratic practices. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    At least 2 examples for each of the 3 spheres of government.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Descriptions highlight the way in which the interaction and separation between the various spheres of government impacts on the provision and promotion of human rights and democratic practices. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe the role of other actors in providing and promoting human rights and democratic practices. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    "Other actors" refers to civil society, institutes identified in Chapter 9 of the South African Constitution and Bill of Rights, the corporate sector, trade unions, faith-based organizations, individuals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Descriptions identify the structures that provide and promote human rights and democratic practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Descriptions outline the role of the various actors in promoting, protecting and monitoring of human rights. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Examples illustrate successes and failures by the various actors in providing and promoting human rights and democratic practices. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    At least 2 examples for at least 3 of the various actors.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Descriptions highlight the way in which the interaction between the various actors impact on the provision and promotion of human rights and democratic practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Descriptions highlight the way in which the interaction between the various actors and the state impacts positively and negatively on the provision and promotion of human rights and democratic practices. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • This Unit Standard will be assessed by an assessor and moderated by a moderator, registered with the relevant accredited ETQA responsible for the quality assurance of this Unit Standard.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider through the appropriate quality assuring ETQA, or Learning Programme approval with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the quality assuring ETQA.
  • Verification (external moderation) of assessment and moderation by the provider, will be conducted by the relevant quality assuring ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant Qualification and the agreed ETQA policy and procedures.
  • An individual wishing to be assessed through RPL against this Unit Standard, may apply to an assessment agency or provider institution accredited by the relevant quality assuring ETQA, or by an ETQA that has a formal agreement/accreditation with the relevant quality assuring ETQA. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Foundations of human rights and democracy. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills: communication will be used when demonstrating knowledge of the relevance of human rights. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of inter-related parts of a system: this will be demonstrated in when showing the transformative significance of human rights and the impact of various structures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Glossary and Abbreviations
  • CEDAW- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
  • CERD- International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
  • CRC- Convention on the Rights of the Child
  • ICCPR- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
  • ICESCR- International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
  • Bill of Rights: A list of rights and freedoms for people in a country/countries. It can be part of the law of the country.
  • Charter: A document outlining the principles, functions, and organization of a corporate body: a constitution: the city charter.
  • Common Law: A body of law that is based on custom and general principles and embodied in case law and that serves as a precedent or is applied to situations not covered by statute.
  • Constitution: A constitution contains the rules and principles according to which a country is governed.
  • Convention: An agreement between nations for regulation of maters affecting all of them.
  • Covenant: A binding agreement; a compact. A formal sealed agreement or contract. An international covenant on Human Rights.
  • Declaration: An explicit, formal announcement, either oral or written.
  • Developmental rights: "A decent standard of living, adequate nutrition, health care, education and decent work and protection against calamities are not just development goals - they are also human rights". (Human Development Report 2000
    or
  • the right of people/a group of people to have their culture recognised or to advance themselves politically or economically.
  • Law: A rule of conduct or procedure established by custom, agreement, or authority. The body of rules and principles governing the affairs of a community and enforced by a political authority; a legal system: international law.
  • Legislation: The act or process of legislating; lawmaking. A proposal or enacted law or group of laws.
  • Legislature: An officially elected or otherwise selected body of people vested with the responsibility and power to make laws for a political unit, such as a state or nation.
  • Mechanism: A system of parts that operate or interact like those of a machine. A process by which something is done or comes into being.
  • Organ: A government agency or instrument devoted to the performance of some specific function; "the SAPS is an organ of the government of the South Africa".
  • Paralegal: A person with specialized training who assists lawyers.
  • Petition: A formal document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority.
  • Preamble: A preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document that serves to explain its purpose. The introductory part of a constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law.
  • Principle: A basic truth, law or assumption: the principles of democracy. A rule or standard.
  • United Nations: An international organization composed of most of the countries of the world. It was founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and economic development.
  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Is intended to be an international standard for the protection of Human Rights. Not directly or indirectly enforceable, and creates no legal obligations for the signatories. 

  • QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49836   Further Education and Training Certificate: Gender Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Core  57428   Further Education and Training Certificate: Youth Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Core  50583   National Certificate: Public Service Communication  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Elective  49256   Further Education and Training Certificate: Counselling  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Elective  58761   Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  67373   National Diploma: Orientation and Mobility Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  ETDP 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.
     
    1. 3 At Work Recruitment Agency 
    2. ABASUNGULI TRAINING SPESIALISTS (PTY) LTD 
    3. Afrika Tikkun NCC 
    4. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
    5. Amogelang Marketing and Training 
    6. B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd 
    7. Boitjhorisong Resource Centre 
    8. BOLAND COLLEGE 
    9. Brain Boosters Business Education (PTY) LTD 
    10. Brainwave Projects 1997 CC 
    11. Breakeven 59(PTY) Ltd 
    12. Centre for Creative Education/Iziko La Bantu Be Afrika NPC 
    13. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
    14. Compass Academy of Learning 
    15. Custoda Trust 
    16. D M Management and Consulting 
    17. Damelin Correspondence College (Pty) Ltd 
    18. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
    19. DEVELO CC 
    20. Dintshang Trading 
    21. Directflo 
    22. Dru A Professional Further Education and Training College DAPFETC PT 
    23. Early Inspiration 
    24. Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU) 
    25. EASTCAPE MIDLANDS COLLEGE BUSINESS UNIT (Uitenhage) (WA) 
    26. EBENEZER TRAINING HOUSE FOR EARLY LEARNING 
    27. EDU-Bless College 
    28. Edu-Build Institute 
    29. Edu-Prof Training Centre 
    30. EDUTAK PRE-SCHOOL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    31. EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    32. Enjo Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    33. Environment and Language Education Trust 
    34. FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE 
    35. FLAVIUS MAREKA FET COLLEGE 
    36. FURNITURE WORLD TRAINING CENTRE 
    37. Future Performance Training and Development 
    38. Future-Teacher (Pty) Ltd 
    39. G CUBE COMMUNICATIONS CC 
    40. Gauteng Baobab Early Learning Training Programme 
    41. Goldfields TVET College 
    42. Grassroots Adult Education and Training Trust 
    43. GWALA TRAINING SERVICES 
    44. HOPE ACADEMIC AND SKILL CENTRE 
    45. ICM t/a Institute for Career Management 
    46. Igugu Training and Investments 
    47. Ikusasa Lothisha t/a ECD Training Provider 
    48. Institute of Professional Studies and Services 
    49. Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd 
    50. Isibani Skills Academy 
    51. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
    52. Itireleng Bokamoso Trading Development Services and Associates 
    53. Jabulani Training & Development 
    54. JIKA ST ANDREW'S LANGUAGE PROJECT (PTY) LTD 
    55. Katehong Early Learning Resourse Unit (KELRU ) 
    56. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
    57. Keletsong Community Training & Resource Centre 
    58. Kgang-Kgolo Consulting 
    59. KHANIMAMBA TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTRE 
    60. Khululeka Community Education Centre 
    61. Kids Academy 
    62. Kitso Bokamoso Training Solution 
    63. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    64. Klein Karoo Resource Centre 
    65. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    66. LESEDI EDUCARE ASSOCIATION 
    67. Li Lichule Trading cc 
    68. Loago Business Consulting 
    69. Lynne Hobbs cc 
    70. MASIKHULE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 
    71. MATHS CENTRE INCORPORATING SCIENCES 
    72. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
    73. Mochochonono Training Solutions cc 
    74. Motheo Training Institute Trust 
    75. NATAL EARLY LEARNING RESOURCE UNIT TRUST 
    76. Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise 
    77. Netgrow Training Solutions 
    78. Networx for Career Development 
    79. New Beginnings Training and Development Organisation 
    80. Next Step Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    81. Noni Community Development 
    82. Northern Cape Urban College: Kimberley Campus 
    83. Northlink College 
    84. Northshore Trading 19CC t/a Makakhaunye Training and Development Agency 
    85. Nsovo Learning Academy 
    86. NTATAISE TRUST 
    87. Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc 
    88. NTI College 
    89. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
    90. Orbit FET College - Central Office 
    91. Peddie Development Centre 
    92. People Upliftments t/a POPUP Upliftment 
    93. Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd 
    94. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
    95. PND Academy of Learning cc 
    96. Pro-Ed Training 
    97. PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    98. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    99. Rampadise Education Training & Development Centre 
    100. Read Educational Trust 
    101. Realeboga Development Services 
    102. Reflections Development Institute 
    103. REGIONAL EDUCARE COUNCIL 
    104. Resonance Institute of Learning 
    105. Retshetse Training Project 
    106. Rhodes University 
    107. Right 4 u College 
    108. Safe and Sound Learning Association 
    109. SANTS College 
    110. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    111. Sisazi Consulting 
    112. SITHUTHUKILE TRUST 
    113. Siyahluma Education Institute 
    114. South African Congress For Early Childhood Development 
    115. South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind 
    116. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
    117. Southern African Youth Movement 
    118. Spotru Training Centre 
    119. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    120. Sustainability Institute Trust 
    121. T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
    122. Takatso Educare Training and Development Services 
    123. Teachers Learning Centre (Pty) Ltd 
    124. Tembe Service Providers 
    125. Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
    126. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
    127. The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd 
    128. THE MATTHEW GONIWE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE 
    129. The Port Elizabeth Early Learning Centre 
    130. The Skills Launchpad 
    131. Thembekile training consulting 
    132. THUKAKGALADI INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 
    133. THUSANANG TRUST 
    134. Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    135. Tiakeni Training Centre 
    136. Training and Resources in Early Education (TREE) 
    137. TSHEPANG EDUCARE TRUST 
    138. TSHIROLOGO DISABILITY TRAINING SERVICES PTY TLD 
    139. Ulwazi Training & Development 
    140. Umgungundlovu FET College 
    141. Unathi Training 
    142. UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OUTCOMES SA 
    143. Vuselela TVET College 
    144. Water berg FET College 
    145. Waterberg TVET College 
    146. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
    147. WESTERN COLLEGE FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING 
    148. Winston Academy 
    149. World Wide Education Providers(Pty)Ltd 
    150. Woz'obona Early Childhood Community Service Group 
    151. Yellow Media Learning Institute (Pty) Ltd 



    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.