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

Demonstrate An Ability To Work With Local Communities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12351  Demonstrate An Ability To Work With Local Communities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Water Sector 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Civil Engineering Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02 
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 achieving this unit standard in combination with context expertise standard(s) will be able to explain the characteristics of a community, context taking into consideration protocol, gender and equity issues. This competence will enable the learner to facilitate processes and awareness campaigns on water health and sanitation in a community. This will contribute towards improved communication and participation in community projects by community members. In acquiring this competence the qualifying learner will lay a good foundation for future learning and action, and better understand the broader context of own work. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Literacy NQF level 1. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Protocol: Behaviour code including respect.
Factors: Group dynamics, power relationships, gender and equity, community activities etc.
Community Groupings: Tribal leader/s, church leader/s, political leader/s women and children.
Good Working Relationships: Participation, teamwork, mutual respect, co-operation and trust.
Marginalised People: The poor, disabled people, woman, the youth, the elderly, the sick and HIV/Aids patients. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Explain the characteristics of a community 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1.Resources and constraints within the community are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2.Problem solving strategies within the community are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3.Survival strategies within the community are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4.Community structures and relationships are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5.Local culture and customs are explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Explain the protocol and factors that should be considered when working with communities on water 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Explain the protocol and factors that should be considered when working with communities on water, health and sanitation issues. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1.Protocol is explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2.Factors are identified and explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Demonstrate interaction and communication skills with community members 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1.Different communication styles for different community groupings are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2.Different communication styles are used appropriately when communicating with community groupings. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3.Communication is clear and appropriate language is used. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4.Good working relationships with various groupings within the community are established. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Identify possible areas of conflict in own community and report to the relevant person 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1.Possible areas of conflict are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2.Process for handling conflict is explained and demonstrated. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3.Reporting channels are explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Explain ways to promote the participation of marginalised people in community activities 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1.Marginalised people in the community are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2.The advantages of the participation of marginalised people in community activities are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3.Constraints to the participation of marginalised people are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4.Ways to promote the participation of marginalised people in own community activities are explained. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
1.Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this until standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2.Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
3.Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
4.Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA plicies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standard as well as the integrated competence described in the qulification. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Learners should have a knowledge and understanding of:

1.The importance of understanding local community customs and traditions before interacting with community members.
2.The importance of adhering to local customs and traditions when communicating with community members.
3.The consequences of not respecting local customs and traditions.
4.Ways to establish a good relationship with community members.
5.Obstacles to establishing good working relationships.
6.Group dynamics and groupings within a community.
7.A well functioning community system.
8.The importance of marginalized people participating in community water, health and sanitation activities in a meaningful way.
9.The difference between emotions and issues related to conflict situations.
10.Gender and equity.
11.Developmental and political issues. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

Factors are identified and explained.
Different communication styles are used appropriately when communicating with community groupings.
Possible areas of conflict are identified. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community.

Different communication styles for different community groupings are explained.
Different communication styles are used appropriately when communicating with community groupings.
Communication is clear and appropriate language is used.
Good working relationships with various groupings within the community are established.
Process for handling conflict is explained and demonstrated. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Plan, organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

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

Different communication styles are used appropriately when communicating with community groupings.
Possible areas of conflict are identified. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and /or language skills in the form of oral and/or written presentation.

Refer to all assessments 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

Ways to promote the participation of marginalised people in own community activities are explained. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Demonstrate an understanding of the works as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

Possible areas of conflict are identified. 

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

UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
INTERGRATED ASSESSMENT

When conduction assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the unit standards being assessed. Assessors must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge by developing assessment, formative and Summative assessment. It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together in an integrated way, thus reducing the overall number of assessments and ensuring that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

ASSESSMENT OPTION

Learners could be assessed using the following methods:

Oral or written questions
Observation
Simulation of conflict handling 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core  23473   National Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Promotion  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-06-11  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Core  61689   National Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Promotion  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  EWSETA 
Elective  49605   National Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  LG 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. A4 Consultancy CC 
2. ALL CONNECTIONS TRAINING AND CONSTRUCTION (PTY) LTD 
3. Amabamba Recruitment 
4. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
5. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
6. Bull's Business and Skills Training Institute 
7. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
8. Edutraining Business College 
9. ERGO MAPHELONG INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD 
10. ESKOM GENERATION - PALMIET PUMP STORAGE GRABOUW 
11. Faranang Marketing 
12. Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa 
13. Growth Management Consulting 
14. HDPSA 
15. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
16. Jobafrik Consulting 
17. Josmap Training Institute 
18. Kay Beez Development Projects 
19. Limadi Industrial Projects 
20. Mamuhle Academy 
21. Mazasa Management Consulting CC. 
22. Mcebo Technologies 
23. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
24. Ndwamato Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
25. Networx for Career Development 
26. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
27. NKQUBELA CONSULTING 
28. Nokusho M Consulting and Trading 
29. NTANDOKAZI HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 
30. OMNI HR CONSULTING PTY LTD 
31. Pebetse Training and Consulting 
32. Petra Institute of Development 
33. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
34. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
35. POWER SYSTEMS TRAINING, CAPE TOWN 
36. Reflections Development Institute 
37. RLSTP Training & Development (PTY) LTD. 
38. Simmek Holdings 
39. TECHNICAL INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
40. Thando Consulting Services 
41. TLD Consulting 
42. Tovani Traiding 299 
43. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
44. University of Venda 
45. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 



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