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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Presenting funeral provision options to groups

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14146	Presenting funeral provision options to groups
ORIGINATOR
SGB Funeral Services
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Personal Care
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	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

This unit standard forms part of the Qualification, National Certificate in Funeral Services Practice and is registered at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework. Learners working towards this standard will be learning towards the full qualification, or will be involved in or working within a funeral services environment, specialising in Embalming, Marketing and Merchandising or Disaster Management, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to each individual and the Funeral Industry as a whole.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

Analysing group needs and expectations and identifying funeral provision options to meet them.

Developing an appropriate funeral provision presentation to meet group and funeral societies needs and expectations.
Delivering funeral provision presentation to groups and funeral societies.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competency in:

Numeracy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.

English, verbal and written communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Range statements which are applicable to the unit standard titles, specific outcomes and assessment criteria are found beneath the applicable assessment criteria.

The following range statements are general to the qualification:

Funeral societies and groups will include burial societies, stokvels, religious groups, cultural groups, sports clubs, social clubs, youth groups, businesses, organisations, federations, institutes, trade unions, sports unions, associations, local government, government contractors.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Analyse group needs and expectations and identify funeral provision options to meet them

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Group needs and expectation information is gathered.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.Information is analysed and requirements documented.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Group scheme options are identified to meet needs and expectations.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Develop an appropriate funeral provision presentation to meet group and funeral societies

OUTCOME RANGE

Develop an appropriate funeral provision presentation to meet group and funeral societies needs and expectations

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Group scheme features benefits are identified and laid-out for presentation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.Cost calculations are worked out and documented.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Cost calculations are submitted for approval.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Presentation materials are prepared within agreed format and time frame.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5.Approved group scheme options are obtained before preparation for presentation commences.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Deliver funeral provision presentation to groups and funeral societies

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Venue for presentation is determined, organised and prepared.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.Methods and techniques for delivering a presentation are identified and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Presentation tools and materials are used according to instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Date and group size.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5.The manner of presentation takes into account the size and composition of the group.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Providers offering learning towards this standard will be accredited and assessors registered by the relevant Education Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA).

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

A broad understanding of written and visual presentation skills.

An all rounded understanding of methods and techniques for preparing written and visual presentations.

A comprehensive understanding of organisational policies, systems and procedures surrounding group schemes and funeral society options.

A general understanding of different types of funeral provision options available.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems pertaining to the selection of group scheme options and in preparing and making presentations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others whilst presenting funeral society and groups with group scheme options.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise oneself and one`s activities to make positive, powerful presentations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information on the needs and expectations of funeral societies and groups to match these to options available.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with funeral societies and groups to elicit information and when making presentations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems in that meeting the needs and expectations of funeral societies and groups leads to organisation success and image.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts when presenting funeral provision options to groups.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	23775	National Certificate: Funeral Services Practice	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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