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

Develop and apply academic literacy skills 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14582  Develop and apply academic literacy skills 
ORIGINATOR
SGB ABET Educators 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development Adult Learning 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  25 
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 enables candidates to learn more effectively, by providing them with skills to deal successfully with the demands of academic contexts and assignments. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Communications in the language of learning/instruction at NQF level 4 or equivalent. An equivalent could be achieved through entry level testing or RPL 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
This unit standard is not restricted in its application to traditional institutions of higher education. It can be achieved in any learning context where the associated qualification is being offered (e.g. learnerships). Academic literacy refers to tools or skills for learning in any context. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Use language appropriately for academic purposes 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 Terminology of the relevant field is used appropriately 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 Terminology and acronyms are used in a functional way 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 The meaning of acronyms or terminology used, can be explained 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Language of academic discourse is used appropriately, e.g. compare, contrast, discourse, critique, correlation, variable, indicator, probability. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 The nature of academic discourse is explained, e.g. formal, lexically correct. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Access and process information 
OUTCOME RANGE 
This SO to be demonstrated in the context of what information is reasonably accessible to the candidate 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 Relevant sources of information can be identified (including human sources). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 Relevant information is accessed using a system , e.g. search engine, filing system. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 Strengths and limitations of different sources are explained, e.g. reliability, validity, credibility, time or geographic scale 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Information gathered is organised systematically, e.g. categories, chronologically 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 Note-taking is concise, accurate and relevant 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Critically evaluate texts for academic purposes 
OUTCOME NOTES 
This SO involves responding critically to written, oral or audio-visual texts. The texts being critiqued may include those which are academic (e.g. a journal article) or popular (e.g. advertisement), but the critique must meet the assessment criteria. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 Pre-reading selection strategies are used to identify most relevant texts/parts, e.g. skimming, scanning, use of contents page 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 Text mapping is used to enhance comprehension, e.g. underlining, highlighting 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 Main points in/ relevance of a text can be summarised, annotated 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Basic critique of a text is rational and coherent, e.g. qualities of author, intended audience, purpose, bias, social and historical context, fact versus opinion, tone 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 Own response and relevance of the text to own context can be formulated and supported with reasons 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6 Information from a number of texts can be synthesised and organised. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Interpret and use data in graphic or statistical forms 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 Graphic representations of information can be interpreted and explained, e.g. charts, graphs, tables 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 Relevant symbols and units of measurement are used accurately, e.g. @, +ve, -ve,>,<. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 Simple sets of statistics can be represented graphically, e.g. bar graph, pie chart 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Ideas and information can be represented graphically, e.g. mind maps 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 Basic statistical terms are used appropriately, e.g. mean (average), norm, median, mode, percentile, range (distribution), norm-referenced, criterion-referenced. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Produce academic texts 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 Planning and pre-writing is adequate 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 Scope of the assignment is appropriate to the set task 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 Structure is logical and appropriate to the assignment 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Development of arguments is cumulative, logical, rational 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 Own position can be critiqued in terms of strengths, weaknesses, bias 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6 Visual aids are used appropriately, e.g. maps, diagrams 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7 Text is edited and necessary changes made 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8 Knowledge and information is reproduced in a form which adheres to ethical, legal and academic conventions, e.g. use quotes, references, awareness of plagiarism 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Produce a learning schedule 
OUTCOME RANGE 
The learning schedule would be produced according to the parameters of the learning programme on which candidate is currently enrolled, usually an occupational ETD qualification 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1 The time frame of the schedule is appropriate to the duration of the learning programme 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2 All relevant dates are included, e.g. dates of learning events, assessments, assignment deadlines 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3 Details of all assignments/assessments are complete and accessible, e.g. topic, format, scope etc. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4 Adequate time is allocated for preparation, execution of required assignment and assessment tasks 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5 Plans are made for ensuring implementation of the learning schedule, e.g. negotiating time off from employers, transport, child care arrangements 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
The relevant ETQA awarding this qualification must make adequate arrangements for assessment, moderation and accreditation of this unit standard 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
The essential embedded knowledge required for this unit standard has been carefully built into the assessment criteria. It is not detailed in a separate notes section. This is not an omission, but a decision made by the ABET Practitioner SGB and is detailed in the introduction to the qualifications. 

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively - in SO4. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information - entire unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/ or written presentation - in all SOs 

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

UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
These outcomes can be achieved in the context of an existing learning programme within the whole ETD field 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental  13741   Diploma: Occupation-directed Education, Training and Development Practice  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2003-10-11  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  64650   National Diploma: Early Childhood Development  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2020-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Fundamental  22902   National Diploma: Environmental Education, Training and Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
Fundamental  13742   Degree: Occupation-directed Education, Training and Development Practice  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2003-10-11  ETDP SETA 
Elective  20159   National Diploma: ABET Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2020-07-30  ETDP SETA 
Elective  20483   National Higher Certificate: ABET 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. ABASUNGULI TRAINING SPESIALISTS (PTY) LTD 
2. ABM COLLEGE SA (PTY) LTD 
3. Accreditation & Training Services 
4. African Learing and Development Academy for Adults ALDAA 
5. African Learning & Development Academy (Pty) Ltd (ALDA) 
6. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
7. Amogelang Marketing and Training 
8. Assessment and Entrepreneurship Centre 
9. ATS Institute 
10. Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc 
11. B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd 
12. Berry Rose Project Consultants & Service Providers 
13. BOLAND COLLEGE 
14. BORDERGATE EVENTS MANAGEMENT AND PROJECTS 
15. Brainwave Projects 1997 CC 
16. Business Development Unit (PTY)Ltd 
17. Caversham Education Institute 
18. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
19. Compass Academy of Learning 
20. Convergent Ideas cc 
21. CURMO Designs (Pty) Ltd Co 
22. DC Academy (PTY)LTD 
23. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
24. DELTA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE NPC 
25. Diligence Defined Projects PTY Ltd t/a Deligence Defined 
26. Directflo 
27. DM Training Consultants 
28. Dru A Professional Further Education and Training College DAPFETC PT 
29. Dynamic Safety Solutions 
30. Early Learning Foundation Montessori Teacher Training 
31. Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU) 
32. EDU-Bless College 
33. Edu-Build Institute 
34. Edu-Prof Training Centre 
35. EDUTAK PRE-SCHOOL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
36. EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
37. Enjo Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
38. Environment and Language Education Trust 
39. FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE 
40. FLAVIUS MAREKA FET COLLEGE 
41. Fourways Private College 
42. FURNITURE WORLD TRAINING CENTRE 
43. Future Discovery Training Academy CC 
44. Gender Education & Development Institute (GEDI 
45. Gert Sibande Public FET College - Central Office 
46. Goldfields TVET College 
47. Grassroots Adult Education and Training Trust 
48. GWALA TRAINING SERVICES 
49. HDPSA 
50. Headspace Consulting (PTY) Ltd 
51. Hlengana Sibiya Training and Associates cc 
52. HLOSI SECURITY SOLUTIONS 
53. HLUVUKA TRAINING AND CONSULTING 
54. HOPE ACADEMIC AND SKILL CENTRE 
55. Igugu Training and Investments 
56. INGWE FET COLLEGE 
57. Institute of Professional Studies and Services 
58. Isibani Skills Academy 
59. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
60. Itireleng Bokamoso Trading Development Services and Associates 
61. J and N Ikwekwezi Yokusa Development Training 
62. Karabo Info Centre and Trading 
63. Katiso-kuno Consulting 
64. Kenako Jwale Skills Development and Training Centre 
65. Khoali Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd 
66. Khululeka Community Education Centre 
67. Kids Academy 
68. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
69. Klein Karoo Resource Centre 
70. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
71. Li Lichule Trading cc 
72. Loago Business Consulting 
73. Marematlou Training Institute 
74. MASAKANE TRUST 
75. MASIKHULE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 
76. MATHS CENTRE INCORPORATING SCIENCES 
77. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
78. Mochochonono Training Solutions cc 
79. Montessori Teacher Training Centre South Africa 
80. Motheo Training Institute Trust 
81. Networx for Career Development 
82. NKANGALA TVET COLLEGE 
83. Northern Cape Urban College: Kimberley Campus 
84. Northlink College 
85. Northshore Trading 19CC t/a Makakhaunye Training and Development Agency 
86. Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc 
87. NTI College 
88. OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT 
89. Orbit FET College - Central Office 
90. Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd 
91. Pineridge Training Centre 
92. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
93. PNJ TRAINING ACADEMY NPC 
94. Pro-Ed Training 
95. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
96. Project Literacy 
97. Rampadise Education Training & Development Centre 
98. Reflections Development Institute 
99. Regenesys Management (Pty) Ltd 
100. Resonance Institute of Learning 
101. Retshetse Training Project 
102. Rhodes University 
103. SANTS College 
104. SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC 
105. SERITI INSTITUTE 
106. Sirius Training 
107. Sisazi Consulting 
108. Siyahluma Education Institute 
109. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
110. South West Gauteng Tvet College 
111. Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
112. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
113. Sustainability Institute Trust 
114. Tembe Service Providers 
115. Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
116. Thasha Training and Consulting 
117. The College of Modern Montessori 
118. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
119. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
120. The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd 
121. Thembekile training consulting 
122. Thobologo Training and Education Group (Pty) Ltd 
123. THUKAKGALADI INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 
124. Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
125. TMG Quality Services 
126. Train 2 Teach (PTY) Ltd 
127. TSHEPANG EDUCARE TRUST 
128. TSHIROLOGO DISABILITY TRAINING SERVICES PTY TLD 
129. Tshwane South College for (ECD Academy) 
130. Ubuntu Care and Development 
131. Ulwazi Training & Development 
132. Unathi Training 
133. Ungaphelamandla Consultancy Private College (PTY) LTD 
134. UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OUTCOMES SA 
135. VERYCOOLIDEAS 
136. Vicresco (Pty) Ltd 
137. Vuselela TVET College 
138. Waterberg TVET College 
139. WESTERN COLLEGE FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING 
140. Winston Academy 
141. WonderKids Academy 
142. World Wide Education Providers(Pty)Ltd 


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