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

Prepare oneself for employment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14666  Prepare oneself for employment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Life Skills 
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
ABET Level 4  Regular-Fundamental  Level 1  NQF Level 01  4 
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 any learner who needs to prepare for the world of work in terms of career opportunities and to find employment.

A learner credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Explore work opportunities in the formal and informal sectors of the economy.
  • Identify opportunities for own employment.
  • Select an appropriate training programme to access chosen employment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply for employment.

    The unit standard will also contribute to the full development of the learner and is also important for economic transformation.

    This unit standard is intended for any person, from all backgrounds and South African society. It may be used a core or elective component within a GETC or any vocationally based qualification. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explore work opportunities in the formal and informal sectors of the economy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Sources of information relating to employment opportunities are identified in the local community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Advertisements for work employment are categorised according to skills acquired for each. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The advantages and disadvantages of such employment possibilities are compared and a decision is made as to which is the best option. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify opportunities for own employment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Own potential, acquired skills and interests are identified through a process of self-evaluation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Own employment requirements are listed in order of importance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Employment and training opportunities are compared with to own skills and employment priorities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Possible employment opportunities are identified based on own skills, interests and priorities. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Select an appropriate training programme to access chosen employment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Personal preference for a possible training programme is indicated with reference to interests, skills, employment and work sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Benefits, time frames and personal circumstances are listed in order to motivate a specific training choice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. A training programme is investigated in terms of potential career progression and portability of skills. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Portability means that you can transfer/use skills in different employment situations.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate the ability to apply for employment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Procedures and methods to be followed when seeking employment are demonstrated for telephonic, by-hand, written and face-to-face applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Documentation for an employment application is prepared for a specific position. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Documentation may include a Curriculum Vitae or a portfolio of evidence with certificates and reference letters.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical as far as possible.
  • Assessors must be registered as assessors with the appropriate ETQA.
  • Assessors, accredited by the appropriate ETQA, will assess a learner`s competency.
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the appropriate ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the appropriate ETQA.
  • Moderation should include both internal and external moderation where applicable.
  • Training providers must be accredited by the appropriate ETQA.
  • Accreditation and moderation mechanisms and requirements must meet the requirements of SAQA ensuring that the processes that are followed are transparent, affordable and support the development of the NQF.
  • It is recommended that the outcomes of this unit standard may be assessed in conjunction with unit standards from the focus areas of social and personal development. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    The following developmental outcomes are addressed in this unit standard:

    1. The learner is able to reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively by choosing a training programme that can improve his/her career opportunities.
    2. The learner is able to explore education and career opportunities when identifying training and educational needs and setting goals for further education and training.
    3. The learner is able to link training options to entrepreneurial opportunities by developing current and new skills. 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify various training and developmental opportunities to boost career progression. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by making choices based on gathered information regarding interests and skills. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is able to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by gathering and evaluating work sector information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner is able to communicate effectively by using overall or non-verbal procedures and methods to apply for employment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The learner is able to contribute to the full personal development of him/herself by identifying career opportunities and related training opportunities and based on potential, interests, an needs of the work sector. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  71751   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  73249   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2028-06-30  UMALUSI 
    Elective  49552   General Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  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. Aba Sebenzi 
    3. Access Employment Skills & Development Agency 
    4. Agisanang SA Training 
    5. Amabamba Recruitment 
    6. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    7. Amusa Consulting 
    8. Avax Sa 481 Cc. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    9. Bantubanye Skills 
    10. Bikologix Projects 
    11. Bo Support Services Cc 
    12. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    13. BOLAND COLLEGE 
    14. Bridge Building Opex Solutions 
    15. Bright Ideas Training 
    16. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
    17. Capricon Training Consultants cc 
    18. Central Bridge Trading 109 
    19. Chartered Institute Of Safety Management 
    20. Clean Heat Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    21. Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise 
    22. Ctc College 
    23. Cymbol Consulting(Pty) Ltd. 
    24. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    25. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
    26. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    27. Dynamic Sheq Solutions 
    28. E Mali Outsourcing Cc 
    29. East Cape Training Centre 
    30. Ecoculture Training And Consultancy 
    31. Edge Business School (Pty) Ltd 
    32. Elangeni Consulting 
    33. Elangeni Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    34. Elective Training Institute Enterprise Cc 
    35. Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    36. Environmental Leadership Academy 
    37. ENVOY PLANET CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    38. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    39. Essential Skills 
    40. Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    41. False Bay Technical Vocational Education Training College 
    42. Finito Training And Consultancy 
    43. Forestcom 
    44. Giant Alive Group 
    45. Globalmark 
    46. Globalwise Training & Consulting (Pty) Ltd. 
    47. GOLD PEER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT AGENCY NPC 
    48. Heavenly Button Trading Cc 
    49. Hlolo Entle Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    50. Hlombe And Associates 
    51. Icando 
    52. Independent Development Trust 
    53. Institute For Local Government And Housing 
    54. Integrated Waste And Recycling Services(Iwars) 
    55. Isiphephelo Consultants 
    56. Iziko Capacity Building Cc. 
    57. Josmap Training Institute 
    58. Jrt3 Jobcreation Rehabilitation Through Training And Technology (Pty) Ltd 
    59. K-Leng Touch, Events And Skills Development 
    60. Kenmab Training Centre 
    61. Kgakishe Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    62. Kgang-Kgolo Consulting 
    63. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
    64. Khula Nonke Training & Development 
    65. Khulani Skills Development Centre 
    66. Kn Business Solutions 
    67. Kodi Traiding Enterprise 
    68. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
    69. Lapa La Afrika Farming And Projects 
    70. Lee And Spirit Training And Development Enterprise 
    71. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    72. Lesias Educational Services 
    73. Letlhokoa Management Services Cc 
    74. Maile Consulting 
    75. Malizana Projects CC 
    76. Mamuhle Academy 
    77. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    78. MANZIMANDE TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    79. Marcado Human Resources Strategies 
    80. Mars Business Consulting 
    81. Mashmp Holdings 
    82. Mashphe Logistics Services 
    83. Matiisetso Training And Consulting 
    84. Mavco Engineering Pty Ltd 
    85. MBD CONSULTING 
    86. Mcebo Technologies 
    87. Mdaka Omnyama Trading And Projects 
    88. Mementos Consulting Pty Ltd 
    89. Milzet Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    90. Mimosa Business Consultants 
    91. Mind Magic Consulting 
    92. Mintirho Development Services 
    93. Mission Point Consulting 
    94. Mml Consulting Cc. 
    95. Mod-Mosh Projects And Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    96. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    97. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    98. Mphela Education Training And Development 
    99. Muhangwene Development Enterprise 
    100. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
    101. Ndotha General Trading 
    102. Nedtex73 
    103. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    104. Netgrow Training Solutions 
    105. Nettcon Sa 
    106. Networx for Career Development 
    107. Nghano Training And Development Centre 
    108. Nj & L Trading Enterprise Cc. 
    109. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    110. Nobo Training And Development Services (Pty) Ltd 
    111. Nomsithi Trading 
    112. Northlink College 
    113. Nqowethu Trading 
    114. Ns Global Academy 
    115. Nyankwavi Investment Cc. 
    116. Pandelani Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. 
    117. PHETHA PROFFESSIONAL SERVICES CC 
    118. PM SPECIALIZED TRAINING SERVICES 
    119. Pma Holdings (Pty ) Ltd. 
    120. Power Rush Trading 170 Cc. 
    121. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
    122. Progressive School Of Business And Engineering (Pty) 
    123. Ptdev (Pty) Ltd 
    124. Qabuka-Vuka Development Trading 
    125. Reflections Development Institute 
    126. Rlstp Training & Development (Pty) Ltd. 
    127. Senelo Trading Cc 
    128. Seoposengwe Training Consultancy CC 
    129. Simba Skills Consultants 
    130. Simmek Holdings 
    131. Smartmatta (Pty) Ltd 
    132. South African Abet Development Agency Saada 
    133. South African Corporate Training Association 
    134. Spectrium 
    135. Sulu Trading Pty Ltd 
    136. Swaranang Management Consulting Cc 
    137. Tasc Business Consulting And Training 
    138. Technogirl Trust 
    139. Tembe Service Providers 
    140. The Crimson Co Cc. 
    141. The Green Affairs Consulting 
    142. The Petit Pois Chef'S Academy 
    143. Thembeni Skills Development Trading And Projects 
    144. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    145. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    146. Township Fire And Rescure (Pty) Ltd 
    147. TPLR and Training Services (PTY) LTD 
    148. Trainers without Borders 
    149. Training At Work (Pty) Ltd 
    150. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    151. Tsebong Training Centre 
    152. Tshwane Skills Training Centre 
    153. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    154. Tuns Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    155. Twin Peak Technologies 
    156. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
    157. Umbuso Training Services 
    158. Umhlanga 
    159. University Of Intellectual Excellence (Pty)Ltd 
    160. University of Venda 
    161. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
    162. Uweso Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    163. Venus Maintenance And Supply Services 
    164. Vicmat Consultants 
    165. Washa 2 Training & Projects 
    166. Wbs Group 
    167. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 
    168. Wongintuthuko Projects 
    169. World Pace Development And Training Institute 
    170. Xl At Consulting Cc 
    171. Ya Hina Management Consulting And Projects 
    172. YAB Business Solutions 
    173. Yotha Personnel 
    174. Zj Africa Learn (Pty)Ltd 
    175. Zwide Ka- Langa Dynamics 


    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.