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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Define and explain the nature, role and history of marketing communication

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
230471	Define and explain the nature, role and history of marketing communication
ORIGINATOR
SGB Marketing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Marketing
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	8
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

Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to define and explain marketing communication characteristics and objectives. Learners will also be able to describe how marketing communication works and explain the term and processes of persuasive communication. They are also able to describe the changes in the marketing communication industry by analysing the history of marketing communication within South Africa.

The Qualifying learners are capable of:

Defining and explaining marketing communication, marketing communication characteristics and objectives.

Explaining how marketing communication works and how it is classified.

Defining and explaining persuasive communication.

Identifying and explaining the role of marketing communication in the overall marketing process.

Explaining the history, development and functions of the South African marketing communication industry.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence in:

Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.

Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.

Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Forms of marketing communication include but are not limited to; advertising, direct marketing and relationship marketing, sponsorship, event marketing, sales promotion, public relations and alternative strategies.

Media will include but is not limited to; all electronic, print, outdoor, digital media, e media and direct media.

The role of marketing communications include but are not limited to; promoting image, providing information, creating, increasing and stabilising demand, differentiating product features and benefits, providing competitive differentiation, lead generation, customer retention and loyalty, motivating staff.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Define and explain marketing communication, marketing communication characteristics and objectives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Marketing communication is explained in relation to the requirements of marketing dynamics within their own industry.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Marketing communication objectives are described and explained in terms of industry accepted norms.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Marketing communication characteristics are listed and explained in line with standard industry definitions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Explain how marketing communication works and how it is classified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Factors and issues related to marketing communications are explained in line with standard practices.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The application of marketing communications in the marketing structure is described according to company and industry standards.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Define and explain persuasive communication.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Persuasive marketing communication is defined and described in line with industry standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The principles of persuasive communication are listed and explained in terms of textbook and industry standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The role in overall persuasive communication and in marketing communication is explained and emphasised in terms of standard marketing communication practices.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identify and explain the role of marketing communications in the overall marketing process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The role of marketing communications in the overall marketing process is listed and explained in line with industry standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The role of marketing communications in terms of focus is contrasted with other marketing roles and findings described using standard marketing terminology.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The role of marketing communications in contributing to profitability, sales and market share is explained for own industry using correct marketing terminology.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The planning stages of the marketing communication process are identified and explained in line with industry standards.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Explain the history, development and functions of the South African marketing communications industry.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Historical methods of marketing communications are contrasted with current techniques and differences and similarities are identified and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Historical development of marketing communications is reviewed and explained in line with own industry.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The structure of the industry and its involvement with other industries is explained according common practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The functions of the South African marketing communications industry are established and interpreted according to company and industry norms.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Types of marketing communications are differentiated and target audiences for each marketing communications category are identified in line with company practices.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Job roles and levels within the marketing communications industry are understood and marketing communication functions are identified according to company/industry standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

Competence, knowledge and skills that are critical to the marketing communication functions are identified and explained in line with industry requirements.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.

Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

An understanding of corporate and organisational marketing communications plans and strategies.

Knowledge of techniques and methods for oral presentations.

An understanding of the industry, the product and the industry role players.
> Range: This knowledge will apply to the particular economic sector in which the learner is learning. Moderation of this aspect will therefore need to be carried out by the relevant Educational and Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA).

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise oneself and one's activities so that all aspects of marketing communications are understood and that retention levels remain high.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information when identifying and assessing the role of marketing communications.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively when explaining the role of marketing communications.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems relating to the role of marketing communications in the overall marketing process.

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	62610	National Diploma: Copywriting	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

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