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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate knowledge of gender, equity and diversity issues in development projects |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
242894 | Demonstrate knowledge of gender, equity and diversity issues in development projects | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Public Administration and Management | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Public Administration | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
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 learners working within a Ward Committee or Local Government structure, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to one's job. The standard will also add value to individuals who are seeking to develop a career pathway in Local Government and administration.
The qualifying learner is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that the qualifying learner is competent in Communication at Level 1. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify diversity in own Ward Committee context. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Diversity includes but is not limited to gender, ethnicity/culture, disability, tribal, values. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The concept of diversity is explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Methodologies for effectively managing diversity are described with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Issues that can affect diversity management are explained with examples in relation to own Ward Committee context. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Diversity action plan for own Ward Committee context is defined and implemented in a practical way. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain the concept of gender and equity and gender and equity approaches. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The concept of gender is explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The concept of gender mainstreaming is explained with examples and past case studies. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The difference between equity and equality is explained in the context of community development processes and projects. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Gender and equity approaches to community development are explained with examples. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Explain the advantages of incorporating the principles of gender and equity to development projects. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The advantages of the application of gender and equity in development projects are explained within the context of Ward Committee functioning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The disadvantages of not applying gender and equity principles in development projects are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Gender and equity mainstreaming skills are demonstrated in all the stages of a development project. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Demonstrate gender and equity mainstreaming skills in all the stages of a development project using gender and equity participatory tools. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The stages in the project cycle are identified and explained in the context of Ward Committee functioning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The need for gender and equity mainstreaming in the project cycle is assessed in the context of Ward Committee functioning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Appropriate participatory tools are used to facilitate gender and equity in Ward Committee context. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Practical strategies to ensure women and other marginalised groups are included throughout the project cycle are explained and demonstrated with examples. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Explain the resistance to change in relation to gender. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The concept of resistance to change in the context of diversity is explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Areas of diversity includes but is not limited to cultural, tribal authorities, gender. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Gender and equity participative tools are identified in order to facilitate resistance to change. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The linkage between resistance to change and the lack of sustainability of projects is explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Necessary actions are recommended to overcome resistance to change and ensure success of projects. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking processes to interpret gender and equity issues in the context of ward committee functioning. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to ensure that any gender and equity issues are adequately addressed. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to integrate mainstream gender and equity skills into overall ward committee function. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to evaluate any gender and equity issues within ward committee context. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to source the latest information, trends and developments in relation to gender and equity. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others in ensuring that all information in effectively sourced, stored and conveyed pertaining to gender and equity issues. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that gender and equity problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation and that a variety of external factors and community cultures etc must be considered in dealing with any related issues. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by ensuring that all gender and equity issues are addressed in the best interests of all parties concerned. |
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 | 57823 | National Certificate: Ward Committee Governance | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 66749 | National Certificate: Community Development | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Elective | 58578 | National Certificate: Local Government Councillor Practices | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 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. |
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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. |