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

Design and develop housing provision programmes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243742  Design and develop housing provision programmes 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Housing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  12 
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 is intended for people who develop housing programmes to meet a diversity of people's housing needs and options in a given context.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Critically evaluating the existing housing programmes at national, provincial and local levels.
  • Planning and preparing for development of housing programmes.
  • Designing the housing programme framework.
  • Developing guidelines for the implementation of a housing programme. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence in numeracy and communication skills at NQF Level 5 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Critically evaluate the existing housing programmes at national, provincial and local levels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The current housing programmes for housing development are identified and described in the context within which they apply given the communities diverse housing needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    National and provincial housing programmes are critically evaluated to determine appropriateness in meeting the communities housing needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The framework for the development of a housing programme is developed in accordance with housing needs and challenges. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The evaluation is conducted in a manner that identifies areas where each programme has been implemented detailing the nature, strengths and weaknesses of each programme. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Plan and prepare for development of a housing programme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The brief is developed and/or analysed to ensure that sufficient background information for the development of a housing programme is understood in housing context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The dynamics and diverse nature of community needs and choices in relation to housing are analysed to prepare for the development of a housing programme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Factors influencing the development of a housing programme are discussed using case studies. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Factors include but are not limited to resources, time and budget.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Design a housing programme framework. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The aim of the framework is explained in relation to content of the programme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The framework is developed to outline the key factors and issues related to housing that should be considered for a comprehensive housing programme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The framework is developed in terms of the policy and legislative frameworks governing housing development. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Develop guidelines for the implementation of a housing programme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The guidelines are developed to guide the implementation of a housing programme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Processes and procedures for the implementation of the programme are explained and discussed within a specific context. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the Qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual Unit Standards as well as the integrated competence described in the Qualification.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of:
  • National and provincial housing programmes.
  • Private and public housing developers.
  • Housing subsidy schemes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems pertaining to natural disasters. The learner should be able to identify solve problems pertaining to the respective functions, roles and responsibilities each stakeholder should play in respect housing development. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others in identifying suitable housing programmes for specific housing needs. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in a programme and project environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting and organising information regarding the processes of implementing a particular chosen housing programme. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation with all housing stakeholders involved in housing development. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation by, e.g.
  • Applying project management principles.
  • Conducting a comparative analysis in terms of other international housing delivery mechanisms and programmes in economies similar to South Africa. 
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    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
    Core  58246   Bachelor of Human Settlements Development  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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    NONE 


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