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

Demonstrate basic knowledge of welfare issues relating to wildlife 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
261595  Demonstrate basic knowledge of welfare issues relating to wildlife 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Animal Protection Standards 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Nature Conservation 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  5 
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 
Animal protection inspectors encounter several welfare concerns relating to wildlife and it is essential to be aware of general needs. Due to the specialized nature and enormous diversity of wildlife, this unit standard focuses on the general needs of wildlife, how they are commonly used and common problem areas.

Learners credited with it will be able to:
  • Explain the general outline of the wildlife industry.
  • Describe the common uses of wildlife.
  • Describe common abuses. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Overview of wildlife and general issues.
  • Communication at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Provide a general overview of wildlife classifications and legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different groups of wild animals are identified with reference to those available in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Wildlife is categorized in terms of alien and indigenous animals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant legislation providing protection to wildlife is identified and described in terms of the type of protection offered. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Legal and ethical protection is explained in terms of its necessity for different levels. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Give an overview of the general requirements of wildlife in different facilities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Basic nutritional requirements are described for different groups of animals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The psychological, physical and behavioral needs of the captive animal are identified in relation to the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Suitable housing and husbandry requirements are identified for specific animal species. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify welfare requirements for wildlife. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The common uses of wildlife are identified according to the species. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Welfare concerns are outlined in relation to the use of wildlife. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Methods of addressing welfare concerns are described in a practical manner. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify uses of alien animals in the wildlife industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Uses of alien animals in the industry are contrasted to the use of indigenous wildlife. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Welfare and husbandry problems are identified relating to alien animals and methods for resolving these problems are identified according to the needs of the animal. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Solutions and recommendations for addressing concerns and improving the welfare of these animals are described in a practical manner. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of this unit standard should be contextual and practical:
  • Assessors and moderators must be registered with the relevant accredited ETQA.
  • Assessors should be in possession of a relevant qualification that is at least one level higher than the level of this unit standard. or have at least 5 years relevant practical experience.
  • Training providers must be accredited by a relevant ETQA.

    Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Basic knowledge of wildlife.
  • Basic knowledge of common welfare concerns relating to wildlife.
  • Communicating problems and solutions. 
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    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 personal activities when seeking relevant guidelines. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when preparing for explanations of indigenous and alien wildlife. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using oral or written language skills when explaining basic needs of wildlife. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems when considering how to reduce cruelty and distress to wildlife animals and the impact of not taking such action. 

    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  65229   Further Education and Training Certificate: Animal Protection  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  LG SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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    NONE 


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