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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Analyse how scientific skills and knowledge contribute to sustainable use of resources

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7511	Analyse how scientific skills and knowledge contribute to sustainable use of resources
ORIGINATOR
SGB Natural Sciences in GET and ABET
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences			Life Sciences
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
ABET Level 4	Regular	Level 1	NQF Level 01	2
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

A candidate credited with this Unit Standard is able to analyse how scientific knowledge and skills contribute to the management and control of resources. (Natural and artificial).

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Relevant scientific concepts related to conservation such as renewable and non-renewable, organic and inorganic resources are understood.

UNIT STANDARD OUTCOME HEADER

Classify recyclable and non-recyclable natural res

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Classify recyclable and non-recyclable natural resources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Natural resources are classified into recyclable and non-recyclable resource.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The inter-action between humans and natural resources is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The uses and importance of recyclable natural resource are described.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Explain how scientific knowledge & skills can be applied in development of organic resources.

OUTCOME NOTES

Explain how scientific knowledge and skills can be applied in the sustainable development of organic resources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Examples of how and where organic natural resources are utilised is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The importance of ongoing development of organic natural resources is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Examples of organic resource development projects or resource development needs are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Examples of how scientific knowledge and skills can be used in the conservation of organic resources are given.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The work of bodies responsible for managing the conservation and utilisation of organic natural resources is evaluated.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Describe the effect of mismanagement of inorganic natural resources on the organic environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Examples of how and where inorganic natural resources are used are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Selected examples of renewable and non-renewable resources from learner's immediate local, regional and global environment, biotic and abiotic components (e.g. water, air, energy, elements, soil, forests, plants, and animals)

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explanation of where and how the mismanagement of inorganic natural resources has had a detrimental effect on the organic environment is provided.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Scientific explanations to illustrate the effects of such mismanagement are provided.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Corrective measures using scientific principles are made in a case study of mismanagement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Innovative alternatives to the prevention of over-utilisation of inorganic natural resources are given.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Describe how scientific knowledge and skills can be used.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Artificial resources are identified and categorised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Examples of toxic materials relevant in South Africa e.g. Mercury, cadmium, cyanide, CFCO's, nuclear wastes, etc. could be dealt with. (In theory, everything is recyclable but this is not always cost effective) Mention is made of entrepreneurial opportunities in recycling

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The economic and environmental advantages and disadvantages of recycling are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Recyclable materials (rubber, paper, tins, glass etc.) and non-recyclable materials (batteries, forms of polystyrene, etc.)

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Scientific concepts and skills involved in recycling artificial resources are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Concepts and skills involved include melting points, simple separation techniques (e.g. different densities of metals) and simple chemical reactions.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

1. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
2. Exploring education and career opportunities.
3. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems with regards to the sustainable use of resources.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community to provide strategies to manage and control resources.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically in the managing and controlling the use of natural resources, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	24153	General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-09-13	Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	14891	National Certificate: Agricultural Machinery Technician	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-10-18	Was AgriSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	22971	General Education and Training Certificate: Conservation	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	CATHSSETA
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	23253	National Certificate (GETC): Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA

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.	Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc
2.	College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus
3.	FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE
4.	Northlink College
5.	NWK Beperk
6.	People Upliftments t/a POPUP Upliftment
7.	Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd
8.	RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP)
9.	SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC
10.	South Cape Public FET College - George Campus
11.	Tembe Service Providers