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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Assess the impact of scientific innovation on quality of life |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 7513 | Assess the impact of scientific innovation on quality of life | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Natural Sciences in GET and ABET | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
| - | ||||
| 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 | |
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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 |
| A candidate credited with this Unit Standard is able to assess the effects of science and technology on economic development and quality of life. The value of indigenous technology is also recognised. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Relevant scientific principles are understood. |
| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Explain the application of scientific principles in technological developments. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. Examples of technological development are provided. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Examples could be drawn from the learners environment e.g. A wind pump in a rural area (creation of a vacuum), a boiler or alternator in the work place or and artefact in the home. In each case, the science involved should be at a basic level. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. Scientific principles underpinning the technological development are explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. A technological artefact is investigated and the scientific principle(s), on which it is based, is explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The relationship between natural science and technology is established. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Determine the impact of technology on the quality of life. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. Examples to show how natural resources have contributed to technological development are provided. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The positive impact of technological developments on the quality of life is explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. Scientific explanation of how these technological development have negatively effected the quality of life are given. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The pros and cons of technology on the quality of life are tabulated. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| For example, how a motorcar enhances the quality of life yet also pollutes the environment; or the harmful effects of the development of weapons. Examples could also be drawn from the home environment (electrical irons, microwaves), national (telecommunications), and global (satellite communications, the Internet. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Discuss how science and technology has affected economic development. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. Examples of how technology has affected economic development are discussed. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Examples could include mechanisation and job loss |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. Suggestions for technological intervention to enhance the economic development of local environment, are made. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. Examples where technology has had undesirable side affects on the economy, are discussed. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
| Discuss how indigenous technology contributes to society. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. Examples of indigenous technology, past and present are provided. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Examples could be drawn from ethno-botany (medicinal plant and their modern derivatives), building practices (thatch and thick walls as insulators), pottery etc. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The use of indigenous knowledge and technology to improve the quality of their own and other's life is discussed. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. Examples of how modern technology has been derived from indigenous technology are discussed. |
| UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
| Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities. |
| Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
| Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsiblity towards the environment and health of others. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
| Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by understanding the impact of technology on the environment and the quality of life. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
| Life and Living: This theme deals with organisms and their interdependence and interactions within their respective environments, how life processes are sustained and how these processes are affected by human activity and other factors.
Matter and Materials: This theme deals with the nature of matter and its properties, both physical and chemical, their uses and their impact on the environment. Covered within this theme are aspects such as the nature and properties of matter, the change in matter and materials, production of natural and synthetic materials, and properties and uses of materials. Energy and Change: This theme deals with the concept of energy, which is fundamental to understanding both processes of change and life processes. It deals with the transfer of energy in both biological and physical systems and the resultant changes, including movement as change in those systems. Planet Earth and Beyond: This theme deals with the planet earth from its core, through to its crust and into its upper atmosphere. It deals with physical features of the earth as well as processes that take place in and on the earth`s surface and it`s atmosphere. In addition, the theme deals with the position of the earth within the universe and covers the planet, moon and the stars. |
| 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 | 48495 | General Education and Training Certificate: Water Services | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | EWSETA |
| Fundamental | 22971 | General Education and Training Certificate: Conservation | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
| Fundamental | 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 |
| Fundamental | 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 | 49014 | National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Underground Hard Rock | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-08-16 | Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement |
| 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 |
| 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. | ASSMANG (PTY) LTD |
| 2. | ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE |
| 3. | Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc |
| 4. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
| 5. | College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus |
| 6. | CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD |
| 7. | ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC |
| 8. | EXXARO COAL (PTY) LTD |
| 9. | FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE |
| 10. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
| 11. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
| 12. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
| 13. | IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD |
| 14. | KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) |
| 15. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
| 16. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
| 17. | MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD |
| 18. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
| 19. | Northlink College |
| 20. | NWK Beperk |
| 21. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
| 22. | People Upliftments t/a POPUP Upliftment |
| 23. | Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
| 24. | RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP) |
| 25. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
| 26. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
| 27. | SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC |
| 28. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
| 29. | South Cape Public FET College - George Campus |
| 30. | Tembe Service Providers |
| 31. | THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD |
| 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. |