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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Analyse and understand social issues

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8591	Analyse and understand social issues
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hospitality,Tourism,Travel, Leisure and Gaming
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2004-12-02	2007-12-02	SAQA 1657/04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02		2011-12-02

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 person assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to

Select a sociological feature for consideration and justify this choice with reference to workplaces within a particular industry.

Examine workplaces within the industry in terms of the sociological feature.

Analyse the constitutional, legislative or policy issues impacting on the sociological feature.

Explain the impact on individuals and groups in the workplace.

Reflect on the implications for themselves.

This competence will equip learners with thinking tools which underpin their ability to participate thoughtfully and ethically in any environment. In so doing, it will contribute to the development of a more critical citizenry.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

No prior learning is assumed.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Guides to the scope and complexity of the specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are provided in ranges/points beneath each. These are prefaced by "for example" since they are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are intended only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Select a sociological issue for consideration.

OUTCOME NOTES

Select a sociological issue for consideration and justify the choice with reference to workplaces within a particular industry.

OUTCOME RANGE

Sociological features could include any of the categories used in the Employment Equity Act, the Bill of Rights or drawn from social theory.

Justification must include at least an argument as to the relevance of the issue to the industry chosen.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the Unit Standards being assessed.

They must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge.

As each situation is different, it will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which practitioners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment; formative and summative assessment.

The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a practitioner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a practitioner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment should include practical demonstration of competence, either in the workplace or through work-realistic, out-of-classroom simulation.

A range of assessment methods should be used, including:

Direct observation - watch the practitioner carry out the task or produce a desired outcome during the course of his or her normal work under normal workplace conditions
Product sample - examine the outcomes previously produced by the practitioner
Simulation of a specific task - set a specific task for the practitioner to demonstrate in a simulated environment
Questioning (verbal or written) - ask relevant questions linked to the unit standard
Testimony - collect a portfolio of evidence from suitable people (e.g.: reports from a third party).

Integrated assessment
It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the overall number of assessment 'events'.

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Examine workplaces in the industry in terms of any key sociological feature.

OUTCOME RANGE

Examination requires both an historical and current description.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Analyse the constitutional, legislative or policy issues impacting on the sociological feature.

OUTCOME RANGE

Analysis must include a critical evaluation of the constitutional, legislative or policy requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Explain the impact on individuals and groups in the workplace.

OUTCOME RANGE

Explanation must be justified with reference to actual rather than hypothetical instances.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Reflect on the implications for themselves.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. 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.

2. Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.

3. Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQA`s (including professional bodies); and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed under point 4 immediately below.

4. 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 qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution which is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of:

1. A wide spectrum of sociological features relevant to South African workplaces.
2. The constitutional, legislative and policy requirements relating to any one of these features.
3. The historical evolution of workplaces within an industry in terms of key sociological features.
4. Any social theory which explains the impact of the sociological feature on individuals and groups within the workplace.
5. The relevance of social understanding for workplaces and the actions of individuals within the workplace.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community:

Select a sociological issue for consideration and justify the choice with reference to workplaces within a particular industry.

Examine workplaces in the industry in terms of any key sociological feature.

Analyse the constitutional, legislative or policy issues impacting on the sociological feature.

Explain the impact on individuals and groups in the workplace.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understanding the world as a set of related systems:

Select a sociological issue for consideration and justify the choice with reference to workplaces within a particular industry.

Examine workplaces in the industry in terms of any key sociological feature.

Analyse the constitutional, legislative or policy issues impacting on the sociological feature.

Explain the impact on individuals and groups in the workplace.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contributing to the personal development of learners and the society and economy, by participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities:

Select a sociological issue for consideration and justify the choice with reference to workplaces within a particular industry.

Examine workplaces in the industry in terms of any key sociological feature.

Analyse the constitutional, legislative or policy issues impacting on the sociological feature.

Explain the impact on individuals and groups in the workplace.

NSB 1:

Personal development.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Assessment case studies and other supplementary to be developed through the learnership pilots.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental	23513	National Certificate: Fisheries Observation: Inshore	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	21500	National Certificate: Sport and Fitness Leadership	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-06-12	Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	17492	National Certificate: Tourism: Car Rental	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2004-06-13	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	17390	National Certificate: Tourism: Event Support	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2004-06-13	Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	20155	National Certificate: Tourism: Guiding	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-09-09	Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	20513	National Certificate: Tourism: Reception	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2004-10-10	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	35925	Certificate: Fisheries Observation: Deep Sea	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	67695	National Certificate: Coaching Science	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Fundamental	20153	National Certificate: Conservation: Fisheries Resource Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	20416	National Certificate: Conservation: Natural Resource Management: Terrestrial	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-03-12	Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	48435	Further Education and Training Certificate: Captive Animal Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	23095	Higher Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	ETDP SETA
Elective	59949	National Certificate: Natural Resource Management: Terrestrial	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA

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.	B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd
2.	Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc
3.	Education and Training Unit
4.	Isibani Skills Academy
5.	Jabulani Training & Development
6.	Kenako Investments
7.	Marematlou Training Institute
8.	MENTORNET (PTY) LTD
9.	Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc
10.	NTI College
11.	PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd
12.	Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd
13.	QPD CONSULTANTS
14.	Retshetse Training Project
15.	Sigodi Development Services and Associates (SDS) cc
16.	Southern African Youth Movement
17.	Spotru Training Centre
18.	SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd
19.	Tembe Service Providers
20.	Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise
21.	The Fundamentals Training Centre
22.	THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD
23.	Thembekile training consulting
24.	Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd
25.	TMG Quality Services
26.	Ulwazi Training & Development
27.	Wildfire Development Training Agency