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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Explain preventive measures to reduce the potential impact of disasters

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9825	Explain preventive measures to reduce the potential impact of disasters
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ancillary Health Care
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services			Curative Health
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
ABET Level 4	Regular	Level 1	NQF Level 01	5
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2004-12-02	2006-02-09	SAQA 1657/04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-02-09		2010-02-09

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
119566	Explain preventive measures to reduce the potential impact of disasters	Level 1	NQF Level 01	5

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

The purpose of each Unit Standard is to introduce learners to the various aspects of community care and to encourage learners to gain experience of community health care with a view to a possible career in this industry.

Rationale:

To develop appropriate skills and experience for Ancillary Health Workers (AHWs) to facilitate active participation in community health care through the empowerment of individuals and communities, thereby creating and encouraging health awareness as part of General Education and Training.

Many areas of peri-urban and rural South Africa cannot be reached by professional health workers due to the scarcity of this category of worker. The key role of AHWs is to improve the quality of life of community members by providing improved access to and delivery of primary health care at local level within the context of an intersectoral environment. There are many people already working in this field and they need to receive recognition and to have access to developed career pathways.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Knowledge of the community and the ability to communicate effectively within the cultural context of the community. Reading, writing and communication skills equivalent to ABET Level 3 and numeracy skills equivalent to ABET Level 2.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Potential impact refers to immediate, short and medium term impact. Disaster refers to natural and man-made as well as slow and sudden onset.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the concept of 'disasters': the causes and potential effects on the community.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Potential disasters for the specific area are correctly identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The seven causal factors of disasters are accurately recounted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The differences between man-made and natural disasters, and their probable impact are accurately described.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify relevant resources to prevent disasters in potentially dangerous situations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Potential health hazards associated with disasters are correctly identified and their probable effect on health accurately described.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Devise a simple disaster management plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The principles and implementation methods of activating, establishing and maintaining disaster management units within the community structures are accurately described.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Explain the practical application of the plan.

OUTCOME NOTES

Explain the practical application of the plan mentioned in the specific outcome: 'Devise a simple disaster management plan'.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Appropriate mechanisms and resources that could be utilised in threatening disaster situations are accurately identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Their probable utilisation are correctly recounted.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

N/A

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identifying and solving problems:

SO 2.4 and 2.5 - Recognise emergency situations and apply the appropriate first aid measures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others:

SO 1.1 and 1.4 - Identify basic health needs within the community and draft a plan of action showing how the community can be involved in health promotion.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organising and managing oneself:

SO 1.4 - Draft a plan of action showing how the community can be involved in health promotion.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information:

SO 2.3 and 2.4 - Assess an emergency situation and apply appropriate First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation where possible.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively:

SO 4.2 - Assist in the management of the client's condition and treatment under the supervision of a qualified health worker.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively:

SO 2.3 and 2.4 - Assess an emergency situation and apply appropriate First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation where possible.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:

SO 6.1, 6.2, 6.4 and 6.5 - Demonstrate an understanding of the health related content in the Human Rights' and Patient Rights' Charters; Identify appropriate service providers in the local community who deal with health related human rights issues; Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and local protocols relating to disability, abuse, rape and the aged; Explain the appropriate action that can be taken by community members in the situations mentioned.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contributing to full personal development:

SO 1.4, 3.3 and 6.1 - Draft a plan of action showing how the community can be involved in health promotion; Demonstrate an understanding of common health problems and disease patterns in an identified community; Demonstrate an understanding of the health related content in the Human Rights' and Patient Rights' Charters.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

It is recommended that suitably qualified professional persons with experience in the field of Primary Health Care and experience of community involvement be accredited by the HWSETA.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 119566, which is "Explain preventive measures to reduce the potential impact of disasters", Level 1, 5 credits.

These unit standards were written for a GET Certificate intended for Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) learners. They will form the foundation to a qualification in Ancillary Health Care (AHC).

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	23193	GETC in Ancillary Health Care	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-02-13	Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	49279	National Certificate: Victim Empowerment and Support	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	HW SETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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