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

Demonstrate a broad understanding of the Department of Trade and Industry 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116721  Demonstrate a broad understanding of the Department of Trade and Industry 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  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 
This unit standard has as its core purpose qualifying learners who will represent the country in missions abroad as Foreign Economic Representatives with in depth knowledge of the DTI as this is the lead role-player in marketing South Africa and ensuring that the country gains competitive edge in the global economy. Qualifying learners will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and functions of the DTI
  • Analyse the mandate and vision of the DTI
  • Evaluate the role of the DTI , its policies, products and services
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelation between the DTI, other government structures and economic agencies 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard are assumed to have completed a Level 5 qualification in the field of Business, Commerce and Management or its RPL equivalent 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and functions of the DTI. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The organogram of the organisation is understood by presenting it graphically as well as orally and in writing. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Presentations can be powerpoint and other software packages in use.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The functions of the different components that make up the organisation are evaluated according to the organisation's prescripts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The relationship between the different components that make up the organisation is assessed according to the organisation's prescripts. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse the mandate and vision of the DTI. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The consitutional madate of the DTI is analysed according to the organisation's vision. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Presentations can be in Powerpoint and other software packages in use
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The mission statement of the DTI is justified according to the organisation's vision. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Evaluate the role, policies, products and services of the DTI. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role played by the DTI in the South African economy is evaluated according to the organisation's vision. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The key policies informing DTI operations are examined according to the organisation's policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The products and services that are offered by the DTI are evaluated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Analyse the interrelation between the DTI, other government structures and economic agencies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Government structures and ministerial clusters are contrasted according to their relevant policies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The roles and functions of economic agencies are analysed according to the relevant policies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The role and impact of government and economic agencies on economic development is evaluated against the 2014 vision of the DTI. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. The moderation requirements of the ETQA must be met in order to award credits to learners for this unit standard 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Key policies of the DTI
  • The 2014 vision of the DTI 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information: Explaining the structure, the functions, the mandate and role of the DTI entails collecting information about the DTI, organizing that information and critically evaluating the information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively: To explain the structure, the functions, the mandate and role of the DTI entails a high level ability to communicate 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Anyone assessing learners against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA and must have a level 6 qualification in the field of Business, Commerce and Management and at least 2 years experience working at/with the DTI. 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    The abbreviation DTI is meant to denote the Department of Trade and Industry wherever it used in the unit standard. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Fundamental  49055   National Certificate: Foreign Economic Representation  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 


    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.