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

Support children and adults living with HIV and AIDS 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244259  Support children and adults living with HIV and AIDS 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Early Childhood Development 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development Early Childhood Development 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
12839  Support children and adults living with HIV/AIDS in ECD settings  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard is suitable for educators, caregivers and community workers working with adults and children in group, informal, family Early Childhood Development (ECD) settings, etc.

People credited with this Unit Standard are capable of:
  • Describing the transmission, progression and effects of HIV and AIDS on children, adults, families and communities.
  • Demonstrating knowledge of precautions to reduce the risk and spread of infection in adults and children.
  • Providing care for children infected with or affected by HIV and AIDS in various Early Childhood Development settings.
  • Providing appropriate support for children, staff and families living with HIV and AIDS. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communitcation at NQF Level 2 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This Unit Standard is to be understood within the context of the Universal Precautions as defined in the Government Gazette, Department of Education, Volume 410, No. 20372, 10 August 1999 (Notice 1926 of 1999): National Policy on HIV and AIDS for Learners and Educators in Public Schools and Students and Educators in Further Education and Training Institutions. This document is also available on the government web site: http://www.doe.gov.za. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the transmission, progression and effects of HIV and AIDS on children, adults, families and communities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Basic explanations are provided of how the immune system functions and is affected by HIV and AIDS, with particular reference to the progression of HIV in adults and children. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Four general ways in which HIV can be transmitted are identified, with reference to and clarification of common misconceptions regarding transmission. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The contribution of various factors to the pandemic is described, with particular reference to the impact of the socio-economic context. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Factors include poverty, child abuse, sexual awareness, home environment, access to and quality of health and social services.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Descriptions highlight effects of the HIV and AIDS pandemic on community and family life and structure. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Learners should demonstrate knowledge of effects on a variety of kinds of families such as child-headed families, grandparent-headed families, single parent families, parent headed families, female-headed families, care by non-biological care givers.
  • Descriptions of effects on the community should cover a variety of categories such as social structures, economic structures, state and civic services, cultural practices, faith-based services.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Rights, responsibilities and gender roles in the transmission of HIV and related diseases are explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of precautions to reduce the risk and spread of infection in adults and children. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Precautionary measures and behaviours are described and linked to the general ways in which HIV is transmitted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The benefits for self and others of voluntary testing and awareness of own status are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Sources of information and education programmes on HIV and AIDS are identified. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Provide care for children infected with or affected by HIV and AIDS in various Early Childhood Development settings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate sensitivity is shown towards community, spiritual and cultural values when dealing with HIV and AIDS and illness. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An accepted HIV and AIDS policy and Universal Precautions are implemented within the Early Childhood Development setting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Wellness is supported through the provision of adequate healthy meals and access to immunization, rest and medication. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Adherence to medication is actively promoted and monitored, keeping in mind possible drug interactions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The need to protect the rights to privacy of information regarding HIV and AIDS status is described in terms of potential consequences for the individual and their family. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Signs and symptoms of illness are identified early and action taken is appropriate to the situation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Provide appropriate support for children, staff and families living with HIV and AIDS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Children and adults are given appropriate emotional support to deal with HIV and AIDS and death and dying. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Appropriate support is provided for the learning and developmental needs of children living with or affected by HIV and AIDS within the Early Childhood Development family or group setting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The disclosure of HIV status is treated confidentially within a non-discriminatory and culturally-sensitive policy framework. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Assistance with the establishment of support networks is given and/or established structures in the community are used to support affected children, adults and their families. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • This Unit Standard will be assessed by an assessor and moderated by a moderator, registered with the relevant accredited ETQA responsible for the quality assurance of this Unit Standard.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider through the appropriate quality assuring ETQA, or Learning Programme approval with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the quality assuring ETQA.
  • Verification (external moderation) of assessment and moderation by the provider, will be conducted by the relevant quality assuring ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant Qualification and the agreed ETQA policy and procedures.
  • An individual wishing to be assessed through RPL against this Unit Standard, may apply to an assessment agency or provider institution accredited by the relevant quality assuring ETQA, or by an ETQA that has a formal agreement/accreditation with the relevant quality assuring ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
  • Participate as a responsible citizen in the life of the local community by providing responsible care and creating support systems for children and adults living with HIV and AIDS.
  • Be culturally sensitive across a range of social contexts, including spirituality, language, values and norms relating to HIV and AIDS issues and responses.
  • Basic counselling skills.
  • Universal Precautions. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner's ability to identify and solve problems using critical thinking in ways that ensure that responsible decisions are made on the prevention, care and support of children and adults living with HIV and AIDS. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The learner's ability to work effectively with others as a team in an Early Childhood Development setting and with community groups in creating support systems for children and adults living with HIV and AIDS. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner's ability to organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to provide support to children and colleagues living with HIV and AIDS. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner's ability to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information relating to the management of HIV and AIDS in Early Childhood Development settings. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner's ability to communicate effectively with children and adults about the prevention, care and support of children and adults living with HIV and AIDS using visual and language skills in both oral and written modes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    The learner's ability to use science and technology effectively and critically in the management of HIV and AIDS in Early Childhood Development settings showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner's ability to demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation in relating to the management of HIV and AIDS in Early Childhood Development settings. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This Unit Standard replaces Unit Standard 12839, "Support children and adults living with HIV/AIDS in ECD settings", Level 3, 8 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  66749   National Certificate: Community Development  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  67509   Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58761   Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


    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. A and N Training Institute Pty LTd 
    2. Accreditation Training Services 
    3. ALMENTA 240 ICHAF 
    4. AMG Training and Hygiene Consultants 
    5. Amogelang Marketing and Training 
    6. Arden School of Management 
    7. Asakhane ECD Training Centre 
    8. Ashley Kriel Skills Development Centre 
    9. Avax Training Development 
    10. Axolemahle Business Enterprise 
    11. Ayaba Consultants Pty Ltd 
    12. B T Group of Companies PTY Ltd 
    13. Boikgantsho Consulting Events cc 
    14. Bojelong Consultancy Pty Ltd 
    15. Boland College 
    16. Bordergate Events Management And Projects 
    17. Botho Ubuntu Contract Cleaning Pty Ltd 
    18. Brainwave Projects 1997 PTY Ltd 
    19. Browers Entertainment 
    20. Buffalo City TVET College 
    21. Burgess School of Studies 
    22. Camblish Training Institute Pty Ltd 
    23. Carol Creche 
    24. CMM Training and Development Pty Ltd 
    25. Compass Academy of Learning 
    26. Conferencing LK Company 
    27. Custoda Trust 
    28. Dabulamanzi Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc 
    29. Damelin Correspondence College (Pty) Ltd 
    30. DAPFETC PTY Ltd 
    31. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
    32. Dicla Training and Projects 
    33. Dynamic ECD Institute 
    34. E4 Kukhanyeni Consulting Services 
    35. Early Inspiration 
    36. Early Learning Foundation Montessori Teacher Training 
    37. Early Learning Resource Unit ELRU 
    38. EDU Bless College 
    39. Edu Build Institute 
    40. Edu Experts SA 
    41. Edu P Earl Education For Practitioners in Early Childhood Development 
    42. EDUTAK PRE SCHOOL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    43. Enjo Consultants Pty Ltd 
    44. Environment and Language Education Trust 
    45. Esigangeni General Trading 
    46. False Bay Technical Vocational Education Training College 
    47. Faranang Business and Training Solutions PTY LTD 
    48. Feed The Babies Fund 
    49. Flavius Mareka FET College 
    50. Franzos Projects 
    51. Future Families Enterprise Pty Ltd 
    52. Future Performance Training and Development 
    53. Future Teacher Pty Ltd 
    54. Genius Business College Pty Ltd 
    55. George Steven Academy 
    56. Get Informed Youth Development Centre 
    57. Giver of Givers Foundation Organisation 
    58. Golang Kulani ELC 
    59. Gotsec Skills Training 
    60. Grassroots Adult Education and Training Trust 
    61. Greater Soweto Association for Early Childhood Development 
    62. Gwala Training Services 
    63. Helpers For Life NPC 
    64. Highveld Training Academy and Business Solutions 
    65. Hope Academic And Skill Centre 
    66. HWW Africa Region NPC 
    67. Imisebeyelanga Services 
    68. Ingwe FET College 
    69. Inkwenkwezi Private College Skills Development cc 
    70. Insight Training Solutions PTY LTD 
    71. Institute of Training and Education for Capacity Building 
    72. Isibani Skills Academy 
    73. Isibani Soluntu 
    74. Joera Holdings Pty Ltd 
    75. Kairos Soar Pty Ltd 
    76. Katiso kuno Consulting 
    77. Keletsong Community Training Resource Centre 
    78. KELRU 
    79. Kez Enterprises and Consulting Pty Ltd 
    80. Kgaebane Trading 
    81. Khanimamba Training And Resource Centre 
    82. Khululeka Community Education Centre 
    83. KING JAMES TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    84. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    85. Klein Karoo Resource Centre 
    86. Kwa Thema Stimulation Day Care Centre 
    87. Kwazulu Natal Experimental College 
    88. Lehlabile Emergency Institute 
    89. Lemoha Workplace Solutions And Trading PTY Ltd 
    90. Leratham Supply Distribution and Enterprise 
    91. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    92. Lesedi Educare Association 
    93. LESEDI MOHAU DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 
    94. Lesias Educational Services 
    95. Little Elephant Training Centre For Early Educationt a LETCEE 
    96. LITTLE LEADERS GROUP PTY LTD 
    97. LM Training Development 
    98. Loago Institute Pty Ltd 
    99. LVK Management Services 
    100. Lynne Hobbs cc 
    101. Majahd Educational Services Multi Purpose Primary Co operative Limited 
    102. Marematlou Training Institute 
    103. Masikhule Early Childhood Development Centre NPC 
    104. Masmab 
    105. Maths Centre Incorporating Sciences 
    106. MENTORNET PTY LTD 
    107. MIDLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
    108. Mod Mosh Projects and Consulting PTY LTD 
    109. Mosima Service Training and Development Solutions 
    110. Motheo Training Institute Trust 
    111. Najemo Training Institution Pty Ltd 
    112. Natal Early Learning Resource Unit NPC 
    113. NC Compliance Solutions 
    114. Ndalo Wellness Studio 
    115. Ndimeni Construction and Maintenance cc 
    116. Netgrow Training Solutions 
    117. Networx for Career Development 
    118. New Beginnings Training and Development Organisation 
    119. Next Step Academy Pty Ltd 
    120. Noni Community Development 
    121. Northlink College 
    122. Ntataise 
    123. Ntataise Lowveld Trust 
    124. Orchards Graduate School Pty Ltd 
    125. Patnet Business Institute 
    126. Petra institute of Development PTY Ltd 
    127. PHALANE SAFETY CONSULTANT AND TRAINING PROVIDERS PTY LTD 
    128. PMA Holding Pty Ltd 
    129. PND Academy of Learning cc 
    130. PNJ TRAINING ACADEMY NPC 
    131. Pono People Management Solutions 
    132. POPUP Upliftment 
    133. Port Elizabeth TVET College 
    134. PRO ACTIVE PUBLIC SERVICES COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    135. Pro Ed Training 
    136. Pro4Kidz Academy 
    137. Progressive Training Centre Pty Ltd 
    138. Rampadise Education Training Development Centre 
    139. Realeboga Bakubung Training and Development Agency 
    140. Realeboga Development Services 
    141. Redefined Skills Training and Development 
    142. Regen Institute of Leadership and Management Education 
    143. REGIONAL EDUCARE COUNCIL 
    144. Retshetse Training Project 
    145. Reyapele Human and Organisational Development 
    146. Rhuboni 
    147. Right 4 u College PTY Ltd 
    148. Royalty Edu Home Pty Ltd 
    149. Safe and Sound Learning Association 
    150. Sanctuary School for the Future 
    151. Seanapyane Resources Pty Ltd 
    152. Semase Institute Community Training and Development Pty Ltd 
    153. Sherq Global Pty Ltd 
    154. Shiloh Training Pty Ltd 
    155. Siphiwosethu Open Development Initiative Corporation 
    156. Siphosikho Skills Dev Centre 
    157. Siragelaphambili Abet Skills Development 
    158. Sisazi Consulting 
    159. Siyahluma Education Institute PTY Ltd 
    160. SIYATHELA EARLY LEARNING ASSOCIATION 
    161. Siyathuthuka Nursery School 
    162. Siyawelela Enterprise Pty Ltd 
    163. SK Empire Consultancy 
    164. Skills Catalyst Consultants 
    165. South African Congress For Early Childhood Development 
    166. South West Gauteng TVET College 
    167. Southern African Institute of Learning SAIL 
    168. Sphola Consulting CC 
    169. Sunshine Community Outreach Ministry of Youth With A Mission 
    170. T Mabuya Associates Pty Ltd 
    171. Teachers Learning Centre Pty Ltd 
    172. TECHNOFIELD 
    173. Tekollo Trading Pty Ltd 
    174. Tembe Service Providers 
    175. The Beneficiation Academy 
    176. The College of Modern Montessori 
    177. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    178. The Iscariota Group Pty Ltd 
    179. The Legacy Four 
    180. The Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance 
    181. The Read Institute NPC 
    182. THE SKILLS EXTENSION TRAINING COMPANY 
    183. The Wellness Specialist 
    184. Thukakgaladi Integrated Development Project 
    185. THUSANANG TRUST 
    186. Thuto Botshabelo Training and Projects Pty Ltd 
    187. Tokelo Training Intervention in ECD 
    188. TREE 
    189. Tshehang Training and Development 
    190. Tshepang Educare Trust 
    191. Tshepo Hope Consulting 
    192. Twilight Lehlabile Construction Pty Ltd 
    193. Ubuntu Care and Development 
    194. UMO LEARNING SUPPORT SYSTEM 
    195. Unathi Training 
    196. Universal College Outcomes SA 
    197. Vuselela TVET College 
    198. West Coast TVET College 
    199. WESTERN COLLEGE FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING 
    200. WonderKids Academy 
    201. World Wide Education Providers Pty Ltd 
    202. Yellow Media Learning Institute Pty Ltd 
    203. Zisize Educational Trust 
    204. Zuzulwazi Development 


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