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

Monitor heritage resource preservation 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
255676  Monitor heritage resource preservation 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Heritage Management Studies 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Cultural Studies 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  15 
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 
The purpose of the learning is to be able to monitor heritage resource preservation processes within overall preservation programmes. Credited learners are able to ensure that required preservation procedures are followed and processes are in place to ensure heritage resource preservation, and can monitor the implementation of preservation policies for both intangible and tangible heritage.

Monitoring competence and the ability to monitor the implementation of policies are generic, and learners can apply these competencies to improve their own performance in the workplace. Improved heritage resource monitoring will ensure the continued existence and prolong the lifespan of heritage resources by, for example, reducing deterioration, thereby contributing to the social and economic development of both intangible and tangible heritage.

Credited learners are capable of:
  • Identifying risks to heritage resource preservation.
  • Developing procedures to monitor heritage resource preservation.
  • Surveying heritage resources according to specified procedures.
  • Surveying public participation at heritage sites, buildings, or institutions. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credits and level assigned to this unit standard is based on the assumption that learners have already attained the following competencies:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Learners at this level are required to monitor preservation processes within the framework of a given policy.

    Additional range statements are provided with specific outcomes and assessment criteria where relevant.

    Learners are required to create mechanisms that ensure that given Acts, policies and procedures are implemented. Range statements are provided with specific outcomes and assessment criteria where relevant. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify risks to heritage resource preservation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    External factors and environment risk factors that could impact on both intangible and tangible heritage are identified in the context of the heritage sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The concept of risk is explained with examples from specific intangible and tangible heritage resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Critical processes and interdependence with other organisations are described in terms of the need for company policies and procedures for risk management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Risks are identified for all critical processes and analysed in terms their likelihood of occurring and the potential impact on heritage resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Risk management priorities are determined based on risk analysis findings and indicate the order of resuming processes, whilst taking into account internal and external dependencies between processes. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Develop procedures to monitor heritage resource preservation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All relevant conservation management principles and preservation legislation, policies and protocols, applicable to specific intangible and tangible heritage resources are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Procedures are developed that ensure that all relevant legislation, policy and protocol requirements are adhered to and are monitored as required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Procedures specify measures that prevent and/or minimise potential organisational losses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Procedures are developed in consultation with all relevant persons. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Approval for procedures is obtained from all relevant persons prior to implementation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Procedures ensure the maintenance of intangible and tangible heritage resources according to preservation policy requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Maintenance procedures can include fencing, grounds maintenance, security measures such as CCTV cameras, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Procedures promote health, safety and security of at heritage sites, buildings or institutions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Survey heritage resources according to specified procedures. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Heritage resources include intangible and tangible heritage at buildings, sites, institutions, collections, objects, etc. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Heritage resources and inventory are monitored according to specific procedures and monitoring activities and results are reported to all relevant persons. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Conservation and preservation procedures and methods are implemented according to prescribed policies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Existing heritage resources are surveyed for possible provincial, national and international status according to guidelines set by legislative bodies in the heritage sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Risk management plans are reviewed when required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Condition reports adhere to specified heritage resource policies. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Condition reports include insurance, loans, risks and security.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Agreed ethical and legal requirements are adhered to. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    All incidents/accidents are investigated and reported according to specific procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Survey public participation at heritage sites, buildings, or institutions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Visitor data is gathered according to specified procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Visitor statistics are accurate and reported according to specified procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Heritage resource accessibility is ensured for all visitors, while also complying with relevant legislation and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Access irregularities are identified and reported, and corrective measures are implemented for violations according to specified procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    All incidents/accidents are investigated and reported according to specific procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Credited learners understand and can explain:
  • External factors and environment risk factors that could impact on intangible and tangible heritage resources.
  • Risk, risk management, critical processes and interdependence, likelihood of occurrence, and impact.
  • Risk analysis and prioritisation.
  • Conservation management principles.
  • Preservation legislation, policies and protocols.
  • Measures that prevent and/or minimise potential organisational losses.
  • Maintenance of intangible and tangible heritage at heritage sites, buildings or institutions.
  • Health, safety and security at heritage sites, buildings or institutions.
  • Surveying heritage resources.
  • Heritage resources and inventory monitoring.
  • Conservation and preservation procedures and methods.
  • Provincial, national and international status of heritage resources.
  • Condition reports and reporting procedures.
  • Ethical and legal requirements.
  • Incident/accident investigations.
  • Surveying public participation at heritage sites, buildings, or institutions.
  • Visitor data gathering procedures.
  • Visitor statistics.
  • Heritage resource accessibility, access irregularities and corrective measures for violations.
  • Issues of community participation, ownership and indigenous knowledge. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions when risk management priorities are determined based on risk analysis findings and indicate the order of resuming processes, whilst taking into account internal and external dependencies between processes, procedures are developed that ensure that all relevant legislation, policy and protocol requirements are adhered to and are monitored as required, and risk management plans are reviewed when required. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community when procedures are developed in consultation with all relevant persons, approval for procedures is obtained from all relevant persons prior to implementation, and heritage resource accessibility is ensured for all visitors, while also complying with relevant legislation and procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when agreed ethical and legal requirements are adhered to. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to identify risks to heritage resource preservation and to develop procedures to monitor heritage resource preservation, survey heritage resources, and survey public participation at heritage sites, buildings, or institutions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when monitoring activities and results are reported to all relevant persons, condition reports adhere to specified heritage resource policies, all incidents/accidents are reported according to specific procedures, and visitor statistics are reported according to specified procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when procedures promote health, safety and security at heritage sites, buildings or institutions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when external factors and environment risk factors that could impact on heritage resources are identified in the context of the heritage sector, critical processes and interdependence with other organisations are described in terms of the need for company policies and procedures for risk management, risks are identified for all critical processes and analysed in terms their likelihood of occurring and the potential impact on heritage resources, and existing heritage resources are surveyed for possible provincial, national and international status according to guidelines set by legislative bodies in the heritage sector. 

    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 
    Notes to Assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the learner is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the learner can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  61349   National Certificate: Heritage Resource Management  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: 
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