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

Create an awareness of disability and disability issues in a community 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
260481  Create an awareness of disability and disability issues in a community 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ancillary Health Care 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Rehabilitative Health/Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  10 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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
116991  Assist in establishing a disability friendly environment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is to equip health workers to understand what constitutes a disability and how to identify and record members of the community who have a disability. It enables health workers to understand the relationship of HIV/AIDS and other illnesses to disability and further enables learners to understand how disabilities can be prevented. It further equips learners with knowledge of the resources available to assist people with disabilities and HIV/AIDS and with general knowledge of the different approaches to rehabilitation.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying different types of disabling conditions and the role of rehabilitation in improving independence.
  • Conducting a participatory community appraisal.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the concept 'rehabilitation'.
  • Administering records for a programme on community disability support ethically.
  • Establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 1.
  • Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify different types of disabling conditions and the role of rehabilitation in improving independence. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The meaning of impairments, activity limitation and participation restrictions which lead to a disability are discussed with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Meanings include but are not limited to those given by the World Health Organisation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The different types of disabilities pertaining to various age groups are listed and examples of their effect on the person are given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Ways in which disabilities can be prevented are described with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Ways to prevent disability include but are not limited to early detections, ways of running health promotion programmes with reference to disabling conditions and HIV/AIDS.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The relationship between disability, HIV/AIDS and opportunistic diseases is described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The barriers faced by people with disability and HIV/AIDS are discussed with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Barriers include but are not limited to environmental, social and personal.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct a participatory community appraisal. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    People with a disability in the community are located via mapping and recording processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Methods include but are not limited to participatory appraisal, door-to-door surveys, screening households and individuals for disability and HIV/AIDS.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Methods for encouraging community meetings to raise awareness of disability in a community are identified and described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information regarding available resources for people with disabilities is provided in support of a participatory programme. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Information includes but is not limited to documentation, various international policies, relevant, current legislation and policies, conventions relating to the rights of people with disability and HIV/AIDS community resources, social security grants, assistive devices, wheelchairs, walking aids and support groups.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the concept 'rehabilitation'. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Discuss when rehabilitation is necessary. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Describe types of rehabilitation programmes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Information includes but is not limited to medical and social models of rehabilitation and community based rehabilitation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Describe the therapy process, members of the rehabilitation team, their roles and the referral process. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Administer records for a programme on community disability support ethically. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of keeping accurate records in support of disability programmes within a community is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Accurate records are kept and maintained on a daily basis in order to assess treatment and monitor progress of client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A disability register is maintained on an ongoing basis. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The principles of ethics in record keeping are applied by maintaining client confidentiality, client rights, the location of records, obtaining informed consent for referral purposes. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Establish a therapeutic relationship with a client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The term 'therapeutic relationship' is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client is explained in terms of establishing trust and understanding. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The process of initiating, maintaining and terminating a relationship is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Treatment priorities are established with the client and significant others. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The effects of a disability of a family member are described in terms of how they impact on family relationships. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The reaction of the client to own disability is determined and client's needs identified accordingly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Barriers to effective communication are identified and dealt with in an appropriate manner. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Different types of disabilities as per the WHO manual "Training in the Community for people with a disability".
  • Locating people with a disability in the community.
  • The meaning of rehabilitation.
  • How disabilities can be prevented.
  • Available resources for people with disabilities.
  • Record keeping.
  • Working in an ethical manner.
  • Establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client. 
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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 people with a disability in the community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with the client, family and community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and ones activities responsibly and effectively in order to proactively address plans to work effectively with people with disability in the community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect analyse organise and evaluate information about clients, family and community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with clients, family and members of the health care team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that disability issues in a community do not exist in isolation and that a variety of external factors can affect this. 

    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 116991, "Assist in establishing a disability friendly environment", Level 2, 8 credits.

    Recommended learning assumed to be in place in relation to Ancillary Health Care:

    It is highly recommended that the learner have gained competence in the following unit standards or demonstrate equivalent experience:
  • ID 117017: Provide information about TB and Directly Observed Treatment (DOTS) (see new Unit standard).
  • ID 117498: Demonstrate knowledge of the provision and implementation of primary health care within the community.
  • ID 110044: Collect information to support a community needs assessment.
  • ID 260597: Provide information about HIV and AIDS and treatment options in community care and support situations.
  • ID 119567: Perform Basic life support and first Aid procedures.

    Credit justification:

    Activity; Hours; Credits.:
  • Classroom Learning; 30 Hours; 3 Credits.
  • On the job learning, site visits, clinical accompaniment; 50 Hours; 5 Credits.
  • Self Directed learning; 20 Hours; 2 Credits.

    Total: 100 Hours; 10 Credits. 
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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
    Elective  64749   National Certificate: Community Health Work  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    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.
     
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