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

Use a range of skills and techniques appropriate to Human and Social Science 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7492  Use a range of skills and techniques appropriate to Human and Social Science 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Democracy, Human Rights, Peace and Elections 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies People/Human-Centred Development 
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" 		 2003-07-01  2006-06-30  SAQA 1043/02 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2010-06-30  

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 
A candidate credited with this unit standard is able to use the scientific process to make an informed and substantiated judgement; understand the relationship between events, time and space; define and use the fundamental concepts and principles in human and social science; understand and use theories; understand and interpret spatial arrangements; and communicate ideas effectively. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Use the scientific process to make an informed and substantiated judgement. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. A problem is clearly-defined. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
"Problem": the issue to be addressed (rather than "something wrong"). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Relevant and valid sources of information are identified, collected, classified and evaluated. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Relevant and valid evidence is identified, collected, classified and evaluated. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. A reasoned decision is made. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Understand the relationship between events, time and place. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The concept of time is described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Events are to be sequenced in order of occurrence. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Cause and effect relationships between events are identified and described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. A theory to confirm or reject a relationship between events is used and constructed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Events of the past are interpreted to explain the present. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Use interpretations and theories of the present to predict the future. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Biases shaping interpretations and theories of events are recognised. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Define and use the fundamental concepts and principles in human and social science. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Fundamental concepts and principles are defined with reference to particular areas of investigation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Relevant examples of these concepts and principles are given. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Application of concepts and principles is illustrated with reference to life situations. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
"Concepts and principles" refer to those concepts and principles as outlined. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Understand and use theories in human and social science. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Theories explaining aspects of the world are identified and explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Theories and their usefulness are compared. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. A situation is explained using theories. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
"Theories" as outlined in all HSS Unit Standards. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Understand and interpret spatial arrangements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Map conventions are used to interpret maps. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This includes keys and symbols.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Factors that influence the construction of maps are identified and examined. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
Factors that influence include: economic, political, geographical context of the markers. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Political, economic
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Consequences of altered spatial arrangements are examined. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
Consequences relate to: relocation, disaster. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Relocation, disaster with focus on South Africa, specifically to focus on events in learner's own province.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Maps that illustrate the distribution of objects in a specified area are drafted. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Distribution of objects within a specified space
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Reasons why maps change are provided. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Distribution of objects
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Communicate ideas effectively. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Ideas are conveyed in clear and understandable ways. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The presentation is appropriate to the audience. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. A variety of modes of communication, using standard conventions are applied. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Modes of communication;
  • Standard conventions.
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Learners will be able to comprehend and use (apply) fundamental HSS knowledge, skills and techniques (methods) in a variety of contexts.

    It is envisaged that the assessment criteria for this unit standard will be demonstrated within the context of the HSS Unit Standards. The learner will thus have to revisit those areas and apply new skills to the issues covered. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    This unit standard also accommodates the following developmental outcomes:
  • Reflecting on exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities, being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
  • Exploring education and career opportunities, and developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identification of problems informed by decisions using critical and creative thinking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with an individual in a group. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and evaluating information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using language skills in oral and written forms. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using the science of technology effectively and critically. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of assessment as an integral component of learning. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  24153   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-09-13  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  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 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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