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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Display cultural awareness in dealing with customers and colleagues |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
7791 | Display cultural awareness in dealing with customers and colleagues | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Hospitality,Tourism,Travel, Leisure and Gaming | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 11 - Services | Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-01-23 | 2007-06-14 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2008-06-14 | 2011-06-14 |
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 is replaced by: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
243954 | Understand the need for cultural awareness in dealing with customers and colleagues | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
Each learner should be able to communicate effectively with tourists of different cultures. Learners should also be able to take steps to resolve differences that arise as a result of cultural diversity. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
None |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain the importance of being knowledgeable about the culture of overseas visitors. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain the importance of awareness of communication. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Explain the importance of awareness of verbal and non-verbal communication when dealing with tourists. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Describe steps to prevent or resolve misunderstandings between visitors and staff. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Identify South Africa's main international tourist groups. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Identify South Africa's main international tourist groups and describe relevant aspects of their cultures and needs as customers. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Groups: Eastern & Western Europe, North & South America, Asia, Australia, Southern Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Interact with tourists using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication at all times. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Non verbal communication: eye contact, gestures, body language. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Identify the main population groups. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Identify the main population groups within the community, workplace and province, and describe their cultures. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Culture: language (verbal/non-verbal), food & drink preferences, traditions/customs/lifestyles/beliefs. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 |
Show consideration for cultural norms and differences of main population groups. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Show consideration for cultural norms and differences of main population groups when dealing with customers and people in the workplace. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Colleagues, customers, managers/supervisors. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 |
Anticipate and deal with customer's needs within the context of their culture. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Customers: local customers, domestic tourists, international tourists. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 9 |
Take appropriate action to resolve problems arising from cultural differences. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 10 |
Make suggestions to assist colleagues to deal with cultural differences. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Make suggestions to assist colleagues to deal with cultural differences, in order to improve customer service or working relationships. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered with the FE/HE Registrar. 3. Any institution wishing to receive skill development grants must be accredited with the relevant ETQA. Such an institution will also be registered with the relevant SETA. 4. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where "demonstrated knowledge and understanding" is required. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively - relates to the following outcomes:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Personal development: being culturally and aesthetically sensitive - relates to the following outcomes:
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UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 243954, which is "Understand the need for cultural awareness in dealing with customers and colleagues", Level 4, 4 credits.
Recommendations and Exemplars for the design of: Learning / Curriculum Performance systems |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 61595 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 49836 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Gender Practice | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | HW SETA |
Core | 48889 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Hiring Operations | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Core | 50520 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Library Practice | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Core | 50040 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Optical Manufacturing Processes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Core | 48883 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Small Business Advising (Information Support) | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Core | 50560 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Small Craft Construction | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2009-08-31 | Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 48960 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Social Security Administration | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | HW SETA |
Fundamental | 14110 | National Certificate: Accommodation Services | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Fundamental | 14114 | National Certificate: Dealing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2010-01-23 | Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Fundamental | 14115 | National Certificate: Fast Food Services | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Fundamental | 14120 | National Certificate: Gaming (Slots Operations) | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-09-17 | Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Fundamental | 14117 | National Certificate: Gaming Cashiering | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-09-17 | Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Fundamental | 22441 | National Certificate: Customs Clearing | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-11-28 | Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Fundamental | 14113 | National Certificate: Food and Beverage Services | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Fundamental | 22443 | National Certificate: Freight Forwarding | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-11-28 | Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Fundamental | 14116 | National Certificate: Hospitality Reception | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-10-30 | Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Fundamental | 14111 | National Certificate: Professional Cookery | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Fundamental | 24433 | Diploma: Hospitality Operations | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Fundamental | 61597 | National Certificate: General Travel | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Fundamental | 14123 | National Diploma: Accommodation Services | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Fundamental | 14109 | National Diploma: Fast Food Services | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Fundamental | 61596 | National Diploma: Food and Beverage Management | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Fundamental | 14112 | National Diploma: Professional Cookery | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Fundamental | 14122 | National Diploma: Retail Travel | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Fundamental | 14118 | National Diploma: Wholesale Travel | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Elective | 14121 | National Certificate: Gaming (Surveillance Operations) | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-09-17 | Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 57806 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Exports | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2016-12-31 | TETA |
Elective | 23953 | Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME) | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-05-13 | Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 67697 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Sport Administration | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 20884 | National Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME) | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2005-04-10 |
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. | Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd |
2. | BEPE Developments |
3. | Gender Education & Development Institute (GEDI |
4. | Makwedeng Training |
5. | NTI College |
6. | Reach Summit |
7. | Retshetse Training Project |
8. | Sebenzisanane Human Capital |
9. | South West Gauteng Tvet College |
10. | Sozim Trading and Consultancy |
11. | Tembe Service Providers |
12. | Universal Knowledge Software |
13. | Yellow Media Learning Institute (Pty) Ltd |
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. |