University of South Africa
Form 3 (for a Unit Standard)
[Please use MS Word or Word Perfect. Don’t use a tabular format]
1.
Title:
ACTIVE
VERB,
NOUN,
(MODIFIER
where
necessary)
2.
NQF Level:
3.
Credit:
4a.
Field:
4b.
Sub-Field:
5.
Purpose:
This unit standard will be useful to people who [broad
indication of who would find it useful]….
People credited with this unit standard are able to [often the best
way to capture this is by paraphrasing the specific outcomes and
associated range statements] …
6.
Learning Assumptions:
The credit calculation is based on
the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of
the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn
towards this unit standard:
7.
Range statement for the whole unit standard: The
following
scope and context apply to the whole unit standard:


Specific range statements are provided in the body of the
unit standard where they apply to particular specific
outcomes or assessment criteria.
8.
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
REMEMBER THIS FORMULATION:
We will know you are competent to [INSERT SPECIFIC
OUTCOME]
within this situation or using these items or under these conditions
[INSERT RANGE]
If/when: [INSERT ASSESSMENT CRITERIA]
Specific outcome 1:
ACTIVE VERB, NOUN, MODIFIER (where
necessary)
e.g. Make a table.
Range: e.g. wooden tables, regular shapes, no carvings,
Assessment criteria
1.1
NOUN (or object), VERB, STANDARD
Range: further clarification or definition
1.2
A result has these characteristics
[The dimensions of the table] [are] [within the margin of
error specified in work instructions]
1.3
This is done to this standard
E.g. Tools are used in accordance with their design
1.4
This is known/described/explained to this standard
e.g.
The
importance
of
following
safe
working
procedures is described in terms of the potential impact
on productivity and personal safety.
Specific outcome 2:
ACTIVE VERB, NOUN, MODIFIER (where
necessary).
Range:
Assessment criteria
2.1
.
2.2
2.3
Specific outcome 3:
necessary).
Range:
ACTIVE VERB, NOUN, MODIFIER (where
Assessment criteria
3.1
.
Range:
9.
Accreditation and Moderation Options:
1.
Anyone assessing a candidate 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 accredited as a
provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
3.
Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant
ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the
agreed ETQA procedures.
10.
10.1
Notes:
Critical Cross Field Outcomes:
This unit standard promotes, in particular, the following critical
cross-field outcomes:
MAKE LINKS WITH THE OUTCOMES IN THE BODY OF THE
UNIT STANDARD
1.1 Identify and solve problems and make decisions using
critical and creative thinking.
Note: The ability of the candidate to identify hazardous
conditions, assess and take appropriate action.
1.2 Work effectively with others as members of a team,
group, organisation or community.
Note: The ability and willingness of the candidate to
accept and interpret work instructions correctly and to
request assistance with making safe in an appropriate
manner as a team member.
1.3 Organise and manage themselves and their activities
responsibly and effectively.
Note: The preparation for making safe, the candidate
must indicate what tools and personnel protective
equipment is required and communicate to fellow workers
his/her intentions.
1.4 Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate
information.
Note: The ability of the candidate to reconcile the
information from the visual examination and constantly
evaluate the changing situation.
1.5 Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical
and/or language skills in the modes of oral and / or written
presentations.
Note: The appropriate communication with the relevant
personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and
sub-standard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in
effective communication.
1.6 Use science and technology effectively and critically
showing responsibility towards the environment and
health of others.
Note: The use of science and technology is not relevant
for this unit standard.
1.7 Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of
related systems by recognising that problem-solving
contexts do not exist in isolation.
Note: The ability of the candidate to identify hazard
conditions. The effect of non-compliance and deviation
from mine procedures will indicate his her proficiency in
understanding that a specific action or decision taken has
more than one effect.
10.2
Embedded Knowledge:
The following knowledge is embedded within the unit standard,
and will be assessed directly or indirectly through assessment
of the specific outcomes in terms of the assessment criteria:
 BRIEF LIST OF THE KEY AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
ADDRESSED IN THE UNIT STANDARD
.