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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Describe how to support employees who are affected by a dread disease

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114948	Describe how to support employees who are affected by a dread disease
ORIGINATOR
SGB Life Skills
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
Undefined	Regular-Fundamental	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2007-06-26	2007-08-16	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-16		2011-08-16

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
244577	Describe how to support employees who are affected by a dread disease	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This Unit Standard will lead learners to be able to create a supportive environment where workers are aware about dread disease and how to support themselves and others in terms of accommodating limitations, dealing with emergencies, providing the necessary facilities and being proactive in providing ongoing support.

A manager in the context of this Unit Standard is the manager of a small business and first line managers of business units, team leaders and supervisors in medium and large organisations. The term business unit implies a small business, cost centre, section or department.

The Unit Standard was developed as a means of contributing to change in leadership focus and empowering managers to look at people issues. It is envisaged that this Unit Standard will be used as part of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).

The qualifying learner is capable of

Identifying dread diseases that compromise performance and productivity.

Indicating the minimum legal requirements related to dread disease in the workplace.

Identifying ways of providing an environment that is conducive to disclosure.

Investigating ways of accessing internal and external resources to minimise the effect of dread disease in a workplace.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication at NQF level 1.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The typical scope of this Unit Standard includes, but is not limited to, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart related diseases, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, TB, occupation specific diseases, and emphysema.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify dread diseases that compromise performance and productivity.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The concept of a dread disease is explained with examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The risks that dread diseases pose to the workplace are identified with reference to the individual, team and organisation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Indicate the minimum legal requirements related to dread disease in a workplace.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The rights of employees who have a dread disease are identified with reference to legislation and the right to reasonable accommodation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The responsibility of employers to people with a dread disease is indicated with reference to legislation and reasonable accommodation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The importance of confidentiality and non-discrimination is explained with reference to liability associated with non-compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Policies and procedures relating to dread diseases are interpreted for a specific organisation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

The organisation's policies and procedures are applied for three different scenarios.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Identify ways of providing an environment that is conducive to disclosure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The dread diseases most prevalent in an industry or sector are investigated in terms of specific requirements for disclosure and associated reasonable accommodation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The qualities of an enabling environment are identified for a specific sector, organisation or workplace.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The relationship between an enabling environment and the South African Constitution is explained with reference to principles of good practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Reasons why people label groups are explored with reference to upbringing, culture, exposure and general background.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Investigate ways of accessing internal and external resources.

OUTCOME NOTES

Investigate ways of accessing internal and external resources to minimise the effect of dread disease in a workplace.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Internal resources for managing the effect of dread disease on a workplace are investigated for identified dread diseases in a workplace.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The needs of people with dread diseases are identified in order to co-ordinate referrals within the organisation's mandate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Workplace protocols regarding emergency responses are explained and an indication is given of own role in an emergency situation.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

This Unit Standard will be internally assessed by the provider and moderated by a moderator registered by a relevant accredited ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant accredited ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

N/A

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

The learner is able to communicate effectively in applying an organisation's policies and procedures to different scenarios.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

The learner is able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in identifying the needs of people affected by dread diseases.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 244577, which is "Describe how to support employees who are affected by a dread disease", Level 3, 2 credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	49529	Further Education and Training Certificate: Long-Term Risk Assessment	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	INSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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