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

Facilitate the optimal functioning of the client with a psychiatric disorder 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117486  Facilitate the optimal functioning of the client with a psychiatric disorder 
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 4  NQF Level 04  16 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
This unit standard is to enable the caregiver to give appropriate follow-up care and support to the client with a psychiatric disorder and the client's family

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Differentiate between psychiatric disorders and intellectual disability
  • Describe the meaning, possible causes and effects of psychiatric disorders
  • Assist the client and family in coping with activities of daily living
  • Transfer work related social skills to the client
  • Explain rights and responsibilities relating to psychiatric disorders 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation for this unit standard 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:
  • Knowledge of the community and ability to differentiate between intellectual disabilities and psychiatric disorders
  • Knowledge of the community's cultural perception of psychiatric disorders 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Learners undertaking this unit standard will be expected to demonstrate their competence in the context of community life under the guidance of a multi-disciplinary team. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Differentiate between psychiatric disorders and intellectual disability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Mental health is defined in terms of emotional, social, physical and spiritual well being. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Psychiatric disorders are identified in terms of the effect of the illness on the ability to function normally and possible treatments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Intellectual disabilities are identified in terms of the effect of low intelligence on the ability to function normally 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The factors that may contribute towards mental illness are identified in terms of the impact and result. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe the meaning, possible causes and effects of psychiatric disorders. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Psychiatric disorders are described in terms of the effect on normal functioning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The psychiatric disorders are explained in terms of signs and symptoms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The probable causes of are explained in terms of the precipitating factors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The effects of psychiatric disorders on the client, family and the community are explained in terms of personal and financial factors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The effect of cultural factors is explained in terms of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assist the client and family in coping with activities of daily living. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The interventions required are identified in terms of the environment, and available resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A variety of activities of daily living are identified in terms of the suitability for the various levels of psychiatric disorders. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Adaptive skills are recommended in accordance with the client's specific needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A schedule for activities of daily living is agreed upon in accordance with the client and family's specific circumstances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Ways of encouraging client independence are identified in accordance with the agreed schedule. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Follow up support is provided to the client, and family in terms of ensuring the ability to implement and cope with the agreed schedule. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Follow up support includes but is not limited to checking on: compliance to medication; the client's mental state; the family's ability to cope and recognize deterioration; and the client's ability to cope within the family situation.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Transfer work related social skills to the client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal hygiene is explained in terms of self-care in the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Time management programmes are planned and implemented in accordance with client and workplace specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The benefits of clear communication are explained in terms of work relationships and transfer of information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Clients are encouraged to communicate in accordance with workplace sequence and format. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Explain rights and responsibilities relating to psychiatric disorders. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The rights of persons with psychiatric disorders are explained in accordance with international, national and regional policies or conventions and relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The prevention of infringement of rights of persons with psychiatric disorders is explained in terms allowable actions and omissions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant legislation is explained in terms of the practical application and consequences within the community. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Certification, voluntary and involuntary patient
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The rights and responsibilities of service providers are explained in terms of relevant legislation. 


    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 accredited as a provider
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:

    Names of different types of psychiatric disorders
  • Know common psychiatric disorders encountered in the community

    Describe different types of psychiatric disorders
  • Basic knowledge of human anatomy
  • Know the effect of psychiatric disorders on the family and the community
  • Be able to identify early signs of psychiatric disorders

    Know all senses
  • Know sensory clues that could indicate a psychiatric disorder

    Demonstrate and perform activities of daily living to promote independence
  • Plan and implement programme for rehabilitation
  • Facilitate inclusion of persons with psychiatric disorders (work place and community facilities)

    Causes of psychiatric disorders
  • Know the effect of psychiatric disorders on the client (physically, emotionally, psychologically, socioculturally and economically.)
  • Know the effect of psychiatric disorders on the family of the client and the community
  • Know prevention of infringement of rights of persons with psychiatric disorders
  • Know the available resources and how to access them (support group and support systems.)
  • Know the relevant legislation in the field of Mental Health

    Know common psychiatric disorders encountered in the community 
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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 and solve problems encountered by persons with psychiatric disorders. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Ability to work with other teams to facilitate treatment and support of client and family. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
  • Organise relevant resources and be able to utilize them.
  • Organise, manage and evaluate the output of own activities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Interact with variety of persons with psychiatric disorders as well as their families. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the world as a set of related organisms. 

    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 
    Supplementary Information:

    Specific requirements
  • Legal: Rights of the psychiatric client, relevant legislation in the field of Mental Health, relevant portions of the constitution of South Africa

    Site specific
  • Homes
  • Day Centres - (Community)
  • Institutions
  • According to the context in which the learner is working 
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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  49131   Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Health Work  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-02-18  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.