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

Establish and maintain strategic partnerships and referral systems in the Victim Empowerment sector 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
120084  Establish and maintain strategic partnerships and referral systems in the Victim Empowerment sector 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Victim Empowerment 
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  Level 4  NQF Level 04  3 
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 
The purpose of this Unit Standard is to equip learners with knowledge and skills to co-ordinate and participate in a multi-disciplinary, inter-sectoral environment. The qualifying learner will be able to identify relevant stakeholders and establish and maintain strategic partnerships in order to provide integrated and quality Victim Empowerment services to clients.

Learners include Government officials, service providers in Non-Governmental Organisations, Community Based Organisations, Faith Based Organisations and the corporate sector.

Learners accredited with this Unit Standard will be capable of:
  • Understanding inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary co-operation.
  • Conducting community resource planning.
  • Establishing and maintaining strategic networks for service delivery.
  • Referring clients.
  • Identifying relevant resources and explaining referral processes in the Victim Empowerment sector. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Communication at NQF level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 3 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Range of relevant structures include, but are not limited to:
  • Human Rights Commission
  • Gender Commission
  • Office of the Public Protector
  • Independent Complaints Directorate
  • Professional bodies such as Health Professions Council of South Africa, South African Council for Social Service Professions, etc. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand the inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary co-operation within the framework of the public health approach. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary co-operation is defined according to the Victim Empowerment sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to service delivery in the Victim Empowerment sector is explained with reference to the strengths and limitations of one's own role. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Skills required to establish and maintain inter-sectoral/multi-disciplinary co-operation are described according to best practice in the Victim Empowerment sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Relevant role-players in the provision of multi-disciplinary Victim Empowerment service at national, provincial and local levels are identified with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Responsibilities of the relevant role-players in service delivery are specified with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct a community profile and community safety audit of a specific South African community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concepts of 'community profiling' and 'safety audits' are defined according to relevant national and international sources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The purpose of community profiling and safety audits are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The information from community profiles and safety audits is analysed and used for planning Victim Empowerment interventions according to organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Resources and services for Victim Empowerment are identified based on a specific case study. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Gaps in current service delivery are identified based on the specific case study. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Strategies to fill these gaps in current service delivery are explained based on a case study. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The value and process of collaboration and partnership development around addressing the issues identified through the community profile and community safety audit is discussed with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Establish and maintain strategic partnerships for service delivery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Networking is defined and its benefits highlighted as practiced in the Victim Empowerment sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The criteria for the selection of strategic partners are identified with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Methods to establish and maintain strategic partnerships are specified as is practiced in the Victim Empowerment sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A memorandum of understanding or service level agreement to formalise strategic partnerships is compiled based on case studies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Indicators and mechanisms to monitor the effectiveness and quality of service delivery are identified with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The complaint mechanisms for poor service delivery and violation of victims' rights are identified and procedures are described to affect these mechanisms. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify relevant resources and explain referral processes in the Victim Empowerment sector. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Range of relevant structures include, but are not limited to: Human Rights Commission, gender Commission, Office of the Public Protector, Independent Complaints Directorate, Professional bodies such as Health Professions Coundcil of South Africa, South African Council for Social Service Professions, ect. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Referral is defined according to the Victim Empowerment sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant resources and key service providers are identified as per the Victim Empowerment National Resource Directory. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The referral process, policy and procedures are described according to Victim Empowerment organisation guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Criteria for referral to appropriate services are specified as per Victim Empowerment practice.Feedback and reporting requirements following a referral are described according to Victim Empowerment practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Feedback and reporting requirements following a referral are described according to Victim Empowerment practices. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Moderation:
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard and the related Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in this Unit Standard as well as the integrated competence described in the Exit Level Outcome of the Qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Victim Empowerment National Resource Directory.
  • Integrated Victim Empowerment Policy.
  • South African Victims' Charter. 
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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 associated with establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships and referral systems using responsible decision-making and creative thinking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community on a daily basis to effectively establish and maintain strategic partnerships and a referral system. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to establish and maintain strategic partnerships and referral systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using appropriate modes of oral and/or written persuasion in a multidisciplinary and inter-sectoral approach to Victim Empowerment service delivery. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world, as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving in establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships in Victim Empowerment exists in a variety of contexts. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Registration of Assessors:
  • Assessors must be registered as assessors with a relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49872   Further Education and Training Certificate: Victim Empowerment Co-ordination  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Elective  67509   Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  80946   National Certificate: Community Development  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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