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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Demonstrate an understanding of sexuality and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14656  Demonstrate an understanding of sexuality and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Life Skills 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
HW SETA - Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority 
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies People/Human-Centred Development 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
ABET Level 4  Regular-Fundamental  Level 1  NQF Level 01  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
7497  Explain human physical development and sexuality  Level 1  NQF Level 01  2  Complete 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard is for any learner who needs to demonstrate an understanding of sexuality and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS, and the impact of these infections on oneself, as well as in the workplace and society. It is also aimed at encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

A learner credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of sexuality.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the nature, transmission and prevention of sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS.
  • Describe means to cope and deal with sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS.
  • Describe human rights of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections.

    This Unit Standard is intended for any person, from all backgrounds within South African society. It may be used as a core or elective within a GETC or any vocationally based qualification.

    The Unit Standard will help to contribute to the full development of the learner through his/her understanding of sexuality and other sexually transmitted infections and the impact on the social and economic transformation within South Africa. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Open 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may include, but are not limited to, herpes, gonorrhea and syphilis. These infections are also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of sexuality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Different sexual orientations and preferences are identified with reference to community values and perceptions and attitudes towards these. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Sexual orientation and preferences may include heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual and transsexual.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Rights and responsibilities in protecting sexuality are identified with reference to the South African Constitution. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the nature, transmission and prevention of sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The terms "STIs", "STDs", "HIV", "AIDS" are explained at a basic level of understanding. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The nature and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS is explained according to possible ways of infection. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Risk taking behaviours are explained, and preventive methods and practices regarding the transmission routes of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Risk taking behaviour includes intravenous drug use, sexual practices and blood spills. Preventative methods and practices refer to recognisable and available guides to safe sex practices and other health-related information.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The role of sexually transmitted infections in the transmission of HIV is described, and an indication is given of how untreated STIs greatly increase the risk of transmission. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The ways in which mother to child transmission can occur are listed and the implications of pregnant women having unprotected sex are indicated for both the mother and the unborn child. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Interpersonal skills that help to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV infection, are demonstrated in terms of assertive communication, negotiation and decision-making. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. The importance of pre and post-test counselling is explained and the implications of HIV testing for an individual are discussed in terms of making a personal decision to take an AIDS test. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. The importance of lifestyle changes to boost the immune system are discussed, with reference to diet and stress management. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe means to cope and deal with sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Living with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted is explained with reference to the impact on the infected and the affected individuals within the context of self, family, community, workplace and society. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Support towards people living with HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections is described to determine the social support systems for the infected and the affected. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Available treatments for people living with HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections are listed referring to current and available medical, herbal treatments and other legal and safe practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The benefits of an organisation's HIV/AIDS policy are discussed with reference to the reduction of prejudice and discrimination against infected persons, and the removal of stigma from the disease. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Describe human rights of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The rights and responsibilities of the infected and affected are identified according to the Constitution and Acts that protect these rights. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Violation of human rights of the infected and the affected are examined according to beliefs and attitudes towards sexually transmitted infections in the workplace and society. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    This includes religious and cultural beliefs.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical as far as possible.
  • Assessors must be registered assessors with the appropriate ETQA.
  • Assessors, accredited by the appropriate ETQA, will assess a learner`s competency.
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the appropriate ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the appropriate ETQA.
  • Moderation should include both internal and external moderation where applicable.
  • Training providers must be accredited by the appropriate ETQA.
  • Accreditation and moderation mechanisms and requirements must meet the requirements of SAQA ensuring that the processes that are followed are transparent, affordable and support the development of the NQF. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    The following developmental outcomes are addressed in this Unit Standard.

    1. The learner is able to explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively by identifying ways of educational opportunities to learn about the impact of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections.

    2. The learner is able to participate as a responsible citizen in community life when determining his/her role and contribution in the society and the workplace regarding beliefs and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS sexually transmitted infections.

    3. The learner is able to be culturally and aesthetically sensitive when discussing issues related to safe sex and the transmission of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems by discussing the consequences of people living with HIV/AIDS in relation to affected people within family, community and society. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is able to understand the nature and transmission of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner is able to communicate effectively by using verbal or non-verbal communication methods. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner is able to demonstrate an understanding of the effect of the HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections on the society. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The learner is able to contribute to his/her full personal development by understanding the need for, and the means to engage in safe sex. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 7497 which was "Explain human physical development and sexuality", 2 credits ABET Level 4.

    Terminology:

    STI - Sexually Transmitted Infection
    STD - Sexually Transmitted Disease
    HIV - Human Immuno Virus
    AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  24153   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-09-13  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  71751   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-09-16  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  73249   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2021-06-30  UMALUSI 
    Core  49606   General Education and Training Certificate: Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Core  49411   General Education and Training Certificate: Construction  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  58026   General Education and Training Certificate: Food and Beverage Handling Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Core  59300   General Education and Training Certificate: Transport  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  35953   General Education and Training Certificate: Transport  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-02-06  Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  49082   GETC: Wood Products Processing  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Core  49058   National Certificate: Construction Materials Testing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  48961   National Certificate: Construction: Crane Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  48940   National Certificate: Construction: Plant Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CETA 
    Core  49045   National Certificate: Lump Ore Beneficiation  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-11-28  Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  58739   National Certificate: Mining Operations for Underground Hard Rock  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MQA 
    Core  49013   National Certificate: Mining Operations: Underground Hard Rock  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-08-16  Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  48804   National Certificate: Occupational Safety, Hygiene and Environment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-11-26  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  21842   National Certificate: Surface Mining Rockbreaking  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-09-17  Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  24198   National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  61755   General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  57937   General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  66269   General Education and Training Certificate: Lumber Milling  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Elective  20654   National Certificate: Craft Bread and Flour Confectionery Baking  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2006-04-20  Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  49556   National Certificate: Development Practice  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  20657   National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Plant Baking Processing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-02-18  Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  59305   National Certificate: Mineral Processing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  74269   National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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.
     
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    3. Al Aydarus Services (Pty) Ltd 
    4. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd 
    5. ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE 
    6. Amagema Development Consultants cc 
    7. Andebe Training and Skills Development 
    8. Anglo American Platinum Amendelbult Concentrators 
    9. ANGLO PLATINUM - ENGINEERING SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE 
    10. Asilon Trading Enterprise 
    11. AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 
    12. BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD 
    13. Barloworld Transport Solutions 
    14. Bev Short Training Consultants 
    15. Boland College Head Office 
    16. CAPE COLLEGE 
    17. Cerimele Construction Company Pty Ltd 
    18. COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD 
    19. Contra-Lit Pty Ltd 
    20. D Z D TRADING AND PROJECTS 24 
    21. DE-VI Education and Training PTY Ltd. 
    22. Dee-Bravo Training Centre 
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    26. DWARSRIVER CHROME MINE (PTY) LTD 
    27. EASTERN CHROME MINES 
    28. EASTERN CROME MINES SAMANCOR 
    29. Edutel Wholesale & Retail Academy 
    30. EKAPA MINERALS (PTY) LTD 
    31. ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC 
    32. Excellect 209 PTY LTD 
    33. EXXARO COAL (PTY) LTD 
    34. FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD 
    35. FOSKOR (PTY) LTD 
    36. Future Discovery Training Academy CC 
    37. GEOSTRAT TRAINING 
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    42. Gufferty Consulting 
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    45. HHO Enterprise 
    46. HPS ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
    47. Ikaheng HR Solutions Pty Ltd 
    48. Imbewu Development Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    49. Imbo driving school 
    50. IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED 
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    53. Innovative Shared Services 
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    55. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    56. JED Skills Academy 
    57. KHUMANI IRON ORE MINE 
    58. KHUTALA MINING SERVICES PL 
    59. KROONDAL OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 
    60. KSV Marketing and business services Pty Ltd 
    61. LAFARGE SOUTH AFRICA 
    62. Learncorp 
    63. Learning Exchange Pty Ltd 
    64. Legal Environment Safety & Health Requirements cc 
    65. Lembede Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    66. Lomkhethi Trading Enterprise 
    67. Longata Consultant 
    68. Luntu for Education and Skills Development Practice (Pty) Ltd 
    69. Makwedeng Training 
    70. MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC 
    71. MARULA PLATINUM PTY LTD 
    72. Masonite Africa Ltd 
    73. MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
    74. MATLA COAL NO 2 PAYROLL LTD 
    75. Mavco Engineering (Pty) Ltd 
    76. MGS Gcaba Contracting & Trading cc 
    77. MINERAL MINING TRAINING INSTITUTE(PTY) LTD 
    78. MINTEK 
    79. MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD 
    80. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    81. MOYATAU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
    82. MPACT 
    83. Mwanga Training & Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    84. Ndikho Ndinani Protection (Pty) Ltd 
    85. New Business Initiative Management Consultancy 
    86. Ngaphakathi Investments 
    87. Nikwe Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    88. NKOMATI JOINT VENTURE 
    89. NOFESA cc 
    90. Nokaneng Environmental Management Consulting 
    91. Northlink College - Protea Campus 
    92. NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD 
    93. Nqothu Projects (PTY) LTD 
    94. Nteko Investments 
    95. Operational Process Improvements (Pty) Ltd 
    96. OSR Trading 
    97. P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd 
    98. PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD 
    99. Phetho Concepts (Pty) Ltd 
    100. Platorand Training Centre 
    101. PRIDE OF SUCCESS (PTY) LTD 
    102. Primeserv Corporate Solutions Pty Ltd 
    103. Prispiri (Pty) Ltd 
    104. PROEARTH Pty Ltd 
    105. PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    106. Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd 
    107. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    108. RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD 
    109. Rustenburg Platinum Mines - Union Section 
    110. SAFETY TRAINING PRACTITIONERS PTY LTD 
    111. SAMANCOR CHROME LTD 
    112. SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING 
    113. Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd 
    114. Seacrest Investments 156 (Pty) Ltd 
    115. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
    116. SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC 
    117. SHAFT SINKERS MINING PTY LTD 
    118. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
    119. SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD 
    120. Siyaloba Training Academy 
    121. SIYANDA BAKGATLA PLATINUM MINE 
    122. SIYAYA SKILLS INSTITUTE EASTERN CAPE 
    123. Skills For Life 
    124. Solar Salt 
    125. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
    126. Southern Seas Institute CC 
    127. Staffing Logistics 
    128. Talent Factor (Pty) Ltd 
    129. TAU LEKOA GOLD MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD 
    130. TECHNOLOGY RISK SOLUTIONS (PTY)LTD 
    131. THARISA MINERALS PTY LTD 
    132. THUSANG METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING TRAINING AND CONSULTING CC 
    133. TIBZA Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    134. Tirhani SkillsTraining Pty Ltd 
    135. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    136. TRAIN THE NATION AND ASSOCIATES (PTY) LTD 
    137. Training Force 
    138. TRANSVAAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 
    139. TRITON TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
    140. TSK Projects 
    141. TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD 
    142. Umbuso Training Services 
    143. Umgano Foundation (NPC) 
    144. VEB CELE & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
    145. VENETIA MINE 
    146. VERWEY'S SELECTION AND TRAINING SERVICES CC 
    147. Vicmat Consultants 
    148. WESTERN CHROME MINES 
    149. WESTERN PLATINUM MINE 
    150. XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES CC 
    151. York Timbers Pty Ltd 
    152. Zwartkop Training Centre 


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