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

Demonstrate knowledge of self in order to understand one`s identity and role within the immediate community and South African society 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14661  Demonstrate knowledge of self in order to understand one`s identity and role within the immediate community and South African society 
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
ABET Level 4  Regular-Fundamental  Level 1  NQF Level 01  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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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
7495  Demonstrate that a person is a physical, mental, spiritual and social being  Level 1  NQF Level 01  2   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for any learner who needs to make informed life decisions based on knowledge of his/her own personal qualities, needs, goals and role in the immediate community and South African society.

A learner credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Understand the basic meaning of personal identity
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the value of self
  • Identify personal role in the immediate community.

    The unit standard will help to contribute towards the full personal development of the learner as well as social transformation within South Africa.

    This unit standard is intended for any learner, from all backgrounds within South African society. It may be used as a core or elective component within a GETC or any vocationally based qualification. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Description of required skills:
  • Fundamental communication at ABET Level 3. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Immediate community refers to place of work, neighbourhood, friends, family and extended family. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand the basic meaning of personal identity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The term identity is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Unique personal qualities are discussed based on self-assessment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Personal qualities may include acceptance of physical appearance, personal strengths, weaknesses, skills, abilities and spiritual, social and community interests.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Personal characteristics are identified which help to promote positive self-esteem and self-image. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The relationship between self-esteem and self-concept is explained in simple clear terms. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the value of self. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Positive and negative influences on self-esteem are identified with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. A plan is developed to enhance own self-image. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Areas for personal growth are discussed with a view to self-improvement. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify personal role in the immediate community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Own behaviour in the immediate community is discussed with reference to the effect on other people. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Own roles and responsibilities in the community are discussed with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Ways in which an individual can contribute in the immediate community are identified with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. A social transformation issue is identified with reference to the South African context. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical as far as possible.
  • Assessors must be registered as 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 identify training and educational needs and opportunities linked to his/her own needs and personal goals.
    2. The learner is able to explore education opportunities when identifying training in relation to personal development. 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is identifying the significance of his/her activities and roles. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The learner is able to work effectively with others as a member of team, group, organisation, or community through understanding own role and impact on the immediate community. 

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

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The learner is able to contribute to his/her personal development and social development of the South African society by identifying one`s own role within the immediate community. 

    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 7495, which was "Demonstrate that a person is a physical, mental, spiritual and social being", 2 credits, ABET Level 4. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  71751   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  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  2028-06-30  UMALUSI 
    Core  49552   General Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Core  65969   General Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  48642   General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  49411   General Education and Training Certificate: Construction  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  24198   National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    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.
     
    1. A4 Consultancy CC 
    2. Alpha Business Consultants 
    3. Amabamba Recruitment 
    4. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    5. Arden School of Management 
    6. Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc 
    7. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    8. Bantubanye Skills 
    9. Bikologix Projects 
    10. BO Support Services CC 
    11. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    12. Boland College 
    13. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
    14. Careerlinx Business Services Pty Ltd 
    15. CBR Education and Training for Employment 
    16. Central Bridge Trading 109 
    17. Centre for Public Participation 
    18. CTC College(PTY) LTD. 
    19. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    20. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    21. Eco-Culture 
    22. Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC 
    23. Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    24. Environmental Leadership Academy 
    25. Essential Skills 
    26. False Bay Technical Vocational Education Training College 
    27. Forestcom 
    28. Giant Alive Services 
    29. Green Gain Consulting (Pty)Ltd 
    30. Hlombe and Associates 
    31. Icando 
    32. Independent Development Trust 
    33. Integrated Waste and Recycling Services(IWARS) 
    34. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    35. Iziko Capacity Building CC. 
    36. Jasintha Pty Ltd 
    37. Josmap Training Institute 
    38. K-Leng Touch, Events and Skills Development 
    39. Kgakishe Trading and Projects (PTY) LTD 
    40. Kodi Traiding Enterprise 
    41. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
    42. Lapa La Afrika Farming and Projects 
    43. Leading Skills Online 
    44. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    45. Lesias Educational Services 
    46. Mabuya Amahle Trading 
    47. Maile Consulting 
    48. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    49. Marematlou Training Institute 
    50. MARS Business Consulting 
    51. MashMP Holdings 
    52. Mashphe Logistics Services 
    53. Matiisetso Training and Consulting 
    54. Mavco Engineering Pty Ltd 
    55. Mcebo Technologies 
    56. Mdaka Omnyama Trading and Projects 
    57. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    58. Mentor Me Corporate Foundation 
    59. Mimosa Business Consultants 
    60. Mintirho Development Services 
    61. MML Consulting CC. 
    62. Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    63. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    64. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    65. Mphela Education Training and Development 
    66. MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE 
    67. Mulemfo Training Consultants CC 
    68. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
    69. NEDTEX73 
    70. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    71. Nettcon SA 
    72. Nghano Training and Development Centre 
    73. NOBO Training and Development Services (Pty) LTD 
    74. Nomsithi Trading 
    75. Northlink College 
    76. Nyankwavi Investment CC. 
    77. Pandelani Investment Holdings (PTY) LTD. 
    78. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    79. POPUP Upliftment 
    80. POTCH - UTC (PTY) LTD 
    81. Power Rush Trading 170 CC. 
    82. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
    83. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    84. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    85. Qabuka-Vuka Development Trading 
    86. Reflections Development Institute 
    87. Related Education Pty Ltd 
    88. Retshetse Training Project 
    89. RLSTP Training & Development (PTY) LTD. 
    90. Senelo Trading CC 
    91. Seoposengwe Training Consultancy CC 
    92. Simmek Holdings 
    93. SmartMatta (Pty) Ltd 
    94. South African ABET Development Agency SAADA 
    95. South West Gauteng TVET College 
    96. Southern African Institute of Learning SAIL 
    97. Sulu Trading PTY LTD 
    98. SWARANANG MANAGEMENT CONSULTING CC 
    99. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    100. Tembe Service Providers 
    101. The Crimson CO CC. 
    102. The Petit Pois Chef's Academy 
    103. Thebu Financial & Management Services 
    104. Thembeni Skills Development Trading and Projects 
    105. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    106. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    107. Township Fire and Rescure (Pty) Ltd 
    108. Training Answers 
    109. Training at Work (Pty) Ltd 
    110. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    111. Tsebong Training Centre 
    112. Tuns Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    113. Twin Peak Technologies 
    114. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
    115. University of Venda 
    116. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
    117. Venus Maintenance and Supply Services 
    118. Washa 2 Training & Projects 
    119. West Coast TVET College 
    120. Wongintuthuko Projects 
    121. World Pace Development and Training Institute 
    122. Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects 
    123. Yotha Personnel 


    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.