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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 
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   

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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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. Aba Sebenzi 
    3. Access Employment Skills & Development Agency 
    4. Agisanang SA Training 
    5. Amabamba Recruitment 
    6. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    7. Amusa Consulting 
    8. Arden School of Management 
    9. Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc 
    10. Avax Sa 481 Cc. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    11. Bantubanye Skills 
    12. Bikologix Projects 
    13. Bo Support Services Cc 
    14. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    15. BOLAND COLLEGE 
    16. Bridge Building Opex Solutions 
    17. Bright Ideas Training 
    18. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
    19. Capricon Training Consultants cc 
    20. Careerlinx Business Services Pty Ltd 
    21. CBR Education and Training for Employment 
    22. Central Bridge Trading 109 
    23. Chartered Institute Of Safety Management 
    24. Clean Heat Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    25. Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise 
    26. Ctc College 
    27. Cymbol Consulting(Pty) Ltd. 
    28. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    29. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
    30. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    31. Dynamic Sheq Solutions 
    32. E Mali Outsourcing Cc 
    33. East Cape Training Centre 
    34. Ecoculture Training And Consultancy 
    35. Edge Business School (Pty) Ltd 
    36. Elangeni Consulting 
    37. Elangeni Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    38. Elective Training Institute Enterprise Cc 
    39. Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    40. Environmental Leadership Academy 
    41. ENVOY PLANET CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    42. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    43. Essential Skills 
    44. Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    45. False Bay Technical Vocational Education Training College 
    46. Forestcom 
    47. Giant Alive Group 
    48. Globalmark 
    49. Globalwise Training & Consulting (Pty) Ltd. 
    50. Green Gain Consulting (Pty)Ltd 
    51. Heavenly Button Trading Cc 
    52. Hlolo Entle Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    53. Hlombe And Associates 
    54. Icando 
    55. Independent Development Trust 
    56. Institute For Local Government And Housing 
    57. Integrated Waste And Recycling Services(Iwars) 
    58. Isiphephelo Consultants 
    59. Iziko Capacity Building Cc. 
    60. Jasintha Pty Ltd 
    61. Josmap Training Institute 
    62. Jrt3 Jobcreation Rehabilitation Through Training And Technology (Pty) Ltd 
    63. K-Leng Touch, Events And Skills Development 
    64. Kenmab Training Centre 
    65. Kgakishe Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    66. Kgang-Kgolo Consulting 
    67. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
    68. Khula Nonke Training & Development 
    69. Khulani Skills Development Centre 
    70. Kn Business Solutions 
    71. Kodi Traiding Enterprise 
    72. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
    73. Lapa La Afrika Farming And Projects 
    74. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    75. Lesias Educational Services 
    76. Letlhokoa Management Services Cc 
    77. Mabuya Amahle Trading 
    78. Maile Consulting 
    79. Malizana Projects CC 
    80. Mamuhle Academy 
    81. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    82. Marcado Human Resources Strategies 
    83. Marematlou Training Institute 
    84. Mars Business Consulting 
    85. Mashmp Holdings 
    86. Mashphe Logistics Services 
    87. Matiisetso Training And Consulting 
    88. Mavco Engineering Pty Ltd 
    89. Mcebo Technologies 
    90. Mdaka Omnyama Trading And Projects 
    91. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    92. Mentor Me Corporate Foundation 
    93. Milzet Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    94. Mimosa Business Consultants 
    95. Mind Magic Consulting 
    96. Mintirho Development Services 
    97. Mission Point Consulting 
    98. Mml Consulting Cc. 
    99. Mod-Mosh Projects And Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    100. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    101. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    102. Mphela Education Training And Development 
    103. Muhangwene Development Enterprise 
    104. Mukwevho Training and Development 
    105. Mulemfo Training Consultants CC 
    106. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
    107. Ndotha General Trading 
    108. Nedtex73 
    109. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    110. Netgrow Training Solutions 
    111. Nettcon Sa 
    112. Networx for Career Development 
    113. Nghano Training And Development Centre 
    114. Nj & L Trading Enterprise Cc. 
    115. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    116. Nobo Training And Development Services (Pty) Ltd 
    117. Nomsithi Trading 
    118. Northlink College 
    119. Nqowethu Trading 
    120. Ns Global Academy 
    121. Nyankwavi Investment Cc. 
    122. Pandelani Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. 
    123. PHETHA PROFFESSIONAL SERVICES CC 
    124. PM SPECIALIZED TRAINING SERVICES 
    125. Pma Holdings (Pty ) Ltd. 
    126. POPUP Upliftment 
    127. Power Rush Trading 170 Cc. 
    128. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
    129. Progressive School Of Business And Engineering (Pty) 
    130. Ptdev (Pty) Ltd 
    131. Qabuka-Vuka Development Trading 
    132. Reflections Development Institute 
    133. Related Education Pty Ltd 
    134. Rlstp Training & Development (Pty) Ltd. 
    135. Senelo Trading Cc 
    136. Seoposengwe Training Consultancy CC 
    137. Simba Skills Consultants 
    138. Simmek Holdings 
    139. Smartmatta (Pty) Ltd 
    140. South African Abet Development Agency Saada 
    141. South African Corporate Training Association 
    142. South West Gauteng TVET College 
    143. Southern African Institute of Learning SAIL 
    144. Spectrium 
    145. Sulu Trading Pty Ltd 
    146. Swaranang Management Consulting Cc 
    147. Tasc Business Consulting And Training 
    148. Technogirl Trust 
    149. Tembe Service Providers 
    150. The Crimson Co Cc. 
    151. The Green Affairs Consulting 
    152. The Petit Pois Chef'S Academy 
    153. Thembeni Skills Development Trading And Projects 
    154. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    155. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    156. Township Fire And Rescure (Pty) Ltd 
    157. TPLR and Training Services (PTY) LTD 
    158. Trainers without Borders 
    159. Training Answers 
    160. Training At Work (Pty) Ltd 
    161. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    162. Tsebong Training Centre 
    163. Tshwane Skills Training Centre 
    164. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    165. Tuns Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    166. Twin Peak Technologies 
    167. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
    168. Umbuso Training Services 
    169. Umhlanga 
    170. University Of Intellectual Excellence (Pty)Ltd 
    171. University of Venda 
    172. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
    173. Venus Maintenance And Supply Services 
    174. Vicmat Consultants 
    175. Washa 2 Training & Projects 
    176. Wbs Group 
    177. West Coast TVET College 
    178. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 
    179. Wongintuthuko Projects 
    180. World Pace Development And Training Institute 
    181. Xl At Consulting Cc 
    182. Ya Hina Management Consulting And Projects 
    183. YAB Business Solutions 
    184. Yotha Personnel 



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