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

Explain diversity, change and development in societies 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7486  Explain diversity, change and development in societies 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Democracy, Human Rights, Peace and Elections 
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  Level 1  NQF Level 01  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2003-07-01  2006-06-30  SAQA 1043/02 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2010-06-30  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
115480  Demonstrate an understanding of diversity and change in a dynamic society  Level 1  NQF Level 01  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A candidate credited with this unit standard can demonstrate an understanding of society and its key features; describe and analyse different types of social systems; demonstrate an understanding of different types of groups and organisations and their roles within society; examine key areas of change and development in societies and develop a critical understanding of change and development in South Africa. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Demonstrate an understanding of society and its key features. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The concept of society is clearly defined. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Key features of a society are identified and described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This includes economy, religious beliefs, division of labour, status, inequality, power relations.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
4. South African society is described according to the key features. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This includes population, political system, and economy.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
5. The presence of societal features from a community is established and identified. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Specific communities are identified.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
3. Key features of a diverse society are identified and described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This includes democracy, representation, attempts for tolerance, conflict.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Describe, analyse and evaluate different types of social systems. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The concept of social system is clearly defined. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
"Social system" refers to the particular/specific way in which a society is organised to meet its needs.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Different types of social systems are identified, compared and contrasted. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
Comparison between social systems is based on the key features (see assessment 1). 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Types of social systems include: communal, feudal, industrial, caste, agrarian, capitalist, socialist.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Characteristics of each type of social system are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Characteristics will differ from social system to social system.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Different types of social systems are compared in terms of differences and similarities. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Key features refer to: distribution in a feudal society versus that in a capitalist society versus that in a socialist society.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Different ways in which needs are met in different social systems are described, compared and evaluated. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This includes the way distribution of resources takes place in different societies.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Demonstrate an understanding of different types of organisations, and their role within societies. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Different types of organisations and their purposes are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Purposes: Interest and pressure groups
Types: Trade unions

Purposes: Social service providers
Types: NGO's, Government departments, educational institutions/structures

Purposes: Social groups
Types: Social groups based on religious affiliation
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Characteristics, historical origins, and significance of an organisation are explored. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
The organisation explored must fall into one of the categories in assessment criterion 1.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Similarities and differences of between different organisations of the same type are analysed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Case studies from South Africa are examined.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Effect of organisations upon change and development in a society is discussed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
This is not an exhaustive list, merely examples. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
With specific reference to South Africa: e.g. women's membership of religious groups, unions and political organisations and its impact in gender relations between men and women; the impact of opposition political parties to the Apartheid government, the impact of business groups on the Apartheid government, the impact sport and sports clubs has had on the lives on women and men; the impact gangs has had on its members.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Examine key areas of change and development in socities over time. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. A clear distinction between change and development is provided. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
"change" and "development" are defined; examples of each are given and these are used to make a clear distinction.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Key areas of change and development and consequences thereof are identified and described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This includes the following key areas: political and social.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Factors influencing change and development are analysed and discussed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This includes the following factors: political, time, industrialisation, global participation.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Critical areas in need of development are identified, prioritised and discussed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This includes socio-political factors.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Develop a critical understanding of change and development in South African society. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Areas of change and areas of development are identified. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This includes the following areas: economy, political systems, inequality in society, and technological innovation.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Reasons for change and development are examined. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This includes specific to context.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Critical areas in need of development are identified, prioritised and discussed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This relates to the learner's own environment.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Different change and development processes are discussed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This relates to context specific examples.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. A strategy for bringing about change is developed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
This involves a project in which a learner develops a strategy that includes lobbying local and other authorities and the area in need of change is clearly identified.
 


UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
This unit standard also accommodates the following developmental outcomes:
  • Reflecting on exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local national and global communities;
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
  • Exploring education and career opportunities; and developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identification of problems informed by decisions using critical and creative thinking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with an individual in a group. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and evaluating information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using language skills in oral and written forms. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using the science of technology effectively and critically. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of assessment as an integral component of learning. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 115480, which is "Demonstrate an understanding of diversity and change in a dynamic society", ABET Level 4, 6 credits. 

    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  20893   National Certificate: Human Resources Management and Practices Support  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-02-13  Was SABPP until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  21728   National Certificate: Labour Recruitment Consultancy  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-06-12  SERVICES 
    Elective  23193   GETC in Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-02-13  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 


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