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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Apply for a job or work experience placement

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7815	Apply for a job or work experience placement
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hospitality,Tourism,Travel, Leisure and Gaming
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2009-11-03	2011-07-31	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2012-07-31		2015-07-31

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

Each learner must be able to prepare a curriculum vitae (CV), compare their skills to available positions and submit applications with covering letters. Learners must also understand the importance of presentation during the interview.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

None

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding.

OUTCOME NOTES

1. Explain the importance of CV's, covering letters and letters of application being as concise as possible.

2. Explain why there should be no time gaps on a CV.

3. Explain the purpose of a covering letter that should accompany a CV.

4. Discuss the importance of getting information about the organisation and the prospective position before the interview.

5. Given that body language could negatively affect the interview, identify the ways this could happen and explain how to avoid this problem.

6. Explain the importance of asking questions related to the job and the organisation during the interview.

7. Give reasons for not being negative about current and previous employers when asked about them.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed.

The unit standard should be assessed in conjunction with a unit standard that deals with Identify Work Opportunities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard can be assessed by using observation, case studies, written tests, discussion with the candidate and role plays.

Product sampling to cover a CV and covering letter, answers to probable questions and list of own appropriate questions.

Simulation supplemented by Questioning to cover interview arrangements and procedures and techniques.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

CV categories: personal details, education and qualifications, work history, achievements

Arrangements: date and time, address, directions, transportation/accommodation, interviewer name

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Demonstrated ability to make decisions about practice and to act accordingly.

OUTCOME NOTES

8. Match own skills, experience and personal attributes against prospective jobs or advertised vacancies.

9. Contact the organisation, where necessary, to obtain application forms and complete clearly and accurately.

10. Compile a curriculum vitae and covering letter containing all relevant information and support documentation using an acceptable format and correct spelling and grammar. (Range of CV: personal details, education and qualifications, work history, achievements) (Range of documentation: certificates, references)

11. Despatch documentation in sufficient time to meet closing date.

12. Confirm and record interview arrangements. (Range of arrangements: date and time, address, directions, transportation / accommodation, interviewer name)

13. Obtain information about the organisation and the prospective position before the interview. (Range of information: size of the organisation (numbers of sites, employees), types of customers, style of operation / culture, mission statement, competitor)

14. Given question time during the interview, prepare a list of probable questions from the interviewer and own list of appropriate questions to ask. (Range of probable questions: personal history, personal goals and aspirations, personal interest in the position, own expectations about the job & organisation) (Range of appropriate questions: conditions of employment, promotion prospects, training / development opportunities

15. Project a positive personal image through punctuality, appropriate dress and grooming.

16. Demonstrate an active listening attitude and positive body language throughout the interview.

17. Observe the correct courtesy and greetings throughout the interview.

18. Agree on the next steps with prospective employer before departure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed.

The unit standard should be assessed in conjunction with a unit standard that deals with Identify Work Opportunities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard can be assessed by using observation, case studies, written tests, discussion with the candidate and role plays.

Product sampling to cover a CV and covering letter, answers to probable questions and list of own appropriate questions.

Simulation supplemented by Questioning to cover interview arrangements and procedures and techniques.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

CV categories: personal details, education and qualifications, work history, achievements

Arrangements: date and time, address, directions, transportation/accommodation, interviewer name

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Demonstrated ability to learn from our actions and to adapt performance.

OUTCOME NOTES

19. Given different jobs within the organisation, describe potential adjustments to one's CV.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed.

The unit standard should be assessed in conjunction with a unit standard that deals with Identify Work Opportunities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard can be assessed by using observation, case studies, written tests, discussion with the candidate and role plays.

Product sampling to cover a CV and covering letter, answers to probable questions and list of own appropriate questions.

Simulation supplemented by Questioning to cover interview arrangements and procedures and techniques.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

CV categories: personal details, education and qualifications, work history, achievements

Arrangements: date and time, address, directions, transportation/accommodation, interviewer name

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered with the FE/HE Registrar.

3. Any institution wishing to receive skill development grants must be accredited with the relevant ETQA. Such an institution will also be registered with the relevant SETA.

4. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Embedded knowledge and Critical cross-field outcomes have been included within the specific outcomes category.
This has been done as it was deemed necessary to ensure holistic assessment occurred.

The specific outcomes can be applied in a range of contexts.

Many of the outcomes have been written in such a way that competence must be demonstrated in the context as opposed to in isolation from a context.

The specific outcomes are comparable to outcomes used internationally.

We therefore structured outcomes using the format noun + verb + condition (modifying phrase)Specific outcomes have been split into three categoriesa) knowledge and understanding (what the learner must know and understand)b) decision-making and acting (what the learner must do)c) adapting performance ( including reflexive competence)In many instances there are more than six specific outcomes, as the inclusion of critical cross-field outcomes and embedded knowledge has increased the number of specific outcomes.

If competencies are to be clustered in a meaningful way, then these unit standards cannot be split.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively (Specific Outcomes 9,10,11,12,13,14,18)

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Personal Development - Explore education and career opportunities (Specific Outcomes 4,8,19)

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where "demonstrated KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING" is required.

Recommendations and Exemplars for the design of:

Learning/Curriculum

Learning should include reading various materials on successful interviews.

Learners could observe the interview process in an organisation.

Learners could prepare various styles of CV's (typed, handwritten, printed in colour etc.) to judge the most effective styles.
Performance systems

Learners should be able to achieve this unit within one month of being trained.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental	14114	National Certificate: Dealing	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2010-01-23	Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	14116	National Certificate: Hospitality Reception	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-10-30	Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	14111	National Certificate: Professional Cookery	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	14109	National Diploma: Fast Food Services	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	61596	National Diploma: Food and Beverage Management	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Fundamental	14112	National Diploma: Professional Cookery	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	14110	National Certificate: Accommodation Services	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	14115	National Certificate: Fast Food Services	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	14113	National Certificate: Food and Beverage Services	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	14123	National Diploma: Accommodation Services	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA

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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