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

Promote sustainable use of the environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252185  Promote sustainable use of the environment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Tourism, Adventure & Guiding 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is aimed at individuals involved in leading of physical activities in the context of outdoor education or development training who are required to provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment for adventure activities, adhering to environmentally-friendly codes of practice for the way outdoor sites are used for activities and ensuring these codes are conformed to while educating participants in the basics of environmental conservation.

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Create awareness of the impact of activities on the environment.
  • Conduct activities in line with environmental impact assessments.
  • Demonstrate appropriate ethics and precautions associated with activities in the natural environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in:
  • Communication Literacy at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Create awareness of the impact of activities on the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Contribute to the formulation and/or reappraisal of a code of best practice relating to use of the environment in outdoor activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All support staff are made aware of the code of practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Contributions to a code of practice are made from time to time, which reflect current good practice and guidance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Activities are monitored to ensure that they conform to the code of practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The impact on the environment is monitored and evaluated at activity sites. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct activities in line with environmental impact assessments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Participants are helped to understand the current codes of practice and agreements for the sites they are using and the impact that activities can have on sites and the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Methods are demonstrated as to how impact can be kept to a minimum. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Activities are conducted in a way that demonstrates good environmental practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Participants' attention is drawn to vulnerable areas and how they should be treated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate appropriate ethics and precautions associated with activities in the natural environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Clients are discouraged from resorting to littering or discarding ignited items such as cigarettes while visiting a nature site. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The feeding of baboons and other wild creatures is strictly avoided at all times. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Fires are extinguished when vacating a nature camping site. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Noise pollution is kept to a minimum. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Soil erosion, the destruction of plants, interference with wild creatures, disruption of breeding, impingement on animals comfort zones and similar infringements are all strictly minimised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Strict adherence is shown to all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to conservation areas and principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Remedial action is taken where required, throughout the event. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.
  • External moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The legal and ethical framework for conservation.
  • Environmental issues such as erosion, destruction of wetlands, preservation of fragile mountain environments, disruption of breeding populations or food chains.
  • Conservation management techniques.
  • Ethics and correct behaviour in wild areas.
  • Components of the natural environment that are likely to be especially vulnerable. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork is required when working in a larger group; and teamwork is further demonstrated in managing the client group. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication is highlighted when briefing clients and presenting information and commentary on the preservation of natural phenomena. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Personal development in terms of good citizenship is shown, particularly in conservation areas, by encouraging clients to respect the natural environment. 

    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 
  • It is required that individuals completing this unit standard should already possess competency in adventure recreation activities to enable contextualization as it applies to assist in ABL activities.
  • At this level it is expected of an individual to demonstrate a high level personal, moral and professional integrity.
  • Good leadership and social skills should include good judgement and decision-making ability.
  • Must show the ability to work under instruction of a mentor.
  • Use opportunities to be creative in thinking. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  66190   National Certificate: Adventure Based Learning  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  59201   National Certificate: Generic Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  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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