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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Analyse South Africa's key foreign and domestic policies |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
259997 | Analyse South Africa's key foreign and domestic policies | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security | Sovereignty of the State | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 8 |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
114864 | Explain South Africa's key domestic policies | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 5 | |
114866 | Interpret South Africa's Foreign Policy | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 8 | |
114852 | Explain xenophobia and racism in a diplomatic context | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 4 | |
114855 | Evaluate South Africa's economic policies | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 5 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will demonstrate an understanding of the key domestic and foreign policies of South Africa. They will demonstrate a clear understanding of how these policies influence international diplomatic relations in a mission.
The qualifying learner will be able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The analysis does not refer to the sort of analysis that leads to policy formation, but is limited to analysis of existing policies so as to demonstrate insight into their content, applications and implications. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Analyse the historical significance of the achievement of democracy in South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The recent history of South Africa is evaluated in terms of the significance of the peaceful transition to democracy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
An analysis is provided of the role of influential leaders in the transition to democracy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
An analysis is provided of the role of the liberation movements internally and internationally in the transition to democracy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The analysis highlights the significance of major historic decisions and events. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Analyse the government policy on key domestic issues. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The economic policy is analysed within the context of growth, poverty alleviation, employment and land reform. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The migration policies are analysed within the context of SA's political and socio-economic realities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The health challenges in SA are analysed within the context of a holistic approach to addressing these challenges. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The safety and security environment in SA is analysed to include issues of crime and corruption. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Analyse the impact of government policy on domestic issues. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The analysis highlights the impact of government policies on the social and economic development of South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The analysis highlights the influence of global reaction to the political, social and economic conditions in South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Issues pertaining to human rights and violence against women and children are evaluated in terms of government policies and programmes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The analysis includes a consideration of the SA Aids pandemic and government Aids programmes. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Analyse the phenomena of xenophobia and racism. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Xenophobia is defined in the context of diplomacy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The analysis highlights the manner in which racism places obstacles on civil and human rights. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The analysis identifies significant manifestations of xenophobia in South Africa and highlights xenophobia as a major source of concern to human rights. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
International examples of xenophobia are described, highlighting the early warning signs and lessons learnt for the South African context. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Analyse South Africa's economic policies. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The analysis highlights the key financial and economic realities of South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The analysis reveals the influence of foreign markets and globalisation on the economy of South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The analysis provides an overview of the trade and investment scene in South Africa and Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The analysis highlights the role of imaging and branding in the economy of South Africa. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Analyse South Africa's foreign policy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The analysis identifies South Africa's role in international organisations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The analysis identifies South Africa's foreign policy in Europe, Asia, Africa, The Middle East and the Americas. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The Department of Foreign Affair's business plan and strategy is analysed to identify key principles, characteristic of SA foreign policy, actions, influences and objectives. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others in presenting the best interests of South Africa. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the realities of SA. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively in the presentation of relevant information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
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 the following:
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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 | |
Fundamental | 64330 | National Certificate: Mission Corporate Services Management | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2020-07-30 | PSETA |
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. | South Africa School of Diplomacy, Protocol and Public Administration |
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