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

Collect information to support a community needs assessment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110044  Collect information to support a community needs assessment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Development 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development Adult Learning 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  12 
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to complete tasks that contribute to a community needs assessment project. These tasks will include contacting individual members in a community without the direct support from a senior practitioner.

The learner will also be able to interview individuals from the community, collect the information and present it to a senior practitioner. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A learner studying towards this unit standard is assumed to have a fair knowledge of the area where this needs assessment must take place. The learner is assumed to be functionally literate at NQF Level 1. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • At NQF Level 1, the assessment forms used are restricted to simple quantitative and qualitative methods and participation in surveys, appraisals, interviews, community consultations, census processes and basic documentary research.
  • Interview and collection skills are demonstrated in a group context e.g. community meeting, structured learning programme, or in a meeting with donors or state resource providers.
  • Relevant data should be collected from outside and inside the community.
  • The supervisor will assist the learner by limiting the scope of the project. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand the different forms used for the collection of information in communities. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Different forms used in this Specific Outcome are restricted to two examples selected from surveys, appraisals, interviews, community consultations, census processes and basic documentary research. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Purposes and reasons for using different needs assessment forms are described and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Forms are further explained in a general sense for its different usages. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The steps to complete different forms are practically demonstrated through actual completion. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify individuals in a community for interviewing purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Interviewing steps are described and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Interviewing forms are related to a description of persons to be interviewed. Key individuals within the community are also described in terms of their community roles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. All relevant stakeholders are identified and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Relevant individuals and households are identified and described in a practical manner. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Interview and collect information from individuals in a community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Interviews are conducted and demonstrated in a practical manner under supervision. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Interviews are also conducted and demonstrated unsupervised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Data is collected in a practical manner in accordance with the prescribed instructions of each form. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Present data to a senior practitioner. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Data is collected and prepared in accordance with the prescribed instructions of the development task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Data is presented through explanation and description to a senior practitioner. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. A report on experiences in carrying out the task is presented. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Accredited providers may establish or refine moderation procedures and systems in line with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.

    An external moderator may moderate the results of learners. External moderators should provide reports not only on the fairness and consistency of assessment, but also on the validity of the assessment design in terms of the specified outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The learner will have acquired a basic level of knowledge and understanding of:
  • Community dynamics and community development processes
  • FacilitatIng group processes and consensus making
  • The purpose, methods and application of the research tools
  • Background information in this context includes knowledge about the functioning of the community e.g. its social structure, key stakeholders, cultural issues, and sources of community information. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community:
  • In describing and explaining the forms and the steps to complete the forms the learner is expect to work with others. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively:
  • In identifying persons to be interviewed, and actually interviewing people and presenting the data to a senior practitioner, the learner has manages her/his activities responsibly and effectively. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing and critically evaluating information:
  • When interviewing people, preparing and presenting data the learner satisfies the requirements of this critical cross field outcome. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion:
  • All the specific outcomes of the unit standard are based on effective communication. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard could be employed as a development practitioner in the same provider institution with at least a level 4 Qualification and work with a registered assessor in development practice with the relevant ETQA.

    Registered Assessors must have a level 5 qualification in development practice and prior or concurrent experience as a development practitioner. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Key Individuals refer to persons that are affected by or directly involved in the needs assessment. Example: In the case of TB affected people that need support, key individuals will include local nurses, TB patients, family of TB patients and CBOs and NGOs working in the health sector.

    Stakeholders refer to every group or organisation involved in the affairs of a local community. This includes external donors and organisations working in the local community but not based there. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49606   General Education and Training Certificate: Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Core  23093   General Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  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 


    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. Amabamba Recruitment 
    3. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    4. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
    5. Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc 
    6. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
    7. Future-Teacher (Pty) Ltd 
    8. Guru Group of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    9. INKWENKWEZI PRIVATE COLLEGE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT cc 
    10. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    11. Josmap Training Institute 
    12. M3i Skills Development 
    13. Mamuhle Academy 
    14. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    15. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
    16. MIET Africa 
    17. MVIMBI BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 
    18. Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise 
    19. Ndwamato Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    20. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    21. Networx for Career Development 
    22. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    23. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    24. Reflections Development Institute 
    25. RLSTP Training & Development (PTY) LTD. 
    26. Simmek Holdings 
    27. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    28. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
    29. University of Venda 
    30. Washa 2 Training & Projects 
    31. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
    32. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.