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

Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of the concept of facilitation and a range of facilitation skills 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110508  Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of the concept of facilitation and a range of facilitation skills 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Economics 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  6 
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 
This Unit Standard is intended for people who are, or seek to be, active an area where group facilitation is key to service delivery.
It introduces the learner to the concept of facilitation and provides an understanding of the key concepts, tools and behaviours involved therein.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Discuss the meaning of the concept of facilitation
  • Identify and explain the key concepts in facilitation
  • Identify and discuss the key behaviours of an effective facilitator
  • Facilitate a project meeting. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in communication at NQF Level 4. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Other roles played in groups include: leader; director; manager; presenter.
  • Group processes in local economic development include meetings; workshops; virtual round-tables.
  • Tools used by facilitators include audience analysis; gaining participation; questioning techniques; platform skills; sequencing content; using handouts; visual aids; a personal learning log.
  • Techniques include brainstorming; learning wall/ participlan; role-playing; presentations. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Discuss the meaning of the concept of facilitation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Facilitation is defined and described as a particular role played within a group process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The facilitator role is differentiated from other roles played in groups in terms of the goals of each role. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Power is discussed as a distinguishing factor when considering roles played in groups. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and explain the key concepts in facilitation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Key concepts of facilitation are listed and each is explained by giving practical examples from own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The place of the facilitator role is explained in the context of a variety of local economic development activities and group processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. A variety of tools and techniques used by facilitators are identified and discussed in terms of their use and value for achieving specified objectives in a variety of local economic development group processes. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify and discuss the key behaviours of an effective facilitator. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Key behaviours are identified that constitute the repertoire of a competent facilitator. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Each behaviour is discussed in terms of the most appropriate time, circumstances and tools and techniques to apply it, when facilitating a group process by referring to examples from own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Facilitation behaviours are compared and contrasted with the behavioural repertoires of other roles used in local economic development group processes and reasons given for the success or failure of facilitation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Facilitate a project meeting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. A meeting is facilitated to discuss progress with a local economic development project. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Behaviours on the part of members that hinder progress are eliminated and/or reduced using applicable facilitation skills. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Participation by all members is encouraged to ensure optimal participation of stakeholders and efficient progress of meeting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Confirmation is obtained from individuals who have special tasks to perform resulting from decisions taken at the meeting. 


    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, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or will assess this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQ, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

    4. Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Facilitation versus presentation.
  • The application of facilitation skills in the local economic development context.
  • Performance measures for facilitators. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made by, e.g.
  • Discussing power as a distinguishing factor when considering roles played in groups according to assessment criterion:
    Power is discussed as a distinguishing factor when considering roles played in groups.
  • Identifying key behaviours that constitute the repertoire of a competent facilitator according to assessment criterion: Key behaviours are identified that constitute the repertoire of a competent facilitator.
  • Discussing each behaviour in terms of the most appropriate time, circumstances and tools and techniques to apply it, when facilitating a group process by referring to examples from own work context according to assessment criterion:
    Each behaviour is discussed in terms of the most appropriate time, circumstances and tools and techniques to apply it, when facilitating a group process by referring to examples from own work context.
  • Comparing and contrasting facilitation behaviours with the behavioural repertoires of other roles used in local economic development group processes and reasons given for the success or failure of facilitation according to assessment criterion:
    Facilitation behaviours are compared and contrasted with the behavioural repertoires of other roles used in local economic development group processes and reasons given for the success or failure of facilitation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization and community by, e.g.
  • Demonstrating a knowledge and understanding of the concept of facilitation and a range of facilitation skills according to the assessment criteria for specific outcomes:
  • Discuss the meaning of the concept of facilitation
  • Identify and explain the key concepts in facilitation
  • Identify and discuss the key behaviours of an effective facilitator. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Differentiating the facilitator role from other roles played in groups in terms of the goals of each role according to assessment criterion:
    The facilitator role is differentiated from other roles played in groups in terms of the goals of each role.
  • Identifying and discussing a variety of tools and techniques used by facilitators in terms of their use and value for achieving specified objectives in a variety of local economic development group processes according to assessment criterion.
  • A variety of tools and techniques used by facilitators are identified and discussed in terms of their use and value for achieving specified objectives in a variety of local economic development group processes.
  • Discussing each behaviour in terms of the most appropriate time, circumstances and tools and techniques to apply it, when facilitating a group process by referring to examples from own work context according to assessment criterion:
    Each behaviour is discussed in terms of the most appropriate time, circumstances and tools and techniques to apply it, when facilitating a group process by referring to examples from own work context.
  • Comparing and contrasting facilitation behaviours with the behavioural repertoires of other roles used in local economic development group processes and reasons given for the success or failure of facilitation according to assessment criterion:
    Facilitation behaviours are compared and contrasted with the behavioural repertoires of other roles used in local economic development group processes and reasons given for the success or failure of facilitation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information by, e.g.
  • Listing and explaining the key concepts of facilitation giving practical examples from own work context according to assessment criterion:
    Key concepts of facilitation are listed and each is explained by giving practical examples from own work context.
  • Identifying and discussing a variety of tools and techniques used by facilitators in terms of their use and value for achieving specified objectives in a variety of local economic development group processes according to assessment criterion:
    A variety of tools and techniques used by facilitators are identified and discussed in terms of their use and value for achieving specified objectives in a variety of local economic development group processes.
  • Identifying key behaviours that constitute the repertoire of a competent facilitator according to assessment criterion:
    Key behaviours are identified that constitute the repertoire of a competent facilitator.
  • Discussing each behaviour in terms of the most appropriate time, circumstances and tools and techniques to apply it, when facilitating a group process by referring to examples from own work context according to assessment criterion:
    Each behaviour is discussed in terms of the most appropriate time, circumstances and tools and techniques to apply it, when facilitating a group process by referring to examples from own work context.
  • Comparing and contrasting facilitation behaviours with the behavioural repertoires of other roles used in local economic development group processes and reasons given for the success or failure of facilitation according to assessment criterion:
    Facilitation behaviours are compared and contrasted with the behavioural repertoires of other roles used in local economic development group processes and reasons given for the success or failure of facilitation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/ or language skills in the modes of oral and/ or written presentation by, e.g.
  • Demonstrating a knowledge and understanding of the concept of facilitation and a range of facilitation skills according to the assessment criteria for specific outcomes:
  • Discuss the meaning of the concept of facilitation
  • Identify and explain the key concepts in facilitation
  • Identify and discuss the key behaviours of an effective facilitator. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and health of others by, eg.
  • Identifying and discussing a variety of tools and techniques used by facilitators in terms of their use and value for achieving specified objectives in a variety of local economic development group processes according to assessment criterion:
    A variety of tools and techniques used by facilitators are identified and discussed in terms of their use and value for achieving specified objectives in a variety of local economic development group processes. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts by, e.g.
  • Comparing and contrasting facilitation behaviours with the behavioural repertoires of other roles used in local economic development group processes and reasons given for the success or failure of facilitation according to assessment criterion:
  • Facilitation behaviours are compared and contrasted with the behavioural repertoires of other roles used in local economic development group processes and reasons given for the success or failure of facilitation. 
    		•

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  65989   Further Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    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 
    Core  49107   National Certificate: Inspection and Enforcement Services  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Core  36438   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Core  49598   National Diploma: Paralegal Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  49469   National Diploma: Complex Procurement  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30   


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