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

Demonstrate understanding of housing development processes and procedures and apply knowledge to make an informed housing choice to access appropriate housing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114231  Demonstrate understanding of housing development processes and procedures and apply knowledge to make an informed housing choice to access appropriate housing 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Housing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-05-15  2009-05-13  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-05-13   2013-05-13  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
262715  Describe housing development processes and procedures in housing provision  Level 1  NQF Level 01  2   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners who achieve this unit standard will have an overview of the various elements involved in the housing process. This is an introductory standard which helps learners access information and choose the procedures for obtaining housing which is relevant to their context. On the basis of this knowledge they can investigate the relevant areas in more depth.In order to apply this unit standard, it is assumed that learners are able to read and write to a level appropriate for NQF Level 1. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Literacy, communications skills and numeracy skills at ABET Level 3. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
N/A 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Discuss and describe the housing delivery processes in South Africa. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Discuss and describe the housing delivery processes in South Africa and describe procedures on how to obtain a house. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Roles of government structures, housing institutions, private sector, NGOs, financiers, individuals, national and provincial housing programmes. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Different housing delivery approaches and processes as well as procedures are identified and explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Various housing development mechanisms and/or programmes are identified, described and listed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Housing delivery choices are identified and described. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Distinguish and explain different tenure options. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Ownership, rental, rent to buy, permission to occupy. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The distinction between renting and ownership is discussed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Advantages and disadvantages of different tenure options are given. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Contractual implications and obligations associated with each tenure option are identified and discussed. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
List and describe different housing delivery mechanisms. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Buying, self-built, social housing. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The functions of different roleplayers in housing delivery are explained and discussed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Different delivery mechanisms are listed and described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Implications for the learner for choosing a particular housing delivery mechanism are described and discussed. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Demonstrate an understanding of technical issues relating to physical aspects of housing. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Foundation, walls, roof, pipes, electricity, sanitation etc. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Site and land issues affecting construction are described with examples. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Types, standards, and levels of services and infrastructure (e.g. roads) are linked to the context of housing delivery. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. An example of a plan is interpreted in order to show understanding of the physical features of a house. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Examples of construction defects are recognized and listed. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Identify and exercise rights and responsibilities of all parties involved in the housing process. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Government structures, housing institutions, individuals, private sector, state enterprises. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Examples are given of rights for housing consumers in respect of financial, legal and technical rights to access housing are listed and described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Examples are given of rights for roleplayers in the delivery of housing are identified and discussed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. A scenario involving the abuse of rights and possible recourse and possible recourse processes is drawn up/ demonstrated. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Identify and apply knowledge of the different types of legal and contractual issues. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Rental housing Tribunals, legal structures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Functions of different spheres and levels of government are identified and described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Parties, terms and conditions of commonly used contracts relevant to learners are explored. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Consequences of breach of contract are listed and discussed. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
Providers of learning towards this unit standard will need to meet the accreditation requirements of the accredited ETQA.

Moderation Option: The moderation requirements of the accredited ETQA must be met in order to award credit to learners for this unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Historical knowledge and experience on housing development issues.
  • Roles of government and related housing delivery structures.
  • Human rights.
  • Procedures to obtain relevant housing information. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
  • Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local communities: by being aware of environmental and community issues that affect self and other householders. 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems: through engagement in the process of acquiring housing. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively: through organizing relevant documents and contact information in the housing acquisition process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information: through finding out and acting upon information relating to housing acquisition processes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion: through communicating with other roleplayers in the housing acquisition process. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
  • While this standard aims at giving an introductory overview, the outcomes can be assessed in the context of the particular needs of a specific group of learners through choosing the range that is most appropriate.
  • Given that this standard is at NQF Level 1 and could from part of a learner`s General Education and Training Certificate, some of the assessment evidence must be in a form related to competence in reading and writing at this level.
  • Assessment evidence should be gathered in the real-life application of the outcomes in the housing process where possible (e.g. completed application forms). If this is not feasible in terms of the learner`s own involvement, or his/her availability to the assessor over time, simulations, role plays, interviews, portfolios and tests can be used.
  • Translation and interpreting services should be used if these are needed. 
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    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 262715, which is "Describe housing development processes and procedures in housing provision", Level 1, 2 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48642   General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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