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

Protect the confidentiality of mission activities and information 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114695  Protect the confidentiality of mission activities and information 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-06-26  2008-11-26  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-11-26   2012-11-26  

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
260003  Provide management oversight of the resources and administration of a diplomatic mission or consular post  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  20   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will be able to protect the confidentiality of mission activities and information. This includes explaining the concept of and the need for confidentiality, interpreting censorship and monitoring electronic mail. They will be able to manage Department of Foreign Affairs information according to the MISS and the Information Administration Policy.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Explain the concept and necessity of confidentiality in diplomatic practice.
  • Manage DFA information according to MISS
  • Implement the Information Administration Policy.
  • Know and apply the Disclosure of Official Information Act. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification are assumed to have completed a Level 6 qualification or RPL equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the concept and necessity of confidentiality in diplomatic practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of confidentiality is defined in context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The need for confidentiality in diplomatic practice is evaluated in terms of transparency and security. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Freedom of speech and communication is contrasted to the concept of confidentiality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Responsibility and accountability for information management is evaluated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Manage DFA information according to MISS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The Information Administration Policy is analysed with a view on implementation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The Personnel Security Policy is discussed to determine feasibility of implementation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The Physical Security is appraised for implementation in a specific context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implement the information administration policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Document security policies are followed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Contingency plans are developed for implementation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Methods to access, store and remove classified information are mastered and demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Methods of handling and destroying secret documents are applied in accordance to policy. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Know and apply the Disclosure of Official. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Knowledge of the procedures to deal with breaches of security is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    DFA communication security procedures are implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Methods of prioritizing and classifying messages, documents and information sources are managed and implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    DFA computer security procedures are applied. 


    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's discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • MISS & Document security policy
  • Contingency plans
  • Access, storage and removal of classified information
  • Handling and destruction of secret documents.
  • Disclosure of Official Information Act & Breaches of security
  • Communication and Computer security
  • Priorities and classification of messages, documents and information sources. 
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    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 preventing breaches of security. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to confidentiality and security. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by managing communication security of documents, information and electronic equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 260003, which is "Provide management oversight of the resources and administration of a diplomatic mission or consular post", Level 7, 20 credits.

    Assesment methods and integrated assessment

    Ensure that assessment covers the specific outcomes, the critical cross-field outcomes and the essential embedded knowledge. Assessment activities should be appropriate to the context and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment.

    A range of assessment methods should be used, including direct observation, product sample, simulation, questioning (verbal or written) and testimony (portfolio collection of evidence).

    Integrated assessment: It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the number of assessment "events". Ensure that the commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

    Supplementary information

    Lectures 15 hours
    Experiential Learning 25 hours
    Self-directed learning 10 hours
    Skills coaching
    Other

    Total 50 hours 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48726   Advanced Diploma: Diplomacy  Level 7  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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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