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

Access information for presentations and diplomatic applications 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114851  Access information for presentations and diplomatic applications 
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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-06-26  2010-06-26  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2011-06-26   2014-06-26  

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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will demonstrate application of research skills in finding relevant information from a variety of resources. They will be able to assess the information and use it in presentations for a specific target audience. They will use technology in presentations to effectively market SA at conferences and exhibitions. Learners will be able to develop skills in WEB and information management. Additionally, the learners will be able to manage DFA information according to MISS and the Information Administration Policy.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Identify and access a variety of information resources.
  • Process, evaluate and use information in specific contexts
  • Prepare and present information using technology professionally.
  • Facilitate workshops in diplomatic context.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information and documentation. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard are assumed to have a Level 5 qualification or RPL equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    For the learner to successfully operate professionally in agency and consular work, relevant information retrieval strategies have to be mastered.

    A person registered for this unit standard will be able to communicate information in a professional manner.
    Documentation security is maintained in terms of the Documentation Security Policy and the Disclosure of Official Information Act. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and access a variety of information resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Electronic and non-electronic sources of information are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information retrieval techniques and strategies are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information is retrieved from identified resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Resources are evaluated for their suitability for diplomatic information. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Process, evaluate and use information in specific contexts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Types, functions and register of texts are recognised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant information is applied to a given situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information is integrated to accomplish a specific purpose. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Acknowledged referencing procedures are followed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prepare and present information using technology professionally. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials are prepared professionally. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Audio-visual material is developed and applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Computer glitches are resolved before presentations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Alternative mode of presentation is prepared. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Adjustments to presentation are done appropriately. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Maintain confidentiality of DFA information and documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The Information Administration policy is applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Document security policy and procedures analysed and implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Classification of messages and documentation is applied in terms of the Disclosure of Official Information Act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The storage, removal and/or destruction of classified information is done procedurally. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Computer Security is maintained. 


    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 ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the 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.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Information Science
  • Resources of information: Electronic and non-electronic
  • Web and information management
  • Internet search instruments
  • Relevant and irrelevant information
  • Referencing techniques
  • Power-point presentations
  • Audio-visual equipment and techniques
  • MISS and Documentation Security Policy.
  • Access, storage and removal of classified information
  • Handling and destruction of secret documents
  • Disclosure of Official Information Act
  • Security breaches 
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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 presenting the best interest of South Africa. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to information retrieval and security. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in presenting information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible understanding of information resources and the use information obtained. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Assessment 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. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Fundamental  48762   Advanced Certificate: Mission Administration  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-11-26  Was 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.
     
    NONE 


    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.