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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Write/Sign for a variety of different purposes |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
119636 | Write/Sign for a variety of different purposes | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB GET/FET Language and Communication | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language | Language | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
ABET Level 4 | Regular-Fundamental | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Reregistered | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
12470 | Write for a variety of different purposes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard will enable learners to produce a range of different text types for different purposes, audiences and contexts. Learners will be able to write/sign reasonably clearly in order to communicate meaning, and show some control of grammar and style. Learners will be familiar with a range of structuring devices and conventions that help convey meaning, and will develop competence in the writing process through reflecting on and correcting their own written/signed work. They will use language appropriate to the socio-cultural, learning, or workplace/technical environments as required. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Listening, Speaking/Signing Reading and/or Writing/Viewing skills at ABET 3 or equivalent. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Texts are produced using appropriate language patterns and structures which take account of context, purpose and audience.
Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standards where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. Notes on range: Contexts include: Content includes: |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Produce texts appropriate to purpose, audience and context. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Appropriate text type, format and conventions are used for specific purposes, audiences and contexts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Sufficient, accurate and relevant content is selected and presented to achieve the requirements of the task set. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Register, tone, style and language use is appropriate to the purpose, audience and context of the text and task. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Own experience, knowledge and opinions are expressed and supported where required. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Use grammatical structures to organise texts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Common grammatical structures are used correctly (eg subject/verb agreement; pronouns, tenses, parts of speech, commonly used verb forms). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Clear, simple sentences are used. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
A variety of sentence lengths and types are used appropriately (eg negatives, question forms, statements, imperatives). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Punctuation/non-manual features (NMFS) and spelling conventions are used appropriately. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Grammatical link devices (eg conjunctions) are used correctly to write sustained pieces. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Sentence structure and word/sign order are used accurately. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Use writing/signing conventions to organise texts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Texts are structured and organised so that content or information is clearly and logically sequenced and arranged. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Conventions for paragraphs/chunks of signs are used appropriately. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Links between sentences and paragraphs are correctly used and help the flow of ideas. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Arguments or positions are supported and illustrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Structuring devices, typographical, graphic or visual features are used appropriately (eg table of contents, headings, numbering etc). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Stylistic devices are used for specific effects (eg simple imagery, use of dialogue, use of manipulative or biased language etc). |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Plan, draft and edit own writing/signing. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Evidence of planning and drafting is shown. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Feedback is incorporated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Text is revised, proof-read/checked and corrected. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Final version is produced and appropriately presented. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Providers of learning towards this unit standard will need to meet the accreditation requirements of Umalusi, the ETQA for General and Further Education.
Moderation Options: |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Learners can understand and explain that languages have certain features and conventions, which can be manipulated. Language has aesthetic, affective, cultural, social and political dimensions. Learners can apply this knowledge and adapt language to suit different contexts, audiences and purposes. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others and in teams: using writing/signing skills in groupwork and project activities. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively: through using language. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information: fundamental to the process of growing language capability across language applications and fields of study. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills: in formal and informal communications. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically: language makes it possible for people to access and use scientific and technological information and applications. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities: writing/signing enables people to formally express opinions in public fora. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 12470, " Write for a variety of different purposes", ABET Level 4, 6 credits. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Fundamental | 71751 | General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Fundamental | 73249 | General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | UMALUSI |
Fundamental | 61755 | General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Fundamental | 66029 | General Education and Training Certificate: Chemical Operations | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Fundamental | 50584 | General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FPMSETA |
Fundamental | 58493 | General Education and Training Certificate: Equine and Equestrian Practices | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
Fundamental | 58026 | General Education and Training Certificate: Food and Beverage Handling Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
Fundamental | 50225 | General Education and Training Certificate: General Forestry | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FPMSETA |
Fundamental | 57829 | General Education and Training Certificate: Grain Handling Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
Fundamental | 65969 | General Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Fundamental | 57937 | General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Fundamental | 66269 | General Education and Training Certificate: Lumber Milling | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FPMSETA |
Fundamental | 58267 | General Education and Training Certificate: Mining and Minerals Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MQA |
Fundamental | 59300 | General Education and Training Certificate: Transport | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | TETA |
Fundamental | 58760 | National Certificate: Rock Breaking Underground Hard Rock | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MQA |
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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