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

Maintain and conserve the flora in nature areas 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119709  Maintain and conserve the flora in nature areas 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Horticulture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
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
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Recognise the value of indigenous flora to society
  • Demonstrate the skills to maintain the flora in nature areas
  • Identify a selection of plants that are endemic to the area
  • Identify "alien invader' plants and the methods to eradicate these 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Demonstrate knowledge of numeracy and communication at NQF level 1 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify common indigenous trees, shrubs or herbaceous plants from the region. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: endemic (grow wild) trees, shrubs and wild flowers of the region. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The common name, and scientific name (genus and species) of 5 trees endemic to the region, are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The common name, and scientific name (genus and species) of 5 shrubs endemic to the region, are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The common name, and scientific name (genus and species) of 5 herbaceous plants endemic to the region, are identified. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Show an understanding of the impact that alien and invasive vegetation have on nature areas. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: invasive plant legislation, weeds, invasive plants, alien vegetation not listed in the regulations, preservation of natural heritage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The criteria for the classification of 'alien invader' plants are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The three categories of plants in the 'alien invader' legislation are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The purpose of the 'alien invader' legislation is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The reproduction of aliens and invasive plants in nature areas is described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Recognize and identify alien vegetation in a nature area. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: invasive plant legislation, weeds, invasive plants, aliens invader plants not mentioned in the regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Ten legislated alien invader plants of the region are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The common name, and scientific name (genus and species) of these alien invader plants are given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Ten 'escaped' garden plants found in the region are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The common name, and scientific name (genus and species) of these escaped plants are given. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Removal of alien vegetation from nature areas. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: weeds, legislated alien invader plants, escaped plants, removal techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The most suitable methods for the removal of the alien and invasive plants commonly found in the region are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The manual removal of alien plants from the nature area is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The control of weeds and alien vegetation on steep and inhospitable sites is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance of removing all regenerative plant material during weed control is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The need to report the presence of unfamiliar plants in the nature area is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Demonstrate a knowledge of the various techniques to prevent the regrowth of alien vegetation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: litter, materials and rubbish dropped from vehicles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The methods by which alien and unwanted plants reproduce are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The use of different control strategies, according to the alien's method of reproduction, are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The various techniques used in these control strategies are demonstrated. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • 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 must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

    The assessment of qualifying learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established principles. Practical assessment activities will be used, which are appropriate to the contents in which qualifying learners are working. These activities will include an appropriate combination of self and peer assessment, practical and oral assessments, observations etc.

    The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge be assessed. The specific outcomes must be assessed in its own right, through oral and practical evidence. It cannot be assessed by observation only.

    The specific outcomes and essential knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a qualifying learner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge, but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, then they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a learner is able to perform specific outcomes, but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent.

    Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found, both in performance and in the essential embedded knowledge.

    Performance of specific outcomes must actively affirm target groups of qualifying learners, not unfairly discriminate against them. Qualifying learners should be able to justify their performance in terms of these values. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome and must be assessed in its own right, through oral and written evidence. Observation cannot be the only assessment. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
  • Exploring education and career opportunities.
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    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.
    Specific Outcome 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  • Identify common indigenous trees, shrubs or herbaceous plants from the region
  • Show an understanding of the impact that alien and invasive vegetation have on nature areas
  • Recognize and identify alien vegetation in a nature area
  • Removal of alien vegetation from nature areas
  • Demonstrate the various techniques to prevent the regrowth of alien vegetation 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community.
    Specific outcome 3, 4 and 5
  • Recognize and identify alien vegetation in a nature area
  • Removal of alien vegetation from nature areas
  • Demonstrate the various techniques to prevent the regrowth of alien vegetation 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
    Specific Outcome 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  • Identify common indigenous trees, shrubs or herbaceous plants from the region
  • Show an understanding of the impact that alien and invasive vegetation have on nature areas
  • Recognize and identify alien vegetation in a nature area
  • Removal of alien vegetation from nature areas
  • Demonstrate the various techniques to prevent the regrowth of alien vegetation 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organise and critically evaluate information.
    Specific Outcome 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  • Identify common indigenous trees, shrubs or herbaceous plants from the region
  • Show an understanding of the impact that alien and invasive vegetation have on nature areas
  • Recognize and identify alien vegetation in a nature area
  • Removal of alien vegetation from nature areas
  • Demonstrate the various techniques to prevent the regrowth of alien vegetation 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation.
  • Specific outcome is embedded in the learning for this level of learner 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
    Specific Outcome 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  • Identify common indigenous trees, shrubs or herbaceous plants from the region
  • Show an understanding of the impact that alien and invasive vegetation have on nature areas
  • Recognize and identify alien vegetation in a nature area
  • Removal of alien vegetation from nature areas
  • Demonstrate the various techniques to prevent the regrowth of alien vegetation 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
    Specific Outcome 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  • Identify common indigenous trees, shrubs or herbaceous plants from the region
  • Show an understanding of the impact that alien and invasive vegetation have on nature areas
  • Recognize and identify alien vegetation in a nature area
  • Removal of alien vegetation from nature areas
  • Demonstrate the various techniques to prevent the regrowth of alien vegetation 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Assessors must:
  • Be accredited as an assessor by the relevant ETQA
  • Hold an assessor certificate according to the current requirements
  • Have experience or in depth knowledge of the horticultural industry, specifically as it relates to ornamental aspects 
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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 
    The Learner
  • Is expected to perform the specific outcomes reflected in this unit standard without direct supervision
  • Should have access to work site procedures
  • Should demonstrate an application of ethics and values
  • Must apply basic principles of general safety and customer care
  • Should demonstrate an awareness of the expectations and obligations of basic employee/employer relations including industrial relations principles

    At this level the communication / reporting of issues arising in the workplace, is embedded in the specific outcomes and the related assessment criteria.

    It is understood that, due to the nature of the work environment and the skills level of the Learner, that the aspects of teamwork form an integral part of the necessary specific outcomes and related assessment criteria.

    The points included under the notes, should be included when the qualifying Learners are being assessed. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  49668   General Education and Training Certificate: Horticulture  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  66589   National Certificate: Horticulture  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    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.
     
    1. Amaloba Horticultural Services 
    2. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
    3. Buhlebetfu Investments Pty Ltd 
    4. Bumunhu Services Providers Cc 
    5. Dineo Tsa Botshelo Trading Enterprise 
    6. Green Futures 
    7. Impact Plus Training Consultants 
    8. Judy Atipa Investment Pty Ltd 
    9. K2011145379(South Africa) (Pty) Ltd 
    10. Kgopane Trading Enterprise 
    11. Kimbali Holdings 
    12. Knowledge For Ever 
    13. Madzivhandila Agricultural College 
    14. Maishamalema Development Training 
    15. Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre 
    16. Medu Skills Consultants 
    17. Nkangala Public FET College - Central Office 
    18. Nophelo Training Centre 
    19. Progressive Environmental Projects 
    20. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
    21. Seza Bantu Rural Agricultural Projects 
    22. UNLEASH POTENTIAL TRADING 
    23. Voyano Project Management 


    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.