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

Plan and implement personal and career development goals within a golfing environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
120197  Plan and implement personal and career development goals within a golfing environment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Sport 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-11-30  2008-11-30  SAQA 0463/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-11-30   2012-11-30  

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 
Learners working towards this standard will be working within a golf club environment, specialising in golf retailing, added services to golf clubs, golf coaching, sports science and golf event management, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to one's job. This standard will also add value to individuals who are seeking to develop a career pathway towards an accomplished sports management and administration specialist.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Describing and applying basic management skills to self management.
  • Describing personal development and developing an action plan for own personal development.
  • Describing career development and developing an action plan for own career development.
  • Demonstrating and applying knowledge of how to obtain an employment position within the golfing industry. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners accessing this standard are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 4
  • Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe and apply basic management skills to self-management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of management is defined and applied to self management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Key management concepts and process are defined and applied. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Key management concepts and process include, but are not limited to, planning, organising, leading, co-ordinating, and controlling and delegating.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The management process flow chart is presented and explained with practical examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Concepts relating to work and task breakdown, allocation, co-ordination, information systems and standardisation are described and applied. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Develop an action plan for own personal development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concepts of personality, personal context and personal development are identified and articulated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Concepts of personality and own contexts include, but are not limited to, personal intellectual and emotional qualities, attributes, capacities and skills, social qualities, practical skills and personal interests.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Processes of analysing, planning, implementing and controlling in relation to personal development are identified, explained and understood. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The components of a personal skills audit are described and applied to self. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Own skills and abilities are evaluated in terms of own ambitions and personal short-term, medium-term and long-term personal development goals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    A personal development plan is compiled to realise career ambitions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The processes of implementing, monitoring and reviewing a personal development plan are explained and understood. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe career development and develop an action plan for own career development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concepts of career, current career context and career development are identified and articulated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Processes of analysing, planning, implementing and controlling in relation to career development are identified and articulated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The components of a career development plan are described and applied to self. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Own personal current career context is assessed and evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Career opportunities within the golfing industry are identified and evaluated in terms of own ambitions, circumstances and abilities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Short-term, medium-term and long-term career development goals are identified evaluated and articulated in a career development plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The processes of implementing, monitoring and reviewing a career development plan are applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Understand the purpose of, and utilise national skills legislation in the management of own career. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Skills development legislation includes, but is not limited to the Skills Development Act and the South African Qualifications Act.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate and apply knowledge of how to obtain an employment position within the golfing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A Curriculum Vitae and it contents are understood and a CV drawn up for self. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Types of employment and sources of information relating to employment within the golfing industry are analysed and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An employment possession is analysis for viability. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Viability includes but is not limited to, assessment of desirability of employment position with regard to own personal, and career, development plans, and assessment of own suitability to employment position.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The purpose and contents of a letter to accompany an application for employment are described and one drawn up for self for a specific job. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The purpose of the employment interview, and the process of preparation for an employment interview is described, understood and implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The phases of an employment interview are described and understood. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The phases of an employment interview include, but are not confined to, introductions and first impressions, seeking and giving information, applying techniques and strategies and reaching agreement on terms and conditions of employment and work allocation is explained and applied.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Provisions of an employment or service contract in golfing industry are applied in own context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Apply time management skills in self and career development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose and process for scheduling activities is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Golfing and related activities are organised and scheduled with timeframes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Own time management preferences are identified and work scheduled accordingly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Interruptions are identified and built into schedule to ensure that productivity levels are managed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Schedule is monitored and updated appropriately. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any 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, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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 
  • Career planning techniques
  • Goal setting principles
  • Basic management skills
  • Compiling a CV
  • Interviewing skills and preparation
  • Time management skills 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking processes to integrate basic management skills into personal and career development objectives. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to obtain input to career goals and progress in achieving them. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to effectively integrate personal and career goals into current work context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to gather all necessary information to make sound decisions on personal and career development plan. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to implement personal and career development goals. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating achievement of personal and career development goals. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that personal and career development problem-solving contexts within the golfing sector do not exist in isolation and that various streams of complimentary development can explored. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  73189   Further Education and Training Certificate: Golfing and Golf Coaching  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Fundamental  73209   National Diploma: Club Professional Golfing  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Fundamental  50017   National Diploma: Club Professional Golfing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-11-30  Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  57712   Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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