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

Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn (revised) 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12471  Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn (revised) 
ORIGINATOR
SGB GET/FET Language and Communication 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2002-10-09  2005-10-09  SAQA 0144/02 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2006-10-09   2009-10-09  

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
7534  Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn  Level 1  NQF Level 01  3   

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
119631  Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn  Level 1  NQF Level 01  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The learner will be able to use language for learning and other learning strategies in all learning areas and contexts. The ability to use language for problem-solving, decision-making and creative, critical and evaluative thinking will be developed. The role of language in cognitive and conceptual development will be promoted in all learning and teaching environments. The learner moving into the FET band needs learning and study strategies and skills for successful progression. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills at ABET 3 or equivalent. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Information is obtained from a variety of sources: factual articles, reports, magazines, manuals, journals, cartoons, books, the media, reference material (eg catalogues, glossaries, dictionaries), internet, graphic material and workplace information sources etc. Information can also be accessed from other people, for example through interviews. Evidence of the use of resource centres, libraries or resource books should also be shown.

The information obtained is presented in accordance with the requirements of different formats of presentation, either orally or in writing (eg essay, poster, drawing, speech, electronic message, written paper, model).

Learning strategies include memorisation, the transfer of information from one text form to another, using reading and writing strategies for learning, asking for clarification etc. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Use language for learning. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Concepts are transferred from one language to another where applicable. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. A variety of terms related to learning tasks are distinguished and applied (eg analyse, discuss, describe, compare, contrast). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Language styles used in different learning areas are distinguished and applied. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Take responsibility for own learning and make choices about learning. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Commitment to learning process is actively demonstrated (in group work, self-study activities, compiling of portfolios etc). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Own learning materials are well organised. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. A learning task is chosen from a set of alternatives (essay topic; research project etc). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Learning tasks are completed within appropriate time frames. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Self-assessment tasks are completed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Self and time-management skills are used to plan and monitor own learning. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Learning and career options are selected on the basis of detailed guidance from the appropriate practitioner (learning programmes, skills programmes, learnerships, qualifications and career pathways etc). 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Identify different kinds of learning strategies and use what is appropriate to the task. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Appropriate learning strategies are identified (asking questions, reading and listening for detail, summaries, synthesising, skimming, scanning, mind maps, pictures, note-taking, drafting and redrafting, memorising, working in co-operation with others, working alone, etc). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Preferred learning strategies are selected and used according to the task. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Self-assessment strategies are used effectively. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Feedback from others is acknowledged, evaluated and used to improve and revise work. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Evidence of planning, drafting, editing and revising is shown. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Specific information is found using basic referencing skills (numbering, index, contents page etc). 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Identify, access and use information. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The need for information is identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Appropriate sources of information are identified and accessed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Relevant information is selected. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Information is categorised, classified and arranged according to the task. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Information is presented in a clear and accessible way in order to facilitate learning. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Use resources effectively to supplement learning. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Evidence is shown that additional information has been obtained from a variety of sources (eg library, resource centre, workplace, internet, other learners). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Relevant reference materials are used appropriately (eg dictionary, encyclopaedia, film, journals, atlases). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Evidence taken from other sources is acknowledged. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Additional information selected is relevant. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
Accreditation 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:
The moderation requirements of this ETQA must be met in order to award credit to learners for this unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Learners can understand and explain that languages have certain features and conventions, which can be managed for learning purposes. Learners are aware that there are skills, strategies and resources which will facilitate learning. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems: use learning programme material, learning tasks and information accessing skills to solve problems.

Explore education and career opportunities.


Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Work effectively with others and in teams: using reading, writing and interactive speech in learning activities, discussions and research projects. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively: through organisation of learning materials and assignments. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information: through application of information skills in learning. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills: in formal and informal learning situations. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Use science and technology effectively and critically: through using electronic media for learning and accessing information. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Understand the world as a set of related systems: through accessing information to make connections which facilitate learning, and exploring a global range of contexts and texts.

Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts: information access and learning strategies enhance understanding and discussion of such issues. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities: information access and learning strategies enable people to participate effectively in such processes. 

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • It should be noted that these 5 credits do not necessarily represent 50 notional hours of learning time separate from the rest of a learner`s language course. As a standard aimed at facilitating learning, these outcomes should be integrated into the delivery of a specific learning programme. They should also be assessed in the context of the specific learning programme, or any workplace training. The assessment of successful application of learning strategies and techniques will be done through integrated assessment in relation to the designated outcomes of the learning programme. The development of assessment tasks aimed directly at assessing these outcomes is optional.
  • It is recognised that not all sources of information are available to all learners.
  • People should be culturally and contextually tolerant and sensitive in the process of information gathering.
  • The term `information` includes mathematical data.
  • This unit standard applies across all learning areas and is closely related to Critical Outcome 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 119631, "Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn", ABET Level 4, 5 credits.

    This unit standard replaces unit standard 7534, which was "Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn", 3 credits, NQF Level 1. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48495   General Education and Training Certificate: Water Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Fundamental  48642   General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  24153   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-09-13  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  49606   General Education and Training Certificate: Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Fundamental  49411   General Education and Training Certificate: Construction  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Fundamental  23093   General Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Fundamental  49552   General Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Fundamental  49753   General Education and Training Certificate: General Technical Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Fundamental  49668   General Education and Training Certificate: Horticulture  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Fundamental  49583   General Education and Training Certificate: Poultry Processing  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Fundamental  49580   General Education and Training Certificate: Poultry Production  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Fundamental  35953   General Education and Training Certificate: Transport  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-02-06  Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  23193   GETC in Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-02-13  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  49082   GETC: Wood Products Processing  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Fundamental  23253   National Certificate (GETC): Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Fundamental  48970   National Certificate: Animal Production  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Fundamental  22865   National Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-10-09  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  24296   National Certificate: Construction: Installation of Floor Coverings  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Fundamental  20287   National Certificate: Farming  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Fundamental  48971   National Certificate: Mixed Farming Systems  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Fundamental  48972   National Certificate: Plant Production  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Fundamental  49014   National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Underground Hard Rock  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-08-16  Was MQA 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.
     
    1. A4 Consultancy CC 
    2. Africa Training Centre 
    3. Afrimat Construction Materials Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    4. Alpha Business Consultants 
    5. Amabamba Recruitment 
    6. Amaloba Horticultural Services 
    7. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    8. ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE 
    9. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    10. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
    11. Bantubanye Skills 
    12. BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD 
    13. Bikologix Projects 
    14. Biofuels Business Incubators NPC 
    15. BO Support Services CC 
    16. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    17. BOKONI PLATINUM MINES (PTY) LTD 
    18. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
    19. Bumunhu Services Providers Cc 
    20. Cedara College of Agriculture 
    21. Central Bridge Trading 109 
    22. Centre for Public Participation 
    23. CTC College(PTY) LTD. 
    24. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    25. Deloitte 
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    28. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
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    30. Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC 
    31. ELSENBURG AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE 
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    33. Environmental Leadership Academy 
    34. Escay Catering and other Services 
    35. Essential Skills 
    36. Farm for Africa Training and Development 
    37. Food and Trees for Africa 
    38. Forestcom 
    39. Fort Cox Agricultural College 
    40. FOSKOR (PTY) LTD 
    41. GA Community Care Consultants 
    42. Ghoenas Kraal Opleiding Sentrum 
    43. Giant Alive Services 
    44. Goldfields FET College 
    45. Green Futures 
    46. Green Gain Consulting (Pty)Ltd 
    47. Heedmorine Training 
    48. Hlombe and Associates 
    49. Hot To Go Training College and Services 
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    55. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    56. Iziko Capacity Building CC. 
    57. Josmap Training Institute 
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    59. KayDee Project Management Cc 
    60. Kgakishe Trading and Projects (PTY) LTD 
    61. Kgopane Trading Enterprise 
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    63. KMK Training Services (PTY) Ltd 
    64. Knowledge For Ever 
    65. Kodi Traiding Enterprise 
    66. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
    67. Lapa La Afrika Farming and Projects 
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    69. Leruo ke Matla Training and Enterprise Development Services 
    70. Lesias Educational Services 
    71. Longmore Training and Developen 
    72. Lovedale TVET College 
    73. Mabuya Amahle Trading 
    74. Madzivhandila Agricultural College 
    75. Maile Consulting 
    76. Maishamalema Development Training 
    77. Makwedeng Training 
    78. Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre 
    79. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    80. Marang Women in Agric and Development 
    81. MARS Business Consulting 
    82. MashMP Holdings 
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    84. Mathapuso Construction and Projects 
    85. MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
    86. Matiisetso Training and Consulting 
    87. Matlharini Multi Centre Skills 
    88. Matotomana Training & General Trading 
    89. Mavco Engineering Pty Ltd 
    90. Mbimbini Training and Community Development 
    91. Mcebo Technologies 
    92. Mdaka Omnyama Trading and Projects 
    93. Medu Skills Consultants 
    94. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    95. Mimosa Business Consultants 
    96. Mintirho Development Services 
    97. MML Consulting CC. 
    98. Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC 
    99. Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    100. MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD 
    101. Mogaladi Business Enterprise 
    102. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    103. Montshepetsa Bosui Farming & Training Cnt 
    104. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    105. Morwa Agri-development cc 
    106. Mphela Education Training and Development 
    107. Mpontshe Training 
    108. Mthashana FET College - Vryheid Campus 
    109. MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE 
    110. MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD 
    111. Mvelo Consultant 
    112. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
    113. National Institute For The Deaf - NID 
    114. NEDTEX73 
    115. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    116. Nettcon SA 
    117. New Heights 1082 Pty Ltd 
    118. Nghano Training and Development Centre 
    119. Ngwato Wa Mphela Agriculture Training Services 
    120. Nkalebetja Agricultural Projects and Management services 
    121. Nkangala Public FET College - Central Office 
    122. NOBO Training and Development Services (Pty) LTD 
    123. Nomsithi Trading 
    124. Nophelo Training Centre 
    125. NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD 
    126. Novi General Services 
    127. Nyankwavi Investment CC. 
    128. Owen Sithole College of Agriculture 
    129. P N K Management Services 
    130. PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD 
    131. Pandelani Investment Holdings (PTY) LTD. 
    132. Phepha Consulting Services 
    133. Phill Skills and Development Institute 
    134. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    135. POTCH - UTC (PTY) LTD 
    136. Power Rush Trading 170 CC. 
    137. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    138. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
    139. Progressive Environmental Projects 
    140. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    141. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    142. Qabuka-Vuka Development Trading 
    143. Reflections Development Institute 
    144. Retsogile Education and Training 
    145. RLSTP Training & Development (PTY) LTD. 
    146. SBJ Shadikamang Agriculture 
    147. Scientific Roots (Pty) Ltd 
    148. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
    149. Selipha Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    150. Senelo Trading CC 
    151. Setlakala Business Development 
    152. Seza Bantu Rural Agricultural Projects 
    153. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
    154. Silver Falls Scientific 
    155. Simmek Holdings 
    156. Siyafundisa I Africa 
    157. Siyasanga Training Centre 
    158. Skills For Life 
    159. SmartMatta (Pty) Ltd 
    160. South African ABET Development Agency SAADA 
    161. Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk 
    162. Sulu Trading PTY LTD 
    163. SWARANANG MANAGEMENT CONSULTING CC 
    164. Taletso FET College - Central Office 
    165. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    166. The Crimson CO CC. 
    167. The Petit Pois Chef's Academy 
    168. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 
    169. Thebu Financial & Management Services 
    170. Thembeni Skills Development Trading and Projects 
    171. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    172. Thuto Boshwa Skills Development Services 
    173. Thutong Learning College 
    174. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    175. Tinotsile Training and Development 
    176. Tlatlana Events Solution and Communication 
    177. TM Mashwara and Projects 
    178. Tompi Seleka Agricultural College 
    179. Township Fire and Rescure (Pty) Ltd 
    180. TPN Training and Recruitment cc 
    181. Training at Work (Pty) Ltd 
    182. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    183. Tripple R Training Provider 
    184. Tsebong Training Centre 
    185. Tshenkeng's Consulting 
    186. Tuns Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    187. Twin Peak Technologies 
    188. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
    189. Umfolozi FET College 
    190. University of Venda 
    191. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
    192. Vari Holdings (Pty)Ltd 
    193. VENETIA MINE 
    194. Venus Maintenance and Supply Services 
    195. Voyano Project Management 
    196. Vukani Community Training 
    197. Washa 2 Training & Projects 
    198. Waterberg FET College - Central Office 
    199. Westco Agri Training 
    200. WESTERN CHROME MINES 
    201. Wongintuthuko Projects 
    202. Working Decisions Cc 
    203. World Pace Development and Training Institute 
    204. Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects 
    205. Yotha Personnel 


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