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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Gather and maintain evidence of experience

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12954	Gather and maintain evidence of experience
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts			Sport
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2002-06-12	2005-06-12	SAQA 0742/02
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2006-06-12		2009-06-12

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

The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard will be able to proof by means of evidence his experiences regarding competencies, skills, formal training and any other relevant information applicable to the fields of adventure based learning sport and fitness programs.

The qualifying learner will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of adventure based learning facilitation as well as tourism in general, or to strive towards higher adventure based learning facilitation standards and practice at higher levels.

Competent qualifying learners in adventure based learning facilitation will provide safe, quality and positive experiences to clients and thus strengthen the profession in general.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that a learner attempting this unit standard has literacy equivalent to NQF level 2. Proof of technical and soft skills competencies in activity experiences that are recorded.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Guides to the scope and complexity of the specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are provided in bullet points beneath each. These are prefaced by "for example" since they are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are intended only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Provide completed evidence report in the form of a prescribed logbook or portfolio that can be used for evaluation/assessment.

OUTCOME NOTES

For example:

Presentation of logbook/s prescribed by federations.

Photos, newspaper reports, programmes, letters of compliments.

Portfolio files.

Personal contact details.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Ensure that the evidence recorded are legal and ethical in accordance with the minimum standards required from industry.

OUTCOME NOTES

For example:

References to minimum standards set by hire outdoor recreation industry.

Proof of Federation membership and position.

Categorized outdoor activity, programme and other experiences.

List of references to contact.

RPL records, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Indicate the time periods of experiences and minimum time periods required as well as the environment when recording experiences.

OUTCOME NOTES

For example:

Time periods of experiences.

Detail of documentation of time and exposure.

Type of activity/ies and level of specialisation e.g. generic /specialist.

Leadership role and involvement during the experiences.

Weather conditions and type of camping done.

Environment /area description.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Demonstrate professional codes and a set of values in recording your experiences.

OUTCOME NOTES

For example:

Care in completing logbook or portfolio file.

Detail shown and accuracy on each section requested in a logbook.

Code of ethics applied.

Indication of awareness of limitations of knowledge and skills.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Proof by means of evidence first aid training and any other relevant training records /certificate and unit standards assessments.

OUTCOME NOTES

For example:

Copy of certificate/records.

Differentiate between hard and soft skills experiences.

Updated training information.

Unit standards /workplace training assessment.

Delivering of training sessions / involvement in training courses.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

See unit standard Notes for Assessment Criteria.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.

Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQAs policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQAs (including professional bodies); and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed under point 4 immediately below.

Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification.

Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution which is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of:

Required knowledge

Knowledge of indicating evidence in a record format.

Selection and understanding of applicable data gathering and record keeping to proof evidence of knowledge, skills and experiences.

Compliance with legal and ethical responsibilities as well as rules and regulations in maintaining records of evidence.

Relevant competency standards as required by the outdoor recreation /adventure industry.

Establishment of criteria to evaluate own records.

Required skills

Language, literacy and numeracy skills to collect and organise and analyse data for recording and reporting.

Planning of own work and experiences.

Presentation of portfolio files and data.

Awareness of recording irrelevant data.

Identifying shortfalls and improvements of knowledge and skills.

Proof of safety principles and knowledge.

Compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills in validating records of evidence.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Problem solving relates to specific outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Team work relates to specific outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Self-organisation and management relates to specific outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Information evaluation relates to specific outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication relates to specific outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use of science and technology relates to specific outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Inter-relatedness of systems relates to specific outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Professional development relates to specific outcomes

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the Unit Standards being assessed.

They must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge.

As each situation is different, it will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which practitioners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment; formative and summative assessment.

The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a practitioner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a practitioner is able to perform the 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.

Method of Assessment:

Assessment should include practical demonstration of competence, either in the workplace or through work-realistic, out-of-classroom simulation.

A range of assessment methods should be used, including:

Direct observation - watch the practitioner carry out the task or produce a desired outcome during the course of his or her normal work under normal workplace conditions

Product sample - examine the outcomes previously produced by the practitioner

Simulation of a specific task - set a specific task for the practitioner to demonstrate in a simulated environment

Questioning (verbal or written) - ask relevant questions linked to the unit standard

Testimony - collect a portfolio of evidence from suitable people (eg: reports from a third party)

Integrated assessment:

It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the overall number of assessment 'events'.

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

Assessing the following will ensure the specific outcomes, essential embedded knowledge and critical-cross-field outcomes are assessed:

Demonstrated ability to make DECISIONS about practice and to ACT accordingly:
1. Evidence is presented by using various formats.
2. Proof of information that it recorded in legal and ethical way by ensuring
3. Evidence of references, federation memberships and roles / memberships as well as STD requirements is included.
4. Evidence reflecting leadership, competency and experiences in various activities and environments.
5. A code of ethics is applied in the presentation of evidence of experiences, which is provided and limitations are communicated.
6. Evidence of training done and involvement in training courses, certificates and updated / original first aid qualifications are submitted.
7. Ensure record of evidence reflects a full range of experience, past and current experience to enable detailed proper assessment.

Demonstrated ability to learn from our actions and to ADAPT PERFORMANCE:
8. Reflect on, measure and evaluate performance in order to improve future practice and learning.

Values:

Demonstration of the knowledge and skills outlined in this unit standard must be consistent with the principles of:

Respecting the natural and cultural environment.

Accepting and maintaining a non-discriminatory attitude towards diversity including, For example :, differences in gender, race, religion, physical ability and culture.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	21500	National Certificate: Sport and Fitness Leadership	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-06-12	Was CATHSSETA 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.

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