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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Participate in sustainable tourism in South Africa

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13584	Participate in sustainable tourism in South Africa
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hospitality,Tourism,Travel, Leisure and Gaming
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
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
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

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

The learner achieving this unit standard will be able to appreciate the different dimensions of sustainable tourism and their application within their own work context. They will understand their own role in contributing to sustainability within that context.

A learner with this competence will have a better understanding of their contribution to their position and their organisation, and will be better placed to develop themselves for improved performance and progression.

Competence in adding value to sustainability will enhance tourism services throughout South Africa, and their contribution to economic growth.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

No learning is assumed to be in place.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Range statements are described by SAQA as a "general guide to the level, scope and complexity".
These are provided in the modifiers under each specific outcome.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate understanding of the ethics and values associated with the idea of sustainable tourism.

OUTCOME RANGE

Identify the important issues connected with the protection of the natural, cultural, and social environment in their local area.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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 (e.g.: 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.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify and explain different roles, responsibilities, and expectations of key stakeholders.

OUTCOME NOTES

Identify and explain the different roles, responsibilities, and expectations of key stakeholders (those most closely involved with tourists and tourism enterprises).

OUTCOME RANGE

Private sector.
Government.
Community partnerships.
Possible benefits to communities or possible exploitation of communities.
Possible differences between the expectations of tourists and cultural values and expectations of communities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Apply a knowledge of appropriate conservation practice.

OUTCOME RANGE

Avoid activities that can cause damage or unnecessary wear and tear to natural and cultural sites.
Promptly report damage or excessive wear and tear to natural and cultural sites using the correct procedures.
Be aware of the relevant authorities to whom to report to on conservation issues.
Work within their organisation and with communities to develop awareness of appropriate conservation practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental environmental impacts of tourism.

OUTCOME RANGE

Increased demand for basic resources; food, water etc.
Increased pressure on services; waste disposal, sewerage, power etc.
Impacts on local communities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Demonstrate an understanding of various approaches to tourism.

OUTCOME RANGE

Community partnerships.
Communities as co-owners of tourism.
Eco-tourism (Tourism specifically dependent on and sensitive to South African natural heritage).
Economic approach (Tourism as a mechanism for the creation and distribution of wealth).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Identify types of resources integral to tourism.

OUTCOME RANGE

An appreciation of the value of heritage resources such as archaeological, historical, cultural, wildlife and scenic sites.
The importance of infrastructure, finances, international image, human resources and social and political situations in the development of tourism enterprises.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Demonstrate a basic understanding of sustainability issues pertaining to their direct context.

OUTCOME RANGE

Guest/host interaction and relationships.
Building Community capacity towards participation.
Tourism as an agent for change and the possible effects of this.
Communities as beneficiaries of and participants in tourism.
Reducing the impacts of tourism on the local natural, cultural, and social environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8

Reflect on own contribution to sustainability within a tourism enterprise or project.

OUTCOME RANGE

Develop a model of their own place in an environmentally and culturally sustainable enterprise.
Make suggestions regarding improved self-performance in relation to their understanding of sustainability.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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.

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 or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with 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.

Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard 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 practitioner is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

The broad idea of sustainable tourism.

The stakeholder/partnership idea.

Communities, their:
*Roles
*Natures
*Identities
*Dynamics.

The environmental impacts of tourism.

The various approaches to tourism.

The relationships between the community and various relevant role-players.

Issues of ethics and values in tourism.

Community partnerships.

The idea of social marketing.

Conservation in tourism.

The involvement of communities as hosts.

Tourism as an agent for change and its likely positive and negative impacts.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Information evaluation refers to the following Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics and values associated with the idea of sustainable tourism.
Identify and explain the different roles, responsibilities, and expectations of key stakeholders.
Apply a knowledge of appropriate conservation practice.
Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental environmental impacts of tourism.
Demonstrate an understanding of various approaches to tourism.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Inter-relatedness of systems refers to the following Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics and values associated with the idea of sustainable tourism.
Identify and explain the different roles, responsibilities, and expectations of key stakeholders.
Apply a knowledge of appropriate conservation practice.
Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental environmental impacts of tourism.
Demonstrate an understanding of various approaches to tourism.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

It is felt that this unit standard should be learnt concurrently with the unit standard dealing with interpretation.

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	17174	National Certificate: Tourism: Guiding	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	22190	General Education and Training Certificate: Tourism	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	CATHSSETA

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.	Wildlife and Environment Society of SA