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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate an understanding of sexuality and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
14656 | Demonstrate an understanding of sexuality and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Life Skills | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
HW SETA - Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority | ||||
FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies | People/Human-Centred Development | |||
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 "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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
7497 | Explain human physical development and sexuality | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This Unit Standard is for any learner who needs to demonstrate an understanding of sexuality and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS, and the impact of these infections on oneself, as well as in the workplace and society. It is also aimed at encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
A learner credited with this unit standard is able to: This Unit Standard is intended for any person, from all backgrounds within South African society. It may be used as a core or elective within a GETC or any vocationally based qualification. The Unit Standard will help to contribute to the full development of the learner through his/her understanding of sexuality and other sexually transmitted infections and the impact on the social and economic transformation within South Africa. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Open |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may include, but are not limited to, herpes, gonorrhea and syphilis. These infections are also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of sexuality. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Different sexual orientations and preferences are identified with reference to community values and perceptions and attitudes towards these. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Sexual orientation and preferences may include heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual and transsexual. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Rights and responsibilities in protecting sexuality are identified with reference to the South African Constitution. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate an understanding of sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature, transmission and prevention of sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The terms "STIs", "STDs", "HIV", "AIDS" are explained at a basic level of understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The nature and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS is explained according to possible ways of infection. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Risk taking behaviours are explained, and preventive methods and practices regarding the transmission routes of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Risk taking behaviour includes intravenous drug use, sexual practices and blood spills. Preventative methods and practices refer to recognisable and available guides to safe sex practices and other health-related information. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The role of sexually transmitted infections in the transmission of HIV is described, and an indication is given of how untreated STIs greatly increase the risk of transmission. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The ways in which mother to child transmission can occur are listed and the implications of pregnant women having unprotected sex are indicated for both the mother and the unborn child. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Interpersonal skills that help to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV infection, are demonstrated in terms of assertive communication, negotiation and decision-making. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. The importance of pre and post-test counselling is explained and the implications of HIV testing for an individual are discussed in terms of making a personal decision to take an AIDS test. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
8. The importance of lifestyle changes to boost the immune system are discussed, with reference to diet and stress management. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Describe means to cope and deal with sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Living with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted is explained with reference to the impact on the infected and the affected individuals within the context of self, family, community, workplace and society. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Support towards people living with HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections is described to determine the social support systems for the infected and the affected. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Available treatments for people living with HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections are listed referring to current and available medical, herbal treatments and other legal and safe practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The benefits of an organisation's HIV/AIDS policy are discussed with reference to the reduction of prejudice and discrimination against infected persons, and the removal of stigma from the disease. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Describe human rights of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The rights and responsibilities of the infected and affected are identified according to the Constitution and Acts that protect these rights. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Violation of human rights of the infected and the affected are examined according to beliefs and attitudes towards sexually transmitted infections in the workplace and society. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
This includes religious and cultural beliefs. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical as far as possible.
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UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
The following developmental outcomes are addressed in this Unit Standard.
1. The learner is able to explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively by identifying ways of educational opportunities to learn about the impact of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. 2. The learner is able to participate as a responsible citizen in community life when determining his/her role and contribution in the society and the workplace regarding beliefs and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS sexually transmitted infections. 3. The learner is able to be culturally and aesthetically sensitive when discussing issues related to safe sex and the transmission of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
The learner is able to identify and solve problems by discussing the consequences of people living with HIV/AIDS in relation to affected people within family, community and society. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
The learner is able to understand the nature and transmission of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
The learner is able to communicate effectively by using verbal or non-verbal communication methods. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
The learner is able to demonstrate an understanding of the effect of the HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections on the society. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
The learner is able to contribute to his/her full personal development by understanding the need for, and the means to engage in safe sex. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 7497 which was "Explain human physical development and sexuality", 2 credits ABET Level 4.
Terminology: STI - Sexually Transmitted Infection STD - Sexually Transmitted Disease HIV - Human Immuno Virus AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 71751 | General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 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 |
Core | 73249 | General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2028-06-30 | UMALUSI |
Core | 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 |
Core | 49411 | General Education and Training Certificate: Construction | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 58026 | General Education and Training Certificate: Food and Beverage Handling Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
Core | 59300 | General Education and Training Certificate: Transport | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Core | 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 |
Core | 49082 | GETC: Wood Products Processing | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FPMSETA |
Core | 49058 | National Certificate: Construction Materials Testing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 48961 | National Certificate: Construction: Crane Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 48940 | National Certificate: Construction: Plant Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 49045 | National Certificate: Lump Ore Beneficiation | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-11-28 | Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 58739 | National Certificate: Mining Operations for Underground Hard Rock | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
Core | 49013 | National Certificate: Mining Operations: Underground Hard Rock | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-08-16 | Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 48804 | National Certificate: Occupational Safety, Hygiene and Environment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-11-26 | Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 21842 | National Certificate: Surface Mining Rockbreaking | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-09-17 | Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement |
Fundamental | 24198 | National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 61755 | General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 57937 | General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 66269 | General Education and Training Certificate: Lumber Milling | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FPMSETA |
Elective | 20654 | National Certificate: Craft Bread and Flour Confectionery Baking | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2006-04-20 | Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 49556 | National Certificate: Development Practice | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Elective | 20657 | National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Plant Baking Processing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-02-18 | Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 59305 | National Certificate: Mineral Processing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
Elective | 74269 | National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-07-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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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4. | ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE |
5. | Andebe Group |
6. | Anglo American Platinum Amendelbult Concentrators |
7. | ANGLO PLATINUM - ENGINEERING SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE |
8. | ASSMANG (PTY) LTD |
9. | ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE |
10. | Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc |
11. | AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD |
12. | BADEN TRAINING AND COMPUTING SERVICES (PTY) LTD |
13. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
14. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
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16. | Bev Short Training Consultants |
17. | Blue Crane Skills Development |
18. | BMD TEXTILES PTY LTD |
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21. | COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
22. | CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD |
23. | DE BEERS CONSOLIDATED MINES VENETIA |
24. | Dee-Bravo Training Centre |
25. | Dionysus Skills Development Initiative (Pty) Ltd |
26. | DWARSRIVER CHROME MINE (PTY) LTD |
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28. | EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR |
29. | ECPG PTY LTD |
30. | ENB TRAINING SERVICEPTYLTD |
31. | ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC |
32. | Excellect 209 (PTY) LTD |
33. | Excellect 209 PTY LTD |
34. | EXXARO COAL (PTY) LTD |
35. | FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE |
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38. | FRASER ALEXANDER PTY LTD |
39. | GEOSTRAT TRAINING |
40. | GNBR SOLUTIONS PTY LTD |
41. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
42. | He and She Driver Training Centre |
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44. | IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD |
45. | Imperial Logistics & Transport A Div Of Imper |
46. | Imperial Logistics Group t/a Dedicated Contracts |
47. | Independent Training Provider |
48. | Innovative Shared Services |
49. | Intellect Management and Training |
50. | KABELANO TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
51. | KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd |
52. | KHUMANI IRON ORE MINE |
53. | KOLOMELA MINE |
54. | KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) |
55. | Kumba Sishen HRD Centre |
56. | Learncorp |
57. | Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) |
58. | Legal Environment Safety & Health Requirements cc |
59. | Leronsa Trading Enterprise |
60. | Longata Consultant |
61. | Makwedeng Training |
62. | MALITINNE PTY LTD |
63. | MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC |
64. | Marematlou Training Institute |
65. | MARULA PLATINUM PTY LTD |
66. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
67. | METSKILL PTY LTD |
68. | MINTEK |
69. | MMTI Holdings |
70. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
71. | Motheo Academy PTY LTD |
72. | MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD |
73. | Ncameni Kasizane Skills Development PTY LTD |
74. | Ndikho Ndinani Protection (Pty) Ltd |
75. | New Company FAT |
76. | Ngaphakathi Investments |
77. | Nokaneng Environmental Management Consulting |
78. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
79. | Northlink College |
80. | NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD |
81. | Operational Process Improvements (Pty) Ltd |
82. | Optimi Workplace |
83. | OSR Trading |
84. | P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd |
85. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
86. | People Upliftments t/a POPUP Upliftment |
87. | POWERGATE TRAINING PTY LTD |
88. | PPLE Group Pty Ltd |
89. | PRIDE OF SUCCESS (PTY) LTD |
90. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
91. | PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
92. | PROEARTH Pty Ltd |
93. | Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
94. | PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
95. | Project Literacy |
96. | Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd |
97. | Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) |
98. | Related Education Pty Ltd |
99. | Retshetse Training Project |
100. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
101. | Sanda Skills Development (Pty) Ltd |
102. | SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING |
103. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
104. | SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC |
105. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
106. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
107. | Skills For Life |
108. | South Cape Public FET College - George Campus |
109. | South West Gauteng Tvet College |
110. | Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) |
111. | Staffing Logistics |
112. | SUCAT Management |
113. | TAMASA TRAINING PTY LTD |
114. | TAU LEKOA GOLD MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD |
115. | Tembe Service Providers |
116. | TEST 3_18 March 2019 |
117. | THARISA MINERALS (PTY) LTD |
118. | THE BENEFICIATION ACADEMY |
119. | THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD |
120. | TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD |
121. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
122. | TOP PERFORMERS FOR AFRICA CC |
123. | TOTAL COVERAGE CONSULTING |
124. | Training Force |
125. | TSHUANA DI SA HWEGO HRD SOLUTIONS |
126. | TSK Projects(PTY)LTD |
127. | TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
128. | UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES |
129. | UMGANO FOUNDATION NPC |
130. | WEST COAST COLLEGE FET |
131. | WESTERN CHROME MINES |
132. | XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD |
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