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

Apply knowledge of the unique estate planning needs of farm owners to provide a financial plan for a farm owner 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242591  Apply knowledge of the unique estate planning needs of farm owners to provide a financial plan for a farm owner 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Insurance and Investment 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  4 
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 
This Unit Standard is intended for learners who advise individuals at any life stage on Estate planning, give financial advice or engage in wealth management or financial planning. It is applicable to Intermediaries, Financial Planners, Broker Consultants, Bankers, Sales Managers, Key Individuals, Actuaries and Managers in life insurance and financial planning organisations.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Analysing the farm owner's assets.
  • Applying knowledge of tax to a farm owner's estate.
  • Explaining problems that are unique to a farm owner.
  • Advising a farm owner on an estate plan. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 and are working towards or have a Level 5 Financial Services Qualification or equivalent. In addition, learners should be competent in the Unit Standards, Apply knowledge of estate planning to propose a financial solution for a specific client, ID 242603 and Apply knowledge of estate planning to propose a financial solution for a high net worth client, ID 242592. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this Unit Standard is:
  • Assets include, but are not limited to, limited interest, livestock, plant and machinery, futures, Co-operative loans and shares, land values and water rights.
  • The nature of farming business includes, but is not limited to, yield per hectare, income levels, cash flow, risks associated with the specific type of farm and value of the land.
  • Ownership includes partnerships and legal or business entities.
  • Tax includes income tax, VAT and CGT. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Analyse a farm owner's assets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The nature of farming business is investigated for a specific client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The unique assets and liabilities of a farm owner are analysed for a specific farm situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The nature of ownership of a farm's business entity/entities is represented graphically for a specific farming operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Knowledge of lifestyle and life stage of an individual are applied to elicit appropriate information from a high net worth client. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply knowledge of tax to a farm owner's Estate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The impact of income tax on a farm owner's estate is explained for a going concern and sale by the executor. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The impact of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on a farm owner's estate is explained for a going concern and sale by the executor. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The impact of Value Added Tax (VAT) on a farm owner's estate is explained for a going concern and sale by the executor. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The tax consequences of massing are explained with reference to donations tax, transfer duty and CGT. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain problems that are unique to a farm owner. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The implications of the Restriction on the Alienation of Land Act are explained to a client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Issues relating to equal inheritance are explained with reference to the marriage regime and an undividable asset. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The use of limited interests is evaluated in an estate plan of a farm owner. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Problems relating to the income of the surviving spouse are investigated for a specific case. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Advise a farm owner on an estate plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An estate plan is proposed for a farm owner where life insurance is part of the solution. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An estate plan is proposed to reduce estate duty and ensure equitable inheritance for a farm owner where life cover is not an option. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a candidate against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or ETQA where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) exists with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA or ETQA where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) exists with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses show that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made in advising a client on estate planning. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organize him/herself and his/her own activities by planning for review. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is able to collect, organise and critically evaluate information in analysing a client's asset. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner is able to communicate effectively in advising a client on estate planning and developing an estate plan. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner is able to see the world as a set of related systems in dealing holistically with an estate plan. 

    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 
    Search words:
  • Estate planning; farmers, wills, testaments, inheritance, trusts, financial planning. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  66611   National Certificate: Wealth Management  Level 5  NQF Level 05  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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