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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Facilitate participation in an adventure based activity

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252184	Facilitate participation in an adventure based activity
ORIGINATOR
SGB Tourism, Adventure & Guiding
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 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	6
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
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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 aimed at individuals who will be working in a tightly controlled environment and running a devised Adventure Based Learning programme. The training of sufficient staff to facilitate participation in activities to meet aims and objectives implies the possibility of physical, social, emotional and mental development of individuals participating in Adventure based Learning Programmes.

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to:

Prepare participants for a specific Adventure Based Learning activity.

Facilitate participation in an Adventure Based Learning activity to meet specific aims and objectives.

Assist participants to work individually or in groups in order to reach aims and objectives.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that the learner is competent in:

Communication Literacy NQF Level 4.

Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare participants for a specific Adventure Based Learning activity.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The aims and objectives of a specific activity are clearly communicated to participants.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Participants' dress and equipment are checked to ensure readiness for the planned activity.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Participants are questioned to find out what relevant experience they already have.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Participants are motivated and questioned to ensure they are mentally and physically prepared for the activities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Clear instructions and explanations are given with regard to the activity, including safety, legal and operational requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Facilitate participation in an Adventure Based Learning activity to meet identified aims and objectives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The activity and strategy for facilitation as it applies to the activity is adapted to meet identified aims and objectives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Legal compliance for activities is maintained as it applies to health and safety as well as the physical and emotional risk of the activity.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Activities are carefully supervised, checking participants' responses and maintaining minimum impact on the environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Facilitation is conducted to encourage lateral thinking, and alternative approaches, in reaction to the development of the activity in relation to the specific aims and objectives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Clear and supportive feedback is given to participants on strengths and weaknesses, and level of achievement relative to the specific aims and objectives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

The activity is concluded according to aims and objectives through the incorporation of relevant feedback and analysis.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Assist participants to work individually or in groups in order to reach aims and objectives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Effective communication is encouraged, whether the activity involves one or more participants.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Positive social behaviour is encouraged and negative social behaviour is minimised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

In a group activity, the needs of individuals and the group are balanced, for the benefit of the group as a whole.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Participants working individually are encouraged and supported, and where appropriate, directed toward group work.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Facilitation is conducted to support individuals and groups to reach individual and group aims and objectives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Feedback, advice and encouragement are displayed throughout the activity.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA. 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 assessing 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. External moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Mental and physical skills used in undertaking a specific activity.

Planning, programming and preparation of the activity and related assessment tools and facilitation methods, so as to activate developmental processes for the achievement of specific aims and objectives.

Legal and safety requirements of a specific activity.

Interpersonal skills including communication, leadership, motivation, and group dynamics.

Facilitation, observation, monitoring and feedback techniques applied to groups and individuals.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Problem-solving is employed to determine the sequence of tasks in a specific activity in order to achieve specific aims and objectives.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Teamwork is highlighted when devolving responsibility to the group where it is appropriate to the activity and level of risk.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Self-organisation is utilised in selecting and using the most appropriate facilitation tools, techniques and skills at various stages in an activity.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Information-review is employed to monitor and react to individuals and groups and to the development of an activity in relation to specific aims and objectives.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication skills are demonstrated when facilitating a process with participants and to support and help individuals and groups.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Personal Development is promoted when demonstrating cultural sensitivity in group situations.

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

It is required that individuals completing this unit standard should already possess competency in adventure recreation activities to enable contextualization as it applies to assist in ABL activities.

At this level it is expected of an individual to demonstrate a high level personal, moral and professional integrity.

Good leadership and social skills should include good judgement and decision-making ability.

Must show the ability to work under instruction of a mentor.

Use opportunities to be creative in thinking.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	66190	National Certificate: Adventure Based Learning	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	59201	National Certificate: Generic Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	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:

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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