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

Plan and conduct leading and mentoring of participants in outdoor adventure experiences 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252187  Plan and conduct leading and mentoring of participants in outdoor adventure experiences 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Tourism, Adventure & Guiding 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  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
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 ensuring that leaders in outdoor adventure based experiences provide participants with quality outdoor adventure activities and challenges from which they can draw life-skills and other experiences which will benefit them in future.

This unit standard will help leaders achieve professional levels of understanding and execution of adventure based experiential learning and will help ensure beneficial, enjoyable and safe experiences for participants. The training of persons who become expert in facilitating rich outdoor learning experiences should benefit the leader-instructors themselves through enhanced professional conduct and employability.

The increased expertise will also benefit the companies that employ these professionals, and thus the sub field, through the enhanced services offered, as well as the implicated clients who will experience enriched learning opportunities.

On achievement of this unit standard the learner will understand and be able to:
  • Plan and conduct the outdoor adventure activity or experience.
  • Assess each participant during the exercise.
  • Mentor each participant during the outdoor adventure activity or experience.
  • Provide feedback on the outdoor adventure activity or experience. 
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    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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan and conduct the outdoor adventure activity or experience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Activities are planned to help participants achieve stated objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Expectations are clearly defined as to what participants are expected to achieve. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Safety considerations are analysed and measures taken to ensure the maximum safety of participants. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Safety considerations include complying with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role of leader is demonstrated throughout the activity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Mentoring stages and techniques are planned throughout the conduct of the activity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Where necessary the exercise is adapted during conduct to suit the participant and their progress in the activity. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Assess each participant during the exercise. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Clear guidance is given as to why and how the monitoring of an activity will take place. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Sufficient and appropriate information are obtained from the practical performance to ensure a fair review. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A self-assessment to assist with evaluation during the ABL exercises is taken into consideration. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Participants are monitored continuously during learning activities to check their understanding and ability to adapt to and cope with changing circumstances. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Mentor each participant during the outdoor adventure activity or experience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Participation, level of success or difficulty, discomfort and attitude of the participant are monitored throughout the outdoor adventure activity or experience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Positive support, encouragement, sympathy and empathy are all displayed at appropriate points in the exercise in order to provide an enjoyable and positive experience for the participant. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The mentor responds to physical, emotional and psychological needs of the participant in an appropriate manner. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Suggestions, positive feedback and advice are offered in order to ensure a safe, enjoyable and positive experience for all concerned. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Provide feedback on the outdoor adventure activity or experience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Participants are encouraged to provide regular feedback to the instructors on their experiences. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Constructive suggestions and encouragement are provided to ensure an enjoyable learning experience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Participants are encouraged to make suggestions as to how the experience could be made even more developmental and enjoyable. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Opportunity to respond to feedback and review is encouraged. 


    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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Psychology of human needs, including physiological, physical, social, emotional, cognitive.
  • Knowledge of the techniques used in undertaking the activity/activities to address developmental needs and achieve stated objectives.
  • Mentoring theory and a range of facilitation methods.
  • Methods of assessment appropriate to the activities.
  • Organisational, legal, safety and ethical requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem-solving is utilised in ensuring activities are completed safely, enjoyably and positively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information-review is highlighted in the mentoring and assessing of the participant. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication is displayed when monitoring and mentoring the participant. 

    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. 
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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
    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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