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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Manage volunteers in an extension project or event |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
252470 | Manage volunteers in an extension project or event | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Agricultural Extension | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation | Primary Agriculture | |||
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 for extension personnel in the related technical field to apply the principles of extension management.
The learner achieving this unit standard in combination with other content-related unit standards will be able to express an understanding of the need for and the value in volunteerism and be able to develop strategies to recruit, select and train volunteers in the extension field. Learners achieving this unit standard will be able to: This unit standard will specifically contribute to the qualitative development of learners by providing skills and knowledge of community dynamics and institutional support in the context of development. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence in communicating verbally and in writing at Level 4 on the NQF or equivalent. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Implement strategies to recruit and select volunteers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The criteria are established for the recruitment of volunteers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Required knowledge, skills and attributes, responsibilities, accountability and commitment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Motives of potential volunteers are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Enjoyment, career opportunities, personal development, professional development, personal contribution to the communities and the desire to do something different. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The recruitment of volunteers is motivated and a recruitment policy is identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Volunteers may be recruited for but not limited to; team support, coaching, management of projects or events, technical aspects, finance, facilities maintenance, marketing and committee establishment. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Select and appoint volunteers to suitable positions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Volunteers are assessed on the basis of their knowledge, skills, experience, commitment and constraints. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Volunteers are inducted and trained in extension related processes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Goals for the group are set to achieve specified objectives within a broader context. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Volunteers are familiarised with communication channels, support networks, administration procedures, legal requirements and implications for individuals, safety procedures and social norms. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Encourage group member participation in the formulation of objectives to ensure ownership. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Clear objectives for the group are formulated and established. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Equal participation is encouraged through group member participation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Facilitation methods are geared towards achieving set objectives. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Group members are empowered by transfer of necessary skills. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Group members are encouraged to think about solutions to the problem. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The best solution is sought through getting group members to debate their viewpoints and work towards finding common ground. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Group members are facilitated to provide alternatives, evaluate the alternative and select one for implementation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Manage volunteers in a developmental environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Group participation is ensured and is equal and active. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Members of the group are empowered to express their viewpoints and participate in the discussions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Facilitation methods are applied to manage volunteers towards goal achievement. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Conflicting ideas are managed to maximise participtation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Progress and the facilitation process are monitored and evaluated. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Maximise volunteer retention in order to ensure continuity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A climate of recognition and support is developed to encourage volunteer retention. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Individual requirements of volunteers are identified and incorporated into job descriptions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Volunteers are motivated through on-going supervision and feedback. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
A demonstrated understanding of:
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UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking to advise on technical and developmental issues. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others when participating on project teams. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organize and manage one-self and activities when participating as project team member. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, organise and evaluate information when delivering reports. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively and responsibly whilst reporting on project milestones. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology when on agricultural practices. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when functioning in the extension environment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts when interacting with communities. |
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 |
N/A |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 59409 | National Certificate: Agricultural Extension | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
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. |
NONE |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |