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

Plan a sport tournament 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
254455  Plan a sport tournament 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport, Recreation & Fitness 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Sport 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The learner achieving this unit standard will be able to design a programme for a medium to large sized sports tournament and develop and implement the necessary operations within the community or federation. The learner will achieve this through choosing appropriate activities to suit the needs and expectations of a specific community or federation and stakeholders as dictated by the sporting codes.

In particular, on completion of this unit standard, the learner is able to:
  • Define management principles and processes applicable to the planning and organising of a sport tournament.
  • Conduct a needs analysis to stage a sport tournament.
  • Plan a framework for a sport tournament within a community.
  • Prepare a comprehensive operational plan and budget for the sport tournament. 
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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 at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Range statements are either explicitly reflected or implied in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria of this unit standard. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Define management principles and processes applicable to the planning and organising of a sport tournament. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Principles of management are defined. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Managing, leading, guiding, organising, controlling.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Processes essential to the planning and management of a Sport tournament or event are described as it applies to the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The leadership required for planning a sport tournament, is defined. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct a needs analysis to stage a sport tournament. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A specific tournament or specific community needs analysis is planned and conducted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The results of the needs analysis are recorded in a report form according to operational and organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The report is submitted to the community and/or sport specific codes at a meeting for adoption. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Plan a framework for a sport tournament within a community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A Programme of activities for a sport tournament is drawn. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tasks and teams for the tournament are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An action checklist to allocate responsibility is developed and implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A brainstorming workshop to unpack the actions of the task teams, is held. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Prepare a comprehensive operational plan and budget for the sport tournament. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An operational plan for the tournament is prepared. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A zero-based budget for the sport tournament is developed and implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A checklist is prepared and incorporated into the operational plan to support the implementation of the plan. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Venues, facilities and equipment, safety and security, financial and human resources, opening and closing ceremonies, branding and kit.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard (including through RPL) may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA), or one with an appropriate memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU 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, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Management.
  • Sound financial principles.
  • Administration.
  • Communication.
  • Project management.
  • Protocol.
  • Sports knowledge. 
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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 called for when an operational plan is defined, documented and presented to the relevant parties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organisational and management competencies are required when a project management plan is developed within the timelines of the tournament. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The gathering and evaluation of information is required when a needs analysis is performed as part of the compilation of a community profile and when sources of funding are investigated and proposals prepared for presentation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Effective communication is supported as an area of development in its own right as effective communication skills are required throughout the planning process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    The use of science and technology is evidenced when aims and objectives and the criteria for time management are set in the operational plan. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understanding the world as a set of inter-related systems is encountered when the necessary permissions and permits are obtained from the relevant authorities. 

    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 
    Values:

    Demonstration of the knowledge and skills outlined in this unit standard must be consistent with the principles of:
  • Respecting the natural and cultural environment.
  • Accepting and maintaining a non-discriminatory attitude towards diversity including, for example: Differences in gender, race, religion, physical ability and culture. 
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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  60309   National Certificate: Sport Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 


    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 


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