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

Manage a sport or recreation facility 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
254461  Manage a sport or recreation facility 
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  8 
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 in combination with other content-related standards will be able to manage the daily operations, finances, human resources, facility structures and equipment, stock of a sport, recreation or fitness facility as well as the members and/or participants and/or spectators. The learner will achieve this through the application of effective managerial, organisational, reporting, communication, supervision and leadership skills. Furthermore, the learner will be able to evaluate and report on the activities of the facility.

Competent learners will provide the environment for quality experiences to participants and thus strengthen the profession in general.

In particular, on completion of this unit standard, the learner is able to:
  • Involve the community in the utilisation of the facility.
  • Manage the programme of activities at the facility.
  • Administer the operations of a sport facility.

    In addition they will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of Sport, Recreation or Fitness disciplines, or to strive towards professional standards and practices at higher levels. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication skills 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 
    Involve the community in the utilisation of the facility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Understanding of effective community involvement is demonstrated with respect to utilisation of the facility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Various community involvement techniques are explained and applied in a meaningful way. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An analysis is conducted to identify community needs in order to ensure optimal involvement in the facility. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Manage the programme of activities at the facility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Activities are prepared and managed in line with organisational policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Customer care principles are applied in the management of the programme of activities at the facility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Facility and equipment is managed to optimise utilisation of the facility. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Administer the basic operations of a sport facility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Administrative skills and functions are identified and integrated to streamline operational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Membership and user issues are administered according to operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Maintenance and repair policies are implemented to ensure user safety. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Maintenance, replacement, upgrading, new-build, restoration, reparation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Human resources administration is conducted in line with organisational policies and procedure. 


    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 
    The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
  • Relevant management skills.
  • Relevant administration and planning.
  • Appropriate interpersonal skills.
  • Occupation health and safety.
  • Leadership qualities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and management is observable when regular reports are compiled and presented to ensure healthy financial management. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation is required when qualities of an effective Human Resource Manager are identified and applied to enhance the management of the centre. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Additionally, communication is established as an area of development in its own right. Also, aspects of personal development feature throughout the achievement of this unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Professional development is evidenced when events are managed and presided over in a professional manner. 

    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
    Elective  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 


    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.