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

Promote conservation awareness 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
263289  Promote conservation awareness 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Nature Conservation 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Nature Conservation 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  12 
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 are involved in the promotion of conservation awareness particularly as it applies to fisheries compliance and the marine ecosystem environment. Individuals will gain the skills and competencies required to educate and inform stakeholders operating in and accessing the environment so as to address the knowledge and understanding of individuals and users of the environment in support of the necessity to conserve the environment for future use and benefits.

In particular, individuals will be able to:
  • Identify the purpose of the promotion of conservation awareness as it applies to the marine environment.
  • Identify conservation awareness intervention requirements in the area of operation.
  • Promote conservation awareness in the area of operation. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication Literacy at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematical Literacy NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify the purpose of the promotion of conservation awareness as it applies to the marine environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role of conservation is identified as it applies to marine ecosystems and the fisheries environment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range includes but is not limited to:
  • Maintaining of habitat integrity, promotion of the survival of species, sustainable and unsustainable use of marine ecosystems, identification of protected species.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Non-compliance relating to fisheries legislation is identified in terms of its impact on the conservation of the marine environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The purpose of conservation awareness promotion is identified as it applies to the community, nature onservation and a conservation area. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range for operational environment includes but is not limited to:
  • Commercial and recreational users of the environment, subsistence users of the environment, recreational users and communities operating within the environment.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify Conservation awareness intervention requirements in an area of operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Conservation awareness needs are identified and defined as it applies to the area of operation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of needs includes but is not limited to:
  • Types of users, specific challenges including non-compliance to permit conditions, recurring incidences of
    non-compliance, specific conditions applicable to the main resources utilisation activities observed in the area of operation.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Intervention requirements are identified in relation to identified challenges and areas of non-compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Intervention approaches are identified so as to assess the most effective method of awareness creation in relation to the identified needs. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Promote conservation awareness in an area of operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles, objectives and methods to be employed is determined for the planning of a conservation awareness activity. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range for a conservation awareness activity includes but is not limited to:
  • Training and information distribution through information sessions and / or design and distribution of information brochures addressing identified information needs and / or a combination of the two.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An awareness intervention is designed that is appropriate for the audience and focus area. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range for appropriateness includes but is not limited to:
  • Age group, level of education and understanding, conservation or legal awareness to be addressed, access, distribution of information.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Logistical arrangements is planned and executed for a conservation awareness intervention. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range for logistical arrangements includes but is not limited to:
  • Venue, transport, infrastructure, material, equipment, tools, printing of materials.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An conservation awareness intervention activity is implemented according to concluded planning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The impact of a conservation activity is monitored through observation of changes in behaviour as it applies to legislative compliance issues. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    A report is compiled according to operational requirements so as to suggest future actions in support of conservation awareness promotion. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing an individual against this unit standard must meet the assessor requirements of the relevant ETQA. In particular, such assessors must demonstrate that they assess in terms of the scope and context defined in all the range statements.
  • Any institution offering learning towards this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • 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 
  • Principles of conservation in particular as it applies to the marine environment.
  • Legislative requirements for fisheries compliance.
  • Information gathering and evaluation techniques.
  • Facilitation skills.
  • Public relations pertaining to conservation compliance.
  • Professional ethics and behaviour. 
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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:
  • Problem solving is supported in the identification of conservation awareness needs and requirements as it applies to the area of operation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork:
  • The planning and implementation of a conservation awareness intervention requires the maintaining of effective teamwork in the operational environment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation:

    The gathering of information so as to identify conservation awareness promotion needs supports the gathering, assessment and evaluation of information and the assessment of conservation awareness intervention impact requires the gathering, consolidation and evaluation of information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Effective Communication:
  • The planning and implementation of a conservation awareness intervention requires effective communication within the workplace as well as externally with target audiences. Facilitation and provision of information requires the sharing of knowledge and information through effective communication. 
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    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:
  • Maintaining essential ecological processes and life-support systems.
  • Maintaining genetic, species and ecosystem diversity.
  • Considering ecological and social rights and responsibilities, whilst ensuring sustainable utilisation of species and ecosystems.
  • The intention is to yield the greatest sustainable and equitable benefit to present generations whilst maintaining the potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. 
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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  66149   Further Education and Training Certificate: Fisheries Resource Compliance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  TETA 


    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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