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

Implement a corporate social programme 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
335963  Implement a corporate social programme 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Public Relations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Public Relations 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  10 
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 
This Unit Standard is intended for learners across a multitude of sectors, but was specifically developed for the Public Relations sector. The learner credited with this Unit Standard is able to implement a corporate social programme. The learner will be able to consider programme opportunities according to the organisations needs and then develop a plan to achieve these activities related to the programme. Learners will also be able to brief the stakeholders and ensure the execution of the plan in terms of achieving the objectives as well as identifying any discrepancies and report on the final implementation.

Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Consider programme opportunities.
  • Implement a programme plan.
  • Evaluate the implementation of a programme. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Corporate social programme refers to a corporate social investment programme, a community relations public relations programme or a sponsorship programme. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Consider programme opportunities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Opportunities for programmes are identified taking into consideration the profile of the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The possible impact of the programmes is evaluated on the target group and on the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stakeholders to programmes are identified from the target group and from the organisation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Stakeholders may include external partners.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The purpose of the corporate social investment plan is determined and clarified with the relevant stakeholders according to the goal and objectives of the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Indicators and criteria for success are determined according to each programme and the goals and objectives of the organisation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Implement a programme plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The activities for the plan are developed within budget constraints. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The plan is developed to be specific in its delivery of t programme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A contingency plan is created according to organisation procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The contingency plan may include but is not limited to activities, time-lines, responsibilities, reporting, evaluation and budget.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Stakeholders are briefed concerning the implementation procedures of the plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The outcomes of the plan are executed in accordance with the objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Discrepancies to the implementation are identified and contingencies are carried out. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The outcomes are recorded and reported according to organisation procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Evaluate the implementation of a programme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The implementation of the plan is measured against developed and identified criteria. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Criteria may include but is not limited to media coverage, outcomes, attendance, objectives, successes, deviances and budget.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Messages delivered are consistent with the objectives of the plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Feedback is provided regarding the implementation to relevant stakeholders. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Lessons learned are captured for future corporate social investment programmes. 


    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, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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 with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Costing and budgeting.
  • Evaluation.
  • Project management.
  • Planning methods and techniques. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Considering programme opportunities.
  • Implementing a programme plan.
  • Evaluating the implementation of a programme. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community during:
  • The consideration of programme opportunities.
  • The implementation of a programme plan.
  • The evaluation of the programme implementation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Considering programme opportunities.
  • Implementing a programme plan. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
  • Considering programme opportunities.
  • Implementing a programme plan.
  • Evaluating the implementation of a programme. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
  • Implementing a programme plan.
  • Evaluating the implementation of a programme. 
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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 
    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  73129   National Diploma: Public Relations Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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