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

Develop learning strategies and techniques 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376943  Develop learning strategies and techniques 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
12457  Develop learning strategies and techniques  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Qualifying learners can develop learning strategies and techniques to assist them with managing their own learning. They will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the types of learning resources, learning and assessment methods and techniques available. They will also be able to identify, evaluate and select learning strategies appropriate to their needs in consultation with their supervisor and education and or training provider.

Qualifying learners are able to:
  • Discuss learning and assessment opportunities at the workplace.
  • Evaluate current and planned future learning and assessment opportunities at the company and within the sector.
  • Review the selected learning resources, learning and assessment methods.
  • Identify sources of help and assistance for learning purposes. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or an equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Discuss learning and assessment opportunities at the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Learning and assessment opportunities at the workplace are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to RPL, learnerships, skills programs
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Parties involved in learning and assessment at the workplace are identified in line with legislation and company procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to Training Manager, Trainer, SETA, Skills Development Facilitator (SDF).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Role(s) of parties involved in learning and assessment at the workplace are described in line with legislation and company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Incentives for individuals and companies for participation in learning and assessment are identified in line with legislation and company procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Evaluate current and planned future learning and assessment opportunities at the company and within the sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Current and future planned learning and assessment opportunities at the workplace are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to RPL, learnerships, skills programs.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Funding opportunities for current and future planned learning and assessment opportunities at the workplace are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Structure of current and future planned learning and assessment opportunities at the workplace are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Alignment of current and future planned learning and assessment opportunities to the future needs of the country and the sector is established. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Review the selected learning resources, learning and assessment methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Suitability of learning outcomes of current and planned future learning and assessment opportunities at the company and within the sector are analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Duration of learning program is determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Learning pathway of learning program is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Opportunity prospects arising from the learning program are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to job, career, occupational and self-employment.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify sources of help and assistance for learning purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Possible workplace and external learning providers' role players are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Roles of the key role players for learning and assessment are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Quality assurance considerations are discussed in relation to exit learning outcomes, facilitation of learning, assessment of learning outcomes and mentorship. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Consequences of not using available sources of help and assistance for learning purposes are described. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Knowledge considered critical to the successful achievement of this unit is covered in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to developing learning strategies at the workplace. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with role players in Identify and solve problems related to developing learning strategies at the workplace. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities when developing learning strategies at the workplace. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and analyse information when developing learning strategies at the workplace. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health and safety of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems investigating and applying remedial actions to common compound manufacturing problems. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 12457, "Develop learning strategies and techniques", Level 3, 3 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  79407   National Certificate: Polymer Compound Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  79408   National Certificate: Polymer Compound Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    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.