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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Handle passengers with special needs

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8689	Handle passengers with special needs
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hospitality,Tourism,Travel, Leisure and Gaming
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
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
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

The learner achieving this unit standard will be able to assist passengers with special needs. This competence will enhance quality of service, customer comfort and satisfaction, and life skills for the learner, as well as increased revenue for the organisation and contribute to the economy of the country.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that the learner entering a programme leading to this unit standard communication skills equivalent to NQF Level 4.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Guides to the scope and complexity of the specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are provided in bullet points beneath each. These are prefaced by "for example" since they are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are intended only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Welcome, receive and seat special attention passengers.

OUTCOME NOTES

Welcome, receive and seat special attention passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers and assist them with stowage of luggage.

OUTCOME RANGE

Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers are seated correctly.

Components of tickets are accurately interpreted.

Luggage is placed in appropriate locations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the Unit Standards being assessed.

They must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge.

As each situation is different, it will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which practitioners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment.

The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a practitioner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a practitioner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent.

Method of assessment
Assessment should include practical demonstration of competence, either in the workplace or through work-realistic, out-of-classroom simulation.

A range of assessment methods should be used, including:

Direct observation - watch the practitioner carry out the task or produce a desired outcome during the course of his or her normal work under normal workplace conditions.
Product sample - examine the outcomes previously produced by the practitioner.
Simulation of a specific task - set a specific task for the practitioner to demonstrate in a simulated environment.
Questioning (verbal or written) - ask relevant questions linked to the unit standard.
Testimony - collect a portfolio of evidence from suitable people (e.g.: reports from a third party).

Integrated assessment
It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the overall number of assessment 'events'.

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards.

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Correctly identify and appropriately respond the needs and expectations.

OUTCOME NOTES

Correctly identify and appropriately respond to the needs and expectations of Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers.

OUTCOME RANGE

Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers are comfortable and satisfied.

Correct verbal and non-verbal communication is used.

Basic rules of etiquette are applied.

Location of service animals.

Brace position, read/brief safety card, oxygen masks, seatbelts, call bell, air vents, reading lights, toilet location.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards.

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Conduct individual briefings on safety and general issues.

OUTCOME RANGE

Pre-flight briefing

Emergency briefings

Correct information is given to passengers (relevant/timely)

Information on passenger and cargo manifests is correctly interpreted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards.

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Follow disembarkation procedures.

OUTCOME NOTES

Follow disembarkation procedures regarding Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers.

OUTCOME RANGE

Understand and apply Civil Aviation Regulations and Standards pertaining to Special Attention Passengers.

Rules pertaining to evacuation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards.

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Observe behaviour of Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers.

OUTCOME NOTES

Observe behaviour of Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers and identify signs of discomfort or distress correctly and act appropriately.

OUTCOME RANGE

Air rage is responded to appropriately.

Implications of non-adherence are correctly identified.

Signs of physical and emotional discomfort.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards.

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Apply interpersonal skills and maintain sound interpersonal relations.

OUTCOME RANGE

Interacting with passengers from same or different culture in a friendly and courteous manner.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards.

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Brief other cabin crew regarding Special Attention Passengers.

OUTCOME NOTES

Brief other cabin crew regarding Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers on board.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards.

Ensure that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
3. Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQA's (including professional bodies); and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed under point 4 immediately below.
4. Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification.

Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of:

1. Different types of Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers.
2. Different categories of caring techniques appropriate to different types of Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers.
3. Guiding and communication techniques.
4. In-flight procedures.
5. Disembarkation assistance.
6. Lifting techniques and toilet assistance.
7. Documentation referring to Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers.
8. Seating arrangements pertaining to Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Problem solving refers to the following outcomes:

Correctly identify and appropriately respond to the needs and expectations of Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers.

Observe behaviour of Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers and identify signs of discomfort or distress correctly and act appropriately.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Self organisation and management refers to all outcomes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Information evaluation refers to the following outcomes:

Welcome, receive and seat special attention passengers and/or Medically
Compromised Passengers and assist them with stowage of luggage.

Correctly identify and appropriately respond to the needs and expectations of Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers.

Follow disembarkation procedures regarding Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers.

Observe behaviour of Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers and identify signs of discomfort or distress correctly and act appropriately.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication refers to the following outcomes:

Correctly identify and appropriately respond to the needs and expectations of Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers.

Conduct individual briefings on safety and general issues.

Brief other cabin crew regarding Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers on board.

Observe behaviour of Special Attention Passengers and/or Medically Compromised Passengers and identify signs of discomfort or distress correctly and act appropriately.

Apply interpersonal skills and maintain sound interpersonal relations.

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 should be learnt concurrently with the unit standard dealing with passenger care and satisfaction. It would be relatively easy and useful for learners to acquire both unit standards simultaneously.

This unit standard includes a substantial component of workplace experience which should be assessed appropriately.

Values:

Demonstration of the knowledge and skills outlined in this unit standard must be consistent with the principles of:
1. Accepting and maintaining a non-discriminatory attitude towards diversity including for example differences in gender, race, religion, physical ability and culture.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	18943	National Certificate: Tourism: Cabin Crew	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-01-10	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.

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