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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Collect information to support a community needs assessment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110044	Collect information to support a community needs assessment
ORIGINATOR
SGB Development
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development			Adult Learning
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 1	NQF Level 01	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
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

A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to complete tasks that contribute to a community needs assessment project. These tasks will include contacting individual members in a community without the direct support from a senior practitioner.

The learner will also be able to interview individuals from the community, collect the information and present it to a senior practitioner.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A learner studying towards this unit standard is assumed to have a fair knowledge of the area where this needs assessment must take place. The learner is assumed to be functionally literate at NQF Level 1.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

At NQF Level 1, the assessment forms used are restricted to simple quantitative and qualitative methods and participation in surveys, appraisals, interviews, community consultations, census processes and basic documentary research.

Interview and collection skills are demonstrated in a group context e.g. community meeting, structured learning programme, or in a meeting with donors or state resource providers.

Relevant data should be collected from outside and inside the community.

The supervisor will assist the learner by limiting the scope of the project.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Understand the different forms used for the collection of information in communities.

OUTCOME RANGE

Different forms used in this Specific Outcome are restricted to two examples selected from surveys, appraisals, interviews, community consultations, census processes and basic documentary research.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Purposes and reasons for using different needs assessment forms are described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Forms are further explained in a general sense for its different usages.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The steps to complete different forms are practically demonstrated through actual completion.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify individuals in a community for interviewing purposes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Interviewing steps are described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Interviewing forms are related to a description of persons to be interviewed. Key individuals within the community are also described in terms of their community roles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. All relevant stakeholders are identified and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Relevant individuals and households are identified and described in a practical manner.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Interview and collect information from individuals in a community.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Interviews are conducted and demonstrated in a practical manner under supervision.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Interviews are also conducted and demonstrated unsupervised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Data is collected in a practical manner in accordance with the prescribed instructions of each form.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Present data to a senior practitioner.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Data is collected and prepared in accordance with the prescribed instructions of the development task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Data is presented through explanation and description to a senior practitioner.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. A report on experiences in carrying out the task is presented.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Accredited providers may establish or refine moderation procedures and systems in line with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.

An external moderator may moderate the results of learners. External moderators should provide reports not only on the fairness and consistency of assessment, but also on the validity of the assessment design in terms of the specified outcomes.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The learner will have acquired a basic level of knowledge and understanding of:

Community dynamics and community development processes

FacilitatIng group processes and consensus making

The purpose, methods and application of the research tools

Background information in this context includes knowledge about the functioning of the community e.g. its social structure, key stakeholders, cultural issues, and sources of community information.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community:

In describing and explaining the forms and the steps to complete the forms the learner is expect to work with others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively:

In identifying persons to be interviewed, and actually interviewing people and presenting the data to a senior practitioner, the learner has manages her/his activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analysing and critically evaluating information:

When interviewing people, preparing and presenting data the learner satisfies the requirements of this critical cross field outcome.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion:

All the specific outcomes of the unit standard are based on effective communication.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard could be employed as a development practitioner in the same provider institution with at least a level 4 Qualification and work with a registered assessor in development practice with the relevant ETQA.

Registered Assessors must have a level 5 qualification in development practice and prior or concurrent experience as a development practitioner.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Key Individuals refer to persons that are affected by or directly involved in the needs assessment. Example: In the case of TB affected people that need support, key individuals will include local nurses, TB patients, family of TB patients and CBOs and NGOs working in the health sector.

Stakeholders refer to every group or organisation involved in the affairs of a local community. This includes external donors and organisations working in the local community but not based there.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	49606	General Education and Training Certificate: Ancillary Health Care	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	HW SETA
Core	23093	General Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	ETDP SETA
Elective	49552	General Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	LG SETA

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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