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

Identify and explain the purpose of integrated development planning (IDP) 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110497  Identify and explain the purpose of integrated development planning (IDP) 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Economics 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04 
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 people who are, or who seek to be active in the area of local government. It provides the learner with a comprehensive introduction to Integrated Development Planning (IDP)People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Explain the purpose and role of Integrated Development Planning (IDP)
  • Discuss the elements covered in the IDP in terms of own work context
  • Examine the approach to and mechanisms for implementing, monitoring and evaluating the IDP in own work context
  • Illustrate the key components of Integrated Development Planning (IDP) in the form of a presentation with examples from own work context 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3
  • The Unit Standards entitled:
  • "Identify and explain the application of a range of concepts and tools for local economic development"
  • "Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the roles, functions and responsibilities of the main stakeholders and role players in local economic development". 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • At least two specific IDPs of municipalities of different sizes and challenges must be used (i.e. sources, referred to and studied)
  • An IDP typically includes the following aspects: environmental; ethical; spatial; infrastructural; economic; social
  • The IDP process includes: envisioning; information gathering; prioritising; goal setting; financial planning; annual action planning; annual budgeting; implementation; monitoring; evaluating 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the purpose and role of integrated development planning (IDP). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The theoretical background to IDP is explained in terms of the current legal and policy framework 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The theoretical framework to IDP is discussed in terms of local historical context and current international trends 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The benefits of IDP are listed and explained with regard to local economic development 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Discuss the elements covered in the IDP in terms of own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The needs addressed by the IDP are discussed with regard to identified socio-economic issues in own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The role players in the IDP are identified and placed in own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The IDP is critiqued in terms of specific implementation oriented aspects 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Examine the approach to and mechanisms for implementing, monitoring and evaluating the IDP. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Examine the approach to and mechanisms for implementing, monitoring and evaluating the IDP in own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The mechanisms for implementing the IDP are listed in own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The approach to managing the IDP is discussed in own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Methods of evaluating the IDP are discussed in own work context 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    llustrate the key components of Integrated Development Planning (IDP) in the form of a presentation. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    llustrate the key components of Integrated Development Planning (IDP) in the form of a presentation with examples from own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. A range of key components of IDP s identified using examples from own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The key components identified are discussed and motivated with reference to own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. A presentation of the key components is prepared and delivered in a format that is appropriate to the specified audience 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. 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.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or will assess this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQ, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA .
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA .
    4. Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Socio-economic planning processes
  • Documents related to socio-economic planning - sourcing and/or compiling
  • Awareness of the municipal functions involved in local economic development
  • Awareness of the typical components of local economic development 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made by, e.g.
  • Discussing the needs addressed by the IDP according to assessment criterion:
    The needs addressed by the IDP are discussed with regard to identified socio-economic issues in own work context
  • Critiquing the IDP according to assessment criterion:
    The IDP is critiqued in terms of specific implementation oriented aspects
  • Evaluating the IDP according to assessment criterion:
    Methods of evaluatin the IDp are discussed in own work context 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization and community by, e.g.
  • Identifying and placing role players according to assessment criterion:
    The role players in the IDP are identified and placed in own work context
  • Discussing the approach to managing the IDP according to assessment criterion:
    The approach to managing the IDP is discussed in own work context 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by, e.g.
  • Discussing the approach to managing the IDP according to assessment criterion:
    The approach to managing the IDp is discussed in own work context 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information by, e.g.
  • Explaining the purpose and role of integrated development planning according to the assessment criteria listed for specific outcome:
    Explain the purpose and role of integrated development planning (IDP). 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/ or language skills in the modes of oral and/ or written presentation by, e.g.
  • Discussing the needs addressed by the IDP with regard to identified socio-economic issues according to assessment criterion:
    The needs addressed by the IDP are discussed with regard to identified socio-economic issues in own work context
  • Critiquing the IDP according to assessment criterion:
    The IDP is critiqued in terms of specific implementation oriented aspects 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation by e.g.
  • Explaining the purpose and role of integrated development planning according to the assessment criteria listed for specific outcome:
    Explain the purpose and role of integrated development planning (IDP)
  • Discussing the needs addressed by the IDP with regard to identified socio-economic issues according to assessment criterion:
    The needs addressed by the IDP are discussed with regard to identified socio-economic issues in own work context 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts by, e.g.
  • Discussing the needs addressed by the IDP with regard to identified socio-economic issues according to assessment criterion:
    The needs addressed by the IDP are discussed with regard to identified socio-economic issues in own work context 

  • 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  65989   Further Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  36436   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  23094   Further Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-09-09  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  57428   Further Education and Training Certificate: Youth Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  23095   Higher Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  ETDP 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.
     
    1. Amabamba Recruitment 
    2. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
    3. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    4. Avenida (Pty) Ltd 
    5. B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd 
    6. Bavelile Consultants and Training 
    7. Breakeven 59(PTY) Ltd 
    8. Bright Storm Projects 
    9. Brilliant Affairs 
    10. Bull's Business and Skills Training Institute 
    11. Central Institute of Professional Studies and Services 
    12. D M Management and Consulting 
    13. Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc 
    14. Dintshang Trading 
    15. Dru-A Professional Training Consultancy 
    16. Education and Training Unit 
    17. EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    18. Edutraining Business College 
    19. Future-Teacher (Pty) Ltd 
    20. Giamanje TVET College 
    21. Glentech Innovative Design Concepts 
    22. INKWENKWEZI PRIVATE COLLEGE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT cc 
    23. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    24. Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd 
    25. Isibani Skills Academy 
    26. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
    27. Jabukile Consultancy 
    28. Jobafrik Consulting 
    29. Josmap Training Institute 
    30. Kenako Investments 
    31. Kitso Bokamoso Training Solution 
    32. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    33. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    34. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    35. Life Long ABET Consulting 
    36. Madingoane and Family Construction 
    37. Makhuba Development Projects CC 
    38. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    39. Mamuhle Academy 
    40. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    41. Marematlou Training Institute 
    42. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
    43. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    44. Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise 
    45. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    46. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    47. Networx for Career Development 
    48. Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc 
    49. NTI College 
    50. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
    51. Pachedu Skills Solutions 
    52. Pebetse Training and Consulting 
    53. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    54. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
    55. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    56. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    57. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    58. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    59. Reflections Development Institute 
    60. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    61. Resonance Institue of Learning 
    62. Resonance Institute of Learning 
    63. Retshetse Training Project 
    64. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    65. Sigodi Development Services and Associates (SDS) cc 
    66. Silalele Consulting CC. 
    67. Siza Nesu Training and Consultants 
    68. South African Corporate Training Association 
    69. Southern African Youth Movement 
    70. Spotru Training Centre 
    71. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    72. T Mabuya & Associates CC 
    73. Tachfin Holdings 
    74. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    75. Tau and Tau Training Enterprises Pty Ltd 
    76. Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
    77. The Fundamentals Training Centre 
    78. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
    79. Thembekile training consulting 
    80. Thinking Mind Trading 
    81. Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    82. TMG Quality Services 
    83. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    84. Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. 
    85. Ulwazi Training & Development 
    86. Umqondo Consultancy 
    87. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
    88. University of Venda 
    89. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
    90. Wildfire Development Training Agency 



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