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

Demonstrate economic diplomacy 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114701  Demonstrate economic diplomacy 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  10 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-06-26  2010-06-26  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2011-06-26   2014-06-26  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
260001  Analyse and interpret international markets and domestic policies of host countries in order to promote the economic, commercial and financial benefits for South Africa's development  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  20   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will be able to promote trade and investment for South Africa. The learner will demonstrate knowledge and insight in practising economic diplomacy towards implementing one of SA major foreign policies namely: the creation of wealth and the eradication of poverty in the region and the African continent.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Analyse the trade and investment scene in South Africa.
  • Explore the application of the International Trade Law in South Africa.
  • Evaluate the role of SA in the economy of Africa.
  • Analyse the influence of foreign markets on the economy of South Africa.
  • Generate solutions to key regional and international trade problems. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification are assumed to have completed a Level 6 qualification or RPL equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Analyse the trade and investment scene in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Knowledge of trade opportunities and incentives in SA is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An investment promotion strategy is planned. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tendering procedures are mastered. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Liaison skills to obtain the participation of SA companies in infra-structural projects abroad, are developed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Bilateral and multilateral trade agreements are evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Role players in the promotion of trade and investment are identified. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explore the application of the international trade law in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Skills to access information on trade related investments matters are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The role of WTO and GATT are evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The impact of Non-tariff barriers, anti-bumping and countervailing are investigated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Intellectual Property rights are defined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The role of Global Economic and Financial Organizations are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Evaluate the role of SA in the economy of Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The economies and issues affecting Africa are analysed in terms of trade and investment opportunities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    NEPAD and the economic development of the Southern Region is critically evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The impact of the African Growth and Opportunitiy Act (AGOA) is analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Skills in planning and participating in trade shows and exhibitions are demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Analyse the influence of foreign markets on the economy of South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Broad principles of International Economics are discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A distinction between micro and macro- economics is made. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The significance of exchange rates is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Import and export tariffs are analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Links between the balance of payments, economic activity and economic policy are defined. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Generate solutions to key regional and international trade problems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Rules and procedures relating to inter-regional and international agreements are discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The application of World Trade Organisations (WTO) rules and procedures regarding trade are evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The nature and scope of trade problems are analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role of the South African Trade and Industry in multilateral negotiations is discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Annual reports on multilateral negotiations and trade are evaluated for future opportunities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Development needs of African Countries generally and South Africa in particular, are analysed to inform solutions to regional problems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The Southern Economic and Trade co-operation and links are investigated. 


    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.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor 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 ETQA's discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The South African Economy
  • Trade and investment in SA: Trade map of SA, information on export and imports, trade opportunities, spatial development scheme, investment promotion strategy.
  • Bilateral and Multilateral trade agreements
  • International Trade Law
  • Role of imaging and branding including Intellectual property
  • Economies of Africa: NEPAD, regional economic integration - SACU/SADC
  • AU - EU Agreement
  • Common Agriculture Policy: impact on NEPAD and developing countries
  • Common Fishery Policy Reform
  • Africa: debt and ODA
  • Exporting and Importing policies
  • Links with rest of the world: Export Councils, organized business, target countries for investment recruitment
  • International Policy co-ordination: G8, OECD, Cairns group, IIC
  • Economics Programmes: Kimberley Process, Tourism, WIPO, WCO
  • Global Economic Organizations: EUCDI, CBC, ECOSOC, G15, G77,UNCTAD, etc.
  • African Growth and Opportunity Act
  • Global Financial Organisations: ECIP, G20, G24, IMF, etc.
  • Financing for development: UNCTAD X, UNLDC111, WSSD. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in presenting the best interest of South Africa. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to trade and investment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in economic environments. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible trade agreements. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard will be replaced by unit standard 260001, which is "Analyse and interpret international markets and domestic policies of host countries in order to promote the economic, commercial and financial benefits for South Africa's development", Level 7, 20 credits, as soon as 260001 is registered.

    Assessment methods and integrated assessment

    Ensure that assessment covers the specific outcomes, the critical cross-field outcomes and the essential embedded knowledge. Assessment activities should be appropriate to the context and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment.

    A range of assessment methods should be used, including direct observation, product sample, simulation, questioning (verbal or written) and testimony (portfolio collection of evidence).

    Integrated assessment: It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the number of assessment "events". Ensure that the commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

    Supplementary information

    Lectures 40 hours
    Experiential Learning 30 hours
    Self-directed learning 20 hours
    Skills coaching 10 hours
    Other

    Total 100 hours 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48726   Advanced Diploma: Diplomacy  Level 7  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  57827   National Diploma: Public Administration  Level 7  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 


    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. Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprises 
    2. E-Login Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    3. Fachs Business Consulting and Training 
    4. Jeppe of Commerce and Computer Studies 
    5. Regenesys School of Public Management 
    6. Ritepath HR Solutions 
    7. Saint Colonel Graduate Institute 
    8. Southern African Institute of Learning 
    9. Tembe Service Providers 
    10. Valambya Education and Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Vuca Institute of Leadership Development 


    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.