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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn (revised)

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12471	Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn (revised)
ORIGINATOR
SGB GET/FET Language and Communication
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language			Language
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
ABET Level 4	Regular-Fundamental	Level 1	NQF Level 01	5
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2002-10-09	2005-10-09	SAQA 0144/02
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2006-10-09		2009-10-09

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
7534	Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn	Level 1	NQF Level 01	3

This unit standard is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
119631	Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn	Level 1	NQF Level 01	5

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

The learner will be able to use language for learning and other learning strategies in all learning areas and contexts. The ability to use language for problem-solving, decision-making and creative, critical and evaluative thinking will be developed. The role of language in cognitive and conceptual development will be promoted in all learning and teaching environments. The learner moving into the FET band needs learning and study strategies and skills for successful progression.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills at ABET 3 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Information is obtained from a variety of sources: factual articles, reports, magazines, manuals, journals, cartoons, books, the media, reference material (eg catalogues, glossaries, dictionaries), internet, graphic material and workplace information sources etc. Information can also be accessed from other people, for example through interviews. Evidence of the use of resource centres, libraries or resource books should also be shown.

The information obtained is presented in accordance with the requirements of different formats of presentation, either orally or in writing (eg essay, poster, drawing, speech, electronic message, written paper, model).

Learning strategies include memorisation, the transfer of information from one text form to another, using reading and writing strategies for learning, asking for clarification etc.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Use language for learning.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Concepts are transferred from one language to another where applicable.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. A variety of terms related to learning tasks are distinguished and applied (eg analyse, discuss, describe, compare, contrast).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Language styles used in different learning areas are distinguished and applied.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Take responsibility for own learning and make choices about learning.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Commitment to learning process is actively demonstrated (in group work, self-study activities, compiling of portfolios etc).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Own learning materials are well organised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. A learning task is chosen from a set of alternatives (essay topic; research project etc).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Learning tasks are completed within appropriate time frames.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Self-assessment tasks are completed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Self and time-management skills are used to plan and monitor own learning.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Learning and career options are selected on the basis of detailed guidance from the appropriate practitioner (learning programmes, skills programmes, learnerships, qualifications and career pathways etc).

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Identify different kinds of learning strategies and use what is appropriate to the task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Appropriate learning strategies are identified (asking questions, reading and listening for detail, summaries, synthesising, skimming, scanning, mind maps, pictures, note-taking, drafting and redrafting, memorising, working in co-operation with others, working alone, etc).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Preferred learning strategies are selected and used according to the task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Self-assessment strategies are used effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Feedback from others is acknowledged, evaluated and used to improve and revise work.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Evidence of planning, drafting, editing and revising is shown.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Specific information is found using basic referencing skills (numbering, index, contents page etc).

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identify, access and use information.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The need for information is identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Appropriate sources of information are identified and accessed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Relevant information is selected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Information is categorised, classified and arranged according to the task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Information is presented in a clear and accessible way in order to facilitate learning.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Use resources effectively to supplement learning.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Evidence is shown that additional information has been obtained from a variety of sources (eg library, resource centre, workplace, internet, other learners).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Relevant reference materials are used appropriately (eg dictionary, encyclopaedia, film, journals, atlases).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Evidence taken from other sources is acknowledged.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Additional information selected is relevant.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Accreditation Options:
Providers of learning towards this unit standard will need to meet the accreditation requirements of Umalusi, the ETQA for General and Further Education.

Moderation Options:
The moderation requirements of this ETQA must be met in order to award credit to learners for this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Learners can understand and explain that languages have certain features and conventions, which can be managed for learning purposes. Learners are aware that there are skills, strategies and resources which will facilitate learning.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems: use learning programme material, learning tasks and information accessing skills to solve problems.

Explore education and career opportunities.

Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others and in teams: using reading, writing and interactive speech in learning activities, discussions and research projects.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively: through organisation of learning materials and assignments.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information: through application of information skills in learning.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills: in formal and informal learning situations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically: through using electronic media for learning and accessing information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems: through accessing information to make connections which facilitate learning, and exploring a global range of contexts and texts.

Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts: information access and learning strategies enhance understanding and discussion of such issues.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities: information access and learning strategies enable people to participate effectively in such processes.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:

It should be noted that these 5 credits do not necessarily represent 50 notional hours of learning time separate from the rest of a learner`s language course. As a standard aimed at facilitating learning, these outcomes should be integrated into the delivery of a specific learning programme. They should also be assessed in the context of the specific learning programme, or any workplace training. The assessment of successful application of learning strategies and techniques will be done through integrated assessment in relation to the designated outcomes of the learning programme. The development of assessment tasks aimed directly at assessing these outcomes is optional.

It is recognised that not all sources of information are available to all learners.

People should be culturally and contextually tolerant and sensitive in the process of information gathering.

The term `information` includes mathematical data.

This unit standard applies across all learning areas and is closely related to Critical Outcome 4.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 119631, "Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn", ABET Level 4, 5 credits.

This unit standard replaces unit standard 7534, which was "Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn", 3 credits, NQF Level 1.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48495	General Education and Training Certificate: Water Services	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Fundamental	48642	General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-05-13	Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	24153	General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-09-13	Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	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
Fundamental	49411	General Education and Training Certificate: Construction	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Fundamental	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
Fundamental	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
Fundamental	49753	General Education and Training Certificate: General Technical Practice	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Fundamental	49668	General Education and Training Certificate: Horticulture	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	49583	General Education and Training Certificate: Poultry Processing	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	49580	General Education and Training Certificate: Poultry Production	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	35953	General Education and Training Certificate: Transport	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-02-06	Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	23193	GETC in Ancillary Health Care	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-02-13	Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	49082	GETC: Wood Products Processing	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FPMSETA
Fundamental	23253	National Certificate (GETC): Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Fundamental	48970	National Certificate: Animal Production	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	22865	National Certificate: Chemical Operations	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-10-09	Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	24296	National Certificate: Construction: Installation of Floor Coverings	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Fundamental	20287	National Certificate: Farming	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	48971	National Certificate: Mixed Farming Systems	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	48972	National Certificate: Plant Production	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	49014	National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Underground Hard Rock	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-08-16	Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement

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.	A4 Consultancy CC
2.	Africa Training Centre
3.	Amabamba Recruitment
4.	Amaloba Horticultural Services
5.	ASSMANG (PTY) LTD
6.	ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE
7.	AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services
8.	Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd
9.	BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD
10.	Biofuels Business Incubators NPC
11.	Boikgantsho Consulting & Events
12.	Buena Vista Learning Academy
13.	Bumunhu Services Providers Cc
14.	Cedara College of Agriculture
15.	CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD
16.	Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc
17.	Dee's Training (PTY) LTD
18.	Deloitte
19.	DEW CRISP PTY LTD
20.	Dihwai Food Cultural and Agricultural Services
21.	Dionysus Skills Development Initiative (Pty) Ltd
22.	ELSENBURG AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
23.	Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd
24.	Escay Catering and other Services
25.	Farm for Africa Training and Development
26.	Food and Trees for Africa
27.	Fort Cox Agricultural College
28.	FOSKOR (PTY) LTD
29.	Future-Teacher (Pty) Ltd
30.	GA Community Care Consultants
31.	Ghoenas Kraal Opleiding Sentrum
32.	GNS ENTERPRISE (PTY) LTD
33.	Goldfields FET College
34.	Green Futures
35.	Heedmorine Training
36.	Hot To Go Training College and Services
37.	Imara Umbono Incorporated (Pty) Ltd
38.	Impact Plus Training Consultants
39.	INKWENKWEZI PRIVATE COLLEGE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT cc
40.	Interstate Clearing 092 (Pty) Ltd
41.	IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD.
42.	Josmap Training Institute
43.	KayDee Project Management Cc
44.	Kgopane Trading Enterprise
45.	KGWEBISWANO SUPPLIES & SERVICES
46.	Kimbali Holdings
47.	KMK Training Services (PTY) Ltd
48.	Knowledge For Ever
49.	KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN)
50.	Learncorp
51.	Leruo ke Matla Training and Enterprise Development Services
52.	LESEDI EDUCARE ASSOCIATION
53.	Longmore Training and Developen
54.	Lovedale TVET College
55.	Madzivhandila Agricultural College
56.	Maishamalema Development Training
57.	Makwedeng Training
58.	Mamuhle Academy
59.	Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre
60.	Marang Women in Agric and Development
61.	MARS Business Consulting
62.	Mathapuso Construction and Projects
63.	MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD
64.	Matlharini Multi Centre Skills
65.	Matotomana Training & General Trading
66.	Mbimbini Training and Community Development
67.	Mcebo Technologies
68.	Mdaka Omnyama Trading and Projects
69.	Medu Skills Consultants
70.	MENTORNET (PTY) LTD
71.	Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC
72.	MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD
73.	Mogaladi Business Enterprise
74.	Montshepetsa Bosui Farming & Training Cnt
75.	Mortarboard Training Solutions
76.	Morwa Agri-development cc
77.	Mpontshe Training
78.	Mthashana FET College - Vryheid Campus
79.	MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD
80.	Mvelo Consultant
81.	MVIMBI BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
82.	National Institute For The Deaf - NID
83.	Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise
84.	Ndwamato Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
85.	Neopeo Trading & Projects
86.	Networx for Career Development
87.	New Heights 1082 Pty Ltd
88.	Ngwato Wa Mphela Agriculture Training Services
89.	Nkalebetja Agricultural Projects and Management services
90.	Nkangala Public FET College - Central Office
91.	Nkinane Trading Enterprise
92.	NOBO Training and Development Services (Pty) LTD
93.	Nophelo Training Centre
94.	NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD
95.	Novi General Services
96.	Optimi Workplace
97.	Owen Sithole College of Agriculture
98.	P N K Management Services
99.	PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD
100.	Phepha Consulting Services
101.	Phill Skills and Development Institute
102.	PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD.
103.	PPLE Group Pty Ltd
104.	Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd
105.	Progressive Environmental Projects
106.	Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty)
107.	PTDEV (Pty) Ltd
108.	Reflections Development Institute
109.	Retsogile Education and Training
110.	RLSTP Training & Development (PTY) LTD.
111.	SBJ Shadikamang Agriculture
112.	Scientific Roots (Pty) Ltd
113.	Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office
114.	Selipha Trading (Pty) Ltd
115.	SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC
116.	Setlakala Business Development
117.	Seza Bantu Rural Agricultural Projects
118.	SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED
119.	Silver Falls Scientific
120.	Simmek Holdings
121.	Siyafundisa I Africa
122.	Siyasanga Training Centre
123.	Skills For Life
124.	South African Corporate Training Association
125.	SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd
126.	Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk
127.	Taletso FET College - Central Office
128.	Tasc Business Consulting and Training
129.	THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD
130.	The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd
131.	Thuto Boshwa Skills Development Services
132.	Thutong Learning College
133.	Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd
134.	Tinotsile Training and Development
135.	Tlatlana Events Solution and Communication
136.	TM Mashwara and Projects
137.	Tompi Seleka Agricultural College
138.	TPN Training and Recruitment cc
139.	Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd
140.	Tripple R Training Provider
141.	Tshenkeng's Consulting
142.	Umbuso Training Services
143.	Umfolozi FET College
144.	University of Venda
145.	Vari Holdings (Pty)Ltd
146.	Voyano Project Management
147.	Vukani Community Training
148.	Washa 2 Training & Projects
149.	Waterberg FET College - Central Office
150.	WEST COAST COLLEGE FET
151.	Westco Agri Training
152.	WESTERN CHROME MINES
153.	Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa
154.	Working Decisions Cc