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

Induct a new member into a team 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13911  Induct a new member into a team 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2006-03-14  2006-11-16  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-11-16   2010-11-16  

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
242812  Induct a member into a team  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard introduces the team or group leader to the preparation and procedures necessary to induct a new team member. It is intended for managers of small businesses and junior managers of business units in larger organisations. The term business unit in this unit standard implied a small business, cost centre, section or department.

Junior managers include, but are not limited to team leaders, supervisors, first line managers and section heads. The position is term is used to describe the first level of management in an organisation at which employee has other employees reporting to him/her.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Preparing to receive a new member on a team.
  • Introducing new members.
  • Explaining how performance is monitored.
  • Explaining opportunities available in an organisation for life long learning. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    There is open access to this unit standard. Learners should be competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 2. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard is the induction of a new employee into a team or group including ensuring that all the necessary practical arrangements are made in advance. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare to receive a new member on a team 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.Documents that a new team member requires are listed and an indication is given of where each document can be sourced and who will assemble the required documents. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.The resources, stock or stationery required by a new employee is listed and a plan is made to order the necessary equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Workspace and/or storage arrangements for personal possessions are made and a team member is allocated responsibility for mentoring the new member. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.Policies, procedures and processes used by the group or team are listed in a checklist to ensure that the new member receives the necessary induction 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5.An action plan is drafted to ensure that the new member is introduced to all the people and places in the organisation with whom s/he is required to interact as part of the work of the team 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Introduce a new member of a team 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.A new member is welcomed and introduced to the team. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.Policies, processes and procedures of the team or group are explained and an indication is given of why each is important or necessary. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Regulations and rules of the organisation are explained and an indication is given of the consequences of non-compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.The role of the team in the organisation is explained and an indication is given of the consequences for the team and the organisation if individuals do not meet performance targets. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain how the performance of a team is monitored 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.The performance targets and responsibilities of the team are explained and an indication is given of the expectations on the new team member. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.The policy for performance appraisal is explained and an indication is given of when the new member can expect a performance review. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.Sanctions and disciplinary processes in the team are explained and an indication is given of the avenues available to members who are unhappy with the disciplinary process. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the opportunities available in an organisation for life long learning 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1.Opportunities for training in the organisation are outlined and an indication is given when the new employee will receive initial training. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2.Career paths within the organisation are outlined and an indication is given of how employees in the team can access additional training. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3.The employee's responsibility for his/her own learning is discussed and an indication is given of particular skills and abilities that enhance the performance of the team. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4.The process to be followed when a development need is identified is indicated with reference to the people in the organisation who offer support to employees. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical.
  • Assessors must be registered as an assessor with the Services ETQA or an ETQA that represents the sectors in which the learner is employed.
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the Services ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA.
  • The mechanics and requirements for moderation should be applied in accordance with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.
  • Training providers must be accredited by the Services ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems and make decisions in preparing to receive a new member on a team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The learner is able to work as a member of a team by ensuring that arrangements to receive a new member are in order and by inducting the new employee. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organize him/herself and his/her own activities by ensuring that the team is ready to receive a new member. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is able to collect, organise and critically evaluate information by ensuring the required documentation is assembled for the new team member. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The learner is able to see the world as a set of related systems by explaining the consequences for the organisation and the team if an individual or team does not meet the required targets. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 242812, which is "Induct a member into a team", level 3, 4 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48494   National Certificate: Financial Services Management  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  INSETA 
    Core  20175   National Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning Supervision  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  83946   National Certificate: Management  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  48916   National Certificate: Explosives Manufacturing Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-06-17  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  57880   National Certificate: Meat Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  49447   National Certificate: Trade Exhibition Support  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  65110   Further Education and Training Certificate: Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-03-14  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  49356   Further Education and Training Certificate: Medical Claims Assessing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  INSETA 
    Elective  48640   National Certificate: Financial Services Management  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  INSETA 
    Elective  49397   National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations Supervision  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  W&RSETA 


    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. Edutel Wholesale & Retail Academy 
    2. Faisit (Pty) Ltd 
    3. Gemini Training And Development Pty Ltd 
    4. ITO FOCUS PHOLE 
    5. The Institute of Health Risk Managers (Pty) Ltd 


    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.