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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate an understanding of how scientific skills and knowledge could contribute to sustainable use of resources

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14111	Demonstrate an understanding of how scientific skills and knowledge could contribute to sustainable use of resources
ORIGINATOR
SGB Natural Sciences in FET
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences			Life Sciences
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 1	NQF Level 01	2
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2004-12-02	2007-12-02	SAQA 1657/04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-12-02		2011-12-02

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 candidate credited with this unit Standard is able to identify, describe and classify natural resources. He/she can also describe and explain how scientific knowledge and skills can be effectively used in the management and control of sustainable resources. (Natural and artificial).

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Relevant scientific concepts are understood.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify and classify natural resources.

OUTCOME NOTES

Selected examples of renewable and non-renewable resources from learner's immediate local, regional and global environment, biotic and abiotic components (e.g. water, air, energy, elements, soil, forests, plants, and animals including humans).
In addition, learners should examine a South African example of mis-management and over-utilisation of a natural ecosystem and relate it to environmental legislation Mention is made of career opportunities in resource management.

OUTCOME RANGE

Renewable and non-renewable, recyclable and non-recyclable, organic and inorganic resources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Natural resources are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Natural resources are classified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The inter-action between humans and natural resources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The uses and importance of natural resources are described.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Explain how scientific knowledge and skills can be applied.

OUTCOME NOTES

Explain how scientific knowledge and skills can be applied in the sustainable development of organic resources.

Selected examples of renewable and non-renewable resources from learner's immediate local, regional and global environment, biotic and abiotic components (e.g. water, air, energy, elements, soil, forests, plants, and animals including humans).
In addition, learners should examine a South African example of mis-management and over-utilisation of a natural ecosystem and relate it to environmental legislation Mention is made of career opportunities in resource management.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Give examples of how and where organic natural resources are utilised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The importance of ongoing development of organic natural resources is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Examples of organic resource development projects or resource development needs are described and evaluated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Examples of how scientific knowledge and skills can be used in the conservation of organic resources are given.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The bodies responsible for managing the conservation and utilisation of organic natural resources are named and evaluated.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Describe the effect of Mismanagement of inorganic natural resources on the organic environment.

OUTCOME NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Give examples of how and where inorganic natural resources are used.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain and describe where and how the mismanagement of inorganic natural resources has had a detrimental effect on the organic environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide scientific explanations to illustrate the effects of such mismanagement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. In a case study of mismanagement suggested corrective measures using scientific principles are made.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Innovative alternatives to the prevention of over-utilisation of inorganic natural resources are given.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Describe how scientific knowledge and skills can be used in the recycling of artificial resources.

OUTCOME NOTES

Recyclable materials (rubber, paper, tins, glass etc.) and non-recyclable materials (batteries, forms of polystyrene, etc.). Examples of toxic materials relevant in South Africa e.g. Mercury, cadmium, cyanide, CFCO, nuclear wastes, etc. could be dealt with. (In theory, everything is recyclable but this is not always cost effective) Mention is made of entrepreneurial opportunities in recycling.

OUTCOME RANGE

Concepts and skills involved include melting points, simple separation techniques (e.g. different densities of metals) and simple chemical reactions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Artificial resources are identified and categorised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The economic and environmental advantages and disadvantages of recycling are evaluated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Describe the scientific concepts and skills involved in recycling artificial resources.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Learners will understand the concept of sustainability.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

1. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
2. Exploring education and career opportunities.
3. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

Strong link to Agri. 002/003, HSS3/4

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.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Concepts relevant to this unit standard include: pH; photosynthesis, radioactivity; periodic table elements chemical reactions involving oxygen, carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide etc.

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
Core	20287	National Certificate: Farming	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	58267	General Education and Training Certificate: Mining and Minerals Processes	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MQA
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
Elective	22971	General Education and Training Certificate: Conservation	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	58026	General Education and Training Certificate: Food and Beverage Handling Processes	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FOODBEV
Elective	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

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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