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

Demonstrate knowledge of gender, equity and diversity issues in development projects 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242894  Demonstrate knowledge of gender, equity and diversity issues in development projects 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Public Administration and Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Public Administration 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6 
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 for learners working within a Ward Committee or Local Government structure, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to one's job. The standard will also add value to individuals who are seeking to develop a career pathway in Local Government and administration.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying diversity in own Ward Committee context.
  • Explaining the concepts of gender and equity and gender and equity approaches.
  • Explaining the advantages of gender and equity to development projects.
  • Demonstrating gender and equity mainstreaming skills in all the stages of a development project using gender and equity participatory tools.
  • Explaining the resistance to change in relation to gender. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the qualifying learner is competent in Communication at Level 1. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify diversity in own Ward Committee context. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Diversity includes but is not limited to gender, ethnicity/culture, disability, tribal, values. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of diversity is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Methodologies for effectively managing diversity are described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Issues that can affect diversity management are explained with examples in relation to own Ward Committee context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Diversity action plan for own Ward Committee context is defined and implemented in a practical way. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the concept of gender and equity and gender and equity approaches. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of gender is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The concept of gender mainstreaming is explained with examples and past case studies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The difference between equity and equality is explained in the context of community development processes and projects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Gender and equity approaches to community development are explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the advantages of incorporating the principles of gender and equity to development projects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The advantages of the application of gender and equity in development projects are explained within the context of Ward Committee functioning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The disadvantages of not applying gender and equity principles in development projects are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Gender and equity mainstreaming skills are demonstrated in all the stages of a development project. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate gender and equity mainstreaming skills in all the stages of a development project using gender and equity participatory tools. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The stages in the project cycle are identified and explained in the context of Ward Committee functioning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The need for gender and equity mainstreaming in the project cycle is assessed in the context of Ward Committee functioning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate participatory tools are used to facilitate gender and equity in Ward Committee context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Practical strategies to ensure women and other marginalised groups are included throughout the project cycle are explained and demonstrated with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Explain the resistance to change in relation to gender. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of resistance to change in the context of diversity is explained with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Areas of diversity includes but is not limited to cultural, tribal authorities, gender.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Gender and equity participative tools are identified in order to facilitate resistance to change. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The linkage between resistance to change and the lack of sustainability of projects is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Necessary actions are recommended to overcome resistance to change and ensure success of projects. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any 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, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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 relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The constitution.
  • Policies pertaining to gender and equity matters within the municipal and public sector.
  • Procedures for managing gender and equity issues.
  • Basic Human Resources practices. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking processes to interpret gender and equity issues in the context of ward committee functioning. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to ensure that any gender and equity issues are adequately addressed. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to integrate mainstream gender and equity skills into overall ward committee function. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to evaluate any gender and equity issues within ward committee context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to source the latest information, trends and developments in relation to gender and equity. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others in ensuring that all information in effectively sourced, stored and conveyed pertaining to gender and equity issues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that gender and equity problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation and that a variety of external factors and community cultures etc must be considered in dealing with any related issues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by ensuring that all gender and equity issues are addressed in the best interests of all parties concerned. 

    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
    Elective  57823   National Certificate: Ward Committee Governance  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  66749   National Certificate: Community Development  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  58578   National Certificate: Local Government Councillor Practices  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 


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