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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Apply knowledge of HIV/AIDS to a specific business sector and a workplace |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244574 | Apply knowledge of HIV/AIDS to a specific business sector and a workplace | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Life Skills | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies | People/Human-Centred Development | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular-Fundamental | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Reregistered | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
114941 | Apply knowledge of HIV/AIDS to a specific business sector and a workplace | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This Unit Standard provides a broad introduction to HIV/AIDS in the workplace. It introduces knowledge about HIV/AIDS that will enable learners to be informed and caring workers in an industry and managers to develop appropriate policies to deal with the pandemic. The focus is knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in relation to the learner and management with a view to creating a caring environment in the workplace and the community.
A manager in the context of this Unit Standard is the manager of a small business and first line managers of business units, team leaders and supervisors in medium and large organisations. The term business unit implies a small business, cost centre, section or department. The Unit Standard was developed as a means of contributing to change in leadership focus and empowering managers to look at people issues. The qualifying learner is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The typical scope of this Unit Standard is:
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain HIV and Aids. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The concepts HIV and AIDS are explained at a basic level of understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The way in which the immune system works is explained with reference to the role of antibodies and how HIV attacks the immune system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The concept of a window period is explained and an indication is given of how this affects the accuracy of test results. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The impact of opportunistic infections on the compromised immune system is explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The stages of the disease are outlined with an example of what happens at each stage from infection with HIV to full-blown AIDS and death. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The relationship between human behaviour and HIV/AIDS is outlined and ways in which the individual can avoid contracting or spreading HIV/AIDS are indicated in with reference to reducing the risk of infection. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Interpret current trends in the HIV/AIDS pandemic in order to explain the potential impact on an organisation or business sector. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Sources of data on HIV/AIDS are identified and appropriate statistics are accessed for a specific organisation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Regional data is interpreted and applied to a specific sector or industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The potential impact of HIV/AIDS on an organisation is inferred from regional and sector data. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Impact includes, but is not limited, to revenue generation, absenteeism, productivity, Human Resource policies and programmes, employment practices, mechanisation, staff turn over and cost of health care. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Investigate the guidelines and assistance that are available to support workers affected by HIV/AIDS. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A company policy on HIV/AIDS or the National Department of Health's document Guidelines for developing a workplace policy and programme is explained for a specific organisation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Possible problems that a worker with HIV/AIDS could encounter are identified and an indication is given as to what the learner could do to create a caring situation in the workplace. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The importance of employers playing a proactive role in addressing the AIDS pandemic are explained and suggestions are made as to how a specific organisation could create a caring environment for workers with HIV/AIDS. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The availability of HIV/AIDS prevention and wellness programmes is known and an indication is given of how to access these in a specific organisation or area. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The Universal Precautions are known and applied in the work environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The importance of pre and post test counselling is known and understood and the implications of HIV testing for an individual are discussed in terms of making a personal decision to know own HIV status. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Explain the implications of the HIV/AIDS pandemic for the community, the economy an organisation and a specific workplace. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The effect of a population composed mainly of children and the aged on the economy and the State is outlined with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The need for medical care for people with HIV/AIDS and the implications for employers and the State are discussed with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The effect of HIV/AIDS on the workforce and family income is discussed with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The implications of HIV/AIDS for an organisation and a specific workplace are discussed with reference to revenue generation, absenteeism, productivity, Human Resource policies and programmes, employment practices, mechanisation, staff turn over and cost of health care. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Learners are able to identify and provide possible solutions that would lead to the organisation and themselves creating a caring environment for workers with HIV/AIDS and by actively discouraging negative attitudes towards people with HIV/AIDS. Learners are able to make decisions about their own lifestyle. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Learners are able to organise and manage him/herself and his/her activities responsibly by making lifestyle choices about HIV/AIDS. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Learners are able to collect, organise and evaluate information by researching situations that have a potential to spread HIV/Aids in the workplace and discussing and rating them in terms of high, medium and low risk. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Learners are able to communicate effectively and responsibly using visual and/or language skills when explaining the stages of HIV/AIDS and presenting an example of what happens at each stage of the progression of the disease. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Learners can demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the implications of HIV/AIDS for society, the economy, an organisation and a specific workplace. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
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 |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 114941, "Apply knowledge of HIV/AIDS to a specific business sector and a workplace", 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 | 65010 | National Certificate: Aviation Support Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-06-30 | TETA |
Core | 63269 | National Certificate: Gaming Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Elective | 65750 | National Certificate: Hairdressing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 74189 | National Certificate: Cereals, Snacks, Pasta and Condiments Manufacturing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
Elective | 93997 | National Certificate: Contact Centre and Business Process Outsourcing Support | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-07-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 67589 | National Certificate: Equine Practices | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Elective | 59386 | National Certificate: Fresh Meat Processing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
Elective | 65749 | National Certificate: Hairdressing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 57804 | National Certificate: Public Administration | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Elective | 63929 | National Certificate: Spirits Production | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
Elective | 63869 | National Certificate: Winemaking | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
Elective | 67509 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 49256 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Counselling | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | HW SETA |
Elective | 65729 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Hairdressing | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 78965 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 93995 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Payroll Administration Services | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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