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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate knowledge of South Africa as a travel destination

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7944	Demonstrate knowledge of South Africa as a travel destination
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hospitality,Tourism,Travel, Leisure and Gaming
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	12
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
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Each person in the travel industry should be able to advise tourists on the major tourist areas and attractions in South Africa. He/she should have an in-depth product knowledge on local geography and keep up-to-date on new attractions.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

None

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding.

OUTCOME NOTES

1. Explain how to indicate the location of all major South African cities and all South African provinces using a map.

2. Describe how to point out map symbols and explain the purpose of each.

3. Describe the typical transport routes for various modes of transport in and around South Africa. (Range of modes of transport: road, rail, air, and sea)

4. Describe the various transport combination options. (Range of combination options: fly-drive, fly-cruise, fly-rail).

5. Explain how to identify the location of major tourist attractions (natural and man-made).

6. Describe South African Economic Features. (Range of Economic Features: Formal and Informal trading, Macro/Micro business, Manufacturing, Mining, Transport, Accommodation and Food Industries).

7. Discuss safety precautions when travelling with regard to driving, walking, hiring a vehicle and staying in a hotel

8. Explain the effects of historical and current political events on tourism in South Africa.

9. Describe different types and categories of accommodation available in South Africa.

10. Describe how to access sources to ascertain general information regarding a particular area in South Africa and present the information as a potential tourist activity or attraction.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

The unit can be assessed in isolation from other unit standards.

There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit can be assessed by using observation case studies, written tests or discussion with the candidate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Demonstrated ability to make decisions about practice and to act accordingly.

OUTCOME NOTES

11. Point out major tourist attractions in each province using a map of South Africa, and make specific reference to the time of year each attraction is at its best.

12. Given a customer's request for travel, decide where to source information to satisfy customer's requirements.

13. Given a customer's request for something particular, offer alternatives if requirements cannot be met, and explain reasons for this.

14. Given the influence of climatic conditions or political unrest in specific areas during certain times of the year, decide whether to offer customers alternative periods of travel according to their needs.

15. Determine distances and approximate travelling times between major centres.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

The unit can be assessed in isolation from other unit standards.

There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit can be assessed by using observation case studies, written tests or discussion with the candidate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Demonstrated ability to learn from our actions and to adapt performance.

OUTCOME NOTES

16. Given specific changes in political or climatic conditions in a particular region, make a decision to inform customer of alternative arrangements that can be/or have been made.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

The unit can be assessed in isolation from other unit standards.

There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit can be assessed by using observation case studies, written tests or discussion with the candidate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered with the FE/HE Registrar.

3. Any institution wishing to receive skill development grants must be accredited with the relevant ETQA. Such an institution will also be registered with the relevant SETA.

4. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Embedded knowledge and Critical cross-field outcomes have been included within the specific outcomes category. This has been done as it was deemed necessary to ensure holistic assessment occurred.

The specific outcomes can be applied in a range of contexts.

Many of the outcomes have been written in such a way that competence must be demonstrated in the context as opposed to in isolation from a context.

The specific outcomes are comparable to outcomes used internationally.

We therefore structured outcomes using the format noun + verb + condition (modifying phrase)Specific outcomes have been split into three categoriesa) knowledge and understanding (what the learner must know and understand)b) decision-making and acting (what the learner must do)c) adapting performance ( including reflexive competence)In many instances there are more than six specific outcomes, as the inclusion of critical cross-field outcomes and embedded knowledge has increased the number of specific outcomes.

If competencies are to be clustered in a meaningful way, then these unit standards cannot be split.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where "demonstrated KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING" is required.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	61597	National Certificate: General Travel	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	14123	National Diploma: Accommodation Services	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	14109	National Diploma: Fast Food Services	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	61596	National Diploma: Food and Beverage Management	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	14112	National Diploma: Professional Cookery	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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