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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Communicate verbally and non-verbally in the workplace 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9960  Communicate verbally and non-verbally in the workplace 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Building Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable construction plumbers to communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, colleagues, and subordinates, using both verbal and written communication methods. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
FETC NQF Level 2 literacy and numeracy competencies. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
1. Potential barriers to communication include cultural differences, word choice, voice modulation, language differences, not listening actively, etc.

2. Communication includes verbally face-to-face, telephonic, written letter, facsimile, etc. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Select method of communication. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The communication method selected is appropriate for the target audience. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Barriers of communication are overcome. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Communicate with subordinates. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Information is gathered from subordinates. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Instructions are given. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Feedback is received to confirm the effectiveness of the communication. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Communicate with clients. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Requests for information are made. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Confirmation of instructions is written. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Information is given in the prescribed format. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. A conversation is engaged in to its logical conclusion. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for the Certificate for Construction artisans. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Qualifying learners understand and can explain:

1. Various ways of communicating verbally and non-verbally
2. Communication as a two-way process
3. Barriers to communication
4. Greetings and leave taking conventions
5. The required formats for written communication; including - letters, instructions, and requests for information. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems - refer to the following assessment criteria:
  • Barriers of communication are overcome. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others - refer to all assessment criteria. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self-management - refer to the following assessment criteria:
  • Information is given in the prescribed format.
  • Instructions are given. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information - refer to the following assessment criteria:
  • The communication method selected is appropriate for the target audience. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively - refer to all assessment criteria. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence - refer to the following assessment criteria:
  • Information is given in the prescribed format.
  • The communication method selected is appropriate for the target audience. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand contextual world-systems - refer to the following assessment criteria:
  • The communication method selected is appropriate for the target audience.
  • Barriers of communication are overcome.
  • A conversation is engaged in to its logical conclusion. 
    		•

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

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Fundamental  24273   National Certificate: Community House Building  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
    Fundamental  49022   National Certificate: Floor Covering Installation  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
    Fundamental  48864   National Certificate: Auctioneering Support  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2011-02-16  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  67465   National Certificate: Business Administration Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Fundamental  20815   National Certificate: Construction Tiling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-03-12  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  22440   National Certificate: Customs Clearing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-09-13  Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  20419   National Certificate: Electrical Engineering  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-02-10  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  22442   National Certificate: Freight Forwarding  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-09-13  TETA 
    Fundamental  23453   National Certificate: Micro Finance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  BANKSETA 
    Fundamental  60650   Professional Qualification: Business Administration  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Fundamental  23433   Further Education and Training Certificate: Micro Finance  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Reregistered  2023-06-30  BANKSETA 
    Fundamental  23259   National Certificate: Industrial Rubber Manufacturing: Mixing OR Extruding OR Moulding OR Calendaring  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  20919   National Certificate: Construction Painting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-03-12  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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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    17. Capricorn FET College - Central Office 
    18. CBM TRAINING PTY LTD 
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    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.