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251962-Assessment Guide
251962-Assessment Guide
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CANDIDATE DETAILS
Candidate Name:
Identity Number
Tel: Email:
Assessor Name:
Tel: Email:
Moderator Name:
Tel: Email
Physical Address:
Tel:
Declaration:
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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD:
251962 Establish and co-ordinate forums for disaster risk management in a specific
environment
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FIELD SUBFIELD
2016-06-30 2019-06-30
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is
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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.
This unit standard will contribute to the development of the learner within the context of the
disaster risk management discipline. Learners who have achieved this unit standard will
increase their opportunities for further development and employability within the disaster
risk management environment.
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forums, joint planning forums, technical task teams, etc.
The words threat and risk are used as synonyms where appropriate.
Threatening situations are inclusive of risk to individuals, social, environmental,
infrastructural.
The word environment in the context of this unit standard includes communities.
The word stakeholder includes all relevant role players in the disaster management
environment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Establish arrangements for the integrated execution of disaster risk management activities.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
Forums are identified and organised in order for the processing and execution of integrated
disaster risk management activities within a specific environment.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
Role players and stakeholders are organised to partake in the forums.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
The roles and responsibilities of stakeholders are clearly described and allocated to enable
effective functioning of the forum.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
Arrangements for the stakeholder participation are made to engage them in the relevant
forum.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5
Responsibility is assigned for the facilitation and coordination of the relevant disaster risk
management forum.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
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Produce terms of reference (TOR) for directing and guiding the relevant disaster risk
management forums.
OUTCOME RANGE
Terms of reference should include but not limited to the scope, purpose, deliverables,
budget, timeframes, objectives and tasks.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
The role and responsibility of the forum is described in relation to the skills, level and
authority required for the establishment of the forum.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
Terms of reference are produced that clearly articulates the full scope of the forum.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
The scope includes but is not limited to objectives, roles, deliverables, activities, scope,
outcomes, references, guidelines, requirements etc. of the forum.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
Specific requirements of the terms of reference are clarified to highlight the impact on the
institutional agreement.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
Specific requirements include but are not limited to time frames, budgets and minimum
requirements.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
The terms of reference for the forum is approved and adopted in accordance with the
prescribed procedure.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Conduct and execute forum meetings.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
The relevant integrated forums are formally constituted and activated in accordance with
prescripts.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
Forum administration is implemented in accordance with the terms of reference.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
Forum administration includes but is not limited to registers, minutes, records, document
control, meeting practices.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
Decisions are communicated and arrangements are made for the implementation and
management of meetings.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
Mechanisms are identified and implemented to ensure the application of the principle of
cooperative governance for the relevant forum.
The assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a relevant qualification and be a
subject matter expert in this learning area and at least have 3 years experience in the skills
specific area.
The learner can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an
integrated assessment for a qualification.
Internal moderation.
External moderation.
An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner's competency.
Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with NSB
requirements.
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All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities.
Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
Assessment and moderation procedures, activities and tools must be transparent,
affordable and support development within the field, sub-field and NQF.
Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected.
Assessment of a portfolio of evidence.
Direct observation in simulated and/or controlled work conditions.
Risk assessment.
Vulnerability assessment.
Planning.
Creating capacity.
Meeting management.
Role and responsibility of stakeholders.
Principles of stakeholder involvement and participation.
The need for a regulatory framework.
Disaster risk management concepts.
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Timeousness and a sense of urgency.
Project Management principles.
Planning principles.
Relationships, systems:
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UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES
N/A
Co-ordinating meetings.
Plan ahead.
Compliance with applicable legislation.
Performing appropriate checks and procedures.
Using checklists where appropriate.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING
Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that
problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
PRE-
NQF END QUALITY
QUALIFICATI 2009
ID LEV STATUS DAT ASSURING
ON TITLE NQF
EL E BODY
LEVEL
Level As per
National TBA: Learning
Certificate: Pre- 2015- Programmes
Elective 59201 Level 5 Reregistered
Generic 2009 06-30 recorded
Management was against this
L5 Qual
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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
Range Addressed
The range covered, refers to all the unit standards, specific outcomes and
assessment criteria as outlined by the Qualification.
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Assessment Approach
Assessment is focused on the applied competence of the learner and the relevant
unit standards determine the assessment criteria.
Summative Assessment
This is a summative assessment and assesses candidates for National Certificate:
Generic Management
Rating
Learners are rated “Competent" or "Not Yet Competent”.
Assessment Instruments
Types of
Assessment Method
Evidence
Knowledge Questionnaire:
Product Sampling:
Assessment Conditions
The collection of evidence for the purposes of this assessment will take place in
either the candidate’s home-based environment or in the classroom. The candidate
will be expected to manage basic personal finance as stipulated by the Unit
Standards specific outcomes, range statements and assessment criteria.
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Assessment Team
Special needs are dealt with in the Assessment Preparation Interview. Should the
candidate present any special needs requests, the assessment will be adjusted,
provided that the fairness, validity and reliability of the assessment are not
compromised.
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ASSESSMENT PROCESS
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The Steps: How:
1. Make assessment decision and discuss the results with the learner in a
face-to-face interview.
4. Advise the candidate on what action to take where he/she feels the need
to appeal your decision.
Make assessment
5. Allow the candidate time to provide you with feedback relevant to the
Decision
process.
Review the
Complete the “Assessment Review” documents and submit to the assessment
Assessment
co-ordinate.
Process
ASSESSMENT CONFIRMATION
Dear :
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(Candidate Name & Surname)
This serves as a confirmation that your “Assessment Preparation Interview” will be conducted on
the _________________ (date) at _____________________ (venue).
We will discuss:
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further queries.
Thank you
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ASSESSMENT PREPARATION INTERVIEW SHEET
DESCRIPTION YE NO COMMENTS/
S CONTINGENCY
This assessment is a formative assessment and it is based on
the outlined unit standard/s for the composites module
Establish and co-ordinate forums for disaster risk
management in a specific environment module.
Your assessment evidence for Establish and co-ordinate
forums for disaster risk management in a specific
environment module needs to be submitted on....... (Day)
of............... (Month)........... (Year) at the following
address/place................................................................
You will be assessed based on the outlined Unit Standards.
The assessment activities are linked to specific
outcomes/assessment criteria of the outlined Unit
Standards.
To determine your competence level, the following are the
methods to be used for this assessment:
1. Knowledge questionnaire
2. Product Sampling
To be declared competent on Establish and co-ordinate
forums for disaster risk management in a specific
environment module (formative assessment), you should
have obtained at least 80% of the total mark of this
assessment.
You will be provided with detailed feedback on your
performance of this assessment as follows:
1. Written Feedback
2. Verbal Feedback
Should you be declared “not yet competent” on this
assessment, you will be entitled for re-assessment
opportunity/ies.
You will be required to re-submit evidence (only for areas)
you were declared not yet competent. A date for re-
submission will be agreed with the assessor.
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You will be entitled to lodge an appeal should you not be
satisfied with the assessment decision of your assessment.
You will be required to provide the assessor feedback on
assessment procedure – this is to assist in improving the
assessment practices.
Your results of assessment and portfolio of evidence
information will not be provided to any person without your
written consent.
Learner’s Declaration
I…………………………………………………………………………………………….herewith declare
that I am ready for the assessment, that we have reviewed the assessment preparation and plan, I
understand the assessment process and I am happy that the assessment will be conducted in a fair manner.
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COMPETENCE JUDGEMENT
Candidate Assessor
Venue Date
QUALIFICATIO
National Certificate: Generic Management
N
Knowledge questionnaire
EVIDENCE SUMMARY
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK REQUIREMENT
EVIDENCE METHODS S MET
YES NO
DIRECT KNOWLEDGE
QUESTIONNAIR
E
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ASSESSMENT DECISION
The candidate has submitted evidence that is valid, relevant, current, sufficient and authentic
against the listed specific outcomes and covered all range statements. (Yes/No)
The candidate is not yet competent in the The following items needed some corrective action or
following criteria: improvement:
RE-ASSESSMENT DECISION: 1
The candidate has submitted additional evidence that was required. The evidence is valid, relevant,
sufficient and authentic against the listed specific outcomes and covered all range statements.
(Yes/No)
RE-ASSESSMENT DECISION: 2
The candidate has submitted additional evidence that was required. The evidence is valid, relevant,
sufficient and authentic against the listed specific outcomes and covered all range statements.
(Yes/No)
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Assessor’s name, surname and signature Date
Declaration by candidate
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APPEALS APPLICATION
Another Assessor
Different Time
List any special needs you may have.
RE-ASSESSMENT POLICY
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The following will apply with reference to the (Insert company name) re-assessment policy:
1. When a candidate has to undergo re-assessment, he/she will be given specific feedback and
guidance so as to concentrate on areas of weakness.
2. The onus is on the candidate to communicate with the assessor to inform him/her when he/she
is ready for assessment
3. The re-assessment will take place in the same/similar situation or context and under the same
conditions
4. The same assessment methods and/or instruments may be used, but the task and materials will
be different but at the same level and complexity as the previous task
5. Re-assessment can take place a maximum of 2 times per candidate, per unit standard. Any
further reassessment must be discussed with clients so as to arrive at the best solution and
advice for the learner.
6. A maximum of 3 months will be allowed in between each re-assessment, unless otherwise
discussed between the parties
7. Guidance will be given to those candidates who are unsuccessful after 3 attempts, and possible
and more suitable learning avenues will be offered to learners. Costs will be discussed with
the SETA and client and any costs incurred will be at a learners’ cost.
ASSESSMENT REVIEW
Candidate Assessor
Venue Review date
Qualification National Certificate: Generic Management
CANDIDAT
Review Dimension ASSESSOR ACTION
E
The principles/criteria for good Agree Agree
assessment were achieved. Disagree Disagree
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The assessment related to the registered Agree Agree
unit standard. Disagree Disagree
Agree Agree
The assessment was practicable.
Disagree Disagree
It was time efficient and cost-effective
Agree Agree
and did not interfere with my normal
Disagree Disagree
responsibilities.
The assessment instruments were fair, Agree Agree
clear and understandable. Disagree Disagree
The assessment judgements were made Agree Agree
against set requirements. Disagree Disagree
The venue and equipment were Agree Agree
functional. Disagree Disagree
Special needs were identified and Agree Agree
assessment plan was adjusted. Disagree Disagree
Feedback was constructive against the Agree Agree
evidence required. Disagree Disagree
Agree Agree
An opportunity to appeals was given.
Disagree Disagree
Agree Agree
The evidence was recorded.
Disagree Disagree
CANDIDATES DECLARATION OF UNDERSTANDING
I am aware of the moderation process and understand that the moderator could declare the assessment decision
invalid
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Unit Standard Alignment
The words threat and risk are used as synonyms where appropriate.
Threatening situations are inclusive of risk to individuals, social, environmental, infrastructural.
The word environment in the context of this unit standard includes communities.
The word stakeholder includes all relevant role players in the disaster management environment.
Summative
Media Aids, Assessment
Specific outcomes and Delivery Formative Formative Specific Outcome Date &
Resources Instruments
assessment criteria Methods Assessment activities Reference signature
&
Instruments
Questions
P = Project Q = Questioning B = Brainstorming R = Role-play CS = Case Study
Formative Assessment Strategy Legend
W = Workplace Activity S = Self Assessment Checklist
O = Observation Q = Questioning PS = Product Sampling R = Role-play CS = Case
Summative Assessment Strategy Legend
Study T = Testimonial P = Project
Specific Outcome 1 Establish arrangements for the integrated execution of disaster risk management activities.
Outcome Range
AC1.1 Facilitation. Classroom Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 1-3 Task 1-9 Learner Guide:
Forums are identified and discussion. Classroom Identifying p.08-14
organised in order for the equipment
processing and execution of Written question
Workbook:
integrated disaster risk displaying data p.8-9
management activities within graphically
a specific environment. .
AC 1.2 Facilitation. Classroom Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 1-3 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
Role players and discussion. Classroom Identifying p.08-15
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stakeholders are organised equipment Written question
to partake in the forums. displaying data Workbook:
graphically p.9-12
AC 1.3 Facilitation. Classroom Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 1-3 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
The roles and discussion Classroom Identifying p.08-15
responsibilities of equipment Written question
stakeholders are clearly displaying data Workbook:
described and allocated to graphically p.9-12
enable effective
functioning of the forum.
AC1.4 Facilitation. Classroom Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 1-3 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
Arrangements for the discussion Classroom Identifying p.08-15
stakeholder participation equipment Written question
are made to engage them displaying data Workbook:
in the relevant forum. graphically p.9-12
AC 1.5 Facilitation. Classroom Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 1-3 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
Responsibility is assigned discussion Classroom Identifying p.08-15
for the facilitation and equipment Written question
coordination of the displaying data Workbook:
relevant disaster risk graphically p.9-12
management forum.
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Summative
Media Aids, Assessment Specific
Specific outcomes and Formative Formative Date &
Delivery Methods Resources Instruments Outcome
assessment criteria Assessment activities signature
& Reference
Instruments
Questions
Summative Assessment Strategy O = Observation Q = Questioning PS = Product Sampling R = Role-play CS = Case Study
Legend T = Testimonial P = Project
Specific Outcome 2 Produce terms of reference (TOR) for directing and guiding the relevant disaster risk management forums.
Outcome Range Terms of reference should include but not limited to the scope, purpose, deliverables, budget, timeframes, objectives and tasks.
AC 2.1 Facilitation. Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 4-8 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
The role and Classroom discussion. Classroom equipment Identifying p.16-22
responsibility of the Representing data
forum is described in Workbook:
relation to the skills, p.13-17
level and authority
required for the
establishment of the
forum.
AC 2.2 Facilitation. Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 4-8 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
Classroom discussion. Classroom equipment Identifying p.16-22
Terms of reference are Representing data
produced that clearly Workbook:
articulates the full scope of p.13-17
the forum.
AC 2.3 Facilitation. Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 4-8 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
Specific requirements of the Classroom discussion. Classroom equipment Identifying p.16-22
terms of reference are Representing data
clarified to highlight the Workbook:
impact on the institutional p.13-17
agreement.
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AC 2.5 Facilitation. Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 4-8 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
The terms of reference for the Classroom discussion. Classroom equipment Identifying p.16-22
forum is approved and Representing data
adopted in accordance with Workbook:
the prescribed procedure. p.13-17
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Summative
Media Aids, Assessment Specific
Specific outcomes and Formative Formative Date &
Delivery Methods Resources Instruments Outcome
assessment criteria Assessment activities signature
& Reference
Instruments
Questions
Summative Assessment Strategy O = Observation Q = Questioning PS = Product Sampling R = Role-play CS = Case Study
Legend T = Testimonial P = Project
Outcome Range
AC 3.1 Facilitation. Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 9-11 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
The relevant integrated Classroom discussion. Classroom equipment Identifying p.8-15
forums are formally Representing data
constituted and activated in Workbook:
accordance with prescripts. p.9-12
AC 3.2 Facilitation. Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 9-11 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
Forum administration is Classroom discussion. Classroom equipment Identifying p.8-15
implemented in accordance Representing data
with the terms of reference. Workbook:
p.9-12
AC 3.3 Facilitation. Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 9-11 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
Decisions are communicated Classroom discussion. Classroom equipment Identifying p.8-15
and arrangements are made Representing data
for the implementation and Workbook:
management of meetings. p.9-12
AC 3.4 Facilitation. Learner Manual, Q, W Activity 9-11 Task 1-11 Learner Guide:
Mechanisms are identified Classroom discussion. Identifying p.8-15
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and implemented to ensure Classroom equipment Representing data
the application of the Workbook:
principle of cooperative p.9-12
governance for the relevant
forum.
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Critical cross-field outcomes Description Formative activities Summative Activities Comments
Co-ordinating meetings.
UNIT STANDARD Collect, evaluate, organise and critically Activity 1 - 11 Summative Task1-11
CCFO COLLECTING evaluate information when generating ideas
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stakeholders.
Between government and organisational
departments.
UNIT STANDARD Organising and managing oneself and one's Activity 1 - 11 Summative Task1-11
CCFO ORGANISING activities responsibly and effectively when:
Plan ahead.
Compliance with applicable legislation.
Performing appropriate checks and
procedures.
Using checklists where appropriate.
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Assessment Instruments
Assessor’s name
Moderator’s name
Date of assignments
Date of feedback
QUALIFICATION National Certificate: Generic Management NQF LEVEL 5
YES NO
Assessor’s signature
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Moderator’s signature
Assessor’s name
Moderator’s name
Date of feedback
QUALIFICATION National Certificate: Generic Management NQF LEVEL 5
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Assessor’s signature
Moderator’s signature
Assessor’s name
Moderator’s name
Date of Observation
Date of feedback
QUALIFICATION National Certificate: Generic Management NQF LEVEL5
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Learner’s overall achievement Competent / Not yet competent () YES NO
Assessor’s signature
Moderator’s signature
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