Unit Standards

Understanding UNIT STANDARDS

Understanding UNIT STANDARDS In this short video we look at understanding Unit Standards. Links used in this video clip. SAQA Website: www.saqa.org.za TRAINYOUCAN Video Blog: www.youcantrain.co.za httpv://youtu.be/2raPstZgAS4 See our video online here: http://youtu.be/2raPstZgAS4 UNIT STANDARD DEFINITION A unit standard is a document that describes: • a coherent and meaningful outcome of learning (title) that we want recognised nationally, • the smaller more manageable outcomes that make up the main outcome (specific outcomes), • the standards of performance required as proof of competence (assessment criteria), and • the scope and contexts within…

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SETA and Accreditation Understanding Credits Unit Standards

Understanding SAQA Credits

Understanding SAQA Credits In this short video we look at understanding Unit Standards or Qualification Credits from the South African Quality Authority. Links used in this video clip. SAQA Website: www.saqa.org.za TRAINYOUCAN Video Blog: www.youcantrain.co.za httpv://youtu.be/yLBzd_hoN8M See our video online here: http://youtu.be/yLBzd_hoN8M NQF Credits SAQA uses a credit system based on the idea that one credit equals 10 notional hours of learning, motivated in context in each case. Quick Calculation 1 Credit = 10 Notional Hours ‘Notional hours of learning’ refers to the learning time that it would take an average…

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Qualifications SETA and Accreditation Unit Standards

Explaining Unit Standards and Qualifications

Explaining Unit Standards and Qualifications Ever wanted to know how to search unit standards or qualifications yourself? Ever wanted to know how to read a unit standard? In this short video we look at searching unit standards or qualifications directly on the saqa.org.za website.  Not only searching for them, but also understanding the basic layout. In this clip be tackle the basics about unit standards without all the big words and acronyms. Links used in this video clip. SAQA Website: www.saqa.org.za TRAINYOUCAN Video Blog: www.youcantrain.co.za httpv://youtu.be/msY9JUlszAs See our video online…

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