Unit Standards

Unit standards are primarily used in South Africa and New Zealand, defined by the South African Qualification Authority as documents or concepts representing coherent learning outcomes. They serve as certificates of national recognition, identifying learning standards and smaller outcomes. Unit standards also apply performance criteria and assess competence within specific contexts, relevant to learning, training, and skill representation.

Which countries primarily use unit standards?

• United States and Canada

• South Africa and New Zealand

• United Kingdom and Ireland

• Australia and India

What is a unit standard as defined by the South African Qualification Authority?

• A concept for international trade

• A guideline for financial transactions

• A document or concept about a learning outcome

• A legal document for employment

What do unit standards identify besides learning standards?

• Environmental impacts

• Political strategies

• Smaller, manageable learning outcomes

• Financial goals

In what context are unit standards used to judge competence?

• In environmental assessments

• In political campaigns

• In specific professions or skill sets

• In financial markets

What is one of the general uses of unit standards?

• To analyze historical events

• To predict weather patterns

• To represent a particular skill or ability

• To measure economic growth