252033 Demonstrate Ways of Dealing With the Effects of Dread Diseases and in Particular HIV/AIDS

What is this course about?

This Unit Standard is intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second level managers such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, who may have more than one team reporting to them.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
- Identify dreaded diseases and their impact on the unit.
- Promote a non-discriminatory work environment and practices in relation to dreaded diseases.
- Describe ways of dealing with the effects of dread diseases in a unit.

What is the key content covered?

NQF Level 5 - 8 Credits

This unit standard replaces:
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning
It is assumed that learners are competent in:
- Communication at NQF Level 4.
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.
- Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4.

Unit standard range
- The learner is required to apply the learning in respect of this/her own area of responsibility.
- Unit refers to the division, department or business unit in which the learner is responsible for managing and leading staff.
- Entity includes, but is not limited to, a company, business unit, public institution, small business, Non-Profit Organisation or Non-Governmental Organisation.
- Dread diseases include, but are not limited to, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), malaria and cancer.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

Specific Outcome 1
Identify dread diseases and their impact on the unit.

Specific Outcome 2
Promote a non-discriminatory work environment and practices in relation to dread diseases.

Specific Outcome 3
Describe ways of dealing with the effects of dread diseases in a unit.


US ID NQF Level Credits Description
139153 4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub—sector, own organization and a specific workplace
146561 5 Demonstrate an understanding of sexuality and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS (Historical)
13915 3 4 Demonstrate understanding of HIV/AIDS and its impact on the workplace.
146561 5 Demonstrate an understanding of sexuality and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS (Historical)

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What is the duration of the course? : 2 days
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