A learning programme leading to the award of a qualification or unit standards at NQF level 1 shall develop learners who demonstrate with regard to:
| (i) | a general knowledge of one or more areas or fields of study, in addition to the fundamental areas of study; |
| (ii) | an understanding of the context within which the learner operates; |
| (iii) | an ability to use key common tools and instruments; |
| (iv) | sound listening, speaking, reading and writing skills; |
| (v) | basic numeracy skills including an understanding of the symbolic systems; |
| (vi) | an ability to recognise and solve problems within a familiar, well-defined context; |
| (vii) | an ability to recall, collect and organise given information clearly and accurately; and |
| (viii) | an ability to report information clearly and accurately in spoken and written form; |
| (i) | a capacity to apply themselves to a well-defined task under direct supervision; |
| (ii) | an ability to sequence and schedule learning tasks; |
| (iii) | an ability to access and use a range of learning resources; and |
| (iv) | an ability to work as part of a group. |
