1. Assessment:
Do a patient assessment in accordance with the assessment document;
Submit the completed assessment document to the registered nurse;
Do the assessments indicated in the Nursing care plan;
The process of patient assessment is described correctly.

Communication and interpersonal relationships:
Communicate in an acceptable and effective manner considering cultural aspects;
Give appropriate health education;
Communicate effectively with all age groups and with people with physical disabilities;
Work effectively in a team;
React appropriately to conflict;
Maintain a supportive environment for colleagues and patients;
Maintain effective therapeutic relationships;
The communication process is described correctly.

Implementation:
Demonstrate the upholding of patients’ confidentiality, privacy and dignity;
Care for a patient and the execution of a nursing care plan for a patient;
Accurately perform nursing procedures required for the execution of the nursing care plan;
Notify the registered nurse of changes in needs of a patient.

Evaluation:
Report observations and progress with regard to the nursing care plan.

*Assessment Guideline:
Learners will be assessed in writing on the implementation of:
The assessment implementation and evaluation of patient care;
Communication competencies.
A pass mark of 50% is required for theory.

Evaluation instruments:
The evaluation of basic clinical procedures in stages during the training period (listed as an addendum).
A pass mark of 50% is required for each clinical evaluation.

2. Accurately document assessment data on the nursing records;
Report documented information to other colleagues using the relevant channels;
Record assessment data on the appropriate records.

*Assessment Guideline:
Learners will be assessed in writing on the interpretation, reporting and documentation.
Learners will be assessed in writing on the requirements of record keeping.
A pass mark of 50% is required for theory.

Evaluation instruments:
The evaluation documents specific to each of the basic clinical procedures has documentation criteria that will be assessed (listed as an addendum).
A pass mark of 50% is required for each clinical evaluation.

3. Disaster care plan is described correctly;
First aid is described correctly.

*Assessment Guideline:
Learners will be assessed in writing on the disaster plan;
Learners will be assessed in writing on First Aid.
A pass mark of 50% is required for theory.

Evaluation instruments:
Each first aid intervention is demonstrated to the evaluator for assessment.

4. Observation of teamwork in the health care setting;
The multidisciplinary health care team is described correctly;
The role of the auxiliary nurse within the multidisciplinary health care team is described correctly.

*Assessment Guideline:
Learners will be assessed in writing on the multidisciplinary health care team;
Learners will be assessed in writing on the role of the auxiliary nurse.
A pass mark of 50% is required for theory.

5. The legal parameters in the provision of health care are correctly described;
Produce a record of continuing education and in-service training.

*Assessment Guideline:
Learners will be assessed in writing on the Nursing Act, the Regulations as well as the Code of Ethics applicable to the enrolled nurse.
A pass mark of 50% is required for theory.

Evaluation:
Evaluation on team leadership and functioning as a team member is completed by the professional nurse in the form of a unit report.
The record of continuing education and in-service training will be assessed by the course leader.

6. Advocacy is described accurately;
Advocacy for the rights of patients, families and communities in the provision of comprehensive nursing care is described correctly.

*Assessment Guideline:
Learners will be assessed in writing on advocacy;
Learners will be assessed in writing on the rights of the patient, the family and the community.
A pass mark of 50% is required for theory.

7. The potential legal risks are described correctly;
The prevention of legal risks is described correctly;
The potential occupational health and safety risks are described correctly.

*Assessment Guideline:
Learners will be assessed in writing on legal risks;
Learners will be assessed in writing on the occupational health and safety risks in the workplace.
A pass mark of 50% is required for theory.

Integrated assessment:

Formative evaluation:
Simulation;
Workplace assessments and practica;
Written tests;
Oral tests;
Clinical workbooks;
Projects and seminars;
Competency evaluation of basic clinical nursing skills;
Problem based learning.

Summative evaluation:
External examinations and moderators.