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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Identify, analyse and select business opportunities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10007  Identify, analyse and select business opportunities 
ORIGINATOR
Interim SGB for Business, Commerce, Mgmnt Studies 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
ABET Level 4  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

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

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A candidate credited with this general competence will be able to: identify business ideas, eliminate inappropriate business ideas and select viable business ideas. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Identify business ideas. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The concept business ideas is explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Business ideas are identified and listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Ideas are generated through brainstorming; discussion; and observation.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Business ideas are discussed and compared. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Discussions indicate advantages and disadvantages.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Eliminate inappropriate business ideas. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Appropriate screening techniques are identified and selected. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Factors to consider: market size; quality; cost per job; potential profits; empowerment; number of jobs created.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The selected screening techniques are justified and applied. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Ideas are generated through brainstorming; discussion; and observation.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The most appropriate ideas are listed. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Analyse and select viable business opportunities. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Market research is defined and discussed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Different methods of market research are identified and listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Methods include - door-to-door surveys; telephone surveys; interviews; personal needs.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Appropriate research methods are evaluated and selected. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Methods include - door-to-door surveys; telephone surveys; interviews; personal needs, taking into account specific type of business.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Selected methods are used to research potential business opportunities. 


UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
1. Labour Laws
2. Human Rights and the constitution
3. Health and Safety regulations.
4. Awareness of contractual obligations. 

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
1. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
2. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
3. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
4. Exploring education and career opportunities; and
5. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and health of others. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 

REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core  61755   General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Core  50584   General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
Core  48495   General Education and Training Certificate: Water Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  EWSETA 
Core  20813   National Certificate: Construction Contracting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  CETA 
Fundamental  22971   General Education and Training Certificate: Conservation  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Fundamental  22190   General Education and Training Certificate: Tourism  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Elective  48642   General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  71751   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective  24153   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-09-13  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  73249   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  UMALUSI 
Elective  65969   General Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  58267   General Education and Training Certificate: Mining and Minerals Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  MQA 
Elective  23193   GETC in Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2005-02-13  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23853   GETC: Domestic Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Elective  22977   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2005-12-04  CETA 
Elective  20287   National Certificate: Farming  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  20183   National Certificate: Banking  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2015-06-30  BANKSETA 
Elective  65789   National Certificate: Construction Plant Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  65769   National Certificate: Glazing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Elective  96402   National Certificate: Hot Water System Installation  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective  65929   National Certificate: Waterproofing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  23094   Further Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2009-09-09  ETDP SETA 
Elective  23708   National Certificate: Community Water, Sanitation and Health Facilitation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-06-11  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23095   Higher Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


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41. Esayidi FET College - Central Office 
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53. Greenrim Training 
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58. Hoseah Training and Manufacturing NPC 
59. Hot To Go Training College and Services 
60. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
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62. Impela Trading cc 
63. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
64. INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE 
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66. Insika Business and Skills Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
67. Intellect Management and Training 
68. Inter-Coastal Business & Property Services cc 
69. INTUTHUKO YESIZWE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION NPO 
70. Inyathi Visions 
71. Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd 
72. Isibani Skills Academy 
73. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
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76. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
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78. KayDee Project Management Cc 
79. Kelmik Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
80. Kenako Investments 
81. Khanyisa Business and Management Consultancy 
82. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
83. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
84. Knoop Academy NPC 
85. Lamus Training Academy Pty Ltd 
86. Learning at Work 
87. Leribe Training Solutions 
88. LOKO TRADING PTY LTD 
89. Longata Consultant 
90. Magnacorp Project Managers 
91. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
92. Majoncor Projects and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
93. Marematlou Training Institute 
94. MARULENG TRAINING ACADEMY 
95. Masana Social Consultants cc 
96. Masidle Consulting CC 
97. Matatiele Fashion Design Academy (Pty) Ltd 
98. Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) LTD 
99. Mavco Engineering 
100. Meals on Wheels Community Services - South Africa 
101. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
102. Microzone Training CC 
103. Mnambithi TVET College 
104. Modiehi Consulting & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
105. Mopani South East FET College - Central Office 
106. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
107. Msingwa Training and Development 
108. Mthoms Trading 
109. Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise 
110. Nedbank Ltd 
111. New Heights 1082 
112. Ngaphakathi Investments 
113. Ngcebo Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
114. Nkqubela Community Developers 
115. Nokuthula Dube & Associates 
116. Nolwazi Dev Centre (Pty) Ltd 
117. NOMAGWANISHE INVESTMENTS 
118. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
119. NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE 
120. Northern Cape Rural TVET College 
121. Northlink College 
122. Northlink TVET College 
123. Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc 
124. NTF Electrical and Training 
125. NTI College 
126. NTLEMO PROJECTS 
127. Nurture-Nature Resources (Pty) Ltd 
128. Optimi Workplace 
129. Optimum Capacity (Pty) Ltd 
130. Phakisa Agricultural Development 
131. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
132. Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd 
133. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
134. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
135. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
136. Ratidzo Trading PTY Ltd 
137. Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
138. Retshetse Training Project 
139. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
140. SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC 
141. Setlakala Business Development 
142. Sigodi Development Services and Associates (SDS) cc 
143. Silungokuhle (Pty) Ltd 
144. Siphumezulwazi Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
145. SNNB Trading & Projects 
146. Somvi General Services 
147. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
148. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
149. South West Gauteng Tvet College 
150. Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
151. Southern African Youth Movement 
152. Spotru Training Centre 
153. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
154. STEP AHEAD BUSINESS TRAINING 
155. Take Note Trading 205 Cc t/a Khululekani Training Centre 
156. Taletso FET College - Central Office 
157. Tayitayi Business Services (Pty) Ltd 
158. Tebkhan Investments (Pty) Ltd 
159. Tembe Service Providers 
160. Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
161. The Brokers Learning Centre 
162. The Fundamentals Training Centre 
163. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
164. The Institute of Fashion and Garment Technology (Pty) Ltd 
165. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 
166. Thembekile training consulting 
167. Thuto Skills Development 
168. Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
169. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
170. TMG Quality Services 
171. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) LTD 
172. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) Ltd (Mobeni) 
173. Try Easy Electrical Solutions 
174. TSHWANE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ACADEMY (PREMOS) 
175. Tshwane North College 
176. TSK Projects 
177. U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
178. Ubucubu Home Industries 
179. Ubuhle Bengcebo 
180. Ulwazi Training & Development 
181. Umthombolwazi Consultants Cc 
182. Vicresco (Pty) Ltd 
183. Vijay Bhagwan Consultancy and Solutions cc 
184. VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD 
185. Visionary Skill Academy 
186. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
187. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
188. Wildfire Development Training Agency 
189. Zama Training & Developments 
190. ZERO1ZERO5 GROUP PTY LTD 
191. Zucebise Training Academy 



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