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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
| Explain the principles of computer networks |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 14913 | Explain the principles of computer networks | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Information Systems and Technology | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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| FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
| Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Information Technology and Computer Sciences | |||
| ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
| Undefined | Regular-Fundamental | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
| 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 |
| This unit standard is intended:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Open.
The credit value of this unit is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to: |
| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Describe data communication. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The description explains the roles of key elements in data communication. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Computer, Sender, Receiver, Transmission media. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The description differentiates between LAN's and WAN's. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Speed, Control, Access, Media, Cost, Distance. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Demonstrate knowledge of main features of LANs. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The demonstration identifies the uses of LAN's with respect to current practice. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Local sharing of data, programs, peripherals and communications. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The demonstration identifies the main types of LAN media. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Twisted pair, Coaxial, Optic fiber, Wireless. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The demonstration describes the main LAN configurations. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Star, Bus, Ring. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The demonstration describes LAN bandwidth. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Baseband, Broadband. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| 5. The demonstration describes LAN protocols. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Ethernet, Token ring, TCP/IP. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Demonstrate knowledge of main features of WANs. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The demonstration explains the uses of WAN's with respect to current practice. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Remote sharing of data, programs, peripherals and communications. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The demonstration explains the uses, hardware requirements and advantages of WAN's. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Voice, Data, Packet switched, ISDN. |
| UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
| The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programs of education and training assessed against unit standards.
Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. |
| UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
| 1. Performance of all elements is to be carried out in accordance with organisation standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication, health and safety, and personal behavior. An example of the standards expected is the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations.
2. Performance of all elements complies with the laws of South Africa, especially with regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights. 3. All activities must comply with any policies, procedures and requirements of the organisations involved, the ethical codes of relevant professional bodies and any relevant legislative and/ or regulatory requirements. 4. Performance of all elements should be performed with a solid understanding of the use of development tools needed in the areas applicable to the unit standard. Examples of such tools are, but is not limited to CASE tools, programming language editors with syntax checking, program source version control systems systems. |
| Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
| Work effectively with others as a member of an organisation. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
| Organise and manage him/her self and his/her activities responsibly and effectively. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
| Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
| Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment 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 exists in isolation. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
| Contribute to his/her full personal development and the social and economic development of the society at large by being aware of the importance of: reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively, exploring education and career opportunities and developing entrepreneurial opportunities. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
| Supplementary information:
1. "LAN" refers to a single network of personal computers within the same area,such as an office or building. 2. "Industry Recommended Procedure" refers to a procedure used and recommendedby an organisation involved in the computer industry. Sub-Sub-Field (Domain): Data Communications and Networking |
| QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
| ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
| Core | 67609 | National Certificate: Mechatronics | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
| Core | 78965 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
| Core | 24294 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2010-01-23 | Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement |
| Core | 78964 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
| Core | 24293 | National Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2010-01-23 | Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement |
| Elective | 20184 | National Certificate: Banking | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | BANKSETA |
| Elective | 61591 | National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2021-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
| This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
| 1. | Abetech |
| 2. | Abongile Computer Co-operative Limited |
| 3. | Academy of Guilds ''design in the making'' |
| 4. | Academy of Training and Development |
| 5. | AccTech Systems (PTY)LTD |
| 6. | Acol Computer Training PTY LTD |
| 7. | Act of Grace 97 |
| 8. | Addskills Computer Training |
| 9. | Afedile M Learning Centre (Pty) Ltd |
| 10. | Affirmations Training |
| 11. | All Connections cc |
| 12. | Amitek Business College |
| 13. | Anderson College (Pty) Ltd |
| 14. | Angie Technologies |
| 15. | Ankalite (Pty) Limited |
| 16. | Arise Business Centre |
| 17. | Artshub Institute (Pty) Ltd |
| 18. | ATTI IT SOLUTIONS BLOEMFONTEIN |
| 19. | ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd |
| 20. | AUM IT Solutions |
| 21. | Awona Technologies cc |
| 22. | Bantsho Marketing & Management Strategies |
| 23. | Believers Care Society |
| 24. | Best Information Solutions |
| 25. | Beth Horner & Associates |
| 26. | BMW SA (Pty) Ltd (ROSSLYN) (TP) |
| 27. | Bokamoso Competence (Pty) Ltd |
| 28. | BOLAND COLLEGE |
| 29. | Bonalesedi Computer Training |
| 30. | Bophelo Tota ICT Driving Academy (Pty) Ltd |
| 31. | Boston Technology Campus (Pty) Ltd |
| 32. | Broadband College of Technology |
| 33. | Bytes People Solutions A Division of Altron TMT (Pty) Ltd |
| 34. | Cape Town Society for the Blind |
| 35. | Careers IT (Pty) Ltd |
| 36. | Centretech Broadcasting |
| 37. | Clean Heat Academy |
| 38. | Columbus Consulting Pty Ltd |
| 39. | Come Again Printing Services cc |
| 40. | Commerce and Computer College of South Africa |
| 41. | CompEd IT Training |
| 42. | Competence computer and business management |
| 43. | Computer Technology Dev Institute |
| 44. | Critical Skills Training (Pty) Ltd |
| 45. | CTU Training Solutions |
| 46. | CYBER MINDS (PTY) LIMITED |
| 47. | Daily Training Cc |
| 48. | Damelin |
| 49. | Damelin Correspondence College (Pty) Ltd |
| 50. | Dantall |
| 51. | Delcom Training Institute |
| 52. | Delight Computer Training |
| 53. | DIGMAC PTY LTD |
| 54. | Ditlotlo Trading Enterprise Cc |
| 55. | DVG Property (Pty)Ltd |
| 56. | Eagle Computer Training |
| 57. | Eagle High IT Training |
| 58. | Eastcape Midlands Public FET College - Uitenhage (High Street)Campus |
| 59. | Eastern Cape Academy of Technology |
| 60. | Egsibit Training and Development |
| 61. | Ekasi IT Solutions CC |
| 62. | Ekukhanyeni Community Development Centre |
| 63. | Ekurhuleni Computer College |
| 64. | Elchees Software Solutions |
| 65. | Enviroparks Riverlea |
| 66. | Fakazani Management Services |
| 67. | Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd |
| 68. | False Bay College |
| 69. | Far North Youth Development Initiative |
| 70. | Far-Ahead Computer Training Centre Cc |
| 71. | Forek Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd |
| 72. | Fort Hare Solutions (PTY) LTD |
| 73. | Fosuitektel Computer Training Institute |
| 74. | FURNITURE BEDDING UPHOLSTERY INDUSTRY BARGAINING COUNCIL |
| 75. | Futurekids SA (Fochville) |
| 76. | Futurevista cc |
| 77. | Gabasega Consulting and Training Centre |
| 78. | Gauteng Central College PTY LTD |
| 79. | GDE Science Education Centre |
| 80. | Gegana Computer Academy and Business Solutions cc |
| 81. | Giga Skills Training |
| 82. | Gijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
| 83. | Global Softech Skills Academy |
| 84. | Go Computer Cash and Carry |
| 85. | Golden Step Campus (Pty) Ltd. |
| 86. | Hazyview Computer College |
| 87. | Hectic Productions cc |
| 88. | Henpro Solutions College |
| 89. | Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd |
| 90. | I.C.E Computer College |
| 91. | IALE School of Advanced Learning and Education (Pty) Ltd |
| 92. | iLearn Corporate Services PTY LTD |
| 93. | Imvana Training College |
| 94. | In Excess Trading 22 T/A ATTI Polokwane |
| 95. | Indonsa Consulting and Training cc |
| 96. | Information Technology Resource Centre |
| 97. | Intec College |
| 98. | INTERACTIVE COLLABORATIVE TRAINING WORX PTY LTD |
| 99. | ISAMON VOCATIONAL COLLEGE OF EXCELLENCE |
| 100. | iSolve Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
| 101. | IT Certification Academy |
| 102. | IT Schools Innovation (Pty) Ltd |
| 103. | IT-HI-Q Training (PTY) Ltd |
| 104. | Johannesburg Institute of Engineering & Technology |
| 105. | John Taolo Gaetsewe Developmental Trust |
| 106. | Jonda Learning Academy |
| 107. | K & T Computer College |
| 108. | Kaelo Computer Training cc |
| 109. | Keybase Training Solutions Cc |
| 110. | Kezla Investments |
| 111. | Kgopotso Computer Training |
| 112. | Khuphulanani Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
| 113. | Kingsway College of Computing and Business Studies Pty (Ltd) |
| 114. | Konani Training and Development Institute |
| 115. | Kondi Computer Training |
| 116. | Kumani Computer College |
| 117. | Kundi Computer Training Centre |
| 118. | Kwahlwa Kwasa Multimedia Centre |
| 119. | LA Gomme Training Centre |
| 120. | Leading Edge Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
| 121. | Leanco Business Services & Training Centre CC |
| 122. | Lephalale Core Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd |
| 123. | Lesedi Consulting |
| 124. | Leseding Computer Systems (Pty) Ltd |
| 125. | LGIT Smart Solutions |
| 126. | Limco Consulting and management (Pty) Ltd |
| 127. | Limptech Computer Training Centre |
| 128. | LMoss Trading cc |
| 129. | Loxtion Server CC |
| 130. | Lwazi Lwethu Training Centre and Trading Enterprise |
| 131. | M-cot Corporate Training |
| 132. | Madzahisi College |
| 133. | Magnifica (Pty) Ltd |
| 134. | Magnitude College of education |
| 135. | Makau Tours and Skills Development |
| 136. | Makhophila Business Enterprise |
| 137. | Malope IT Solutions |
| 138. | Masana Brainstorm Conferencing cc |
| 139. | Mass Computer Training And Printers |
| 140. | MasterGrade IT |
| 141. | Mercedes Benz South Africa (Pty) Ltd (CENTURION) (TP) |
| 142. | Mercedes Benz South Africa (Pty) Ltd (EAST LONDON) (TP) |
| 143. | Mkoneni Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
| 144. | Modise Computer College |
| 145. | Mokk Consultants Cc |
| 146. | Mosadikago Trading Cc |
| 147. | Mourema Computer Training Centre |
| 148. | Mpande Technologies cc |
| 149. | Mpisholo Training Solutions |
| 150. | Mpondo Zengwenya Trading Cc |
| 151. | MSC Education Holdings Pty Ltd |
| 152. | Mthonyama Technologies cc |
| 153. | National Computer College Carletonville |
| 154. | National Computer College Cc |
| 155. | NCM Computer and Business Academy |
| 156. | Ndabezitha Life Skills Training Institute |
| 157. | Nebsol IT Solutions |
| 158. | NET2G Technologies (Pty) Ltd t/a IT SCHOOL |
| 159. | NetCampus (Pty) Ltd. |
| 160. | New Era Computer Training Centre (Hidobyte CC) |
| 161. | Nextgen Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
| 162. | Ngubeni Corporation |
| 163. | Ntamunde Investment |
| 164. | Nyankwavi Inverstment |
| 165. | Ocule IT cc |
| 166. | On the Ball College Pty ltd |
| 167. | Overcomers Training College (Pty) Ltd |
| 168. | Parkton College of Catering & Tourism Studies |
| 169. | Phokophela Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
| 170. | Pillays Computer and Careers |
| 171. | Prompt It Solutions |
| 172. | Protech Business and Computer College Pty Ltd. |
| 173. | Qhakaza Management Services |
| 174. | Quantum Career Development (PTY) LTD |
| 175. | Rainbow Nation Skills Development (Pty) Ltd. |
| 176. | Rand Training College |
| 177. | Regent-Comp |
| 178. | Riakona Computer Training Centre |
| 179. | Rivoni Training N Communications |
| 180. | Ron and Becky Trading |
| 181. | Rorisang Computer (Pty) Ltd |
| 182. | SEBATA Institute of Consulting and Development |
| 183. | Sed General Trading Enterprise |
| 184. | SEDIBENG |
| 185. | Setlagole Telecentre |
| 186. | Silulo Ulutho Technologies |
| 187. | SILVER SOLUTIONS CC 1360 |
| 188. | Simation (Pty) Ltd |
| 189. | Siyabonga Multi - Purpose Centre |
| 190. | Siyafunda Community Technology Centre |
| 191. | Smart Byte Training Cc |
| 192. | Software Support And Training |
| 193. | South Africa Advanced Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd |
| 194. | Southern Africa Youth Project NPC |
| 195. | Sovereign Skills Development Institute (Pty) |
| 196. | Speccon (Pty) Ltd |
| 197. | Springfield Training (Pty) Ltd |
| 198. | STAFFING DIRECT CC |
| 199. | Star Light Consulting |
| 200. | Taballos Business Services |
| 201. | Targagenix Training Center (Pty) Ltd |
| 202. | Technology Corporate Management (Pty) Ltd |
| 203. | Tekmation (Pty) Ltd T/A Tekmation Training Institute (DURBAN) (TP) |
| 204. | Terry Computer Services cc |
| 205. | Tfutfukani Technology Training Centre |
| 206. | Thalita Koume Directions (Pty) Ltd |
| 207. | Thasullulo F.E.T College (Pty) Ltd |
| 208. | The Graduate Institute of South Africa |
| 209. | The Orbital ICT Centre Cc |
| 210. | THE SAJ COMPETENCY TRAINING INSTITUTE CC |
| 211. | The Ulwazi Computer Training Center |
| 212. | Tira Telecoms |
| 213. | Titan Trade Technologies (Pty) Ltd |
| 214. | Torque Technical Computer Training (Pty) Ltd |
| 215. | Toyota Academy Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd (ISIPINGO) (TP) |
| 216. | TSD Business Solutions |
| 217. | Tshedza Training Technologies (Pty) Ltd |
| 218. | Tshiredo Training Academy Cc |
| 219. | Tshwane College of Commerce and Computer Studies |
| 220. | Turnstone Trading 183 (Pty) Ltd |
| 221. | UBUHLE TECHNOLOGY & MULTIPURPOSE PRIMARY CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED |
| 222. | Umbrella Training and Development |
| 223. | Umzinyathi Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd |
| 224. | Victory Ticket 580 cc |
| 225. | Virtual Afrika Business Solutions cc |
| 226. | Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Technical Learning Academy (UIT |
| 227. | Vukani Solutions |
| 228. | Vuthlari Marketing Consulting (PTY)LTD |
| 229. | Waterberg TVET College |
| 230. | Whispers ETD Consulting |
| 231. | Whitestone College |
| 232. | Work Skills Resources |
| 233. | Xtensive ICT Academy (Pty) Ltd |
| 234. | Xylo Trading 12 (Pty) Ltd |
| 235. | Y2K COLLEGE |
| 236. | Youmessi Trading cc |
| 237. | Young Angels Centre for Technology |
| 238. | Zealot Business College cc |
| 239. | Zinjiva Trading |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |