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

Manage the communication systems at a mission 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
259979  Manage the communication systems at a mission 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  8 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
114845  Manage the mission's communication systems  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  12   
114848  Manage the security of the communication systems in a mission  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The unit standards will be useful for people involved in the management of missions.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Manage and control the use, maintenance and business continuity of the mission's information communication technology systems.
  • Manage the effective functioning of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems.
  • Manage the security of the communication systems in a mission. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard are assumed to have an NQF Level 5 qualification or RPL equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Manage and control the use, maintenance and business continuity of the mission's information communication technology systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Descriptions are provided of the communication systems as used within the Department of Foreign Affairs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Explanations are provided for the setting up processes of a communications room. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Encryption devices are utilized and maintained as per Management of Information Security Standards (MISS) and communication security requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The mission's information communication technology is monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure effective maintenance of the system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    ICT business continuity plan is applied according to departmental ICT policies and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Manage the effective functioning of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems in a mission. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The system is described in terms of the ICT components and how they function as a network. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All the procedures of the ICT systems are managed as per ICT policies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Local service providers are managed as per head office contractual arrangements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Manage the security of the communication systems in a mission. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Physical security of documents and data storage devices such as computers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Communication security prescripts relating to the security of communication systems are analysed to identify application within a mission context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Security plans are implemented to deal with all aspects of security of communication systems and information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Security breaches are dealt with according to security procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Cryptographic security is managed according to Management of Information Security Standards, crypto security requirements and in line with the roles and responsibilities of Crypto custodians and cryptographers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Emergency security plans, including a fire preparedness plan, are compiled and applied according to COMSEC requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Emergency destruction directives are practiced according to departmental requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Communication security specifications for security measures.
  • Transmission security.
  • Speech and data security.
  • Computer crypto security.
  • Cryptographic Security: Administration of communication security.
  • Overview of ICT services.
  • DFA Communication, office and server systems.
  • MISS, Documentation Security Policy.
  • Access, storage and removal of classified information.
  • Security breaches.
  • ICT procurement procedures.
  • Priorities and classification of messages and documents.
  • Types of Locks: Lever, code, combination locks and biometric system.
  • Setting up a Communication Room.
  • Components of VOIP and Windows systems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in presenting the best interest of South Africa by maintaining security policies. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information petaining to security. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in preparing relevant materials for presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use technology responsibly in performing and managing the execution of tasks in the mission office. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible understanding of technological resources and the use thereof in a diplomatic context. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard replaces the following unit standards:
  • ID 114845: Manage the mission's communication systems, Level 6, 12 credits.
  • ID 114848: Manage the security of the communication systems in a mission, Level 5, 5 credits. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  64330   National Certificate: Mission Corporate Services Management  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  PSETA 


    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. South Africa School of Diplomacy, Protocol and Public Administration 


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