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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Write and present a simple business plan |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
10008 | Write and present a simple business plan | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Generic Management | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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-Fundamental | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 7 |
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 |
A candidate credited with this general competence will be able to: Describe and analyse the different components of a typical business plan and design a business plan relevant to a selected business idea. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Numeracy and Literacy skills (ABET level 2 )Unit standard SMME 2. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain and discuss the purpose of a business plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. A business plan is described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The need for, and use of, a business plan is discussed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Access to finance monitoring & development tool |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Outline and analyse the components of a business plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The different components of a business plan are listed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Title Page ; Executive Summary ; Introduction ; Marketing Plan ; SWOT Analysis ; Financial Plan ; Staff Structure; Technical Plan ; Material Purchasing Plan ; Environmental Impact
Assessment ; Conclusion and Appendices |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The different components of a business plan are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Factors to consider: market size; quality; cost per job; potential profits; empowerment; number of jobs created. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The functions of the different components of the business plan are analysed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Factors to consider: market size; quality; cost per job; potential profits; empowerment; number of jobs created. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Design and present a business plan relevant to the selected business idea. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Information relating to the individual selected business idea is gathered and analysed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The development of the business plan is assessed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Assess component by component, as well as draft to draft, i.e. assess each draft. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The written business plan is assessed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Assess against the generic business plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Various presentation skills are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Body language; ability to answer questions; ability to convey ideas, tone, tempo |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The oral presentation of the business plan is assessed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Body language; ability to answer questions; ability to convey ideas, tone, tempo |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
1. Literacy and Numeracy
2. Negotiation Skills 3. Labour Laws. 4. Human rights and the constitution 5. Health and Safety regulations 6. Awareness of contractual obligations 7. Technical knowledge applicable to business |
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 | |
Elective | 71751 | General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 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 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | UMALUSI |
Elective | 50584 | General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FPMSETA |
Elective | 49552 | General Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 58267 | General Education and Training Certificate: Mining and Minerals Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 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 |
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. |
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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. |