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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Complete a research assignment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10301	Complete a research assignment
ORIGINATOR
SGB ABET Educators
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development			Adult Learning
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	20
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
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

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

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to complete a primary research assignment which is limited in scale, but which is effectively planned, focused, structured and the findings are presented in a written report.
This US provides practitioners with skills to access new knowledge and information from outside of their existing contexts and experiences.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Unit Standard ID 10292, 'Conduct research and liaison relevant to the learning situation', is required prior learning.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The research assignment will be limited in scope, scale and time frame. It is restricted to investigation of a particular issue which affects the learning context and is reported in a written document of between 5 000 to 7 500 words (20-30 pages @ 250 words per page).

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan a research assignment

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Research question or problem being investigated is clearly articulated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Importance/significance of the research question or problem is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Research paradigm, in which the assignment is located, is described accurately.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Intended scope of the research assignment is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. A logical sequence of research activities for collecting information/data is described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. A reasonable time frame is presented.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Potential research participants are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Resources required are identified and are appropriate in terms of the scale of the research.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Review relevant literature

OUTCOME RANGE

At least seven sources should be reviewed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Sources are relevant to the topic of the research.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Main points made in the literature are elicited and synthesised, not simply paraphrased.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Review clearly indicates when sources are being quoted and when comment is that of the writer.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Relevance of ideas in the literature to own research is described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Sources are adequately referenced.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Construct a basic research design

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Stages (steps) of the research activities are outlined and are logical.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Choice of data gathering methods is justified in terms research topic, research context and participants.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Selection of research participants is justified in terms of relevance to research topic or representativeness.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Instruments for gathering data are produced.
(e.g. interview schedules, questionnaires)

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Methods for organising and analysing data are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Scale and scope of the design is appropriate to the overall research assignment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Gather and organise data

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Instruments for gathering data are piloted and amended if necessary.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Data gathered is organised in such a way that meaningful findings can be extracted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Results and provisional findings are presented to research participants for feedback and modified if necessary.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Data is gathered in a manner which is in keeping with ethical norms.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Compile research findings

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Results or findings of the research are clearly described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Results or findings relate to an analysis of data gathered.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Results or findings reported relate to the original research question or problem.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Wider conclusions or recommendations are justified in terms of data gathered.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Limitations of the research assignment are identified and acknowledged in findings and conclusions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Produce a final, written research report

OUTCOME RANGE

Assignment to be reported in a written report of between 5 000 and 7 500 words (20 -30 pages @ 250 words per page).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Report has a logical and coherent structure with relevant sections.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Presentation of the report is in keeping with organisational guidelines and requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Report is completed within required time frame.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Stages and processes of the research assignment are described accurately and in adequate detail.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Language of the written report is lucid (clear) and comprehendible.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display those responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking have been made.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, or community.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organising and managing oneself and one's actions responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating 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 environment and health of others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set of related system by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
(i) reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
(ii) participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
(iii) being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
(iv) exploring education and career opportunities; and
(v) developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

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	58995	National Certificate: Weather Observation	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA
Core	65609	National Diploma: Allied Health Therapies	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30
Core	49087	National Diploma: Orientation and Mobility Practice for Blind and Partially Sighted Persons	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-07-29	Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	64670	National Certificate: Public Financial Oversight and Accountability	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	PSETA
Core	80066	National Certificate: Strategic Road Traffic Operations	Level 6	NQF Level 06	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Core	49783	National Diploma: Joint and Multi-National Operations	Level 6	NQF Level 06	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Core	20485	National First Degree: ABET Practice	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-12-31	ETDP SETA
Core	64329	National Diploma: Diplomacy	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	PSETA
Fundamental	50330	Bachelor: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices	Level 6	NQF Level 07	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Fundamental	13742	Degree: Occupation-directed Education, Training and Development Practice	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2003-10-11	ETDP SETA
Fundamental	50331	National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	ETDP SETA
Fundamental	20909	National First Degree: Customer Management	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-06-30
Fundamental	20905	National First Degree: Marketing Communication	Level 6	NQF Level 07	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Fundamental	20901	National First Degree: Marketing Management	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-06-30
Fundamental	20897	National First Degree: Marketing Research	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-06-30
Fundamental	49062	National Diploma: Interpreting	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-12-31	CHE
Elective	80047	National Certificate: Road Safety Development	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Elective	80046	National Certificate: Tactical Road Traffic Operations	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Elective	48726	Advanced Diploma: Diplomacy	Level 7	NQF Level 07	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	PSETA 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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