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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
| Explain the principles of business and the role of information technology |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 114050 | Explain the principles of business and the role of information technology | |||
| 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 | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 4 |
| 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 |
| The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to:
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| UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
| N/A |
| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Describe fundamental business concepts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The description distinguishes types of business organisations. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Sole trader, Partnership, Limited Co, Private Co, Public Ltd Company. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The description outlines the common objectives within which businesses operate. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Buying & Selling activity, Profit, Charity, Social Clubs. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The description outlines the environment within which businesses operate. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Describe systems theory with respect to information systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The description defines the concept of a system. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| A "whole" composed of "parts" in an orderly arrangement according to a plan. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The description identifies theoretical components of a system. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Input - Process - Output |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The description distinguishes types of information systems. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Transaction Processing System (TPS), Knowledge Work System (KWS), Management Information Systems(MIS), Decision Support Systems(DSS), Management/Executive Support Systems(ESS) (any three types) |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Explain how IT can be used in business. |
| OUTCOME RANGE |
| Wordprocessor- Document creation, editing, printing. Spreadsheet - Grid of rows & columns - (calculations, graphs), Databases- Mostly based on tables - (record keeping), Graphics - Presentations; Integrated - MS-Office, Lotus Smartsuite, Corel Suite. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The explanation identifies the purpose of computer applications in business. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The explanation outlines the functions of computer applications in business. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The explanation illustrates the effects of IT on business systems. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
| Explain the relationship between a business and its information needs. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The explanation distinguishes data and information. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Data is raw unprocessed material. Information is processed data. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The explanation outlines the role of information in decision making. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Communication, Price control, Quality control, Marketing, Business performance. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The explanation identifies the main threats to data security and integrity. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Unauthorised access, Viruses, Disgruntled staff (sabotage). |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The explanation identifies the sub-systems that make up a business and the information needs associated with each sub-system. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| HR (employment), Production (manufacture), Marketing (branding), Financial (cash flow), Administration (general) (any two). |
| 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 Process: 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 behaviour. 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. |
| UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
| N/A |
| UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
| N/A |
| 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 COMMUNICATING |
| Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and or language skills in the modes of oral and/ or written persuasion when engaging with systems development. |
| 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 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 |
| Works effectively with others by working co-operatively to achieve a security goals.
Supplementary information: None. Sub-Sub-Field (Domain): Information Systems and Technology Management |
| QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
| ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
| Core | 49469 | National Diploma: Complex Procurement | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | |
| Core | 58473 | National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | TETA |
| Fundamental | 57607 | National Certificate: 3D Animation and Visual Effects | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
| Fundamental | 63769 | National Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
| Fundamental | 48872 | National Certificate: Information Technology (Systems Development) | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
| Fundamental | 48573 | National Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Support | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
| Fundamental | 58348 | National Certificate: Perishable Produce Export Technology | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
| Elective | 49627 | Further Education and Training Certificate: e Records Management | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | |
| Elective | 58601 | National Certificate: Land Transport Planning | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | LG SETA |
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| 3. | Academy of Training and Allied Services Pty Ltd |
| 4. | Academy of Training and Development |
| 5. | Accenture Learning Solution (Pty) Ltd |
| 6. | Acorser Corporate & Business Consulting t/a Acorser Academy |
| 7. | Added Advantage Academy |
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| 10. | Afric Training Centre and Security Studies PTY LTD |
| 11. | Afrika Tikkun |
| 12. | Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd |
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| 14. | Amadi Institute of Management And Technology (Pty) Ltd |
| 15. | Amilak Training Center |
| 16. | Angie Technologies |
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| 19. | Artshub Institute |
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| 22. | ATTI IT SOLUTIONS (Bloemfontei |
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| 24. | Atvance Academy Pty Ltd |
| 25. | Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd |
| 26. | Aurora IT & Security Solutions |
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| 30. | BDCE (Pty) Ltd |
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| 34. | Blue Ora Pty Ltd |
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| 36. | Brainwave Projects 1430 cc |
| 37. | Bristol Training College |
| 38. | BYTES PEOPLE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
| 39. | Cape Innovation Technology Initiative |
| 40. | Capenexis Data Solutions |
| 41. | Careers IT |
| 42. | CHILI PEPPER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |
| 43. | Circleway College |
| 44. | Clean Heat Academy |
| 45. | COLUMBUS TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD |
| 46. | Comfortable Tech |
| 47. | Computer and Careers |
| 48. | CREATIVE ARTS COLLEGE |
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| 50. | CYBAX SYSTEMS |
| 51. | CYBER-CITY IT SOLUTIONS |
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| 53. | DC Academy (PTY)LTD |
| 54. | Dee-Bravo Training Centre |
| 55. | Delight Computer Training |
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| 57. | Digital Media Arts College |
| 58. | Digix Computers Services |
| 59. | DVG Media Training |
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| 62. | EAST LONDON MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE |
| 63. | Ekasi IT Solutions Centre |
| 64. | Elchees Software Solutions |
| 65. | Embroser Solutions Pty Ltd |
| 66. | Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd |
| 67. | EXPLORE SOFTWARE |
| 68. | EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD |
| 69. | Facilitation Development (PTY) LTD |
| 70. | FACULTY TRAINING INSTITUTE PTY LTD |
| 71. | Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd |
| 72. | Finweb Business Consultancy |
| 73. | FORGE ACADEMY |
| 74. | Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd |
| 75. | Fourways Private College |
| 76. | Fullimput108 (Pty) Ltd |
| 77. | Future Africa Consulting t/a Future Africa Consulting & Training |
| 78. | Gauteng City College |
| 79. | Gauteng College of Engineering |
| 80. | Geeks4learning (Pty)Ltd |
| 81. | Genii Institute PTY LTD |
| 82. | Gijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
| 83. | GirlCode |
| 84. | Global Institute for Capacity |
| 85. | Godisang Development |
| 86. | Gold Class Group |
| 87. | Goldman College (Pty) Ltd |
| 88. | Greenview Training and Development Skills Centre |
| 89. | Growth Management Consulting cc |
| 90. | Gurandbuilt Management Development |
| 91. | HAVOHEJ CONSULTANCY |
| 92. | HCLS HUMAN CAPITAL LEARNING SOLUTIONS |
| 93. | Heartlines College |
| 94. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
| 95. | Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd |
| 96. | HOPE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD |
| 97. | Hyperion Development |
| 98. | Icebolethu Academy |
| 99. | Ikusasa Technology Solutions |
| 100. | Ikusasalethu Youth Development |
| 101. | iLearn Corporate Services PTY LTD |
| 102. | InfinityTraining Solution Pty Ltd |
| 103. | Infomage PTY LTD |
| 104. | Information Technology Resource Centre |
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| 106. | Initium |
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| 108. | Intelligence Transfer Centre |
| 109. | intelliscient Technologies (Pty) Ltd |
| 110. | Isivande Projects |
| 111. | ISOLVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PTY LTD |
| 112. | iStudent Academy |
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| 114. | IT Labs Consulting |
| 115. | Ithemba IT Solution |
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| 118. | Johannesburg Institute of Engi |
| 119. | Jonda Learning Academy |
| 120. | JUMPCO PTY LTD |
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| 122. | Keep The Dream 285 |
| 123. | Kgolo Institute |
| 124. | Khulisa Academy (Pty) Ltd |
| 125. | Kingswood Academy |
| 126. | KT Mobile Services |
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| 128. | Learning 4 Life (Pty) Ltd |
| 129. | LEPHAILA PRINTERS |
| 130. | Lephalale Business & Technical |
| 131. | Leseding Computer Systems |
| 132. | LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING |
| 133. | Limptech Computer Training |
| 134. | Limsa Training Institute |
| 135. | LINKINGNOTES |
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| 137. | Mackeys Computing (Pty) Ltd |
| 138. | Makhophila Training |
| 139. | Makwedeng Training |
| 140. | Mamelodi Digital Centre cc |
| 141. | Mash Computer Training |
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| 143. | Matiwane Computer Networks (Pty) Ltd |
| 144. | MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD |
| 145. | Mecer Inter-ED |
| 146. | Mentec Group PTY LTD |
| 147. | Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD |
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| 149. | MINDWORX CONSULTING GAUTENG PTY LTD |
| 150. | MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT |
| 151. | MND Training and Projects |
| 152. | Mo Afrika Ithlokomele Education Projects |
| 153. | Mogapi Education Group |
| 154. | MOKALENG IT |
| 155. | Mothusi Management Consultants |
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| 157. | Mpande Technologies cc |
| 158. | Mufuka Business and Technical |
| 159. | Nashua (Pty)Ltd |
| 160. | Natfin Holdings Pty Ltd |
| 161. | NCC - Vereeniging |
| 162. | NCM Computer and Business Academy |
| 163. | Ndulita Solutions |
| 164. | Nemja Security and Projects Pty Ltd |
| 165. | Netcampus (Pty) Ltd. |
| 166. | New Trend Computers cc |
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| 168. | Novia One Group (Pty) Ltd |
| 169. | Ntandokazi Holdings Pty Ltd |
| 170. | Nyathela Business College |
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| 172. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
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| 174. | PACE Academia College (Pty) Lt |
| 175. | Paramixed Pty Ltd |
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| 177. | PHUTHUMA TEL PTY LTD |
| 178. | PLATINUM PEAK CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
| 179. | Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd |
| 180. | Posh Multimedia |
| 181. | Pracical Audio Solution |
| 182. | Pretoria Technical College |
| 183. | Priha Projects Pty Ltd |
| 184. | Progressive School of Business |
| 185. | Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd |
| 186. | PROSERV SA (PTY) LTD |
| 187. | Providence Software Solutions |
| 188. | QUALITATIVE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS |
| 189. | QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD |
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| 191. | Rasinkhu Investment (Pty) Ltd |
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| 193. | Revival Technologies and Academy |
| 194. | Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd |
| 195. | Rofane Consulting |
| 196. | Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd |
| 197. | SA College of Technology (PTY) |
| 198. | SA Maritime School and Transport College |
| 199. | Sead Training and Learning Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
| 200. | Sebata Municipal Solutions (Pt |
| 201. | Silulo Ulutho Technologies |
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| 220. | Supreme ICT Consultants |
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| 228. | Techtisa (pty) Ltd |
| 229. | Terry Computer Services cc |
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| 237. | Thubelihle Graduate Institute |
| 238. | TIC-IT Telecoms |
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| 241. | Titan Trade Technologies |
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| 255. | Vodacom (Pty) Ltd |
| 256. | VSS College (Pty) LTD |
| 257. | VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING |
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| 267. | Xylo Trading 12 (Pty) Ltd |
| 268. | YAB Business Solutions (Pty)Ltd |
| 269. | YITRO INNOVATIONS |
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| 271. | ZA WIT (PTY) LTD |
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