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

Manage software development source files using appropriate tools 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115362  Manage software development source files using appropriate tools 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Computer Sciences and Information Systems 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  5 
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 
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Locate software development source files
  • Retrieve software development source files for update purposes
    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 prior knowledge and skills to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental mathematics (at least NQF level 3).
  • Demonstrate PC competency skills (End-User Computing unit Standards, at least up to NQF level 3.) 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Locate software development source files. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Identification procedure; Version; Date created; Author. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The location ensures that the correct source file is identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The location ensures that the correct versions of additional files associated with the software development source files are identified. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Retrieve software development source files for update purposes. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Retrieval procedure; Update procedure; Backup procedure; Storage procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Retrieval and updating of the source file is in accordance with organisation procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Retrieval protects source files from loss while updates are in progress. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Retrieval prevents source files from being updated simultaneously by two or more people. 


    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. An example of the standards expected is the standards found in ISO9000 Certified Organisations.
    2. Performance of all elements is to be completed within the normal range of time and
    cost that would be expected in a professional environment.
    3. 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.
    4. Performance of all elements should make use of International capability models used for Software Development. Examples of such models include (but are not limited to) the ISO SPICE model as well as the CMM model for Software Development. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify, solve problems and make decisions in relation to the current systems development environments. 

    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 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 

    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 
    Sub-Sub-Field (Domain
    Systems Development 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48872   National Certificate: Information Technology (Systems Development)  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Fundamental  57607   National Certificate: 3D Animation and Visual Effects  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 


    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. Academy at Vaal Triangle (AVT 
    2. Africa Learn (Pty) Ltd 
    3. Amilak Training Center 
    4. ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd 
    5. Belgium Campus 1 
    6. Bells Technical College 
    7. Careers IT 
    8. CHILI PEPPER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 
    9. Columbus Consulting Pty Ltd 
    10. CTU Training Solutions 
    11. DC Academy (PTY)LTD 
    12. Digix Computers Services 
    13. Ekasi IT Solutions Centre 
    14. Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd 
    15. EXPLORE SOFTWARE 
    16. Facilitation Development (PTY) LTD 
    17. Finweb Business Consultancy 
    18. Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd 
    19. Global Institute for Capacity 
    20. Greater Tzaneen Community Foundation 
    21. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
    22. Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd 
    23. Information Technology Resource Centre 
    24. IT Academy 
    25. Jeppe College of Commerce and 
    26. JUMPCO PTY LTD 
    27. K Boneng Consulting Services P 
    28. K2014266944 (SA) t/a Hyperion Development 
    29. LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING 
    30. Makhophila Training 
    31. Mash Computer Training 
    32. MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    33. Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD 
    34. MINDWORX CONSULTING GAUTENG PTY LTD 
    35. MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT 
    36. Mogapi Education Group (Pty) Ltd 
    37. Moving Ahead Development Agenc 
    38. Mpande Technologies cc 
    39. Mufuka Business and Technical 
    40. NCC - Vereeniging 
    41. Ndulita Solutions 
    42. Nyathela Business College 
    43. On the Ball College Pty ltd 
    44. OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT 
    45. Posh Multimedia 
    46. Priha Projects Pty Ltd 
    47. Progressive School of Business 
    48. Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd 
    49. QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD 
    50. Redefine Human Capital (PTY) L 
    51. Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd 
    52. Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd 
    53. Sisekelo Sustainability Institute 
    54. SOUTH AFRICAN CORPORATE TRAINING ASSOCIATION (PTY) LTD 
    55. SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    56. SUCCESS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL CC 
    57. SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS 
    58. Terry Computer Services cc 
    59. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    60. Titan Trade Technologies 
    61. Tlou Foundation College 
    62. TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD 
    63. TSP COLLEGE 
    64. Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd 
    65. VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING 
    66. We Think Code 
    67. Wellinkwise Pty Ltd 
    68. Whitestone College 
    69. Woosh Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    70. World Wise Industries & Systems Engineering 
    71. Xylo Trading 12 (Pty) Ltd 
    72. YITRO INNOVATIONS 
    73. ZA WIT (PTY) LTD 


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