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

Apply the basic principles of issue management 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115401  Apply the basic principles of issue management 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Human Resource Management and Practices 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Human Resources 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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
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 
The person credited with this Unit Standard will understand and be able to follow and apply the processes that have been put in place to manage issues arising within the project and client environments.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Assisting in the identification of project related issues and following the appropriate process to register the issue.
  • Assisting a senior consultant in the resolution of the identified project issue
  • Assisting to provide constant feedback on the status of the issue resolution 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Assist in the identification of project related issues, following the appropriate process. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Assist in the identification of project related issues, following the appropriate process to register the issue 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A list of project issues, generated during a client interaction, is produced accurately and within a specified time 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The implication of issues to the project are explained verbally and in writing 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An issue is registered using appropriate documentation 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Assist in the resolution of the identified project issue. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The theory of issue resolution is explained clearly in an oral presentation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The methodology used in issue resolution is applied to a specific issue 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Findings from workshops and client engagements aimed at resolving the identified issue are clearly recorded and presented to the senior consultant 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assist to provide constant feedback on the status of the issue resolution. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Workshops and findings with regard to the process of issue resolution are clearly documented 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Feedback to the senior consultant and the client is provided in a regular and controlled manner 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A resolved issue is closed off with the signoff of the senior consultant and the client 


    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 relevant ETQA, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant 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. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Principles of good client relations.
  • Organisational service ethics.
  • Organisational policies and procedures. 
    		•

    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 a team, group organization, community when gathering information under the supervision of a senior consultant. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information when gathering information and writing reports or preparing presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when writing reports, giving explanations and making presentations. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  50081   Further Education and Training Certificate: Leadership Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  48874   National Certificate: Business Consulting Practice (Enterprise Resource Planning)  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  50205   National Certificate: Municipal Integrated Development Planning  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  49419   National Diploma: Business Consulting Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    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. Amabamba Recruitment 
    2. Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    3. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
    4. DM Training Consultants 
    5. Edutraining Business College 
    6. Faranang Marketing 
    7. Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa 
    8. Furniture World Training Centre 
    9. Growth Management Consulting 
    10. ICM t/a Institute for Career Management 
    11. Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd 
    12. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    13. Jobafrik Consulting 
    14. Josmap Training Institute 
    15. KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    16. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    17. Limadi Industrial Projects 
    18. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    19. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    20. MTK Corporate Solutions 
    21. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    22. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    23. Networx for Career Development 
    24. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    25. Nokusho M Consulting and Trading 
    26. Pebetse Training and Consulting 
    27. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    28. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    29. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    30. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    31. Reflections Development Institute 
    32. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    33. Resonance Institue of Learning 
    34. Siza Nesu Training and Consultants 
    35. Tachfin Holdings 
    36. Tembe Service Providers 
    37. Thusanang Skills & Training 
    38. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    39. Tshepang Consulting & Project 
    40. Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. 
    41. Umqondo Consultancy 
    42. University of Venda 
    43. Vukauzakhe Traiding Enterprise 


    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.