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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Gather and manage information for decision-making 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115823  Gather and manage information for decision-making 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  5 
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 
People credited with this Unit Standard will be able to gather and report on any information in order to enable decisions to be made on the functioning of a business. They will also be able to develop and maintain effective data, gather, network and give feedback on the data gathering process.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Establishing an information-gathering team
  • Identifying information required
  • Gathering and recording information
  • Reporting on information gathered
  • Developing a feedback system 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
  • Accountancy and Communications at NQF level 4 or its equivalent

    It is also recommended that the learners demonstrate competence against the following NQF Level 4 Unit Standards:
  • Gather and record business related information
  • Interpret business related information for decision making purposes
  • Inform client of planned process 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Recording of information will include formal systematic recording and informal recording of incidental information.
  • "Information" refers to raw data as well as processed information. Information includes but is not limited to technical, personal, production, subject matter, competitor, customer, and products and services related issues.
  • Gathering information means that information must be gathered from within and around the SMME environment. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Establish information-gathering team. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Team members are identified based on needs and expectations of the SMME. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Goals and objectives, regarding where and how information is to be gathered, are defined in consultation with team members. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Team members are assigned clear and separate roles and responsibilities in writing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Rules and responsibilities of team members are identified and described according to company standards and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify information required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sources and types of information to be gathered by team are identified in accordance with objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Guidelines on additional incidental information that might be useful to the team are described and listed according to historical patterns. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The format for reporting the information gathered is determined so that the report suits the client and organizational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The time frame for the information gathering and report writing process is clarified to members in writing. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Gather information and record information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sources of relevant information are consulted and relevant information collected and recorded in rough draft format. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information is validated according to established criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant information is accurately recorded according to set procedures where applicable. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Report on information gathered. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Information of high importance is immediately reported according to reporting format to the relevant individual. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Regularly required information is reported in accordance with set time frame and format. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information is organised and logically presented in sufficient detail to facilitate decision making by others, according to set format/criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Information used in reports is identified by source and date so that it can be validated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Develop a feedback system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Mechanisms for the exchange of information are developed that suit all parties involved. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Urgent information is shared as soon possible according to specified time frames with the relevant team member. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Team members are informed of information that has proved useful for the purpose at hand through an oral report back and in writing if necessary. 


    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.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor 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 
  • Information gathering processes, procedures and principles
  • Methods and techniques for report writing
  • The various levels of confidentiality used in business
  • Principles and practices for communicating confidential information 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems by utilising creative thinking processes to gather and analyse information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others by actively participating in the data processing team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities in order to carefully record the gathered information to ensure accuracy and detail. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to distinguish between useful, relevant information and useless information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the data gathering processing team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to gather, record and analyse information regarding the SMME. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems by seeing the relevancy of seemingly unimportant information to the SMME and advice to be provided and its impact on the effectiveness of the business. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute 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 being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts in a diverse team of people in the data gathering and processing processes. 

    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
    Core  48886   National Certificate: Business Advising  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2010-11-11  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  58394   National Certificate: Film and Television Production  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Core  97228   National Certificate: Paralegal Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Reregistered  2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Fundamental  58883   National Certificate: Fluid Power  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Fundamental  58395   National Certificate: Project Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Fundamental  58977   National Certificate: Publishing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Fundamental  66189   National Certificate: Quality Management Systems  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Fundamental  60549   National Diploma: Aeronautical Information Management Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 
    Fundamental  59256   National Diploma: Flight Dispatch  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 
    Fundamental  58183   National Diploma: Forensic Pathology Support  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  50372   Further Education and Training Certificate: Municipal Finance and Administration  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  58337   Further Education and Training Certificate: Trade Union Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  49709   National Certificate: Criminology  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  59325   National Certificate: Environmental Noise Control  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  57714   National Certificate: Marine Pilotage  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  50060   National Certificate: Public Administration  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Elective  49710   National Diploma: Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Reregistered  2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


    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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