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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Implement sales and marketing strategies

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115845	Implement sales and marketing strategies
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hiring Services
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	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

The person credited with this unit standard is able to interpret and implement a sales and marketing strategy, monitor the progress and implement corrective measures during the sales and marketing activities

The qualifying learner is capable of:

Interpreting a sales or marketing strategy

Implementing the sales or marketing strategy

Monitoring the sales or marketing strategy

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in numeracy and literacy at NQF level 3 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Promotional material include but is not limited to: banners, flyers, posters, etc.

Promotional problems include but are not limited to: no customers, prices and lack of product.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Interpret a sales or marketing strategy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Sales or marketing strategy is obtained and read to familiarise themselves with the content and its objectives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Sales or marketing strategy is analysed and questions are asked to clarify areas on non understanding.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Implementation plan is developed in line with objectives and tasks as listed in the sales or marketing strategy.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Implement a sales or marketing strategy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Merchandise required for the sales or marketing strategy is determined and obtained from approved suppliers or stores.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Promotional material requirements are identified from the strategy and obtained within the required time frame.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Promotion is implemented according to strategy and own developed implementation plans.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Personnel are updated and trained on implementation of the promotion according to the initial strategy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Promotional material is obtained and set up in line with initial strategy.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Monitor the sales or marketing strategy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Merchandise quantity is constantly checked to meet promotion duration and expected sales.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Promotional problems are identified and corrective action implemented in line with company guidelines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Promotional sales are monitored against target and corrective action implemented in line with objectives.

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

An understanding of sales and marketing strategies

An understanding of promotional techniques

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve promotional problems when merchandise runs out.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when running a promotion.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities when implementing and monitoring a promotion.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information when interpreting a sales or marketing strategy.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively when planning and implementing a sales or marketing strategy.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology to develop promotional material.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.

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	63669	Further Education and Training Certificate: Fitness	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	79626	Further Education and Training Certificate: Commercial Property and Facilities Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Elective	48889	Further Education and Training Certificate: Hiring Operations	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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