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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based web-browser to search the Internet |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
116931 | Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based web-browser to search the Internet | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Computer Sciences and Information Systems | ||||
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-Fundamental | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
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 | |||
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
7573 | Demonstrate ability to use the World Wide Web | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is intended for people who need to use a GUI-based web browser to search for information on the Internet either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career in the ICT industry.
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 standard is calculated assuming a person is competent in the following:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Understand the concepts and terms of the Internet. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The concepts are explained in terms of their meaning and relation to the use of the Internet as a whole. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least three of the following:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The structure of a web address (URL-Universal Resource Locator) is explained using an example. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Web Browsers are explained in terms of their purpose and use. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Examples of Web Browsers are given. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Minimum of two Web Browsers, including, but not limited to: Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Firefox. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Search Engines are explained in terms of their purpose and use. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Cookies are explained in terms of their purpose and use. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Internet Cache is explained in terms of its purpose and use. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
The benefits of using the Internet are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least three of the following which may include but not limited to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
The limitations of using the Internet are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least three of the following which may include but not limited to:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet use. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The explanation includes the implications of various acts, in terms of using information from the Internet. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The implications of current legislation on the use of information from the internet need to be included in explanations with reference to national and international practice. At least two laws need to be included. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The explanation includes implications of providing Internet access to individuals in terms of security of information, and virus protection. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The explanation includes security considerations of using the Internet. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least two of:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based browser to display a given Web Page. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A connection is made with the World Wide Web. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least one of the following connection types are used:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A browser application is opened and closed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The given Web Page is displayed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
A Web Page is saved as a file. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
A Web Page is stopped from loading. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
A Web Page is refreshed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The browser Home Page is changed. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Adjust settings to customise the view and preferences of the browser application. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Toolbars are displayed and hidden. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Images on a Web page are displayed and hidden. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Previously visited URLs are listed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The list of previously visited URLs is deleted. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Navigate on the Internet. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Links are activated and control is passed back to the original page. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Hyperlink, Image Link. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Control is past backwards and forwards through pages of a website. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Text is extracted from a web page and copied into a file. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
An image on a web page is saved to a file. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Web pages are bookmarked. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Bookmarks are deleted. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Use a Search Engine to locate given information specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Search Engines are identified and opened. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Minimum of two Search Engines. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A search locates information that matches the given information specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
A complex search locates information that matches the given information specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
A simple and complex search needs to be completed. Complex means the use of common logical operators such as AND, OR, AND NOT, as well as the use of a wild card like "*". At least one operator should be included in a complex search. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 |
Obtain information from a Web site. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Web site information is saved to a local storage device. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Text format, HTML format. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A web site object is downloaded to a local storage device. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least one of the following: Graphics, sound, software. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards.
Moderation Process: |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made by locating information on the internet. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by organizing information in a web browser. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information by locating and analyzing information using a web browser. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others, by locating information using a web browser. |
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 |
This unit standard has replaced 7573, which was "Demonstrate ability to use the World Wide Web", Level 2, 3 Credits.
Supplementary information: Definitions: Assessor Notes: Abbreviations: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 61591 | National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 61755 | General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 50307 | National Certificate: Bread and Flour Confectionery Baking | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
Elective | 59015 | National Certificate: Gas Installations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CHIETA |
Elective | 61929 | National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FPMSETA |
Elective | 77063 | National Certificate: Construction Health and Safety | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 49602 | National Certificate: Construction: Geotechnical | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 58308 | National Certificate: Informal Small Business Practice | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | W&RSETA |
Elective | 72049 | National Certificate: Pharmacist Assistance | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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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2. | Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) |
3. | Academy Training Group |
4. | Acorser Corporate & Business Consulting t/a Acorser Academy |
5. | Action for Blind and Disabled |
6. | Action4 |
7. | Affirmations Training |
8. | Africa Learn (Pty) Ltd |
9. | Afrika Tikkun NCC |
10. | All Nation Group Five Trading and Projects |
11. | ALLINA FRANCIS (SA) |
12. | Amadi Institute of Management And Technology (Pty) Ltd |
13. | Amilak Training Center |
14. | Angie Technologies |
15. | Answer The Call Skills and Entrepreneurship |
16. | ASMO INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AN |
17. | Aspirations Communication Training CC |
18. | ATTI IT SOLUTIONS (Bloemfontei |
19. | ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd |
20. | Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd |
21. | Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering |
22. | AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN |
23. | Balefile Trading and Services |
24. | Basadipele Skills Development and Training |
25. | BEE Clinic Pty Ltd |
26. | Bells Technical College |
27. | Big Tree Group |
28. | Bokamoso Skills and Economic Development Centre |
29. | Brainwave Projects 1430 cc |
30. | Bright Storm Projects |
31. | Business Optimization Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
32. | Careers IT |
33. | CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING |
34. | Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
35. | CHILI PEPPER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |
36. | Clean Heat Academy |
37. | College Africa Group (Pty) Ltd |
38. | Columbus Consulting Pty Ltd |
39. | Common Vision Young Specialist Trading cc |
40. | COMPUSTEPS COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
41. | CSL Accountants |
42. | CTU Training Solutions |
43. | CYBAX SYSTEMS |
44. | DC Academy (PTY)LTD |
45. | Decade Pulse (Pty) Ltd |
46. | Dee's Training (Pty) Ltd |
47. | Delight Computer Training |
48. | Eagle Computer Training |
49. | Eagle High IT Training |
50. | EAST LONDON MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE |
51. | Eastcape Training Centre |
52. | ED-U Options Academy |
53. | Ekasi IT Solutions Centre |
54. | Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre Pty Ltd |
55. | Elangeni Training Institute |
56. | Elchees Software Solutions |
57. | Emalahleni Institute of Techno |
58. | Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd |
59. | Eshybrand Pty Ltd |
60. | Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd |
61. | EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD |
62. | Finweb Business Consultancy |
63. | Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd |
64. | Fourways Private College |
65. | Futurekids SA (Fochville) |
66. | Gemini Training And Development Pty Ltd |
67. | Genii Institute PTY LTD |
68. | Gigimo Tourism Academy |
69. | Global Institute for Capacity |
70. | Greater Tzaneen Community Foundation |
71. | Gurandbuilt Management Development |
72. | HAVOHEJ CONSULTANCY |
73. | Hazyview Computer College |
74. | Hectic Productions cc |
75. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
76. | Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd |
77. | Home of Compassion/Grace Ministries |
78. | HUAWEI Technologies Africa (PTY) LTD |
79. | Ikusasa Technology Solutions |
80. | Ikusasalethu Youth Development Project NPC |
81. | iLearn Corporate Services PTY LTD |
82. | imithetho labour law |
83. | In Touch Community Development & Project Managers |
84. | Information Technology Resource Centre |
85. | Inqubeko Institute (Pty) Ltd |
86. | IT Academy |
87. | IT-HI-Q Training (PTY) Ltd |
88. | Iyam Training Services |
89. | Jeppe College of Commerce and |
90. | K Boneng Consulting Services P |
91. | K Centre Business Enterprise (PTY) LTD |
92. | Keybase Training Solutions Cc |
93. | KN Training Specialist |
94. | KT Mobile Services |
95. | Kundani Trading |
96. | L and P Computer Academy Pty Ltd |
97. | LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING |
98. | LIMPOPO COMPUTER COLLEGE BK |
99. | LINDAMAHLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD |
100. | Loomee Group |
101. | LYFE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD |
102. | Makhophila Training |
103. | Malope It Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
104. | Masakhane Training and Consult |
105. | Mash Computer Training |
106. | Mavco Engineering |
107. | MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD |
108. | Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD |
109. | Microzone Training CC |
110. | MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT |
111. | MND Training and Projects |
112. | Mogapi Education Group (Pty) Ltd |
113. | Motheo Academy PTY LTD |
114. | Motlhamme Executive Management |
115. | Moving Ahead Development Agenc |
116. | MP AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY |
117. | Mpande Technologies cc |
118. | Mufuka Business and Technical |
119. | Musengavhadzimu Media |
120. | Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd |
121. | Natfin Holdings Pty Ltd |
122. | NBC Technologies |
123. | NCC - Vereeniging |
124. | NCM Computer and Business Academy |
125. | Ndulita Solutions |
126. | New Era Computer Training Centre (Hidobyte CC) |
127. | New Link Computer Skills |
128. | Nolwazi Stem Education for The |
129. | Ntamunde Investment |
130. | Ntandokazi Holdings Pty Ltd |
131. | NW Avuxeni Computer Academy |
132. | Nyankwavi Inverstment |
133. | Nyathela Business College |
134. | Olrich Home of Technology |
135. | On the Ball College Pty ltd |
136. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
137. | Paramixed Pty Ltd |
138. | Parkton College of Catering & Tourism Studies |
139. | Peo Entle HIV Wellness Management and Youth Skills Development NPO |
140. | Pioneer Business Consulting |
141. | Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd |
142. | Pretoria Technical College |
143. | Priha Projects Pty Ltd |
144. | Progressive School of Business |
145. | Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd |
146. | PRX SCHOOL TEST |
147. | QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD |
148. | Ramotec Business College |
149. | Rand Training College |
150. | Redefine Human Capital (PTY) L |
151. | Reflections Development Institute |
152. | RESISA LOGISTICS (Ltd) Pty |
153. | Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd |
154. | Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd |
155. | Sabile Human Resources Consult |
156. | SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
157. | SED Computer Academy |
158. | Sesk Facilitation Development (PTY) LTD |
159. | Silulo Ulutho Technologies |
160. | Sisekelo Sustainability Institute |
161. | SIYAFUNDA COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE NPC |
162. | Sonani Training and Communications |
163. | SOUTH AFRICAN CORPORATE TRAINING ASSOCIATION (PTY) LTD |
164. | Spears Business and Life Couch Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
165. | SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
166. | SUCCESS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL CC |
167. | Success Christian Training Cen |
168. | SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS |
169. | Synergistic Covenant Network NPO |
170. | Tech-Com Solutions cc |
171. | Techtisa (pty) Ltd |
172. | Terrawood |
173. | Terry Computer Services cc |
174. | Thalita Koume Directions (Pty) Ltd |
175. | The Finishing College (Pty) Lt |
176. | Think Tank T2 (Pty) Ltd |
177. | Titan Trade Technologies |
178. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
179. | Tlou Foundation College |
180. | TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD |
181. | Tovani Traiding 299 |
182. | TSP COLLEGE |
183. | TURFLOOP TRAINING SERVICES CC |
184. | Ubuhlanti Sances Trading (Pty) Ltd |
185. | Ukwazi Academy and Corporate S |
186. | Umbrella Training and Development |
187. | Umbusi Consulting Services |
188. | UTHINGO BRITE SERVICES |
189. | Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd |
190. | VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD |
191. | Visionary Skill Academy |
192. | Visual Excellence Trading 508 (Pty) Ltd |
193. | Vukani Solutions |
194. | VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING |
195. | Waterberg TVET College |
196. | Wellinkwise Pty Ltd |
197. | Whitestone College |
198. | WORK SKILLS RESOURCES CC |
199. | Working Solution International |
200. | Xylo Trading 12 (Pty) Ltd |
201. | YITRO INNOVATIONS |
202. | Yonet Training Academy |
203. | ZA WIT (PTY) LTD |
204. | Zealot Business College |
205. | Zibuyile Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
206. | Zikode Development Trust |
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. |