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

Investigate the upside and downside business risk in hand held electronic devices. 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117128  Investigate the upside and downside business risk in hand held electronic devices. 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Insurance and Investment 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
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 
This unit standard introduces the learner to the potential use of hand held electronic devices in a business environment and ways in which s/he may inadvertently compromise security personally or of the organisation.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying hand held electronic devices that could have a useful business application.
  • Describing the potential upside risks of a specific hand held electronic device to a specific business unit.
  • Suggesting possibilities for client relationship management.
  • Investigating the potential downside risks of a specific hand held device for a business unit. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    There is open access to this unit standard. Learners should be able to use the required computer technology and should be competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at level 2. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard is:
  • Business uses include, but are not limited to, access to information, contact details, plans and configurations.
  • Personal uses include digital photographs, time management, banking and communication.
  • Portability refers to being able to work anywhere. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify hand held electronic devices that could have a useful business application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of a personal digital assistant is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The potential business application of an electronic device is explained for a specific organisation/business unit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The personal use of an electronic device is explained and an indication is given of how the device could be useful to an individual with specific reference to productivity. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe the potential upside risks of a specific hand held electronic device to a specific business unit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The benefits of a hand held device are explained in terms of portability, transfer of data and efficiency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The potential effect on time management is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The effect on costs and profit are investigated for a specific device. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Suggest possibilities for client relationship management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The advantages and disadvantages of the device are investigated from the point of view of the client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The advantages and disadvantages of the device are investigated from the point of view of the business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The competitive advantages of applying cutting edge technology are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Ways in which a device could be used to improve client relationship management are investigated for a specific business unit. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Investigate the potential downside risks of a specific hand held electronic device for a specific business unit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The potential for industrial espionage is identified and an indication is given of the possible implications for a business unit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The potential for fraud is identified and an indication is given of the possible implications for a business unit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The risks associated with confidentiality are identified and an indication is given of the consequences to the organisation and the individual of breaching confidentiality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The risks associated with data integrity are identified and an indication is given of the consequences to the organisation and the individual if data security is compromised by an employee. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Ways in which a device could be used to interrupt the availability of data are identified and an indication is given of the potential consequences for an organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The procedure to be followed if an employee inadvertently places an organisation at risk is explained with reference to hand held electronic devices. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    This Unit Standard will be internally assessed by the provider and moderated by a moderator registered by a relevant accredited ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant accredited ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage him/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively using an electronic device. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is able to collect, organise and critically evaluate information in identifying hand held electronic devices and their potential application. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    The learner is able to use technology effectively in understanding the consequence if data integrity is compromised or security breached. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner is able to recognise the world as a set of related systems in describing the upside and downside risk associated with a selected electronic device. 

    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  49089   National Certificate: Financial Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  INSETA 
    Elective  49649   Further Education and Training Certificate: Long-term Insurance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  INSETA 
    Elective  66609   Further Education and Training Certificate: Retail Insurance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  66610   Further Education and Training Certificate: Short Term Insurance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  57613   Further Education and Training Certificate: Short-Term Risk Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  INSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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