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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Use appropriate tools and information systems to manage own information and communication |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
123372 | Use appropriate tools and information systems to manage own information and communication | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Environmental Sc/Mgt & Waste Mgt | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Environmental Sciences | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 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 | |||
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 |
Successful learners will be able to:
They will also know and understand: Learners can be assessed against this unit standard in the context of any activity which is related to managing environmental issues, such as: > Materials recovery and buy back centres. > Waste reception. > Landfill operations. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
This unit standard will equip learners with the skills and knowledge to manage their own activities and information. Such skills and knowledge will support learners in the performance of their internal organisational activities, as well as equip them to perform related external activities, such as communicating information to external stakeholders.
Information managing and processing tools refer to manual, paper-based and/or electronic methods such as diaries, card systems, charts, computers, handheld or other devices, spreadsheets, knowledge bases, filing systems, presentation software and hardware, etc. The scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the Specific Outcomes. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Collect, process and manipulate own work-related data and information. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Emails, phone messages, requests, production orders, inventory, appointments, deadlines, meeting minutes and notes, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Appropriate tools are used for the different types of data and information. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Appropriate tools: spreadsheets, handheld devices, calculators, telephones, card indexes, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Records show a consistent, systematic process of collecting, managing, manipulating and acting on data and information. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Develop presentations and reports from documents and deliver presentations. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Process: print, copy, bind, distribute, convert, present, identify action items, extract important or relevant information, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Documents, reports and presentations meet all requirements in terms of purpose, scope and format. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Scope: Relevant information, results, discrepancies, findings, recommendations, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Documents, reports and presentations are technically and legally correct, accurate and sufficiently detailed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Report findings and recommendations are clear and succinct. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Structure and language of documents, reports and presentations meets communication objectives and audience requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Documents and reports are processed as required. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Delivery of presentation meets all requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Requirements: includes appropriate use of hardware, visual aids, etc. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Manage own information, documentation and knowledgebase. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Managing information includes recording/entering, processing/manipulating, retrieving and communicating the information on demand; filing, archiving, backing up; using information systems (manual filing and/or electronic).
Own information refers to information required to perform own work-related activities, both internal and external to the organisation, and records and information documenting own performance for performance assessment purposes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Information and documentation is processed and stored in accordance with requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Processed: Filed, copied, bound, distributed, in-putted into electronic systems, summarised, backed up, archived, etc.
Files and electronic storage are organised in a logical, accessible way. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Information and documents can be rapidly retrieved in response to requests. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Databases are up to date. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Appropriate tools are used to manage the information. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Information: Memos, oral and written reports, briefs, CV's, resumes, files, credentials, brochures, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Information systems and archive systems are used and maintained correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Information and archive systems: manual, paper-based and/or computerised. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Common sources of information are used to find and compile own knowledgebase. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Common sources of information: internet, library, other people, etc. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate:
> Tools for managing, processing and presenting data and information. > Managing, backing up, storing and retrieving, archiving data and information. > Word processing, spreadsheet and presentation packages (if applicable). > Equipment for presenting information. > Presenting information effectively. > Databases, knowledge bases. > Tools for managing data and information. > Word processing, spreadsheet and presentation packages (if applicable). > Equipment for presenting information. > Managing, backing up, storing and retrieving, archiving data and information. > Using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation packages (if applicable). > Using electronic equipment and devices (if applicable). > Creating documents, spreadsheets (if applicable) and presentations. > Collating, verifying, validating, summarising, filing documents. > Searching for and compiling information for knowledgebase. > Presenting / communicating information. > Not managing and storing information securely. > Not applying tools and methods consistently. > For collecting and processing information. > For creating documents, spreadsheets (if applicable) and presentations. > For manipulating data and information. > For presenting information. > For managing, storing and retrieving information. > Searching for and compiling information for knowledgebase. > Related to the management and presentation of data and information. > Quality standards. > Applicable company policies and standards. > Applicable information-related rules (eg confidentiality, privacy, copyright, intellectual property). > Applicable organisational policies and procedures. > Applicable theory and principles underpinning the use and function of equipment. > Information. > Documents. > The relationship between information management and productive work practices. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage myself and my activities:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
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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 |
Notes to assessors
Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 50309 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Core | 58063 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Labour Recruitment Services | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 22901 | National Certificate: Environmental Education, Training and Development Practice | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "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. |
1. | A.S.A.P Training and Consulting |
2. | A4 Consultancy CC |
3. | Alpha Business Consultants |
4. | Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd |
5. | Amazibuko Business Solutions |
6. | Asiphokuhle Training and Research Institute |
7. | AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services |
8. | Azitjhewi Construction |
9. | Bantubanye Skills |
10. | Bazalwane Business Partners |
11. | Bembani Group |
12. | Bikologix Projects |
13. | BO Support Services CC |
14. | Boikgantsho Consulting & Events |
15. | Central Bridge Trading 109 |
16. | Commitech Consulting |
17. | Continuing Education Programme |
18. | CTC College(PTY) LTD. |
19. | Danearl (PTY) LTD |
20. | Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd |
21. | DELTA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE NPC |
22. | Ditirelo Skills Development Services |
23. | Ditlou Solutions |
24. | Edutraining Business College |
25. | Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC |
26. | ENVIRO MOBI PTY LTD |
27. | Environmental Leadership Academy |
28. | Escon |
29. | Essential Skills |
30. | Eukon Engineering and Projects |
31. | GAEGOLELWE CONSULTANCY (PTY) LTD |
32. | Gauteng Association Of Local Authorities |
33. | Giamanje TVET College |
34. | Glere Skills and Consultants |
35. | Glo Leb Training & Development |
36. | GNS Enterprise |
37. | Gogone S Trading & Projects |
38. | Goitsikitso Enterprise Trading |
39. | Gravitazz Consulting |
40. | Green Champion Day Care Centre |
41. | Growth Management Consulting |
42. | Hilmark Trading (PTY) LTD |
43. | Honnetsweng Trading Enterprises (PTY) LTD |
44. | Icando |
45. | Ikwanda Customs Consultants CC |
46. | Independent Development Trust |
47. | Integrated Waste and Recycling Services(IWARS) |
48. | IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. |
49. | Ithemba Community Development |
50. | Itumeleng Wellness Solutions |
51. | Jabukile Consultancy |
52. | Jerisi Development Propeller NPC |
53. | Jobafrik Consulting |
54. | Josmap Training Institute |
55. | Kay Beez Development Projects |
56. | Keptel |
57. | Kgakishe Trading and Projects (PTY) LTD |
58. | Kgotla Trading Enterprise |
59. | Khantsha Projects NPC |
60. | Khehli Institute |
61. | Khumba Energy |
62. | Kutlwa Consultancy |
63. | Lapa La Afrika Farming and Projects |
64. | Lekopani Training Institute |
65. | Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd |
66. | Londimvelo Consultants |
67. | Lorpen Investments |
68. | M.I.C. Training and Development |
69. | Mabuya Amahle Trading |
70. | Machabelele Associates |
71. | Magnico Products (PTY) LTD |
72. | Makavila Suppliers CC. |
73. | Makhuba Development Projects CC |
74. | Mangalani Business Enterprises |
75. | MashMP Holdings |
76. | Mashphe Logistics Services |
77. | Masnas |
78. | Mcebo Technologies |
79. | Mementos Training Pty Ltd |
80. | Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. |
81. | Miczo's Enterprise |
82. | Mimosa Business Consultants |
83. | Mintirho Development Services |
84. | MML Consulting CC. |
85. | Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD |
86. | Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
87. | Mortarboard Training Solutions |
88. | MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE |
89. | Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd |
90. | Nativah Energy Group Pty LTD |
91. | NEDTEX73 |
92. | Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC |
93. | NGM Skills Transfer |
94. | Nhlahle Development Agency |
95. | Nonunu Projects |
96. | Ntsime Financial Consulting |
97. | Nyankwavi Investment CC. |
98. | PBM Solutions |
99. | Peta Attorneys Incorporation |
100. | PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd |
101. | Pioneer Business Consulting |
102. | PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
103. | POTCH - UTC (PTY) LTD |
104. | Power Rush Trading 170 CC. |
105. | Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) |
106. | PTDEV (Pty) Ltd |
107. | Quiver Skills Institute |
108. | Reflections Development Institute |
109. | RMCII Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
110. | Sanctus Holdings PTY Ltd |
111. | Senelo Trading CC |
112. | Shakaneng Trading |
113. | Siljeur Training Academy |
114. | Simtho Investments (PTY) LTD |
115. | Siphiwesihle |
116. | Siza Nesu Training and Consultants |
117. | Skills Fly Consulting Group Pty Ltd |
118. | Sobengmo Mining Services |
119. | South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) |
120. | South African ABET Development Agency SAADA |
121. | Starplex 489 cc |
122. | SWARANANG MANAGEMENT CONSULTING CC |
123. | Talent Centre Training |
124. | Tashie Holdings |
125. | TC Skills Development & Training Centre |
126. | Thando Consulting Services |
127. | The Crimson CO CC. |
128. | Thembeni Skills Development Trading and Projects |
129. | Thubelihle Graduate Institute |
130. | Thuto Lere Community Empowerment Programme |
131. | Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd |
132. | Tlaletso Consultants |
133. | TLD Consulting |
134. | Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting |
135. | Tradesman Consulting and Training Solutions |
136. | Training at Work (Pty) Ltd |
137. | Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd |
138. | Tru-ThoughtsTrading and Projects |
139. | Tsebong Training Centre |
140. | Tshamutengo General Dealers CC. |
141. | Tshepang Consulting & Project |
142. | Tuns Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
143. | Twin Peak Technologies |
144. | Ubuqhawe Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
145. | Ukhamba Quality Skills |
146. | Umqondo Consultancy |
147. | University of Venda |
148. | Unlimited Potential Investments |
149. | Ursivox Interactive Systems |
150. | Vhutshilo Health And Training Organisation |
151. | Vumilia Africa Group |
152. | World Pace Development and Training Institute |
153. | Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects |
154. | Zerben Management Solutions |
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. |