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

Apply concepts and principles of business ethics in the professional environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12891  Apply concepts and principles of business ethics in the professional environment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB HET Accountancy and Financial Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
FASSET - Financial and Accounting Services SETA 
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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  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 
People credited with this unit standard are generally found throughout professional service environments. On successful completion of the unit standard, people will be able to understand and apply the concepts and principles of ethics in a professional service environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners accessing this unit standard should be competent in:

Communication at NQF level 4
Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 4 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
N/A 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles relating to business ethics 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles relating to business ethics in the professional environment 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The philosophy and framework of ethical conduct is explained in a meaningful manner 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The corporate code of ethics of a corporation/business entity is described in relation to general principles of corporate behaviour within the organisation and/or profession 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Codes of professional conduct are explained in accordance with their related regulations 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Exercise professional judgement with regard to practical situations. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Practical situations are analysed to enable the practitioner to make professional judgements in relation to the applicable code of professional conduct 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Professional judgement is applied to practical situations in accordance with the applicable code of professional conduct 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Professional judgement is exercised in line with the organisational code of ethics 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Use ethical procedures in a professional environment. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Ethical procedures are used in the professional environment that comply with the code of professional conduct 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Situations are evaluated to judge the professional intervention and procedure that are most appropriate 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Procedures are developed and implemented, where necessary, in accordance with organisational and professional ethics 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION:

Accreditation for this unit standard shall be obtained from the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body, through summative and formative assessment by a registered assessor.
  • Assessors must be registered as an Assessor with the relevant ETQA
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Agreement with the relevant ETQA.
  • Training providers must be accredited by the relevant ETQA
  • Moderation should include both internal and external moderation where applicable. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    A demonstrated understanding of:
  • Codes of Professional Conduct
  • Professional ethics 
    		•

    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 responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts. 

    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  96401   National Certificate: Export Administration  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  65609   National Diploma: Allied Health Therapies  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30   
    Core  35926   National Diploma: Payroll Administration Services  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-03-31  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  67229   National Diploma: Payroll Administration Services  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  36437   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Core  23653   National Diploma: Financial Markets  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FASSET 
    Fundamental  58473   National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Fundamental  63909   National Certificate: Business Analysis  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Fundamental  49198   National Certificate: Social Housing Property Management  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Fundamental  20909   National First Degree: Customer Management  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   
    Fundamental  20905   National First Degree: Marketing Communication  Level 6  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Fundamental  20901   National First Degree: Marketing Management  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   
    Fundamental  20897   National First Degree: Marketing Research  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   
    Elective  66089   National Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  59989   National Certificate: Resolving of Crime  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  63711   Bachelor of Geographical Information Science (GISc)  Level 7  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   


    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. Abacwaningi Business Solutions 
    2. Alpha Business Consultants 
    3. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    4. Amazibuko Business Solutions 
    5. Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    6. Bulwa Minerals Pty Ltd 
    7. Carbon Black Electronics 
    8. Centre For Municipal Research And Advice 
    9. CTC College(PTY) LTD. 
    10. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) 
    12. Edutraining Business College 
    13. Ethembeni Multi Service Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
    14. Execuprime Business College (Pty) Ltd 
    15. Express Model 405 
    16. EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    17. Finweb Business Consultancy 
    18. Gauteng Association Of Local Authorities 
    19. Gauteng City College 
    20. Giamanje TVET College 
    21. GNL Consulting Services 
    22. Gwala Training Insitute 
    23. Hanyeleni Business Enterprise 
    24. HAVOHEJ CONSULTANCY 
    25. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
    26. Hlekabo Trading Enterprise 
    27. IALE School of Advanced Learning Education 
    28. IMITHENTE DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS 
    29. Inkcubeko YakwaNtu Trading 
    30. Institute of Cooperatives and Community Economic Development 
    31. IT Academy 
    32. Jobafrik Consulting 
    33. Josmap Training Institute 
    34. K Boneng Consulting Services P 
    35. Ketapele Ke Motheo Consulting 
    36. Kia Chuma 
    37. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    38. Luminous Coaching and Wellness 
    39. Makwedeng Training 
    40. Manpower Skills Academy 
    41. Masemase Consultancy CC. 
    42. MATEPE INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 
    43. Mc Intosh Xaba and Associates (MXA) 
    44. Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. 
    45. MML Consulting CC. 
    46. Moeketsi Supply Chain 
    47. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    48. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    49. MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE 
    50. NEDTEX73 
    51. PanAfrican Supply Chain Academy 
    52. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    53. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    54. Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    55. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    56. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    57. QUALITATIVE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS 
    58. Reflections Development Institute 
    59. SA Maritime School and Transport College 
    60. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    61. Starplex 489 cc 
    62. STRATEGIC INVESTIGATIONS AND SEMINARS 
    63. Tachfin Holdings 
    64. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    65. Thinking Mind Trading 
    66. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    67. Thuto Lere Community Empowerment Programme 
    68. Training at Work (Pty) Ltd 
    69. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    70. Umqondo Consultancy 
    71. University of Venda 
    72. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
    73. Vantage Training 
    74. Varsity Institute of Science &Technology 
    75. Vumilia Africa Group 
    76. World Pace Development and Training Institute 
    77. Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects 
    78. ZA WIT (PTY) LTD 


    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.