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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Demonstrate an understanding of a general business plan and adapt it to a selected business idea 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14444  Demonstrate an understanding of a general business plan and adapt it to a selected business idea 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Nature Conservation 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Nature Conservation 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  7 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A candidate credited with this general competence will be able to describe and analyse the different components of a typical business plan and design a business plan relevant to a selected business idea. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Numeracy and Literacy skills (ABET level 2)
Unit standard SMME 2 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Explain and discuss the purpose of a business plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. A business plan is described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The need for, and use of, a business plan is discussed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Access to finance monitoring and development tool.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Outline and analyse the components of a business plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The different components of a business plan are listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Title Page; Executive Summary; Introduction; Marketing Plan; SWOT Analysis; Financial Plan; Staff Structure; Technical Plan; Material Purchasing Plan; Environmental Impact Assessment; Conclusion and Appendices.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The different components of a business plan are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Title Page; Executive Summary; Introduction; Marketing Plan; SWOT Analysis; Financial Plan; Staff Structure; Technical Plan; Material Purchasing Plan; Environmental Impact Assessment; Conclusion and Appendices.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The functions of the different components of the business plan are analysed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Title Page; Executive Summary; Introduction; Marketing Plan; SWOT Analysis; Financial Plan; Staff Structure; Technical Plan; Material Purchasing Plan; Environmental Impact Assessment; Conclusion and Appendices.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Design and present a business plan relevant to the selected business idea. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Information relating to the individual selected business idea is gathered and analysed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The development of the business plan is assessed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Assess component by component, as well as draft to draft, i.e. assess each draft.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The written business plan is assessed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Assess against the generic business plan.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Various presentation skills are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Body language; ability to answer questions; ability to convey ideas, tone, tempo.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. The oral presentation of the business plan is assessed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Body language; ability to answer questions; ability to convey ideas, tone, tempo.
 


UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
1. Literacy and Numeracy
2. Negotiation Skills
3. Labour Laws.
4. Human rights and the constitution
5. Health and Safety regulations
6. Awareness of contractual obligations
7. Technical knowledge applicable to business 

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
This unit standard also supports the development of the following Developmental Outcomes:

1. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
2. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
3. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
4. Exploring education and career opportunities; and
5. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 


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, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

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

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and health of others. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 

REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
The Specific outcome: `Design and present a business plan relevant to the selected business idea` is closely linked to the skills and knowledge that must be demonstrated through language, literacy and communication. 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core  61755   General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Core  20813   National Certificate: Construction Contracting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
Fundamental  22971   General Education and Training Certificate: Conservation  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Fundamental  22190   General Education and Training Certificate: Tourism  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Elective  23853   GETC: Domestic Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Elective  20287   National Certificate: Farming  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Elective  58781   National Certificate: Production Technology  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
Elective  23094   Further Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2009-09-09  ETDP SETA 
Elective  23708   National Certificate: Community Water, Sanitation and Health Facilitation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2008-06-11  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23095   Higher Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  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. Abakholwe Community Developers (Pty) Ltd 
2. Abantu Sikhona Trading and Projects (Pvt) Ltd 
3. Abasizi Contractor Development Services Pty Ltd 
4. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
5. AFRICAN ACAD.FOR COM.ASSIS.ENGINEERING 
6. All Risk Management 
7. ALLINA FRANCIS (SA) 
8. Amagema Development and Social Consultants 
9. Amandlakhe Trading PTY (LTD) 
10. Amber Tower Training 
11. Amokoro Training (PTY) Ltd 
12. Artisan Development Academy 
13. Asemhle Trading 
14. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
15. AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN 
16. B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd 
17. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
18. BDCE 
19. BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
20. Big Tree Group 
21. BOLAND COLLEGE 
22. Buma Holdings 
23. Buna Construction And Projects 
24. Buyisiwe Management Services 
25. Capricorn FET College - Central Office 
26. CENTRE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CC 
27. Construction Resource Development College 
28. Cutting Thru Training (Pty) Ltd 
29. D M Management and Consulting 
30. Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc 
31. Dego Consultants 
32. Domestic Bliss Housekeeping 
33. Double ST Training and Skills Development 
34. DUXAH 
35. Eastcape Training Centre 
36. Education and Training Unit 
37. Effective Interactions 
38. Elata Management Consultants 
39. ENTELEKEY GROUP 
40. Ergo-Maphelong Institute 
41. Esvee Consultant 
42. FLIHI Training 
43. Future Performance Training 
44. Future-Teacher (Pty) Ltd 
45. GIA DEVELOPMWNT TRADES 
46. Heirs Training and Development 
47. Hlumanathi Trading PTY LTD 
48. Hot To Go Training College and Services 
49. Ifodo Skills Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
50. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
51. IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY 
52. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
53. INKWENKWEZI PRIVATE COLLEGE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT cc 
54. IQHAYIYA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Legacy) 
55. Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd 
56. Isibani Skills Academy 
57. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
58. Itemba Development Consultants 
59. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
60. KayDee Project Management Cc 
61. KC Skills Development 
62. Kenako Investments 
63. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
64. KNK Largesuccess Construction 
65. LOKISA SUPPLIES 
66. Macsen Construction & Projects 
67. MADYONZI TRADING AND PROJECTS 
68. Magnacorp Project Managers 
69. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
70. MAITE BUSINESS CONSULTING AND TRAINING AGENCY 
71. Mamuhle Academy 
72. Marematlou Training Institute 
73. Masima Training Sa Cc 
74. Mate Service Supply 
75. Mavco Engineering 
76. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
77. Microzone Training CC 
78. Mila Cleaning Services 
79. Mkhosana Civils and Skills Development 
80. Montana Skills Development Agency 
81. Mopani South East FET College - Central Office 
82. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
83. Mpilende Training and Technology Solutions 
84. Mthoms Trading 
85. MZANTSI TRUCK & BUS (Uitenhage) 
86. Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise 
87. NEMJA SECURITY AND PROJECTS CC 
88. New Heights 1082 
89. Nokuthula Dube & Associates 
90. NOLOSHA 
91. NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE 
92. Northern Cape Rural TVET College 
93. Northlink TVET College 
94. Novi General Services 
95. NSINGWENI CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
96. Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc 
97. NTI College 
98. Ntongenhle Construction Force 
99. ONE4ALL TRAINING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
100. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
101. POINT COACH WORKS T/A SUPERTECHNIK (Durban) 
102. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
103. PROMINENT EMZANSI PROJECTS 
104. Propat 
105. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
106. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
107. Rantsane Mario Training Solutions 
108. Realeboga Training Provider 
109. Reata Services (Pty) Ltd 
110. Reflections Development Institute 
111. Retshetse Training Project 
112. Rise Academy of Entrepreneurship 
113. Sabela Learning Academy 
114. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
115. SEDA Construction Incubator Trust 
116. Sejamo Construction and Training 
117. Setlakala Business Development 
118. Shirs Vision Compleadev 
119. Sigodi Development Services and Associates (SDS) cc 
120. Sinethemba Visiwe PTY LTD 
121. SITAMELA SIVE TRADING CC 
122. Siyakha Learning 
123. Somvi General Services 
124. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
125. Southern African Youth Movement 
126. Sphola Consulting CC 
127. Spotru Training Centre 
128. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
129. STEP AHEAD BUSINESS TRAINING 
130. Taletso FET College - Central Office 
131. Tembe Service Providers 
132. Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
133. The Business Zone 352 
134. The Fundamentals Training Centre 
135. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
136. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 
137. Thembekile training consulting 
138. Thuto Ya Setshaba Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
139. Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
140. Tius Consultants 
141. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
142. Tlhogi''s Consulting and Projects 
143. TMG Quality Services 
144. Tovani Traiding 299 
145. Tsimakoe Holdings 
146. TSK Projects 
147. Ulwazi Training & Development 
148. Umtha Developments 
149. UNIQUE SOLUTIONS/EAGLES GUESTHOUSE 
150. UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 
151. Vukasizwe Multipurpose Primary Co-operative Limited 
152. Wildfire Development Training Agency 
153. World Pace Development and Training Institute 
154. Zakhele Jwarha Trading PTY LTD 
155. Zama Training & Developments 
156. Zama Zama Training Centre 
157. ZEMUMC 
158. Zibuyile Consulting and Projects (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.