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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

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
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

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

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The functions of the different components of the business plan are analysed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

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	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Core	20813	National Certificate: Construction Contracting	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "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	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Elective	20287	National Certificate: Farming	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Elective	80786	National Certificate: Home-Care Practices	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Elective	58781	National Certificate: Production Technology	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "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	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.

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3.	Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS)
4.	Akaf Bodyguards
5.	ALLINA FRANCIS (SA)
6.	Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering
7.	AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN
8.	Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd
9.	BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd
10.	Big Tree Group
11.	Bright Storm Projects
12.	Capricorn FET College - Central Office
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14.	Construction Resource Development College
15.	Cotton South Africa
16.	Double ST Training and Skills Development
17.	ENTELEKEY GROUP
18.	Equal Development Oppotunity and Training
19.	Hot To Go Training College and Services
20.	Ikemeleng Training and Development Services
21.	In Touch Community Development & Project Managers
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25.	Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) LTD
26.	Mavco Engineering
27.	Microzone Training CC
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30.	Mthoms Trading
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32.	NOLOSHA
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34.	Novi General Services
35.	P & F Business Enterprise
36.	Protech Training (Pty) Ltd
37.	Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd
38.	Realeboga Training Provider
39.	Reflections Development Institute
40.	RUTHEKHO TRAINING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD
41.	Sakhisizwe Development Training
42.	SEDA Construction Incubator Trust
43.	Setlakala Business Development
44.	Somvi General Services
45.	South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd
46.	Sphola Consulting CC
47.	Taletso FET College - Central Office
48.	The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd
49.	Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd
50.	Tlhogi''s Consulting and Projects
51.	Tovani Traiding 299
52.	TSK Projects(PTY)LTD
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54.	UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
55.	Zama Training & Development cc
56.	Zama Zama Training Centre
57.	Zibuyile Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd