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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 | ||||
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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. | Abasizi Contractor Development Services Pty Ltd |
3. | Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) |
4. | AFRICAN ACAD.FOR COM.ASSIS.ENGINEERING |
5. | ALLINA FRANCIS (SA) |
6. | Amagema Development and Social Consultants |
7. | Amber Tower Training |
8. | Amokoro Training (PTY) Ltd |
9. | Asemhle Trading |
10. | Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering |
11. | Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd |
12. | BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
13. | BOLAND COLLEGE |
14. | Buna Construction And Projects |
15. | Buyisiwe Management Services |
16. | Capricorn FET College - Central Office |
17. | CENTRE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CC |
18. | College of Production Technology |
19. | Construction Resource Development Centre |
20. | Cutting Thru Training (Pty) Ltd |
21. | Dego Consultants |
22. | Eastcape Training Centre |
23. | Elata Management Consultants |
24. | ENTELEKEY GROUP |
25. | Ergo-Maphelong Institute |
26. | Hot To Go Training College and Services |
27. | Ifodo Skills Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
28. | Ikemeleng Training and Development Services |
29. | IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY |
30. | In Touch Community Development & Project Managers |
31. | Institute for Telling Development T/A ITD Training (MENLYN PARK) (TP) |
32. | IQHAYIYA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Legacy) |
33. | Itemba Development Consultants |
34. | IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |
35. | KayDee Project Management Cc |
36. | KNK Largesuccess Construction |
37. | KWAZULU NATAL AVUXENI COMPUTER AND TRAINING CENTRE (PTY) LTD |
38. | Macsen Construction & Projects |
39. | MacSteel Services Centres SA (WADEVILLE) (TP) |
40. | Mamuhle Academy |
41. | Masima Training Sa Cc |
42. | Microzone Training CC |
43. | Mkhosana Civils and Skills Development |
44. | Montana Skills Development Agency |
45. | Mopani South East FET College - Central Office |
46. | Mpilende Training and Technology Solutions |
47. | Mthoms Trading |
48. | MZANTSI TRUCK & BUS (Uitenhage) |
49. | NEMJA SECURITY AND PROJECTS CC |
50. | NEW HEIGHTS 1082 PTY LTD |
51. | Nokuthula Dube & Associates |
52. | NOLOSHA |
53. | NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE |
54. | Northern Cape Rural TVET College |
55. | Northlink TVET College |
56. | Novi General Services |
57. | NSINGWENI CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
58. | Ntongenhle Construction Force |
59. | ONE4ALL TRAINING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD |
60. | OPTIMUM LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD |
61. | Organisational Development International (TP) |
62. | Plastics Federation of South Africa (MAITLAND) (TP) |
63. | Plastics Federation of South Africa (MIDRAND) (TP) |
64. | Plastics Federation of South Africa (WESTMEAD) (TP) |
65. | POINT COACH WORKS T/A SUPERTECHNIK (Durban) |
66. | Production Management Institute |
67. | Production Management Institute of Southern Africa (PMI) |
68. | Production Management Institute of Southern Africa (PMI) - Johannesburg |
69. | Production Management Institute of Southern Africa - Durban |
70. | PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE SA PTY LTD (PORT ELIZABETH) |
71. | PROMINENT EMZANSI PROJECTS |
72. | Protech Training (Pty) Ltd |
73. | QTE Training & Consulting cc T/A QTE (GERMISTON) (TP) |
74. | Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd |
75. | Realeboga Training Provider |
76. | Reata Services (Pty) Ltd |
77. | Sabela Learning Academy |
78. | Sakhisizwe Development Training |
79. | Scaw Metals Group (Pty) Ltd T/A Scaw Metals (DINWIDDIE) (TP) |
80. | SEDA Construction Incubator Trust |
81. | Sejamo Construction and Training |
82. | Setlakala Business Development |
83. | Sinethemba Visiwe PTY LTD |
84. | SITAMELA SIVE TRADING CC |
85. | Somvi General Services |
86. | South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd |
87. | Sphola Consulting CC |
88. | SSS Sheet Metal Work cc T/A Sheetech SA (DURBAN) (TP) |
89. | STEP AHEAD BUSINESS TRAINING |
90. | Taletso FET College - Central Office |
91. | THE NEW RECLAMATION GROUP (PTY) LTD (Prospecton) (TP) |
92. | The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd |
93. | Tius Consultants |
94. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
95. | Tlhogi''s Consulting and Projects |
96. | Training Force (Pty) Ltd |
97. | Training Force (Pty) Ltd (Durban) (TP) |
98. | TSK Projects |
99. | UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
100. | Wide Horizon Advanced Training (PORT ELIZABETH) (TP) |
101. | Zakhele Jwarha Trading PTY LTD |
102. | Zama Training & Developments |
103. | Zama Zama Training Centre |
104. | 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. |