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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
| Demonstrate an understanding of testing IT systems against given specifications |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 14908 | Demonstrate an understanding of testing IT systems against given specifications | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Information Systems and Technology | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
| - | ||||
| FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
| Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Information Technology and Computer Sciences | |||
| ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
| Undefined | Regular-Fundamental | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| 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 |
| This unit standard is intended:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Open.
The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to: |
| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Select an appropriate test procedure for the IT Systems to be tested. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The selection clarifies the purpose of the test and the data required from it. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The selection identifies any factors that may affect the choice of the test procedure. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The selection identifies the resources available for the test procedure. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The selection complies with all relevant regulatory, licensing, contractual and health and safety requirements. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Apply the test procedure to the IT Systems to be tested. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The application ensures correct preparation of the test procedure. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The application tests the hardware using the selected test procedure. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The application tests the software using the selected test procedure. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The application ensures that all performance parameters and operational requirements are tested. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| 5. The application identifies any problems with the test procedure and takes appropriate action. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
| 6. The application complies with all relevant regulatory, licensing, contractual and health and safety requirements. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Collect and record data from tests. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The recording ensures that the required data was produced. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The recording ensures that the data was correctly collected. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The recording ensures that the data are sufficient to meet the purpose of the test. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The recording identifies any problems with the collection of data and takes appropriate action. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| 5. The results are recorded by using an appropriate information system. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
| Prepare the testing to ensure the given specifications will be addressed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The preparation ensures a plan is prepared for the testing in line with the given specifications. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The preparation ensures the plan specifies what needs to be testing. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The preparation documents the test scenarios and test data to be used for the test. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The preparation documents the outcomes expected for each of the scenarios prepared. |
| UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
| The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programs of education and training assessed against unit standards.
Moderation Process: Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. |
| UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
| 1. Performance of all elements is to be carried out in accordance with organisation standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication, health and safety, and personal behaviour. An example of the standards expected is the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations.
2. Performance of all elements complies with the laws of South Africa, especially with regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights. 3. All activities must comply with any policies, procedures and requirements of the organisations involved, the ethical codes of relevant professional bodies and any relevant legislative and/ or regulatory requirements. 4. Performance of all elements is to be completed within the normal range of time and cost that would be expected in a professional environment (e.g. In a commercial or government organisation). |
| Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
| Organise and manage him/her self and his/her 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 persuasion when engaging with systems development. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
| Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exists in isolation. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
| Contribute to his/her full personal development and the social and economic development of the society at large by being aware of the importance of: reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively, exploring education and career opportunities and developing entrepreneurial opportunities. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
| Sub-Sub-Field (Domain):
Hardware, Infrastructure Maintenance and Support. |
| QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
| ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
| Core | 78964 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
| Core | 24293 | National Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2010-01-23 | Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement |
| Elective | 20185 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Banking | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | BANKSETA |
| Elective | 78965 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
| Elective | 24294 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2010-01-23 | Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement |
| 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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| 85. | Four Stars Communication |
| 86. | Fourways Private College |
| 87. | Fullimput108 (Pty) Ltd |
| 88. | Fungi Business Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
| 89. | Future Africa Consulting t/a Future Africa Consulting & Training |
| 90. | Futurekids SA (Fochville) |
| 91. | Gabasega Consulting and Training Centre |
| 92. | Gauteng College of Engineering |
| 93. | GCABS |
| 94. | Genii Institute PTY LTD |
| 95. | Gijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
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| 104. | Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd |
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| 106. | HUAWEI Technologies Africa (PTY) LTD |
| 107. | iCollege College |
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| 122. | IT-HI-Q Training (PTY) Ltd |
| 123. | Ithemba IT Solution |
| 124. | ITI |
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| 126. | Jonda Learning Academy |
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| 130. | Kgolo Institute |
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| 144. | LIMPOPO COMPUTER COLLEGE BK |
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| 146. | Loomee Group |
| 147. | LUPHINDI BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |
| 148. | Mabele NKL Holdings Investments |
| 149. | Magala Accountants (Pty) Ltd |
| 150. | Makhophila Training |
| 151. | Malope IT Solutions |
| 152. | Mamelodi Digital Centre cc |
| 153. | MANAGED OUTSOURCED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD |
| 154. | Mash Computer Training |
| 155. | MAT 007 (PTY) LTD |
| 156. | Matiwane Computer Networks (Pty) Ltd |
| 157. | MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD |
| 158. | Mentec Group PTY LTD |
| 159. | Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD |
| 160. | Mmanape Private Technical Coll |
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| 166. | Mothusi Management Consultants |
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| 170. | Multi Tech College |
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| 172. | NBC Technologies |
| 173. | NCC - Vereeniging |
| 174. | Nchebeko Skills Consultancy (PTY) LTD |
| 175. | Ndiwatendi General Enterprise (PTY) Ltd |
| 176. | Nedbank Ltd |
| 177. | Nemja Security and Projects Pty Ltd |
| 178. | New Trend Computers cc |
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| 183. | Ntandokazi Holdings Pty Ltd |
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| 185. | Nyathela Business College |
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| 190. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
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| 194. | Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd |
| 195. | Pretoria Technical College |
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| 198. | Progressive School of Business |
| 199. | Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd |
| 200. | PROSERV SA (PTY) LTD |
| 201. | PTS College |
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| 203. | QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD |
| 204. | Rand Training College |
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| 212. | Roma Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
| 213. | Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd |
| 214. | SA College of Technology (PTY) |
| 215. | Sabile Human Resources Consult |
| 216. | SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
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| 220. | Sokwanya Trading (Pty) Ltd |
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| 243. | Thubelihle Graduate Institute |
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| 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. |