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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate an understanding of information systems analysis

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14924	Demonstrate an understanding of information systems analysis
ORIGINATOR
SGB Information Systems and Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	3
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

This unit standard is intended:

to provide fundamental knowledge of the areas covered

for those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Systems Development

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Describe information systems analysis

Explain different systems analysis techniques used in the industry
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

The credit value of this unit is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to:

Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental mathematics (at least NQF level 3).

Demonstrate PC competency skills (All End-User Computing unit Standards.)

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Describe information systems analysis.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The description identifies the position of information systems analysis in the software development life cycle.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Initial strategy, Feasibility, Requirements Analysis, Systems analysis, Specification.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The description explains the purpose of information systems analysis.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Analysis of current system, Define user requirements, Derive logical system ("WHAT").

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The description outlines the functions of the information systems analyst.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Communicate between user and mgmt., Generate structured specifications, Estimate costs & benefits.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The description outlines information gathering techniques used by information systems analysts.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Interviews, Historical records, Questionnaires, Observation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The description explains different systems analysis techniques used in the industry.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Structured, Object-Oriented

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Explain different systems analysis techniques used in the industry.

OUTCOME RANGE

Structured; Object-Oriented.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The explanation identifies different techniques for describing data structures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Data Models, Object Models, Entity-Relationship Diagrams.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The explanation identifies different techniques for documenting business process flows.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Process Flow Diagrams, Use Cases.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The explanation identifies different techniques for documenting data flows.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Data Flow Diagrams, Object Interaction Diagrams, State Diagrams.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The explanation identifies different analysis tools to assist with documentation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Data Dictionaries, CASE Technology, Office Applications.

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 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 (eg. In a commercial or government organisation).
5. Performance of all elements should be performed with a solid understanding of the use of development tools needed in the areas applicable to the unit standard. Examples of such tools are, but are not limited to CASE tools, programming language editors with syntax checking, program source version control systems.
6. Performance of all elements should make use of International capability models used for Software Development.
Examples of such models include (but are not limited to) the ISO SPICE model as well as the CMM model for Software Development.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify, solve problems and make decisions in relation to the current systems development environments.

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

Supplementary information:
Definitions:

Systems Analysis - the investigation and description of information systems, not their design.

Data structures - refers to collections of data that are closely associated with each other. Eg. Customer details or product details.

CASE - stands for Computer Aided Software Engineering

Office Applications - Word Processing, Presentation Tools

Sub-Sub-Field (Domain):
Systems Development

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	49627	Further Education and Training Certificate: e Records Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30
Core	78965	Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Core	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
Elective	20185	Further Education and Training Certificate: Banking	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	BANKSETA

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