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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Describe information systems departments in business organisations |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
14926 | Describe information systems departments in business organisations | |||
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 | |
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 |
The credit value of this unit is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to:
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Describe the roles of IS departments in business organisations. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Includes, but is not limited to: IS Manager, Operations Mgmt, Systems support, Development Manager, Development Project Team ( Analyst, DBA, Programmers). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The description identifies the roles typically found in an IS department. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Includes, but is not limited to: IS Manager, Operations Mgmt, Systems support, Development Manager, Development Project Team ( Analyst, DBA, Programmers). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The description identifies the purpose of each role and outlines their tasks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Includes, but is not limited to: IS Manager, Operations Mgmt, Systems support, Development Manager, Development Project Team ( Analyst, DBA, Programmers). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The description compares the tasks of each role. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Includes, but is not limited to: IS Manager, Operations Mgmt, Systems support, Development Manager, Development Project Team ( Analyst, DBA, Programmers). |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Describe the structure of IS departments in business organisations. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Business Strategy, IS Strategy, IT Strategy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The description identifies the position of an IS department via an organisation chart. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Business Strategy, IS Strategy, IT Strategy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The description outlines the purpose of systems and operations areas within an IS department, and their interaction. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Business Strategy, IS Strategy, IT Strategy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The description explains the interactions of systems and operations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Business Strategy, IS Strategy, IT Strategy. |
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.
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. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment 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 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):
Information Systems and Technology Management |
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 | 49129 | Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Management and Administration | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 20185 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Banking | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | BANKSETA |
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 |
Elective | 78965 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 60652 | Professional Qualification: Management and Administration | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Reregistered | 2021-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 49063 | National Certificate: Geographical Information Sciences | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
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. | Absa Learning & Development |
2. | Academy of Training and Development |
3. | Accreditation & Training Services |
4. | Afedile M Learning Centre (Pty) Ltd |
5. | Amitek Business College |
6. | Ankalite (Pty) Limited |
7. | Arise Business Centre |
8. | ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd |
9. | AUM IT Solutions |
10. | Bidvest Bank |
11. | Bonang Training & Development |
12. | Bophelo Tota ICT Driving Academy (Pty) Ltd |
13. | Broadband College of Technology |
14. | Bytes People Solutions A Division of Altron TMT (Pty) Ltd |
15. | Calandra Trading 523(PTY) |
16. | Chartall Business College |
17. | Claas Illustration |
18. | Colleen Osorio Skills Development Consultancy cc |
19. | Compass Academy of Learning |
20. | Competence computer and business management |
21. | Cornerstone Performance Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
22. | CTU Training Solutions |
23. | Daily Training Cc |
24. | DC Dynamic College of Commerce & Further Training (Pty) Ltd |
25. | DVG Property (Pty)Ltd |
26. | EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD |
27. | Ekasi IT Solutions CC |
28. | Fakazani Management Services |
29. | Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd |
30. | Felix Risk Training Consultants |
31. | Forek Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd |
32. | Gabasega Consulting and Training Centre |
33. | Gauteng College of Engineering and Technology (PTY) LTD |
34. | Gegana Computer Academy and Business Solutions cc |
35. | Golden Step Campus (Pty) Ltd. |
36. | iLearn Corporate Services PTY LTD |
37. | Information Technology Resource Centre |
38. | INKWENKWEZI PRIVATE COLLEGE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT cc |
39. | iSolve Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
40. | J and N Ikwekwezi Yokusa Development Training |
41. | Jeppe College of Commerce and Computer Studies |
42. | Johannesburg Institute of Engineering & Technology |
43. | Kezla Investments |
44. | KHULISANE ACADEMY |
45. | King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College |
46. | Leseding Computer Systems (Pty) Ltd |
47. | Limco Consulting and management (Pty) Ltd |
48. | M-cot Corporate Training |
49. | Malope IT Solutions |
50. | Mass Computer Training And Printers |
51. | MasterGrade IT |
52. | MENTORNET (PTY) LTD |
53. | Mosadikago Trading Cc |
54. | National Computer College Carletonville |
55. | National Computer College Cc |
56. | Nedbank Ltd |
57. | Ngubeni Corporation |
58. | Ocule IT cc |
59. | On the Ball College Pty ltd |
60. | Overcomers Training College (Pty) Ltd |
61. | PC Educational Holdings Pty Ltd |
62. | Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd |
63. | Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd |
64. | PROSERV SA (PTY) LTD |
65. | Qhakaza Management Services |
66. | Rand Training College |
67. | Resonance Institute of Learning |
68. | SEDIBENG |
69. | Sivile Housing Association RSA |
70. | Springfield Training (Pty) Ltd |
71. | STAFFING DIRECT CC |
72. | Standard Bank Personal and Business Banking |
73. | Star Light Consulting |
74. | Success Christian Training Centre |
75. | Taal-Net Training Institute |
76. | The Facilitation Workshop |
77. | The Institute of People Development |
78. | Titan Trade Technologies (Pty) Ltd |
79. | TMG Quality Services |
80. | Torque Technical Computer Training (Pty) Ltd |
81. | Tshwane College of Commerce and Computer |
82. | Umbuso Training Services (Pty) Ltd. |
83. | Whitestone College |
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. |