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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD:

Explain how data is stored on computers

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14944	Explain how data is stored on computers
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	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

This unit standard is intended:

to provide conceptual knowledge of the areas covered

for those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Information Systems and Technology Management

as additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Describe the roles of IS departments in organisations

Describe the structures of IS departments in organisations
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 (End-User Computing unit Standards, at least up to NQF level 3).

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate an understanding of computer data types.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The demonstration distinguishes between data types and includes examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Bits (0,1) , Bytes, Numbers , Integers (+- values, whole items), Floating point (temperature, voltage, etc), Boolean (0/1 on/off).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The description of the use of coding systems in a business environment distinguishes categories of coding systems and includes examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

BCD, EBCDIC (IBM mainframes), ASCII (micro & mini computers), UNICODE.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The demonstration illustrates how data manipulation operations are performed on data types.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Describe computer data structures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The description distinguishes types of computer data structures and identifies examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Bits, Bytes, Characters, Fields, Records, Files, Databases.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The description distinguishes types of computer files and identifies examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Master, Transaction, Temporary, Document , Serial, Sequential, Indexed, Direct.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The description distinguishes types of computer databases and identifies examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Hierarchical, Network, Relational, SQL (Completeness, Non-redundancy, Structure).

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.
4. 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 is not limited to CASE tools, programming language editors with syntax checking, program source version control systems systems.
5. Performance of all elements should make use of International capability models used for Software Development. Examples of such models include (but is not limited to) the ISO SPICE model as well as the CMM model for Software Development.

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 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):
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	78965	Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development	Level 4	NQF Level 04	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
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	50479	Further Education and Training Certificate: Advertising	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Reregistered	2023-06-30	MICTS

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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50.	DVG Media Training
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68.	Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd
69.	Four Stars Communication
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72.	Futurekids SA (Fochville)
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75.	Gijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd
76.	Global Institute for Capacity
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79.	Guest Resource Services
80.	Gurandbuilt Management Development
81.	HCLS HUMAN CAPITAL LEARNING SOLUTIONS
82.	HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY
83.	Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd
84.	Home of Compassion/Grace Ministries
85.	HUAWEI Technologies Africa (PTY) LTD
86.	iCollege College
87.	Ikusasa Technology Solutions
88.	Ikusasalethu Youth Development
89.	iLearn Corporate Services PTY LTD
90.	Impact Sourcing Academy - NPO
91.	Information Technology Resource Centre
92.	Ingomsotech Solutions and Trai
93.	INSIGHTTECH COMMUNICATIONS Pty
94.	Institutional Higher Education
95.	intelliscient Technologies (Pty) Ltd
96.	Isivande Projects
97.	ISOLVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
98.	IT Academy
99.	IT Labs Consulting
100.	IT-HI-Q Training (PTY) Ltd
101.	Ithemba IT Solution
102.	Jeppe College of Commerce and
103.	Jonda Learning Academy
104.	K Boneng Consulting Services P
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106.	Kgolo Institute
107.	King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
108.	Kingswood Academy
109.	KT Mobile Services
110.	Kundani Trading
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114.	LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
115.	LIMPOPO COMPUTER COLLEGE BK
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117.	Loomee Group
118.	LUPHINDI BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
119.	Makhophila Training
120.	Malope IT Solutions
121.	Mamelodi Digital Centre cc
122.	MANAGED OUTSOURCED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
123.	Mash Computer Training
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125.	Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD
126.	Mmanape Private Technical Coll
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130.	MOKALENG IT
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133.	Moving Ahead Development Agenc
134.	Mpande Technologies cc
135.	Mufuka Business and Technical
136.	Multi Tech College
137.	Musengavhadzimu Media
138.	Nape Angwato Trading
139.	NBC Technologies
140.	NCC - Vereeniging
141.	New Trend Computers cc
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147.	Olrich Home of Technology
148.	On the Ball College Pty ltd
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156.	Priha Projects Pty Ltd
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165.	Revival Technologies and Academy
166.	Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
167.	Rofane Consulting
168.	Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd
169.	SA College of Technology (PTY)
170.	Sabile Human Resources Consult
171.	SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD
172.	Silulo Ulutho Technologies
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174.	Sokwanya Trading (Pty) Ltd
175.	South Africa Advanced Skills Institute(SAAI)
176.	Spears Business and Life Couch Consulting (Pty) Ltd
177.	Spina Consultancy
178.	SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd
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183.	Taal-Net Training Institute
184.	Tau Ya Mariri Consulting
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