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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Describe data communications

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14947	Describe data communications
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 3	NQF Level 03	4
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 Data Communication & Networking

as additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Describe past, present and emerging developments in data communication.

Describe synchronous and asynchronous data communication.
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 prior knowledge and skills to:

Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental mathematics (at least NQF level 1).

Demonstrate PC competency skills (End-User Computing unit Standards, at least up to NQF level 3.)? Demonstrate competence to resolve technical computer problems (DC301/ 302).

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Describe past, present and emerging developments in data communication.

OUTCOME RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: Signal characteristics, Components, Standards, Protocols, Media.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The description explains the origin of current data communications with an outline of past developments.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: Signal characteristics, Components, Standards, Protocols, Media.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The description provides a taxonomy for current systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: Signal characteristics, Components, Standards, Protocols, Media.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The description identifies and projects trends from emerging developments in data communications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: Signal characteristics, Components, Standards, Protocols, Media.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Describe synchronous and asynchronous data communications.

OUTCOME RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: Physical interface, Modes of operation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The description outlines the characteristics of each form of data communication.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: Physical interface, Modes of operation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The description explains the features of data communication equipment with respect to synchronous and asynchronous data communication.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: Physical interface, Modes of operation.

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

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.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

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 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.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

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: None.

Sub-Sub-Field (Domain):Data Communications and Networking.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental	20907	National Certificate: Customer Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-02-19	Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	20903	National Certificate: Marketing Communications	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-02-19	Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	20899	National Certificate: Marketing Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-02-19	Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	20894	National Certificate: Marketing Research	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-02-19	Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	61591	National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	78964	Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Elective	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

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