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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Install a personal computer or handheld computer and peripherals 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14950  Install a personal computer or handheld computer and peripherals 
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  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 a competent knowledge of the areas covered.
  • For those working in, or entering the workplace in the field of Hardware, Infrastructure Maintenance and Support.

    People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Plan the installation of a single-user personal computer and peripherals
  • Install, test, and gain user acceptance for the installation of a single-user personal computer and peripherals.
    The performance of all elements is to a standard expected in a professional environment. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit value of this unit standard is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to:
  • Demonstrate PC competency skills (End-User Computing unit standards at least up to NQF Level 3). 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan the installation of a single-user personal computer and peripherals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The plan identifies and explains the feasibility of the specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The plan identifies the time and resources required for the installation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The plan adopts a review procedure which ensures that the final outcome meets user requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The plan ensures that the resources required for the installation are available at the time of the installation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Install a single-user computer and peripherals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The installation ensures that the hardware units match the installation specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The installation ensures that the hardware units are located in accordance with the installation and the manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The installation ensures that the hardware units are interconnected according to the installation and the manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The installation ensures that the hardware units complete the manufacturer's diagnostic tests free of errors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The installation ensures that the system software is configured and customised according to the installation and the manufacturer's specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Test the installation of a single-user computer and peripherals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The test ensures that the computer system operates according to the manufacturer's and installation specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The testing procedure meets the manufacturer's guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The test results are recorded according to organisation specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The test ensures that the system software and application software communicate with the hardware according to the manufacturer's specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Gain user acceptance for the installation of a single-user computer and peripherals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. An explanation of the manufacturer supplied operating procedures allows the user to begin operating the system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. An explanation of training and support options allows the user to obtain training and support. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. A review of the installation and installation specification allows the user to judge that the installation has been completed. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Providers must be accredited by the relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) 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 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). 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    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 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 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):
    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
    Elective  49129   Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Management and Administration  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  78964   Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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 
    Elective  60652   Professional Qualification: Management and Administration  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Reregistered  2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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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    2. Academy at Vaal Triangle (AVT 
    3. Academy of Training and Allied Services Pty Ltd 
    4. Academy of Training and Development 
    5. Acorser Corporate & Business Consulting t/a Acorser Academy 
    6. Advanced Assessments and Train 
    7. Afedile M Learning Centre (Pty 
    8. Afedile M Learning Centre (Pty) Ltd 
    9. Affirmations Training 
    10. Afric Training Centre and Security Studies PTY LTD 
    11. Afrika Tikkun 
    12. All Nation Group Five Trading and Projects 
    13. Amadi Institute of Management And Technology (Pty) Ltd 
    14. Amilak Training Center 
    15. Amitek Business College 
    16. Angie Technologies 
    17. Answer The Call Skills ands En 
    18. APEXEA 
    19. ATTI (Advanced Technonogy Training Institute) 
    20. ATTI IT SOLUTIONS (Bloemfontei 
    21. ATTI Kimberley 
    22. ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd 
    23. Atvance Academy Pty Ltd 
    24. Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    25. Atvance Learning PTY LTD 
    26. Aurora IT & Security Solutions 
    27. Awona Technologies cc 
    28. AWRISE 
    29. Bacom Computers 
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    31. BDCE (Pty) Ltd 
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    34. Boland College 
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    36. Bophelo Tota ICT Driving Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    37. Brainwave Projects 1430 cc 
    38. Bristol Training College 
    39. BYTES PEOPLE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    40. Cape Innovation Technology Initiative 
    41. Capenexis Data Solutions 
    42. Careers IT 
    43. City College 
    44. Claas Illustration 
    45. Clean Heat Academy 
    46. College Africa Group (Pty) Ltd 
    47. COLUMBUS TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD 
    48. Comfortable Tech 
    49. Common Vision Young Specialist Trading cc 
    50. Compus training institution 
    51. Creatividad Consulting CC 
    52. CSL Accountants 
    53. CTU Training Solutions 
    54. CYBER-CITY IT SOLUTIONS 
    55. DAB Health Care Centre 
    56. DC Dynamic College of Commerce 
    57. Dee's Training (Pty) Ltd 
    58. Delight Computer Training 
    59. Dibana Business Consultants 
    60. Dicla Training and Projects (p 
    61. Digital Media Arts College 
    62. DOGOODCIRCLE 
    63. DVG Media Training 
    64. DYNAMIC DNA (PTY) LTD 
    65. Dynamic Dyvention Trading and 
    66. EAST LONDON MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 
    67. ED-U Options Academy 
    68. Edging Forward Training and Co 
    69. EHLANZENI TVET COLLEGE 
    70. Ekasi IT Solutions Centre 
    71. Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre Pty Ltd 
    72. Elchees Software Solutions 
    73. Embroser Solutions Pty Ltd 
    74. Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd 
    75. Eshybrand Pty Ltd 
    76. EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    77. Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    78. Finweb Business Consultancy 
    79. Forek Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd 
    80. Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd 
    81. Four Stars Communication 
    82. Fourways Private College 
    83. Fullimput108 (Pty) Ltd 
    84. Future Africa Consulting t/a Future Africa Consulting & Training 
    85. Futurekids SA (Fochville) 
    86. Gabasega Consulting and Training Centre 
    87. Gauteng City College 
    88. Gauteng College of Engineering 
    89. GCABS 
    90. Genii Institute PTY LTD 
    91. Gijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    92. Global Institute for Capacity 
    93. Gold Class Group 
    94. Golden Step Campus (Pty) Ltd. 
    95. Goldman College (Pty) Ltd 
    96. Greenview Training and Development Skills Centre 
    97. Growth Management Consulting cc 
    98. Guest Resource Services 
    99. Guildford College 
    100. Gurandbuilt Management Development 
    101. HCLS HUMAN CAPITAL LEARNING SOLUTIONS 
    102. Heartlines College 
    103. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
    104. Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd 
    105. Home of Compassion/Grace Ministries 
    106. HOPE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD 
    107. HUAWEI Technologies Africa (PTY) LTD 
    108. Icebolethu Academy 
    109. iCollege College 
    110. Ikusasa Technology Solutions 
    111. Ikusasalethu Youth Development 
    112. iLearn Corporate Services PTY LTD 
    113. Impact Sourcing Academy - NPO 
    114. Information Technology Resource Centre 
    115. Ingomsotech Solutions and Trai 
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    118. Institutional Higher Education 
    119. Isivande Projects 
    120. ISOLVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PTY LTD 
    121. iStudent Academy 
    122. IT Academy 
    123. IT Labs Consulting 
    124. IT-HI-Q Training (PTY) Ltd 
    125. Ithemba IT Solution 
    126. ITI 
    127. Jeppe College of Commerce and 
    128. Johannesburg Institute of Engi 
    129. Jonda Learning Academy 
    130. K Boneng Consulting Services P 
    131. Keep The Dream 285 
    132. Kgolo Institute 
    133. King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College 
    134. Kingswood Academy 
    135. KMT Training and Business Solutions 
    136. KT Mobile Services 
    137. Kundani Trading 
    138. KVR Training and Business Solutions 
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    140. Learnfast Training Solutions ( 
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    144. LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING 
    145. LIMPOPO COMPUTER COLLEGE BK 
    146. Limptech Computer Training 
    147. LINKINGNOTES 
    148. Loomee Group 
    149. Mackeys Computing (Pty) Ltd 
    150. Makhophila Training 
    151. Malope IT Solutions 
    152. Mamelodi Digital Centre cc 
    153. MANAGED OUTSOURCED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD 
    154. Mapubo Consulting 
    155. Mash Computer Training 
    156. MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    157. Mcebo Technologies 
    158. Mecer Inter-ED 
    159. Mentec Group PTY LTD 
    160. Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD 
    161. Mmamohule General Traders 
    162. Mmanape Private Technical Coll 
    163. MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT 
    164. MND Training and Projects 
    165. Mo Afrika Ithlokomele Education Projects 
    166. Mogapi Education Group 
    167. MOKALENG IT 
    168. MORTERBOARD TRAINING SOLUTIONS 
    169. Mothusi Management Consultants 
    170. Moving Ahead Development Agenc 
    171. Mpande Technologies cc 
    172. MSC Business College 
    173. Mufuka Business and Technical 
    174. Multi Tech College 
    175. Nape Angwato Trading 
    176. Nashua (Pty)Ltd 
    177. NBC Technologies 
    178. NCC - Vereeniging 
    179. Nchebeko Skills Consultancy (PTY) LTD 
    180. NCM Computer and Business Academy 
    181. Nemja Security and Projects Pty Ltd 
    182. Netcampus (Pty) Ltd. 
    183. New Trend Computers cc 
    184. NEWLEIGH BUSINESS COLLEGE 
    185. Nkangala Skills Centre 
    186. Nolwazi Stem Education for The 
    187. Nyankwavi Inverstment 
    188. Nyathela Business College 
    189. Ocule IT 
    190. Olrich Home of Technology 
    191. OMNIVISION INSTITUTE 
    192. On the Ball College Pty ltd 
    193. OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT 
    194. Overcomers Training College (P 
    195. PACE Academia College (Pty) Lt 
    196. Phumelela Consulting Pty Ltd 
    197. PHUTHUMA TEL PTY LTD 
    198. PLATINUM PEAK CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    199. Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    200. Pretoria Technical College 
    201. Priha Projects Pty Ltd 
    202. Progressive School of Business 
    203. Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd 
    204. PROSERV SA (PTY) LTD 
    205. QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD 
    206. Rand International Management and Training Consultants 
    207. Rand Training College 
    208. Rasinkhu Investment (Pty) Ltd 
    209. Resisa Logistics cc 
    210. Revival Technologies and Academy 
    211. Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd 
    212. Rivoni Training N Communicatio 
    213. Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd 
    214. SA College of Technology (PTY) 
    215. Sabile Human Resources Consult 
    216. SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    217. Sead Training and Learning Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    218. Sebata Municipal Solutions (Pt 
    219. Silulo Ulutho Technologies 
    220. SILVER SOLUTIONS 
    221. Sivile Housing Association RSA 
    222. SM SAFETY AND TECHNICAL LEARNI 
    223. Sokwanya Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    224. South Africa Advanced Skills Institute(SAAI) 
    225. Southern Africa Youth Project 
    226. Sparrow FET Enterprises (Pty) Ltd 
    227. Spears Business and Life Couch Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    228. Spina Consultancy 
    229. SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    230. Star Light Consulting 
    231. SUCCESS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL CC 
    232. Success Christian Training Cen 
    233. Successors Training Institute 
    234. Supreme ICT Consultants 
    235. Synergy Transformation Solutio 
    236. T-SYSTEMS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD 
    237. Taal-Net Training Institute 
    238. Tau Ya Mariri Consulting 
    239. TBL Empowerment Hub 
    240. Tech-Com Solutions cc 
    241. Techtisa (pty) Ltd 
    242. Terry Computer Services cc 
    243. Thasullulo F.E.T College (Pty) Ltd 
    244. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    245. THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORA 
    246. Think Tank T2 (Pty) Ltd 
    247. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    248. TIPP ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
    249. Titan Trade Technologies 
    250. Tlatlana Trading (PTY) LTD 
    251. Tlou Foundation College 
    252. TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD 
    253. Tshiredo Training Academy 
    254. Tshwane College of Commerce an 
    255. Tsima Consulting Development S 
    256. TSP COLLEGE 
    257. Ukwazi Academy and Corporate S 
    258. Umbuso Training Services (Pty) Ltd. 
    259. Urban Journey 
    260. Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd 
    261. Vastratech Pty) Ltd 
    262. VERGE PTY LTD 
    263. Visionary Skill Academy 
    264. Vodacom (Pty) Ltd 
    265. VSS College (Pty) LTD 
    266. Vuselela TVET College 
    267. VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING 
    268. Wavelengths Technology Training Institute 
    269. Wellinkwise Pty Ltd 
    270. Westrand Youth Development 
    271. Whitestone College 
    272. WORK SKILLS RESOURCES CC 
    273. Working Solution International 
    274. Xylo Trading 12 (Pty) Ltd 
    275. YAB Business Solutions (Pty)Ltd 
    276. YITRO INNOVATIONS 
    277. Yonet Training Academy 
    278. Youth Media Movement 
    279. ZA WIT (PTY) LTD 
    280. Zikode Development Trust 
    281. ZJ Africa Learn 


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