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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Analyse and solve problems |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244403 | Analyse and solve problems | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Mining and Minerals | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Fabrication and Extraction | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | 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 | |||
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 will be useful for people who have to analyse and solve problems.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of persons co-responsible for problem solving in order to ensure knowledgeable, competent and informed workers. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify the problem. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The key steps followed to identify the existence of problems are according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The key steps followed to identify the complexity of the problem are according to specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Analyse the problem. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The key steps followed to identify potential causes for the problem are according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The method followed to identify alternative approaches to resolve the problem is according to specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Select problem-solving techniques. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The steps followed to select the best approach to resolve the problem is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The plan for the implementation of the best alternative is according to specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Apply problem-solving techniques. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The implementation of the problem-solving plan is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The monitoring of the implementation of the problem-solving plan is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Reports are submitted to the designated persons in the required format and in the prescribed time limit. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements and promotes effective teamwork. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
Processes and events: Procedures and techniques: Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards: |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
Note: The ability of the learner to identify sub-standard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
Note: The ability and willingness of the learner to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
Note: The ability of the learner to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment is required and communicate to fellow workers his/her intentions and assistance required. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Note: The ability of the learner to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
Note: The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and sub-standard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and occupational health of others.
Note: The learner demonstrates an understanding of and ability to use advanced technology in terms of production, safety and communication. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
Note: The ability of the learner to recognise the importance of solving problems. |
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 |
Terminology:
Specified requirements: Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal: Site specific: Notes to Assessors: Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: Unit standard justification: Level: Attribute; Level; Justification: Credits: Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 58739 | National Certificate: Mining Operations for Underground Hard Rock | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
Core | 64409 | National Certificate: Automotive Spray Painting | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
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. | ADCORP TECHNICAL TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
2. | ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE |
3. | Anglo American Platinum Amendelbult Concentrators |
4. | ASSMANG (PTY) LTD |
5. | AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD |
6. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
7. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
8. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
9. | COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
10. | CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD |
11. | DWARSRIVER CHROME MINE (PTY) LTD |
12. | EASTERN CHROME MINES |
13. | EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR |
14. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
15. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
16. | GEOSTRAT TRAINING |
17. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
18. | MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC |
19. | MARULA PLATINUM PTY LTD |
20. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
21. | MMTI Holdings |
22. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
23. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
24. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
25. | PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
26. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
27. | SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING |
28. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
29. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
30. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
31. | TAU LEKOA GOLD MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD |
32. | TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
33. | XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD |
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. |