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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Design and develop a simple database 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258737  Design and develop a simple database 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Geographical Information Sciences 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  7 
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 is useful for people who aim to achieve career advancement in the GIS field and provides them with essential knowledge in relation to practical database design.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Design a database.
  • Explain techniques that can be used to validate data.
  • Understand and explain basic principles related to relational databases.
  • Create a database from a logical design. 
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    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 the following:
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 5.
  • Communication at NQF Level 5.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of general database theory. 
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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 
    Design a simple database for data storage and data manipulation within an integrated geographical information system (GIS). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Entity relationships are understood and explained in the context of a cartographic/data model designed for a GIS. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including:
  • One to one.
  • One to many.
  • Many to many.
  • ISA Relationships.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Entity attributes are understood and explained in the context of the cartographic/data model designed for a GIS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The Normalisation process is understood and explained in the context of the cartographic/data model designed for a GIS. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The first three normal forms must be dealt with in detail. Learners should be superficially introduced to the other normal forms as well.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Diagrammatical conventions used in logical and conceptual models are understood and demonstrated in the context of the cartographic/data model designed for a GIS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Integrity rules are understood and explained in the context of the cartographic/data model designed for a GIS. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including entity integrity and referential integrity.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    A conceptual design is created from user requirements in compliance with GIS standards and specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    A logical design of the database is created from the conceptual model that will offer optimal functionality within the GIS. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain techniques that can be used to validate data. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Lookup tables are understood and their use illustrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Data input masks are understood and their use illustrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Data validation routines are understood and their use illustrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Understand and explain advanced principles related to relational databases used within a GIS environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Versioning is understood and explained in terms of relational databases. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Log transactions are understood and explained in terms of relational databases. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Data backup and recovery is understood and explained in terms of relational databases. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Security issues are understood and explained in terms of relational databases. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Create a database from a logical design within a GIS environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The tables of the database are created from the logical design that will offer optimal functionality in an integrated GIS. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to field, primary keys, relations, and Null values.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The schema for the database is created offering optimal functionality in an integrated GIS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Extra indexes are created as required in accordance with the logical design that will offer optimal functionality in an integrated GIS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Views are created as required from the logical design that will offer optimal functionality in an integrated GIS. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Test data is entered in accordance with the conceptual design. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Queries are created in accordance with the conceptual design. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The database is tested against the user requirements, modifications are made where needed. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where "Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding" is required. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation or community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Display an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  63689   Bachelor of Arts: Geographical Information Science  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   
    Core  63711   Bachelor of Geographical Information Science (GISc)  Level 7  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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    NONE 


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