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

Implement and maintain business processes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
335875  Implement and maintain business processes 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
13254  Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of business processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard develops competencies in understanding the need for legislation in relation to a company, the importance of business processes and the company's vision, mission and values.

Learners credited with this standard will be able to:
  • Demonstrate understanding of procedure related to legislation.
  • Explain the company's vision, mission and values.
  • Discuss company processes. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate understanding of procedure related to legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of legislation hierarchy is described in terms of the different levels of government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The purpose of the relevant legislation is discussed as it applies to manufacturing and assembly contexts. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    This includes but is not limited to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Employment Equity Act, the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Skills Development Act.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The evolution of labour legislation in South Africa is discussed in terms of the evolution of the trade union movement and the implications for business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The broad duties and responsibilities of employers and employees are discussed in terms of relevant legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The role of a bargaining council is described in terms of how it affects policy making. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The company's equity plan is explained to assess whether its targets have been met. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The process of designing company policies and procedures is described in terms of maintaining policies and procedures relating to legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the company's vision, mission and values. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A company's vision, mission and values are discussed and illustrated in terms of how an individual can identify with these aspects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The way in which the vision, mission and values conform to applicable legislation is discussed to ensure compliance with the law. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The need to maintain the vision and mission of the company is discussed in terms of the implications for the individual employee and the company. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The relationship between legislation, corporate values and individual values is explored in terms of their roles and differences. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Discuss company processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The company's business strategy is compared to the company's business plan in terms of their similarities and differences and how they influence each other. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Business processes are analysed in terms of their relationship to applicable legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The link between company procedures and relevant legislation is explored in order to ensure ethical behaviour by all employees and management. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Purpose of:
  • Purpose of maintaining business processes.
  • Purpose of an organisation having a vision, mission and values.

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Types of legislation and their provisions.
  • Organisational vision, mission and values.

    Processes and events:
  • Implications of not implementing and maintaining business processes.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Applicable legislation.
  • Applicable organisational policies and procedures.

    Relationships, systems:
  • Contribution of the individual to the maintenance of business processes. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Engaging with problems in complying to different legislation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community to:
  • Ensure that the safety of all personnel and equipment is maintained. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsively and effectively to:
  • Discuss the legislation pertaining to a company.
  • Discuss business processes.
  • Discuss the importance of vision, mission and values. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to:
  • Ensure compliance to relevant legislation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation to:
  • Explaining an organisation's vision and mission. 
    		•

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 13254, "Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of business processes", Level 4, 10 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  71949   Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Components: Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  78883   Further Education and Training Certificate: Autotronics  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  77983   Further Education and Training Certificate: Marine Engineering Watchkeeping  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2013-04-07   
    Elective  79687   Further Education and Training Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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.
     
    NONE 


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