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

Demonstrate the ability to use a database for business purposes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7576  Demonstrate the ability to use a database for business purposes 
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 3  NQF Level 03 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2003-12-03  2004-12-02  SAQA 1351/03 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2005-12-02   2008-12-02  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
117927  Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based database application to solve a given problem  Level 4  NQF Level 04   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
People credited with this unit standard are able to :demonstrate the ability to retrieve information from an existing database using query, select and sort toolsenter data into the database using simple formscreate and modify reports using a standard database package 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Open. The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to open an existing database and create a simple database. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Retrieve information from an existing database. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. An existing database is loaded or logged into. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. A record is found based on given criteria. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. A simple query is created and saved. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. A query with multiple criteria is created. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. A filter is added. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. A filter is removed. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Refine a query and select and sort data. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Fields are added to a query. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Fields are removed from query. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Data is selected and sorted based on given criteria. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Data is sorted and selected based on common logical operators. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Use form to enter data into a database. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
3. Form is modified. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Format text, change background colours, import image/graphics into form, change arrangement of objects within form layout
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
1. A simple form is created. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
2. Data is entered into database using form. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Create reports. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Selected data is presented in a particular sequence on screen and in reports. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. A report is modified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Customised headers and footers are created. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Field attributes are modified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Data is grouped in a report. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Totals, sub-totals
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Report is printed using installed printer. 



Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and 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, mathematical, and language skills in 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 
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • reflecting on exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
  • participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities
  • being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
  • exploring education and career opportunities and
  • developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 

  • UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by 117927, which is "Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based database application to solve a given problem", Level 4, 6 Credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48732   Further Education and Training Certificate: Phlebotomy Techniques  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2007-08-11  Was HPCSA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  20893   National Certificate: Human Resources Management and Practices Support  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2005-02-13  Was SABPP until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  23675   National Certificate: Management of Building Construction Processes  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Fundamental  23683   National Diploma: Management of Civil Engineering Construction Processes  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  48818   Further Education and Training Certificate: Arts and Culture Administration  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  49120   Further Education and Training Certificate: Film, Television and Video Production Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2007-12-02  Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  48817   Further Education and Training Certification: Construction Materials Testing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  23975   National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Bituminous Materials  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2004-02-11  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  23974   National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Soils and Aggregates  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2004-02-11  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  48736   National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  FASSET 


    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. Academic Institute of Excellence 
    2. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    3. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    4. Construction Resource Development College 
    5. MTL Training and Projects 
    6. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    7. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    8. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 



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