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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Implement systems to meet the flow of information in a team, department or division 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15226  Implement systems to meet the flow of information in a team, department or division 
ORIGINATOR ORIGINATING PROVIDER
SGB Generic Management   
QUALITY ASSURING BODY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE OLD NQF LEVEL NEW NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Reregistered  2009-05-02  2012-05-02  SAQA 0480/09 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2013-05-02   2016-05-02  

In all of the tables in this document, both the old and the new NQF Levels are shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any reference to NQF Levels are to the old 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 is a Unit Standard intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second level managers such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, and may have more than one team reporting to them.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying information flow needs in a team, department or division
  • Implementing information flow systems in a team, department or division
  • Monitoring and review information flow. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that that people learning towards this Unit Standard are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF level 4
  • Computer Literacy at NQF level 4 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Information flow systems include; electronic mail, electronic data exchange, inventory management, track and trace, product control, quality control, order processing and supply-chain management. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Implement information flow systems in a team, department or division. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The information flow systems are communicated to all parties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The information flow systems are implemented according to organisational guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The information flow systems for the team, department or division integrate with information flow systems for the whole organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Information is disseminated using the appropriate information flow system. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify information flow needs in a team, department or division. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Information flow needs are identified through internal and external consultation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The information flow requirements are recorded together with critical success factors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The information flow process is in accordance with established information processing procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The identified information flow systems meet the needs of individuals, the team and the department / division / section. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Monitor and review information flow. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Information flow is timely and provides sufficient data to make decisions on its effectiveness. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The monitoring identifies data flow problems and allows for remedial action to be implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The review process ensures opportunities to enhance information flow systems and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Monitoring and review measures are cost effective and make use of data resources. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical.
  • Assessors must be registered as an assessor with the Services ETQA or an ETQA that represents the sectors in which the learner is employed.
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the Services ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA.
  • The mechanisms and requirements for moderation should be applied in accordance with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.
  • Training providers must be accredited by the Services ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Information flow system techniques and methods.
  • Methods and techniques for gathering and processing data. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to the information flow. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in gathering information and using the information flow systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities in gathering data and monitoring information flow. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
  • Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information to make accurate decisions on the flow of information. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively on the utilisation of information flow systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology in the monitoring of information flow. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems in that information flow affects all areas of the organisation and it`s decision making processes. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE OLD LEVEL NEW LEVEL STATUS END DATE QUALITY ASSURING BODY
    Core  49627   Further Education and Training Certificate: e Records Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-10-12   
    Core  57612   National Certificate: Arts and Culture Enterprise  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-11-03  MAPPP 
    Core  58394   National Certificate: Film and Television Production  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-06-14  MAPPP 
    Core  48641   National Certificate: Labour Relations Practice  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-11-03  SERVICES 
    Core  61594   National Certificate: Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-02  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  49122   National Certificate: Radio Station Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-09-18  MAPPP 
    Core  49745   National Certificate: Value Engineering  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-11-18   
    Core  58802   National Diploma: Disability Employment Practice  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-08-16  SABPP 
    Core  58473   National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2013-06-14  TETA 
    Core  49023   National Diploma: Liaison Interpreting  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-01-22   
    Core  49794   National Diploma: Productivity  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-10-20  SABPP 
    Fundamental  60072   National Diploma: Inspection and Assessment (Non-Metallics)  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-03-12  MERSETA 
    Elective  65030   National Certificate: Arts and Culture Development Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-03-12  MAPPP 
    Elective  59201   National Certificate: Generic Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2010-11-28  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58330   National Certificate: Pipeline Operations  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-06-14  TETA 
    Elective  57631   National Certificate: Radiation Protection  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-11-16  ESETA 
    Elective  23679   National Diploma: Fossil Power Plant Process Control  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-02-18  ESETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  23736   National Diploma: Hydro Power Plant Process Control  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-02-18  ESETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  48784   National Diploma: Translation  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2010-07-17  CHE 
    Elective  48785   National Certificate: Specialised Translation  Level 6  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2010-07-17  CHE 
    Elective  49317   National Certificate: Scriptwriting  Level 7  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-05-05  MAPPP 
    Elective  49062   National Diploma: Interpreting  Level 7  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-01-22  CHE 
    Elective  48801   National Diploma: Specialised Translation  Level 7  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2010-07-17  CHE 


    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 Quality Assuring Bodies 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 Quality Assuring Body should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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    2. DYNA TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    3. Eskom Camden Power Station 
    4. Eskom Duvha Power Station 
    5. Eskom Hendrina Power Station - Operations 
    6. Eskom Matla Power Station - Operations& Technical 
    7. EXPERIENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 
    8. IN TUITION 
    9. KEITH BARENDS AND ASSOCIATES 
    10. KIA HR Development and Assessments 
    11. KINGSBURY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE SERVICES & ASSOCIATES 
    12. KNOVATION 
    13. KNOWLEDGE QUEST PTY LTD 
    14. KUKHULA TRAINING CC 
    15. LATERAL DIMENSIONS (PTY)LTD 
    16. LEARNSYS (PTY) LTD 
    17. THE GIRONKI CORPORATION 
    18. TOTAL TRAINING SYSTEMS 
    19. TSEBO TRAINING C.C 


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