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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Demonstrate the ability to start and run a business and adapt to a changing business environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10009  Demonstrate the ability to start and run a business and adapt to a changing business environment 
ORIGINATOR
Interim SGB for Business, Commerce, Mgmnt Studies 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
ABET Level 4  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  3 
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 
A candidate credited with this general competence will be able to start, run and expand a business. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Explain and discuss the purpose of a business plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The elements of a business implementation plan are listed and explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Draw up a list of what must be done by whom, when & how, e,g premises, recruitment of staff, registration of business, open bank accounts, secure finance, set up contracts with suppliers
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. An activity chart is designed and drawn up. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Show an activity chart / schedule of activities with time-frames and persons responsible, using a bar chart
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The legal requirements are discussed and verified. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
UIF, PAYE, VAT, Health & Safety requirements, etc
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Show how to run a business. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The systems required to run and maintain a business are identified, explained and discussed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Financial management systems, Human resource management, Reporting systems, monitoring systems.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The inter-relationship between the systems are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Financial management systems, Human resource management, Reporting systems, monitoring systems.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The risks involved in running a business are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Theft, competitors, strikes, failure of systems, natural disasters
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Show how to respond to a changing business environment. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Changes in business environment are identified and described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Reasons for the changing environment are provided. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Ways to adapt to the environment are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Business Plan is adopted to respond to the changing environment. 


UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
1. Language Literacy and Communications
2. Conflict resolution
3. Negotiation Skills
4. Labour Laws. 

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
1. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
2. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
3. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
4. Exploring education and career opportunities; and
5. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 


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. 

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, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and health of others. 

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. 

REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core  50584   General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
Core  20813   National Certificate: Construction Contracting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  71751   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective  73249   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  UMALUSI 
Elective  61755   General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Elective  58267   General Education and Training Certificate: Mining and Minerals Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  MQA 
Elective  23193   GETC in Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-02-13  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23853   GETC: Domestic Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Elective  20287   National Certificate: Farming  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  20183   National Certificate: Banking  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2015-06-30  BANKSETA 
Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


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.
 
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7. Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd 
8. Artisan Development Academy 
9. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
10. AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN 
11. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
12. Big Tree Group 
13. Bokatoka Construction and Projects 
14. BOLAND COLLEGE 
15. Bold Venture Trading (Pty) Ltd 
16. Bright Idea Projects 179 cc 
17. Bright Storm Projects 
18. CANDYS UNLIMITED COLLECTION Pty Ltd 
19. Capricorn FET College - Central Office 
20. Cel Impilo (Pty) Ltd 
21. CENTRE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CC 
22. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
23. Construction Resource Development College 
24. Cre8tion Projects 6 PTY LTD 
25. Cumlaude Institute (PTY) Ltd 
26. Dego Consultants 
27. Dlamini The Siba PTY LTD 
28. Double ST Training and Skills Development 
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30. Earth Child Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
31. Eastcape Training Centre 
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36. Greenrim Training 
37. HLUVUKA TRAINING AND CONSULTING 
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39. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
40. Impela Trading cc 
41. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
42. Insika Business and Skills Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
43. Inter-Coastal Business & Property Services cc 
44. INTUTHUKO YESIZWE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION NPO 
45. Inyathi Visions 
46. ITHEMBA LOMPHAKATHI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION 
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48. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
49. Kelmik Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
50. Khanyisa Business and Management Consultancy 
51. Knoop Academy NPC 
52. Lancashire Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd 
53. Learning at Work 
54. LERIBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS 
55. Longata Consultant 
56. Magnacorp Project Managers 
57. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
58. Malitinne (Pty) Ltd 
59. Masana Social Consultants cc 
60. Masidle Consulting CC 
61. Matatiele Fashion Design Academy (Pty) Ltd 
62. Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) LTD 
63. Mavco Engineering 
64. Meals on Wheels Community Services - South Africa 
65. Microzone Training CC 
66. Mnambithi TVET College 
67. Modiehi Consulting & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
68. Mopani South East FET College - Central Office 
69. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
70. Msingwa Training and Development 
71. Mthoms Trading 
72. Nedbank Ltd 
73. New Heights 1082 
74. Ngaphakathi Investments 
75. Ngcebo Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
76. Nkqubela Community Developers 
77. Nokuthula Dube & Associates 
78. Nolwazi Dev Centre (Pty) Ltd 
79. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
80. NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE 
81. Northern Cape Rural TVET College 
82. Northlink College 
83. Northlink TVET College 
84. Ntunzela Trading Enterprise 
85. Nurture-Nature Resources (Pty) Ltd 
86. Optimi Workplace 
87. Optimum Capacity (Pty) Ltd 
88. Phakisa Agricultural Development 
89. Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd 
90. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
91. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
92. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
93. Ratidzo Trading PTY Ltd 
94. Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
95. Refmoloi Textile Consulting 
96. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
97. Salabedla Contracting and Trading (Pty) Ltd 
98. SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC 
99. Setlakala Business Development 
100. Silungokuhle (Pty) Ltd 
101. Siphumezulwazi Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
102. SNNB Trading & Projects 
103. Somvi General Services 
104. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
105. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
106. Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
107. STEP AHEAD BUSINESS TRAINING 
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109. Take Note Trading 227 cc 
110. Taletso FET College - Central Office 
111. Tayitayi Business Services (Pty) Ltd 
112. Tebkhan Investments (Pty) Ltd 
113. Tembe Service Providers 
114. The Brokers Learning Centre 
115. The Institute of Fashion and Garment Technology (Pty) Ltd 
116. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 
117. Thuto Skills Development 
118. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
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120. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) LTD 
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124. TSK Projects 
125. U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
126. Ubucubu Home Industries 
127. Umthombolwazi Consultants Cc 
128. Vijay Bhagwan Consultancy and Solutions cc 
129. VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD 
130. Visionary Skill Academy 
131. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
132. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
133. Zama Training & Developments 
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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.