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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Apply mathematical analysis to economic and financial information. 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252036  Apply mathematical analysis to economic and financial information. 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management 
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
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  6 
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 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, who may have more than one team reporting to them.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Using mathematical techniques to collect and organise data.
  • Applying mathematical analysis to calculate and represent financial and economic data.
  • Applying mathematical analysis to indicate economic relationships. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.
  • Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The learner is required to apply the learning in respect of his/her own area of responsibility.
  • Unit refers to the division, department or business unit in which the learner is responsible for managing and leading staff.
  • Entity includes, but is not limited to, a company, business unit, public institution, small business, Non-Profit Organisation or Non-Governmental Organisation. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Use mathematical techniques to collect and organise data. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate methods are selected for collecting, recording and organising financial and/economic data. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Financial and demographic relevant to the unit are collected. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Financial and demographic relevant to the unit are recorded in a usable format. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply mathematical techniques to calculate and represent financial and economic data. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Averages and standard deviations are calculated using the data collected. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The lines of best fit are calculated using the data collected. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Calculations relating to the time value of money are performed for different transactions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Data collected and calculations are represented in a graphical format. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Graphical formats could include histograms, pie charts, bar charts, line graphs and stack bar charts.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply mathematical analysis to indicate economic relationships. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Economic relationships are indicated through graphical representation techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Graphical representations and numerical summaries are consistent with the data, are clear and appropriate to the situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Projections are made on the basis of mathematical analysis. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a candidate against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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 or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • 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 
  • Methods for collecting, organising and analysing financial and economic data.
  • Techniques for calculating averages, standard deviations and line of best fit.
  • Time value of money.
  • Graphical representation of data and analyses, e.g. histograms, pie charts, bar charts, line graphs and stack charts. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking processes to interpret economic and financial problems utilising mathematical theories and analysis. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to gather mathematical data. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to conduct mathematical analysis within job context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to establish economic relationships. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to present mathematical analysis to illustrate theories, economic trends and different financial transactions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others in obtaining mathematical information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that mathematical problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation to demonstrate how mathematical theories and principles are linked to financial transactions, economic relationships and finance and economic related problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by analysing mathematics and integrating the principles into all spheres of life. 

    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
    Fundamental  79886   National Certificate: Business Advising  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Fundamental  59201   National Certificate: Generic Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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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