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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

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
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

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	Reregistered	2028-06-30	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.

1.	Abasizi Contractor Development Services Pty Ltd
2.	Abiding Trading Enterprise
3.	Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS)
4.	African Apex Apparel (Pty) Ltd
5.	Akaf Bodyguards
6.	Amahlabangani Catering and Projects
7.	Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd
8.	ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD
9.	Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering
10.	AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN
11.	Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd
12.	Big Tree Group
13.	Bokatoka Construction and Projects
14.	Bright Idea Projects 179 cc
15.	Bright Storm Projects
16.	Capricorn FET College - Central Office
17.	CENTRE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CC
18.	Construction Resource Development College
19.	Cre8tion Projects 6 PTY LTD
20.	Cumlaude Institute (PTY) Ltd
21.	Dlamini The Siba PTY LTD
22.	Double ST Training and Skills Development
23.	Durban Overall PTY LTD
24.	Earth Child Consulting (Pty) Ltd
25.	ENTELEKEY GROUP
26.	Equal Development Oppotunity and Training
27.	Esayidi FET College - Central Office
28.	HLUVUKA TRAINING AND CONSULTING
29.	Hot To Go Training College and Services
30.	Ikemeleng Training and Development Services
31.	In Touch Community Development & Project Managers
32.	Insika Business and Skills Consultants (Pty) Ltd
33.	Inter-Coastal Business & Property Services cc
34.	INTUTHUKO YESIZWE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION NPO
35.	ITHEMBA LOMPHAKATHI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION
36.	Izinkanyezi Zezulu Trading (Pty) Ltd
37.	Kelmik Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
38.	Khanyisa Business and Management Consultancy
39.	Learning at Work
40.	LERIBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS
41.	Magnacorp Project Managers (Pty) Ltd
42.	Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre
43.	Masana Social Consultants cc
44.	Masidle Consulting CC
45.	Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) LTD
46.	Mavco Engineering
47.	Microzone Training CC
48.	Mnambithi TVET College
49.	Modiehi Consulting & Projects (Pty) Ltd
50.	MOLOKO SMALL ENTERPRISE
51.	Motheo Academy PTY LTD
52.	Msingwa Training and Development
53.	Mthoms Trading
54.	Nedbank Ltd
55.	New Heights 1082 Pty Ltd
56.	Nkqubela Community Developers
57.	NOLOSHA
58.	NOMAKU TRADERS CC
59.	Northlink TVET College
60.	Novi General Services
61.	Optimi Workplace
62.	P & F Business Enterprise
63.	Phakisa Agricultural Development
64.	Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd
65.	Protech Training (Pty) Ltd
66.	Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd
67.	Realeboga Training Provider
68.	Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd
69.	Reflections Development Institute
70.	RUTHEKHO TRAINING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD
71.	Sakhisizwe Development Training
72.	SEDA Construction Incubator Trust
73.	Setlakala Business Development
74.	Siphumezulwazi Consulting (Pty) Ltd
75.	SNNB Trading & Projects
76.	Somvi General Services
77.	South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd
78.	Sphola Consulting CC
79.	Take Note Trading 205 Cc t/a Khululekani Training Centre
80.	Taletso FET College - Central Office
81.	Tayitayi Business Services (Pty) Ltd
82.	Tebkhan Investments (Pty) Ltd
83.	The Brokers Learning Centre
84.	The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd
85.	Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd
86.	Tlhogi''s Consulting and Projects
87.	Tovani Traiding 299
88.	TSK Projects(PTY)LTD
89.	U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD
90.	Umthombolwazi Consultants Cc
91.	UNIQUE SOLUTIONS/EAGLES GUESTHOUSE
92.	UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
93.	VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD
94.	Zama Training & Development cc
95.	Zama Zama Training Centre
96.	Zibuyile Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd
97.	Zucebise Training Academy