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

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a range of records kept in a local economic development environment and what constitutes evidence in own work context 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110473  Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a range of records kept in a local economic development environment and what constitutes evidence in own work context 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Economics 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
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 
This Unit Standard is for people who are, or seek to be active in a local economic development environment. It introduces the learner to a variety of types of records and the concept of value (such as in value for money). It also introduces the learner with to the purpose and functions of record-keeping in general and in the local economic development environment specifically.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Name and describe the types of records that need to be kept within a local economic development environment? > Explain why records and information are kept in the local economic development environment
  • Evaluate the contents of local economic development related records specific to own work context
  • Maintain the records required for an LED department. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication at NQF Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Types of records include contracts and agreements, minutes of meetings, bills and invoices, records of payment and correspondence
  • Value is objective (i.e. product and/ or service delivered and rands and cents) and subjective (i.e. information, opinion)
  • Evidence is found in records and includes details of parties involved, definitions of exchange of value and notes on work in progress. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Name and describe the type of records that need to be kept. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Name and describe the type of records that need to be kept within a local economic development environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The different types of records are listed in the local economic development context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The purpose of each type of record is explained in own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The parties to each type of record are identified in own work context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain why records and information are kept in the local economic development environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The role of records and information in identifying and tracking the parties and their responsibilities is provided in the local economic development context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The evidence of the exchange of information and value is identified with regards to records kept in the local economic development context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The consequences of keeping inadequate or inappropriate records and information are explained in the local economic development context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Evaluate the contents of local economic development related records specific to own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The types of information contained in a record are explained with reference to a range of named documents. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The importance of recording role player -specific details is described and explained by referring to examples from own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The purpose of recording changes, milestones, work in progress and achievements is explained with reference to examples from own work context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Maintain the records required for an LED department. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Information required by the various departments involved in LED are kept in electronic and/or hardcopy form according to institutional requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Information in records is kept up to date and irrelevant information deleted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Information required by individuals/ departments is sourced and supplied when requested. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or will assess this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQ, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA .
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA .
    4. Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Purpose and functions of formal record-keeping
  • The concept of exchanges of value
  • The concept of being responsible and accountable with public money
  • Awareness of documentation as a management tool
  • Records as a means of controlling access to resources (e.g. proxima; boardroom; photocopy facilities; international telephone lines). 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    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 by, e.g.
  • Explaining the consequences of keeping inadequate or inappropriate records and information according to this assessment criterion "The consequences of keeping inadequate or inappropriate records and information are explained in the local economic development context." 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization and community by, e.g.
  • Explaining the parties to each type of record according to this assessment criterion "The parties to each type of record are identified in own work context".
  • Identifying the evidence of the exchange of information according to this assessment criterion "The evidence of the exchange of information and value is identified with regards to records kept in the local economic development context".
  • Explaining the consequences of keeping inadequate records and information according to this assessment criterion "The consequences of keeping inadequate or inappropriate records and information are explained in the local economic development context". 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information by, e.g.
  • Explaining each type of record according to this assessment criterion "The purpose of each type of record is explained in own work context".
  • Providing the role of records and information in identifying and tracking the parties and their responsibilities according to this assessment criterion "The role of records and information in identifying and tracking the parties and their responsibilities is provided in the local economic development context".
  • Describing and explaining the importance of role player-specific details according to this assessment criterion "The importance of recording role player -specific details is described and explained by referring to examples from own work context". 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts by, e.g.
  • Explaining the types of information contained in a record according to this assessment criterion "The types of information contained in a record are explained with reference to a range of named documents". 
    		•

    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
    Elective  36436   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 


    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. A.S.A.P Training And Consulting 
    2. A4 Consultancy Cc 
    3. Abanguni College of South Africa 
    4. AFRIC POLICING INSTITUTE 
    5. Africa Corporate Training Institute And Hr Consulting 
    6. Africa Institute For Public Administration 
    7. Africawide Consulting 
    8. Akha Unique telecoms (pty) ltd 
    9. All Access Holdings 
    10. Alpharide 
    11. Amabamba Recruitment 
    12. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    13. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
    14. Amg Training And Hygiene Consultants 
    15. Anicrop Training 
    16. Aphiwezothe 
    17. Assured Vocational Skills Institute 
    18. Attractive Softcare Application Projects cc t/a ASAP Events and Consulting 
    19. Avax Sa 481 Cc. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    20. Avc Corporate Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd. 
    21. Avenida (Pty) Ltd 
    22. Bafedile M (Pty) Ltd 
    23. Bakgatla Municipal Solutions 
    24. Baledi And Lutramark 
    25. Bantubanye Skills 
    26. Batla Gorona Trading Enterprise 
    27. Bavelile Consultants And Training 
    28. Belgravia Institute Of Mangement (Pty) Ltd 
    29. Bendrew Trading 
    30. Bettes - Types Trading And Projects 
    31. Black Thari Trading Enterprise 
    32. Bmst Consulting 
    33. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    34. Bokamoso Urban Planners 
    35. BOLAND COLLEGE 
    36. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    37. Brilliant Affairs (PTY) Ltd 
    38. Bull's Business and Skills Training Institute 
    39. Business Circle Consultation 
    40. C Madumo Projects Cc 
    41. CEDROS DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS 
    42. Central Bridge Trading 109 
    43. Central Institute of Professional Studies and Services 
    44. Central Johannesburg Public FET College - Alexandra Campus 
    45. Chuene Bosa Bosele Trading & Enterprise (Pty) Ltd. 
    46. Continuing Education Programme 
    47. Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise 
    48. D T M Consulting Cc 
    49. Daily Double Traiding 281 
    50. Danearl (Pty) Ltd 
    51. Development Bank Of Southern Africa (Dbsa) 
    52. Dialnx Consultants 
    53. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    54. Ditlou Solutions 
    55. DotCentre Business Consulting 
    56. Dru-A Professional Training Consultancy 
    57. Eastern Rose Enterprise 
    58. Edtisa Education And Development Training Institute Of South Africa 
    59. Edutraining Business College 
    60. Elangeni Consulting 
    61. Elangeni Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    62. Elective Training Institute Enterprise Cc 
    63. Empilweni Management Solutions cc 
    64. Esehlula Bashuki 
    65. Ethembeni Multi Service Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
    66. Express Model 405 
    67. Eyamintokozo 
    68. Faith First Trading 
    69. Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    70. Faranang Marketing 
    71. Finito Training And Consultancy 
    72. Frugatrax Consultants 
    73. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    74. Giamanje Tvet College 
    75. Giggs Creations 
    76. Glentech Innovative Design Concepts 
    77. Glere Skills And Consultants 
    78. Global Care Trading 100 CC 
    79. Gns Training Consultants 
    80. Gotsec Skills Training 
    81. Green Horizon Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    82. Groen Mintirho (Pty)Ltd 
    83. Gudlhuza Development Solutions Cc 
    84. Hadima Training Academy 
    85. Hanyeleni Business Enterprise 
    86. Hercuscope 
    87. Hlombe And Associates 
    88. Htb Consulting 
    89. Ibambeni Consulting Management 
    90. Igkm Management Services (Pty) Ltd 
    91. Iklwa Contractors 
    92. Ikwanda International Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    93. Ilitha Lelizwe Consulting 
    94. Inafrica General Trading Pty Ltd 
    95. Inkazimulo Trading 
    96. Inkcubeko Yakwantu Trading 
    97. Innercity Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    98. Innova8 Solutions 
    99. Institute For Local Government And Housing 
    100. Institute Of Cooperatives And Community Economic Development 
    101. Intermasiko Cc 
    102. Inzalo Enterprise Management Systems (Pty) Ltd 
    103. Isago Communications And Consulting 
    104. Ito Focus Reagile 
    105. Iziko Capacity Building Cc. 
    106. Jabukile Consultancy 
    107. Jeppe College of Commerce and Computer Studies 
    108. Jit Projects 
    109. Jknb Business Works Cc 
    110. Jobafrik Consulting 
    111. Josmap Training Institute 
    112. Jucamo Shelf 4 Cc. 
    113. Kagiso Trust - Training 
    114. KALIDEEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES 
    115. Katlehong Corporate Group 
    116. Kellery Projects 
    117. Kernel Management And Consulting (Pty) Ltd. 
    118. Keydimensions Risk Solutions 
    119. KG Business Development 
    120. Kgotla Trading Enterprise 
    121. Khatheo Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    122. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
    123. Khula Nonke Training & Development 
    124. Khumo Project Management Services 
    125. Kia Chuma 
    126. Kmmqs 
    127. Kph Enterprises 
    128. Kpk Training Solutions 
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    130. KZN Tourism Training 
    131. KZN Tourism Training Centre 
    132. LE SIGO 
    133. LEGAL EAGLES ACADEMY 
    134. Lelethu Training (Pty) Ltd 
    135. LEMARK TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 
    136. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    137. Lesias Educational Services 
    138. Letlhokoa Management Services Cc 
    139. Letsete Behub 
    140. Letzaa Group 
    141. Lewerb Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    142. Life Long Abet Consulting 
    143. Lilihle Trading And Projects 
    144. Lilithalethu Holdings 
    145. Limpopo Led Resource Centre 
    146. Livhus Consulting Service 
    147. Local Government Management Academy 
    148. Londimvelo Consultants 
    149. Lumiere Holdings 
    150. Lunga 99 Trading Enterprise 
    151. Lwazi Community Facilitator 
    152. M.I.C. Training And Development 
    153. Madingoane And Family Construction 
    154. Mafusega Projects 
    155. Magongo Investments 
    156. Magumzane Traiding Cc 
    157. Mahayi Hrd Services Cc 
    158. Maikarabelo Business Enterprise 
    159. Makaota Training Consultants 
    160. Makhophila Training 
    161. Makhutsisa Business Training Centre 
    162. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    163. Makwenzeke Grass And Cleaners Cc. 
    164. Malizana Projects CC 
    165. Mamuhle Academy 
    166. Mancosa (PTY) LTD T/A Management College of Southern Africa 
    167. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    168. MASEBAPALE RESOURCES 
    169. MASM Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
    170. MASS COMUTER TRAINING AND PRINTERS 
    171. Mathaveiya Skills Enhancement 
    172. Mathye And Ditlou Dynasty Corporate 
    173. Matsila Holdings 
    174. MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE 
    175. Mc Intosh Xaba And Associates (Mxa) 
    176. Mc Tee Holdings 
    177. Meyiswa Training Academy 
    178. Mgwezane Training And Events Management Cc. 
    179. Miczo'S Enterprise 
    180. Mikhenso 
    181. Mimoisa Business Solutions Cc 
    182. Mimshack Royal Heritage 
    183. Misol Construction 
    184. Mj Mafunisa Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    185. MKHAYA SOLUTIONS GROUP 
    186. Mmanape Private Technical College Pty Ltd 
    187. Mml Consulting Cc. 
    188. Mod-Mosh Projects And Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    189. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    190. Mokgwadiba Electrical Services Pty Ltd 
    191. Morena Empire Investment 
    192. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    193. Mosadikago Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    194. Mosako Wa Kitso 
    195. Motheo FET College 
    196. Mothusi Management Consultants 
    197. Mpeza Training And Development Specialist 
    198. Mthashana FET College - Nongoma Campus 
    199. Muhangwene Development Enterprise 
    200. Multi-Skills Training & Development Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    201. Multiple Productive Management Solutions 
    202. Myeza Trading Enterprise 
    203. National Peace Accord Trust 
    204. Ndashe And Associates 
    205. Ndrendre Building & General Services 
    206. Nebsa Management Services Cc 
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    208. Nedtex73 
    209. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy Cc 
    210. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    211. Networx for Career Development 
    212. Nj & L Trading Enterprise Cc. 
    213. Nkarise Training and Consulting Services 
    214. Nomagwanishe Investments cc 
    215. Nonunu Projects 
    216. Northern Cape Rural Public FET College - De Aar Campus 
    217. Northlink College - Wingfield Campus 
    218. Ns Global Academy 
    219. Omithombo Management Academy 
    220. Outeniqua Leadership Institute 
    221. Pachedu Skills Solutions 
    222. Pandelani Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. 
    223. Pathways Institute 
    224. Pebetse Training And Consulting 
    225. Peuneo Training (Pty) Ltd 
    226. Pfim Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    227. Phatsimo Technologies 
    228. Philani Solutions 
    229. Phoebelle (Pty) Ltd 
    230. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    231. PLATINUM ELECTRICAL(PTY) LTD 
    232. Pm Skills House 
    233. Pma Holdings (Pty ) Ltd. 
    234. Power Rush Trading 170 Cc. 
    235. Powergate Trading 1040 
    236. Powernexus 
    237. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    238. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
    239. Progressive School Of Business And Engineering (Pty) 
    240. Ptdev (Pty) Ltd 
    241. Pulakgadi Training Consulting Cc 
    242. Qeto Business Consulting 
    243. Rasinkhu Investments 
    244. Ratomac Trading Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    245. Red Carpet Marketing Management Solutions 
    246. Reflections Development Institute 
    247. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    248. Resonance Institue of Learning 
    249. Rme Projects 
    250. Sabela Trading And Projects Cc. 
    251. Salt Lake Residence Action Group (Sarag) 
    252. Samukela Injabulo 
    253. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    254. Sebobatho Project Management 
    255. Senelo Trading Cc 
    256. Shandu Technical Services 
    257. Shemeshe Tm 
    258. Shirs Vision Compleadev (Pty) Ltd 
    259. Silalele Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    260. Sisezwa Business Enterprise 
    261. Sisodwa Investment Enterprise 
    262. Siyakhula Trust Etd Institute Pty Ltd 
    263. Siza Nesu Training And Consultants 
    264. Skillus Training 
    265. Smartkip 
    266. Social Capital Group 
    267. Sogwa Business Enterprise 
    268. Solstice Networks Cc. 
    269. Sonani Skills 
    270. Soni Investment 
    271. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    272. South African Abet Development Agency Saada 
    273. South African Corporate Training Association 
    274. South African Governance And Business College 
    275. South West Gauteng TVET College 
    276. Spectrium 
    277. Stankay Trading Enterprise 
    278. Striving Mind Trading 289 
    279. Swaranang Management Consulting Cc 
    280. T Mabuya & Associates CC 
    281. Taalnet & It Consultation Cc 
    282. Tachfin Holdings 
    283. Talent Centre Training 
    284. Talent Emporium Academy (PTY) Ltd 
    285. Tasc Business Consulting And Training 
    286. Tau And Tau Training Enterprises Pty Ltd 
    287. Tavo Investment 
    288. Tcns Resources (Pty) Ltd 
    289. Technogirl Trust 
    290. Tee Zet Group 
    291. Tgh Traders 
    292. Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
    293. The Chosen Consulting Services 
    294. The Crimson Co Cc. 
    295. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
    296. Thepa Trading 511 
    297. Thinking Mind Trading 
    298. Thobologo Training And Education Group 
    299. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    300. Thuto-Boswa Education And Training Solution 
    301. TIESPRO (Pty) Ltd 
    302. Tlaletso Consultants 
    303. Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting 
    304. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    305. Tmp Training And Development 
    306. Tonex Management Solutions 
    307. TPLR and Training Services (PTY) LTD 
    308. Trade Avail 172 Cc. 
    309. Tradesman Consulting And Training Solutions 
    310. Trainers without Borders 
    311. Training At Work (Pty) Ltd 
    312. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    313. Tru-ThoughtsTrading and Projects 
    314. Tshamutengu General Trading Cc. 
    315. Tshelopele Development Institution 
    316. Tshwane Training Institute (Pty) Ltd. 
    317. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    318. Tswelopele Rural Development Network 
    319. TTTC 
    320. Tummo Development Enterprise 
    321. Twin Peak Technologies 
    322. Tytons (Pty) Ltd 
    323. Ukwakhile Projects (PTY) Ltd 
    324. Umfolozi FET College 
    325. Umlando Projects Pty Ltd 
    326. Umqondo Business College 
    327. Umsenge Sdcs 
    328. University Of Business Excellence(Pty)Ltd 
    329. University Of Intellectual Excellence (Pty)Ltd 
    330. University of Venda 
    331. Vantage Training 
    332. Vicmat Consultants 
    333. Victorompie Enterprises Cc. 
    334. VSL General Trading 
    335. Vumilia Africa Group 
    336. Vuselela FET College - Klerksdorp Campus 
    337. VUWA PROJECTS 
    338. Vuyelwa Sl Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    339. Wag Consulting 
    340. Waoesi 
    341. WEINVEST INVESTMENT CC 
    342. WHITE RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE 
    343. World Pace Development And Training Institute 
    344. Xharo Skills Transfer Pty (Ltd) 
    345. Ya Hina Management Consulting And Projects 
    346. Zamsiba Development Consultants 
    347. Zmg Consulting 
    348. Zwelixoliletrading Enterprise 


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