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

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the aspects of the project cycle 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110481  Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the aspects of the project cycle 
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 intended for people who are, or seek to be, active in the local economic development environment. It provides the learner with a general introduction to all the key components of the project cycle and it further, develops an understanding of these through considering their application in own work context and to a local economic development project.People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Illustrate the components of the project cycle based on an existing local economic development project
  • Discuss the typical steps followed to analyse the need for a local economic development project in own work context
  • Discuss the typical processes involved in planning for a local economic development project in own work context
  • Explain how to implement a local economic development project in own work context
  • Distinguish between a range of mechanisms to monitor and review the progress of a local economic development project in own work context
  • Discuss impact evaluation with specific reference to identifying lessons learned and re-planning in own work context 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3
  • Unit Standards entitled:
  • "Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the roles, functions and responsibilities of the main stakeholders and role players in local economic development"
  • Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of budgeting and financial management applicable to a local economic development programme". 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The project cycle includes: needs analysis; planning; implementing; monitoring and reviewing; evaluating 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Illustrate the components of project cycle based on an existing local economic development project. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The components of the project cycle are listed in sequence with specific reference to feedback aspects 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The components of the project cycle are explained and illustrated by referring to a project in own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The intervention points for achieving and maintaining project efficiency are identified by referring to a project in own work context 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Discuss the typical steps followed to analyse the need for a local economic development project. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Discuss the typical steps followed to analyse the need for a local economic development project in own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The steps followed to conduct a needs analysis for a local economic development project are listed and described in a logical and appropriate sequence 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Each step is explained and illustrated by referring to own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Ways of improving the process of needs analysis are identified and illustrated by referring to own work context 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Examine the typical processes involved in planning for a local economic development project. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Examine the typical processes involved in planning for a local economic development project in own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The processes involved in planning for a local economic development project are listed and described in a logical and appropriate sequence 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Each process is explained and illustrated by referring to own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Ways of improving the planning processes are identified and illustrated by referring to own work context 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain how to implement a local economic development project in own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The actions required to implement a local economic development project are listed and described in a logical and appropriate sequence 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Each action is explained and illustrated by referring to own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Ways of improving the implementation process are identified and illustrated by referring to own work context 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Distinguish between a range of mechanisms to monitor and review the progress. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Distinguish between a range of mechanisms to monitor and review the progress of a local economic development project in own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The range of mechanisms for monitoring and reviewing a local economic development project are listed and described in a logical and appropriate sequence 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Each mechanism is explained and illustrated by referring to own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Ways of improving the monitoring and review processes are identified and illustrated by referring to own work context 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Discuss impact evaluation, with specific reference to identifying lessons learned. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Discuss impact evaluation, with specific reference to identifying lessons learned and re-planning in own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The means for conducting impact evaluation of a local economic development project are listed and described according to the factors they address 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Examples are given from own work context of lessons learned from previous impact evaluations 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Ways of improving the evaluation process are identified and illustrated by referring to own work context 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The use of such evaluations and their results for future project planning (and/or re-planning) are illustrated by referring to specific examples from own work context 


    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 agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Information gathering techniques
  • Sorting and analysing information and data;
  • Report writing
  • Presentation skills 
    		•

    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.
  • Identifying the intervention points for achieving and maintaining project efficiency according to assessment criterion: The intervention points for achieving and maintaining project efficiency are identified by referring to a project in own work context.
  • Listing and describing the steps followed to conduct a needs analysis according to assessment criterion: The steps followed to conduct a needs analysis for a local economic development project are listed and described in a logical and appropriate sequence
  • Identifying and illustrating ways of improving the process of needs analysis according to assessment criterion: Ways of improving the process of needs analysis are identified and illustrated by referring to own work context
  • Identifying and illustrating ways of improving the process of planning according to assessment criterion: Ways of improving the planning processes are identified and illustrated by referring to own work context
  • Identifying and illustrating ways of improving the process of implementation according to assessment criterion: Ways of improving the implementation process are identifed and illusrated by referring to own work context
  • Identifying and illustrating ways of improving the process of monitoring and review according to assessment criterion: Ways of improving the monitoring and review processes are identified and illustrated by referring to own work context 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization and community by, e.g.
  • Identifying the intervention points for achieving and maintaining project efficiency according to assessment criterion:
    The intervention points for achieving and maintaining project efficiency are identified by referring to a project in own work context
  • Listing and describing the steps followed to conduct a needs analysis according to assessment criterion:
    The steps followed to conduct a needs analysis for a local economic development project are listed and described in a logical and appropriate sequence 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by, e.g.
  • Listing and describing the actions required to implement a project according to assessment criterion:
    The actions required to implement a local economic development project are listed and described in a logical and appropriate sequence 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information by, e.g.
    Demonstrating a knowledge and understanding of the aspects of the project cycle according to the assessment criteria listed for specific outcomes:
  • Illustrate the components of a project cycle based on an existing local economic development project
  • Discuss the typical steps followed to analyse the need for a local economic development project in own work context
  • Examine the typical processes involved in planning for a local economic development project in own work context
  • Explain how to implement a local economic development project in own work context
  • Distinguish between a range of mechanisms to monitor and review the progress of a local economic development project in own work context 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/ or language skills in the modes of oral and/ or written presentation by, e.g.
  • Illustrating the components of a project cycle according to assessment criterion:
    The components of the project cycle are explained and illustrated by referring to a project in own work context
  • Illustrating the steps used to conduct a needs analysis according to assessment criterion:
    Each step is explained and illustrated by referring to own work context
  • Illustrating the processes involved in planning according to assessment criterion:
    Each process is explained and illustrated by referring to own work context
  • Illustrating the actions required to implement a project according to assessment criterion:
    Each action is explained and illustrated by referring to own work context
  • Illustrating the range of mechanisms for monitoring and reviewing a project according to assessment criterion:
    Each mechanism is explained and illustrated by referring to own work context. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts by, e.g.
  • Listing and describing the steps followed to conduct a needs analysis according to assessment criterion:
    The steps followed to conduct a needs analysis for a local economic devevelopment project are listed and described in a logical and appropriate sequence 
    		•

    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
    Core  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 
    Elective  48884   Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Community Facilitation in Society and Environment Interactions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30   
    Elective  23094   Further Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-09-09  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  23095   Higher Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP 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. Africa Institute For Public Administration 
    4. African Divas 
    5. Alpharide 
    6. Amabamba Recruitment 
    7. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    8. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    9. AVC Corporate Advisory Services (PTY) LTD. 
    10. Avenida (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Bakgatla Municipal Solutions 
    12. Bantubanye Skills 
    13. Bavelile Consultants and Training 
    14. Belgravia Institute of Mangement (PTY) LTD 
    15. Bettes - Types Trading and Projects 
    16. Black Thari Trading Enterprise 
    17. BMST Consulting 
    18. Boikgalaletso Skills Development 
    19. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    20. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    21. Brilliant Affairs 
    22. C Madumo Projects cc 
    23. Central Bridge Trading 109 
    24. Chuene Bosa Bosele Trading & Enterprise (PTY) LTD. 
    25. Continuing Education Programme 
    26. D T M CONSULTING CC 
    27. Daily Double Traiding 281 
    28. Danearl (PTY) LTD 
    29. Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) 
    30. DialNx Consultants 
    31. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    32. Ditlou Solutions 
    33. Eastern Rose Enterprise 
    34. Edutraining Business College 
    35. Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC 
    36. Envirogreen 
    37. Esehlula Bashuki 
    38. Ethembeni Multi Service Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
    39. Express Model 405 
    40. Faith First Trading 
    41. Gauteng Association Of Local Authorities 
    42. Giamanje TVET College 
    43. Giggs Creations 
    44. Glentech Innovative Design Concepts 
    45. Glere Skills and Consultants 
    46. Global Care Trading 100 CC 
    47. Gogone S Trading & Projects 
    48. Gugulethu Management & Training Consultancy 
    49. Hadima Training Academy 
    50. Hanyeleni Business Enterprise 
    51. Hercuscope 
    52. Hlombe and Associates 
    53. Ikwanda Customs Consultants CC 
    54. Iliso Investment holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    55. Inkcubeko YakwaNtu Trading 
    56. Innova8 Solutions 
    57. Institute of Cooperatives and Community Economic Development 
    58. INTERMASIKO CC 
    59. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    60. Iziko Capacity Building CC. 
    61. Jabukile Consultancy 
    62. JIT Projects 
    63. Jobafrik Consulting 
    64. Johsie Enertprise 
    65. Josmap Training Institute 
    66. Jucamo Shelf 4 CC. 
    67. Kernel Management and Consulting (PTY) LTD. 
    68. Keydimensions Risk Solutions 
    69. Kgotla Trading Enterprise 
    70. Khumo Project Management Services 
    71. Kia Chuma 
    72. KPH Enterprises 
    73. KPK Training Solutions 
    74. KZN Tourism Training 
    75. Lelethu Training (Pty) Ltd 
    76. Lesias Educational Services 
    77. Letsete Behub 
    78. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    79. Life Long ABET Consulting 
    80. Lilihle Trading and Projects 
    81. Lilithalethu Holdings 
    82. Limpopo LED Resource Centre 
    83. Livhus Consulting Service 
    84. Local Government Management Academy 
    85. Londimvelo Consultants 
    86. Lunga 99 Trading Enterprise 
    87. Lwazi Community Facilitator 
    88. M.I.C. Training and Development 
    89. Mabuya Amahle Trading 
    90. Madingoane and Family Construction 
    91. Mafusega Projects 
    92. Mahayi HRD Services cc 
    93. Makhuba Development Projects CC 
    94. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    95. Makwenzeke Grass and Cleaners CC. 
    96. Mancosa (PTY) LTD T/A Management College of Southern Africa 
    97. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    98. Mathye and Ditlou Dynasty Corporate 
    99. Matsila Holdings 
    100. Mbokazi & Mkhize 
    101. Mc Intosh Xaba and Associates (MXA) 
    102. Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. 
    103. Miczo's Enterprise 
    104. Mimoisa Business Solutions CC 
    105. Misol Projects cc 
    106. MJ Mafunisa Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    107. Mmanape Management Solutions 
    108. MML Consulting CC. 
    109. Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    110. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    111. Morena Empire Investment 
    112. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    113. Mosako Wa Kitso 
    114. MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE 
    115. Multi-Skills Training & Development Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    116. Multiple Productive Management Solutions 
    117. National Peace Accord Trust 
    118. Ndrendre Building & General Services 
    119. NEBSA MANAGEMENT SERVICES CC 
    120. NEDTEX73 
    121. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    122. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    123. Nhlahle Development Agency 
    124. Ntsu Trading 559 CC. 
    125. Omithombo Management Academy 
    126. Outeniqua Leadership Institute 
    127. Pachedu Skills Solutions 
    128. Pandelani Investment Holdings (PTY) LTD. 
    129. PAUL ALLEN DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    130. Pebetse Training and Consulting 
    131. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    132. Philani Solutions 
    133. Phoebelle (Pty) LTD 
    134. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    135. PM Skills House 
    136. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    137. Power Rush Trading 170 CC. 
    138. Powergate Trading 1040 
    139. Powernexus 
    140. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
    141. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    142. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    143. Qeto Business Consulting 
    144. Reflections Development Institute 
    145. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    146. RME Projects 
    147. Sabela Trading and Projects CC. 
    148. Samukela Injabulo 
    149. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    150. Sebobatho Project Management 
    151. Senelo Trading CC 
    152. Shandu Technical Services 
    153. Shemeshe TM 
    154. Silalele Consulting CC. 
    155. Sisezwa Business Enterprise 
    156. Sisodwa Investment Enterprise 
    157. Siyakhula Trust ETD Institute Pty Ltd 
    158. Siza Nesu Training and Consultants 
    159. Social Capital Group 
    160. Soni Investment 
    161. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    162. South African ABET Development Agency SAADA 
    163. South African Governance and Business College 
    164. SWARANANG MANAGEMENT CONSULTING CC 
    165. Tachfin Holdings 
    166. Talent Centre Training 
    167. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    168. Tau and Tau Training Enterprises Pty Ltd 
    169. Tavo Investment 
    170. TCNS Resources (PTY) Ltd 
    171. TEE ZET Group 
    172. TGH Traders 
    173. The Chosen Consulting Services 
    174. Thebu Financial & Management Services 
    175. Thekwini College 
    176. Thepa Trading 511 
    177. Thinking Mind Trading 
    178. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    179. Tlaletso Consultants 
    180. Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting 
    181. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    182. Trade Avail 172 CC. 
    183. Tradesman Consulting and Training Solutions 
    184. Training at Work (Pty) Ltd 
    185. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    186. Tru-ThoughtsTrading and Projects 
    187. Tshamutengo General Dealers CC. 
    188. Tshelopele Development Institution 
    189. Tswelopele Rural Development Network 
    190. Tummo Development Enterprise 
    191. Twin Peak Technologies 
    192. TWS Business Development Solutions 
    193. Tytons (Pty) LTD 
    194. Umlando Projects Pty LTD 
    195. Umqondo Consultancy 
    196. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
    197. University of Venda 
    198. Vantage Training 
    199. Victorompie Enterprises CC. 
    200. Vumilia Africa Group 
    201. Vuyelwa SL Trading and Projects (Pty) LTD 
    202. Wag Consulting 
    203. World Pace Development and Training Institute 
    204. Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects 
    205. Zerben Management Solutions 
    206. ZMG CONSULTING 
    207. ZwelixolileTrading Enterprise 


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