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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate an understanding of change management for computer systems |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
114044 | Demonstrate an understanding of change management for computer systems | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Information Systems and Technology | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
- | ||||
FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Information Technology and Computer Sciences | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 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 |
This unit standard is intended for people who will participate in the management of all changes to the components of a live infrastructure, from request for change (RFC) through to implementation and review, to support the continued availability, effectiveness and safety of the infrastructure:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: The performance of all outcomes is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit value of this unit standard is calculated assuming a person has the prior knowledge and skills to demonstrate an understanding of computer systems development, and describe information systems departments in business organisations. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Describe a change control policy for an organisation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The description outlines the procedures for change management. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The description outlines the documentation required for change management. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The description outlines the roles and responsibilities for change management. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Produce guidelines for the implementation of changes to computer systems. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Systems - software, documentation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The guidelines are consistent with the change control policy for the organisation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The guidelines include documentation of client change requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The guidelines outline a procedure for managing the different versions of systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Development, implementation, operation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The guidelines outline procedures for managing changes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Logging, follow-up, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The guidelines outline methods of maintaining accuracy and consistency in the change process. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The guidelines ensure the integrity of the client/user database. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. The guidelines indicate others who need to be on the document circulation list. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
8. The guidelines include procedures for education client/user on the change management process. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Moderation Process |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
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 decisions using critical and creative thinking by understanding the metrics associated with a problem or situation, their significance and relation, and being able to manipulate these as necessary to identify solutions. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and/or community by working co-operatively (rather than competitively) with others to achieve a common goal. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation by being aware of methods and techniques for delivering effective presentations. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Understand the world as a set of related systems by being aware of techniques for ensuring that full account is taken of customers` real and stated needs in the delivery of products and services. |
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. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 83026 | National Certificate: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Software Testing | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 48573 | National Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Support | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 63909 | National Certificate: Business Analysis | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
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