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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Explain the principles of business and the role of information technology

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114050	Explain the principles of business and the role of information technology
ORIGINATOR
SGB Information Systems and Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
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:

To provide conceptual knowledge of the areas covered

For those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Information Technology

As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Describe fundamental business concepts

Describe systems theory with respect to information systems

Explain how IT can be used in business

Explain the relationship between a business and its data requirements
The performance of all elements 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 is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to:

Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental Communication Skills at NQF Level 4

Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental Mathematics (at least NQF Level 3)

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Describe fundamental business concepts.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The description distinguishes types of business organisations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Sole trader, Partnership, Limited Co, Private Co, Public Ltd Company.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The description outlines the common objectives within which businesses operate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Buying & Selling activity, Profit, Charity, Social Clubs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The description outlines the environment within which businesses operate.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Describe systems theory with respect to information systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The description defines the concept of a system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

A "whole" composed of "parts" in an orderly arrangement according to a plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The description identifies theoretical components of a system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Input - Process - Output

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The description distinguishes types of information systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Transaction Processing System (TPS), Knowledge Work System (KWS), Management Information Systems(MIS), Decision Support Systems(DSS), Management/Executive Support Systems(ESS) (any three types)

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Explain how IT can be used in business.

OUTCOME RANGE

Wordprocessor- Document creation, editing, printing. Spreadsheet - Grid of rows & columns - (calculations, graphs), Databases- Mostly based on tables - (record keeping), Graphics - Presentations; Integrated - MS-Office, Lotus Smartsuite, Corel Suite.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The explanation identifies the purpose of computer applications in business.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The explanation outlines the functions of computer applications in business.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The explanation illustrates the effects of IT on business systems.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Explain the relationship between a business and its information needs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The explanation distinguishes data and information.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Data is raw unprocessed material. Information is processed data.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The explanation outlines the role of information in decision making.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Communication, Price control, Quality control, Marketing, Business performance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The explanation identifies the main threats to data security and integrity.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Unauthorised access, Viruses, Disgruntled staff (sabotage).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The explanation identifies the sub-systems that make up a business and the information needs associated with each sub-system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

HR (employment), Production (manufacture), Marketing (branding), Financial (cash flow), Administration (general) (any two).

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programs of education and training assessed against unit standards

Moderation Process:
Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

1. Performance of all elements is to be carried out in accordance with organisation standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication, health and safety, and personal behaviour. An example of the standards expected is the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations.

2. Performance of all elements complies with the laws of South Africa, especially with regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights.

3. All activities must comply with any policies, procedures and requirements of the organisations involved, the ethical codes of relevant professional bodies and any relevant legislative and/ or regulatory requirements.

4. Performance of all elements should be performed with a solid understanding of the use of development tools needed in the areas applicable to the unit standard. Examples of such tools are, but is not limited to CASE tools, programming language editors with syntax checking, program source version control systems systems.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of an organisation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage him/her self and his/her 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 persuasion when engaging with systems development.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment 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 exists in isolation.

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

Works effectively with others by working co-operatively to achieve a security goals.

Supplementary information:
None.

Sub-Sub-Field (Domain):
Information Systems and Technology Management

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	49469	National Diploma: Complex Procurement	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30
Core	58473	National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA
Fundamental	57607	National Certificate: 3D Animation and Visual Effects	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Fundamental	63769	National Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Fundamental	48872	National Certificate: Information Technology (Systems Development)	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Fundamental	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
Fundamental	58348	National Certificate: Perishable Produce Export Technology	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Elective	49627	Further Education and Training Certificate: e Records Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30
Elective	58601	National Certificate: Land Transport Planning	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	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.

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