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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Design a local area computer network for a departmental office environment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114075	Design a local area computer network for a departmental office environment
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	5
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 proficient knowledge of the areas covered

For those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Data Communication & Networking

As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Review user requirements for a local area computer network

Prepare a design for a local area computer network

Locate components for a local area computer network

Produce a proposal for a local area computer network

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 prior knowledge and skills to:

Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental mathematics (at least NQF level 3).

Demonstrate PC competency skills (All End-User Computing unit Standards up to MQF level 3.).

Demonstrate competence to resolve technical computer problems.

Demonstrate an understanding of local and wide area networks, and their installation.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Review user requirements for a local area computer network.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The review identifies and explains the feasibility of the requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The review identifies user objectives and critical performance factors.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The review estimates the resources required so that the cost may be estimated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The review adopts a review procedure which ensures that the final outcome meets user requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare a design for a local area computer network.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The preparation ensures that the design fulfils user requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The preparation ensures that the LAN topology makes efficient use of network resources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Network devices; Carrier services.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The preparation ensures that the design meets the computer network equipment manufacturer`s requirements and the support provider`s requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Locate components for a local area computer network.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The location identifies suppliers for LAN components, which fulfil user requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The location ensures that the LAN components meet user requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Function; Performance; Capacity; Compatibility; Reliability; Cost; Availability.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Produce a proposal for a local area computer network.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The production explains the scope and objectives of the network.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The production allows the user to judge whether their requirements will be met.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The production allows implementation time and costs to be estimated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The production identifies costs, benefits and assumptions for alternative solutions so that a choice may be made.

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 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 is to be completed within the normal range of time and cost that would be expected in a professional environment (eg. In a commercial or government organisation).

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 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 CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contribute to his/her full personal development and the social and economic development of the society at large by being aware of the importance of: reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively, exploring education and career opportunities and developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

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

Supplementary information

1. In the context of this unit standard, a "LAN" refers to a single network of personal computers within the same area, such as an office or building.

2. An "office environment" refers to a typical business work group (department or section),
within the same area.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	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

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.	Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd
2.	Balefile Trading and Services
3.	Ekasi IT Solutions Centre
4.	Elchees Software Solutions
5.	EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD
6.	Finweb Business Consultancy
7.	Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd
8.	Fourways Private College
9.	Global Institute for Capacity
10.	HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY
11.	Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd
12.	Ikusasalethu Youth Development Project NPC
13.	IT Academy
14.	Jeppe College of Commerce and
15.	K Boneng Consulting Services P
16.	Mogapi Education Group (Pty) Ltd
17.	Moving Ahead Development Agenc
18.	Natfin Holdings Pty Ltd
19.	Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd
20.	Progressive School of Business
21.	QUALITATIVE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
22.	QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD
23.	Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
24.	Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd
25.	Silulo Ulutho Technologies
26.	Spina Consultancy
27.	Techtisa (pty) Ltd
28.	Titan Trade Technologies
29.	TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD
30.	Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd
31.	VSS College (Pty) LTD
32.	Wellinkwise Pty Ltd
33.	Whitestone College
34.	ZA WIT (PTY) LTD