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

Research the viability of new venture ideas/opportunities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114596  Research the viability of new venture ideas/opportunities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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 aimed at learners who wish to identify and screen new ideas and/or opportunities with the intention of establishing and/or participating in a new venture.

The qualifying learner is capable of finding information about different industry sectors; explaining the purpose of potential new ventures; identifying characteristics of successful ventures and evaluating new venture opportunities.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Identify and assess own business ideas/opportunities for a new venture.
  • Analyse the viability of a selected idea/opportunity against specific screening variables.
  • Research the potential of a particular idea/opportunity as a new venture.
  • Analyse a range of risks associated with a new venture.
  • Evaluate new venture ideas/opportunities based on research findings. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in Computer Literacy, Mathematical Literacy and Communications at NQF level 3 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Risks include demand, competition, capability to produce/service at an economic and marketable price, level of capital require.
  • Failure factors include capital management, credit management, technical ability, market access and size, marketing/selling skills, management capability, business growth, personal life conflict.
  • Evaluation refers to the size and type of market segment, product range, sources of supply, physical facilities, essential services, financial resources, return on investment, staffing needs, technology requirements, legal/regulatory compliance, growth potential. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and assess own business ideas/opportunities for a new venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An own business is discussed in terms of its advantages and disadvantages for the owner, the labour market and the business sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Sources and methods of access to general and commercial business information are identified for proposed business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reasons for selecting or rejecting a particular new venture idea/opportunity are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Essential features of the new venture are identified in terms of market share, sales volume, asset value, and extent of independence from outside control. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse the viability of a selected idea/opportunity against specific screening variables. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The aptitude, interests and values of the potential owner are screened for suitability to the new venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The market conditions are assessed to determine the viability of the new venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An assessment is made of the competition the new venture is up against. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The access to relevant technology and other resources needed for the new venture is analysed to aid a decision on the viability of the new venture. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Research the potential of a particular idea/opportunity as a new venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A personal profile of an entrepreneur is matched to the type of work, product or service that has potential as a new venture to ensure compatibility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Training needs to ensure success of the new venture are identified for all persons involved in the venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Market research is conducted including analysis of demand for the product/service and competitor analysis. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The most suitable location of the new venture is investigated to aid a decision on the location of the new venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Constraints on trade and applicable by-laws are investigated to ensure that there are no legal obstacles to the establishment of the new venture. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Analyse a range of risks associated with a new venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of risk management is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The potential risks and factors that may threaten the new venture are identified and analysed with a view to eliminating and/or minimising them. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The risks associated with being an employer are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The possible measures to reduce risk are explained with examples from a real or simulated new venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The insurance and security needs associated to risks in the new venture are investigated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Evaluate new venture ideas/opportunities based on research findings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Criteria are established for evaluating the success of a new venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A preliminary evaluation of the proposed new venture is produced in the form of a written report, using the identified criteria. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • This Unit Standard will be assessed by an assessor and moderated by a moderator, registered with the relevant accredited ETQA responsible for the quality assurance of this Unit Standard.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider through the appropriate quality assuring ETQA, or Learning Programme approval with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the quality assuring ETQA.
  • Verification (external moderation) of assessment and moderation by the provider, will be conducted by the relevant quality assuring ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant Qualification and the agreed ETQA policy and procedures.
  • An individual wishing to be assessed through RPL against this Unit Standard, may apply to an assessment agency or provider institution accredited by the relevant quality assuring ETQA, or by an ETQA that has a formal agreement/accreditation with the relevant quality assuring ETQA. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Methods and techniques for assessing and analysing information associated with new venture opportunities.
  • How to evaluate new venture opportunities.
  • The types of new ventures and opportunities.
  • The Labour Market study
  • Researching the industry and the broad market
  • Consumer, competitors and supplier research
  • Interpreting research findings
  • Identifying your target market
  • Estimating the size of the market
  • Conducting own research
  • Risk management, insurance and security 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions which arise during the process of assessing, analysing and evaluating new venture opportunities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities by using structured methods in investigating and assessing new venture opportunities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information which will assist in the investigation and assessment of new venture opportunities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by explaining the potential impact of proposed new venture decisions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Develop 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 
    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  66249   Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  23953   Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-13  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  20884   National Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-04-10   
    Elective  58143   National Certificate: Music Industry Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  65051   Further Education and Training Certificate: Arts and Culture Development Support  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  79626   Further Education and Training Certificate: Commercial Property and Facilities Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  58761   Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  65029   Further Education and Training Certificate: Music  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  59097   Further Education and Training Certificate: Real Estate  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  58394   National Certificate: Film and Television Production  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Elective  49087   National Diploma: Orientation and Mobility Practice for Blind and Partially Sighted Persons  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-07-29  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  73129   National Diploma: Public Relations Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    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. 3 At Work Recruitment Agency 
    2. Accreditation & Training Services 
    3. Amogelang Marketing and Training 
    4. ATTI (Advanced Technonogy Training Institute) 
    5. Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc 
    6. Axolemahle Business Enterprise 
    7. B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd 
    8. BLC Entertainment 
    9. Boitjhorisong Resource Centre 
    10. BOLAND COLLEGE 
    11. Brain Boosters Business Education (PTY) LTD 
    12. Brainwave Projects 1997 CC 
    13. Centre for Creative Education/Iziko La Bantu Be Afrika NPC 
    14. Changing Lives Community Development Training 
    15. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
    16. Compass Academy of Learning 
    17. Custoda Trust 
    18. D M Management and Consulting 
    19. Damelin Correspondence College (Pty) Ltd 
    20. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
    21. DEVELO CC 
    22. Dintshang Trading 
    23. Directflo 
    24. Dru A Professional Further Education and Training College DAPFETC PT 
    25. Early Inspiration 
    26. Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU) 
    27. EASTCAPE MIDLANDS COLLEGE BUSINESS UNIT (Uitenhage) (WA) 
    28. EBENEZER TRAINING HOUSE FOR EARLY LEARNING 
    29. Edu Experts SA 
    30. EDU-Bless College 
    31. Edu-Build Institute 
    32. Edu-Prof Training Centre 
    33. EDUTAK PRE-SCHOOL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    34. Empirical Training Agency (PTY) Ltd 
    35. Enjo Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    36. Environment and Language Education Trust 
    37. Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd 
    38. EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    39. FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE 
    40. FILM Mentorship & Training SA 
    41. FLAVIUS MAREKA FET COLLEGE 
    42. Frayintermedia Cc 
    43. FURNITURE WORLD TRAINING CENTRE 
    44. Future Performance Training and Development 
    45. Future-Teacher (Pty) Ltd 
    46. Gauteng Baobab Early Learning Training Programme 
    47. Goldfields TVET College 
    48. Grassroots Adult Education and Training Trust 
    49. GWALA TRAINING SERVICES 
    50. HOPE ACADEMIC AND SKILL CENTRE 
    51. ICM t/a Institute for Career Management 
    52. Igugu Training and Investments 
    53. Ikamva Projects Pty Ltd 
    54. Ikusasa Lothisha t/a ECD Training Provider 
    55. Institute of Professional Studies and Services 
    56. Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd 
    57. Isibani Skills Academy 
    58. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
    59. Itireleng Bokamoso Trading Development Services and Associates 
    60. Jabulani Training & Development 
    61. Katehong Early Learning Resourse Unit (KELRU ) 
    62. Keletsong Community Training & Resource Centre 
    63. Kgang-Kgolo Consulting 
    64. KHANIMAMBA TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTRE 
    65. Khoali Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd 
    66. Khululeka Community Education Centre 
    67. Kids Academy 
    68. Kitso Bokamoso Training Solution 
    69. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    70. Klein Karoo Resource Centre 
    71. KWAZULU NATAL EXPERIMENTAL COLLEGE 
    72. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    73. LESEDI EDUCARE ASSOCIATION 
    74. Li Lichule Trading cc 
    75. Loago Business Consulting 
    76. Lynne Hobbs cc 
    77. MASIKHULE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 
    78. MATHS CENTRE INCORPORATING SCIENCES 
    79. MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    80. Media Village Training 
    81. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
    82. Mnambithi FET College - Central Office 
    83. Mochochonono Training Solutions cc 
    84. Motheo Training Institute Trust 
    85. NATAL EARLY LEARNING RESOURCE UNIT TRUST 
    86. Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise 
    87. Netgrow Training Solutions 
    88. Networx for Career Development 
    89. New Beginnings Training and Development Organisation 
    90. Next Step Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    91. Noni Community Development 
    92. Northern Cape Urban College: Kimberley Campus 
    93. Northlink College 
    94. Northshore Trading 19CC t/a Makakhaunye Training and Development Agency 
    95. NTATAISE TRUST 
    96. Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc 
    97. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
    98. Nyelati Trading Enterprise 
    99. OL Afrika Media 
    100. OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT 
    101. Orbit FET College - Central Office 
    102. Peddie Development Centre 
    103. Peo Entle HIV Wellness Management and Youth Skills Development NPO 
    104. People Upliftments t/a POPUP Upliftment 
    105. Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd 
    106. PHALANE SAFETY CONSULTANT AND TRAINING PROVIDERS PTY LTD 
    107. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
    108. PND Academy of Learning cc 
    109. Pro-Ed Training 
    110. PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    111. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    112. PRX SCHOOL TEST 
    113. Rampadise Education Training & Development Centre 
    114. Read Educational Trust 
    115. Realeboga Development Services 
    116. REGIONAL EDUCARE COUNCIL 
    117. Retshetse Training Project 
    118. Rhodes University 
    119. Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd 
    120. Right 4 u College 
    121. Safe and Sound Learning Association 
    122. SANTS College 
    123. Sisazi Consulting 
    124. SITHUTHUKILE TRUST 
    125. Siyahluma Education Institute 
    126. South African Congress For Early Childhood Development 
    127. SOUTH AFRICAN CORPORATE TRAINING ASSOCIATION (PTY) LTD 
    128. South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind 
    129. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
    130. Southern African Youth Movement 
    131. Spotru Training Centre 
    132. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    133. Sunshine Community Outreach Ministry of Youth With A Mission 
    134. Sustainability Institute Trust 
    135. T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
    136. Takatso Educare Training and Development Services 
    137. Teachers Learning Centre (Pty) Ltd 
    138. Tekollo Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    139. Tembe Service Providers 
    140. Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
    141. The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd 
    142. THE MATTHEW GONIWE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE 
    143. The Port Elizabeth Early Learning Centre 
    144. Thembekile training consulting 
    145. THUKAKGALADI INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 
    146. THUSANANG TRUST 
    147. Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    148. Tiakeni Training Centre 
    149. Training and Resources in Early Education (TREE) 
    150. TSHEPANG EDUCARE TRUST 
    151. TSHIROLOGO DISABILITY TRAINING SERVICES PTY TLD 
    152. Ulwazi Training & Development 
    153. Umgungundlovu FET College 
    154. UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OUTCOMES SA 
    155. Vuselela TVET College 
    156. VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING 
    157. Water berg FET College 
    158. Waterberg TVET College 
    159. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
    160. WESTERN COLLEGE FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING 
    161. Winston Academy 
    162. World Wide Education Providers(Pty)Ltd 
    163. Woz'obona Early Childhood Community Service Group 
    164. Yellow Media Learning Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    165. ZA WIT (PTY) LTD 


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