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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Identify and measure the factors that influence productivity |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
114878 | Identify and measure the factors that influence productivity | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Generic Management | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 | 10 |
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 will be of use to individuals who need an understanding of Productivity as a key managerial concept, focusing on measuring Productivity and the factors that influence it, in order to optimise enterprise resource management and/or improve profitability.
People credited with this Unit Standard will be able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this Standard are competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept "Productivity". |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The concept "Productivity" is explained in terms of the output-input ratio. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Productivity is explained in terms of its core values. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The core values include, but are not limited to, continuous incremental improvement; doing it right first time; waste elimination; striving for satisfaction of recipient, of products/services. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Productivity is explained in terms of its benefits to society, the economy and the environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The Productivity process is explained in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, utilisation and respect for human dignity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The different types of Productivity are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The types of Productivity include only single factor and total factor Productivity as well as value added. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Measure single factor Productivity & assess causes of current levels of single factor Productivity. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
The current levels of single factor Productivity performance includes higher than expected, equal to expected and lower than expected levels. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Single factor Productivity is measured through the correct application of the output-input ratio. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Where required outputs or inputs are converted to Rand value to facilitate the adding of various outputs or inputs. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The causes of current levels of labour Productivity are identified with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The causes of current levels of labour Productivity include, but are not limited to, absenteeism, non-availability of material and equipment, education, training and development, quality of materials and machines, leadership and supervision, employee relations and organisational culture. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The causes of the current levels of material Productivity are identified with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The causes of current levels of material Productivity include, but are not limited to, quality of material, material wastage, continuous availability of material and optimal usage of material and competitive procurement. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The causes of the current levels of capital Productivity are identified with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The causes of current levels of capital Productivity include, but not are limited to, machine breakages, machine idling and feeding rate and planned maintenance.
Capital Productivity refers to and is limited to machine Productivity and the optimal use of equipment. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Measure total factor Productivity. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Measuring total factor Productivity refers to the simultaneous measurement of all three categories of factors of production, that is, labour, material and capital related items. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Total factor Productivity is correctly measured using the output/input ratio. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
All output and input items are included in the equation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Total factor Productivity is specified for a section, a department, the whole organisation or group of organisations. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Measure the quantitative factors that influence Productivity and establish their influence. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Measure the quantitative factors that influence Productivity and establish their influence on Productivity and profitability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Quantitative factors that influence Productivity are measured using correct formulae. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Quantitative factors that influence Productivity include wastage, efficiency, utilisation, absenteeism and labour turnover. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The causes of the current levels in the quantitative factors are identified correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The influence of each quantitative factor on Productivity is established through measurement. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The importance of the quantitative factors in improving Productivity and profitability is explained with examples. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Identify the qualitative factors that influence Productivity and establish their influence. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Identify the qualitative factors that influence Productivity and establish their influence on Productivity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The qualitative factors that influence Productivity are identified correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The qualitative factors that influence Productivity include, but are not limited to, communication, leadership and supervision, employee relations, education, training, development, organisational culture, management style, motivation, job satisfaction. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The relationship between the quantitative factors that influence Productivity and the qualitative factors is correctly identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The influence of the qualitative factors on Productivity is established correctly. |
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 any ETQA with 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 ETQA or any ETQA with 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. Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution which is accredited by the Services ETQA. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by, e.g:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by, e.g:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically by, e.g:
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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 | 49794 | National Diploma: Productivity | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SABPP |
Elective | 78525 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 58539 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2009-02-18 | Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 64411 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Spray Painting | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 50372 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Municipal Finance and Administration | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 50332 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Occupationally-Directed Education Training and Development Practices | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Elective | 58779 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Production Technology | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 48875 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Relations Practice | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-09-09 | Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 50060 | National Certificate: Public Administration | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Elective | 58473 | National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 14590 | National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-06-14 | Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 50333 | National Diploma: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices | 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. |
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19. | Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC |
20. | PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd |
21. | Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School |
22. | Tachfin Holdings |
23. | The Beneficiation Academy |
24. | The Finishing College (Pty) Lt |
25. | Umqondo Consultancy |
26. | UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD |
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28. | Varsity Institute of Science &Technology |
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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |