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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Operate a computer in a Wholesale/Retail outlet

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114902	Operate a computer in a Wholesale/Retail outlet
ORIGINATOR
SGB Retail and Wholesale
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Wholesale and Retail
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
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 new entries into the Wholesale and Retail sector who have not used computers before. Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to operate a store computer within the boundaries of organisational policy and procedures and will be able to operate wholesale/retail applications applicable to the job function. The applications used will be organisation specific and job specific

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Numeracy and literacy at NQF level 1 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

The hardware components of a computer system are pointed out and their function explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The components of a store computer system are described as they apply to the organisation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The function of all hardware in the store is described in general computer terms.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

How the components interact with each other are described in general computer terms

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Operate the store computer.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The system is accessed correctly including where passwords are required.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Components are operated according to manufacturer and organisational instructions

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The software functions chosen are correct as applicable to the job function and operation to be completed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Information is captured accurately as applicable to the function being performed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Data is printed according to the job function and requirements of the organisation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Maintain a store computer.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

User restrictions when operating the computer are implemented as per manufacturer and organisational requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Hardware is cleaned according to manufacturer and organisational specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Simple faults are identified.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Programmes leading to the award of credits from this unit standard will be accredited by the relevant SETA in its ETQA role. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant SETA ETQA. Internal Moderations will be performed by the Accredited Providers whilst the relevant ETQA will perform external moderations of assessments across the Accredited Providers according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The demonstrated understanding of: Components of a store computer system Functions of the different hardware and their interaction with each other How to access the organisation's system Use of hardware and applicable wholesale and retail software applications. Care and cleaning of hardware Identifying basic faults

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Solving problems Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criterias: Specific outcome The store computer is maintained Assessment criteria Simple faults are identified.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criterias: Specific outcome Operate the store computer Assessment criteria The software functions chosen are correct as applicable to the job function and operation to be completed. Information is captured accurately as applicable to the function being performed.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criterias: The hardware components of a computer system are pointed out and their function explained Operate the store computer The store computer is maintained Assessment criteria The components of a store computer system are described as they apply to the organisation. The function of all hardware in the store is described in general computer terms. How the components interact with each other are described in general computer terms The system is accessed correctly including where passwords are required. Components are operated according to manufacturer and organisational instructions The software functions chosen are correct as applicable to the job function and operation to be completed. Information is captured accurately as applicable to the function being performed. Data is printed according to the job function and requirements of the organisation. User restrictions when operating the computer are implemented as per manufacturer and organisational requirements. Hardware is cleaned according to manufacturer and organisational specifications. Simple faults are identified.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criterias: Specific outcome Operate the store computer Assessment criteria Information is captured accurately as applicable to the function being performed.

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

Terminology Data in specific outcome "Operate the store computer" refers to data applicable to this level suck as shelf edge labels, reports, price labels. Simple faults in specific outcome "The store computer is maintained" refer to things like Power off, loose or disconnected plug, paper replenishing etc

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	65750	National Certificate: Hairdressing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	48763	National Certificate: Retail Shop Floor Practices	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2007-05-02	Was W&RSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	62709	National Certificate: Service Station Operations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	W&RSETA
Elective	61809	National Certificate: Tyre Repair and Maintenance	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	49280	National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Distribution	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	W&RSETA
Elective	58206	National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	W&RSETA
Elective	65749	National Certificate: Hairdressing	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	63409	National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	W&RSETA
Elective	48764	National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Sales Practice	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-10-22	Was W&RSETA until Last Date for Achievement

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.	Gemini Training And Development Pty Ltd
2.	Intellect Management and Training

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