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

Explain the IT components of an e-Commerce system 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115377  Explain the IT components of an e-Commerce system 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Computer Sciences and Information Systems 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain the communication options common to all forms of e-commerce
  • Describe different e-commerce software available
  • Describe e-commerce standards
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Enhanced Messaging Systems (EMS) in business-to-business e-commerce solutions.
    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 the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the use of web-sites in Business
  • Demonstrate an understanding of e-Commerce concepts 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the communication options common to all forms of e-commerce. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The explanation identifies communication options common to all forms of e-commerce 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The explanation describes the communication options identified 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe different e-commerce software available. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The explanation identifies the software responsible for driving specific e-commerce applications 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The explanation describes the software driving specific e-commerce applications 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe e-commerce standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The explanation identifies e-commerce standards on both a general and specific e-commerce application level 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The explanation describes e-commerce standards on both a general and specific e-commerce application level 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Enhanced Messaging Systems (EMS) in business-to-business e-commerce solutions 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The demonstration outlines the use of Integrated Systems, at a technical and commercial level within businesses 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Relate the explanation to EDI and EMS
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The demonstration explains the business and technical use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The demonstration explains the business and technical use of Enhanced Messaging Services (EMS) 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    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. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify, solve problems and make decisions in relation to the current systems development environments 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage him/her self and his/her activities responsibly and effectively 

    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 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 
    Sub-Sub-Field (Domain):
    Systems Development - E-Commerce 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  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 


    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. Academy at Vaal Triangle (AVT 
    2. Africa Learn (Pty) Ltd 
    3. Amilak Training Center 
    4. ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd 
    5. Belgium Campus 1 
    6. Bells Technical College 
    7. Careers IT 
    8. CHILI PEPPER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 
    9. Columbus Consulting Pty Ltd 
    10. DC Academy (PTY)LTD 
    11. Digix Computers Services 
    12. Ekasi IT Solutions Centre 
    13. Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd 
    14. EXPLORE SOFTWARE 
    15. Facilitation Development (PTY) LTD 
    16. Finweb Business Consultancy 
    17. Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd 
    18. Global Institute for Capacity 
    19. Greater Tzaneen Community Foundation 
    20. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
    21. Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd 
    22. Information Technology Resource Centre 
    23. IT Academy 
    24. Jeppe College of Commerce and 
    25. JUMPCO PTY LTD 
    26. K Boneng Consulting Services P 
    27. K2014266944 (SA) t/a Hyperion Development 
    28. LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING 
    29. Makhophila Training 
    30. Mash Computer Training 
    31. MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    32. Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD 
    33. MINDWORX CONSULTING GAUTENG PTY LTD 
    34. MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT 
    35. Mogapi Education Group (Pty) Ltd 
    36. Moving Ahead Development Agenc 
    37. Mpande Technologies cc 
    38. Mufuka Business and Technical 
    39. NCC - Vereeniging 
    40. Ndulita Solutions 
    41. Nyathela Business College 
    42. On the Ball College Pty ltd 
    43. OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT 
    44. Posh Multimedia 
    45. Priha Projects Pty Ltd 
    46. Progressive School of Business 
    47. Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd 
    48. QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD 
    49. Redefine Human Capital (PTY) L 
    50. Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd 
    51. Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd 
    52. Sisekelo Sustainability Institute 
    53. SOUTH AFRICAN CORPORATE TRAINING ASSOCIATION (PTY) LTD 
    54. SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    55. SUCCESS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL CC 
    56. SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS 
    57. Terry Computer Services cc 
    58. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    59. Titan Trade Technologies 
    60. Tlou Foundation College 
    61. TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD 
    62. TSP COLLEGE 
    63. Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd 
    64. VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING 
    65. We Think Code 
    66. Wellinkwise Pty Ltd 
    67. Whitestone College 
    68. Woosh Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    69. World Wise Industries & Systems Engineering 
    70. Xylo Trading 12 (Pty) Ltd 
    71. YITRO INNOVATIONS 
    72. ZA WIT (PTY) LTD 



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