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

Create an application for a single-user personal computer using a fourth generation language 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115390  Create an application for a single-user personal computer using a fourth generation language 
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  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 
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Review the design for a computer application for a single-user personal computer for programming with a fourth generation language (4GL);
  • Write, test, and document programs for a single-user personal computer using a 4GL; and
  • Review the program development process for a computer application for a single-user personal computer programmed using a 4GL.
    Performance of all elements is to a standard expected in a professional environment. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit value of this unit standard is calculated assuming a person has the prior knowledge and skills to apply the principles of creating a computer application using a 4GL. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Review the design for a computer application for a single-user personal computer. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Review the design for a computer application for a single-user personal computer for programming with a 4GL. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The review identifies and explains the feasibility of the design. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The review identifies the design objectives and critical performance factors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The review estimates the development effort required so that the cost may be estimated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The review procedure adopted ensures that the outcomes meet the design requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Write program code for a computer application for a single-user personal computer using a 4GL. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The program code implements the program design. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The program code and data structures make efficient use of computing resources. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Input and output, processor, memory, code optimised to reduce redundancy.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The program code uses the facilities of the 4GL to minimise programming effort. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The program code uses language instructions that facilitate the understanding of the code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The program code uses language constructs that facilitate the understanding of the code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The program code utilises the optimising features of the languages being used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The program code uses constructs that preserve the integrity of the data being accessed by multiple users and processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Global data sharing is minimised to enable weak coupling, and modules exhibit functional cohesion. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Test programs for a computer application for a single-user personal computer programmed using a 4GL. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The test checks all program logic paths. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The test ensures that the program code is corrected to eliminate errors identified through testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Testing verifies that the program performs according to the design requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The test verifies that the program functions according to the design requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Document programs for a computer application for a single-user personal computer. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Document programs for a computer application for a single-user personal computer programmed using a 4GL. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The documentation enhances the understanding of the program code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The documentation complements the self-documenting attributes of the program code. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Review the program development process for a computer application. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Review the program development process for a computer application for a single-user personal computer programmed using a 4GL. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The review allows improvements to be made to the development process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The review procedure meets organisation standards and procedures. 


    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 Process:
    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 (e.g. In a commercial or government organisation).

    5. Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to:
  • Occupational Health &Safety Act 1993; Labour Relations Act 1995;
  • Promotion of Access to Information Act 2000; Public Service Act;
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act.

    6. Performance of all elements should be performed with a solid understanding of the use of development tools needed in the areas applicable to the unit standard. Examples of such tools are, but are not limited to CASE tools, programming language editors with syntax checking, program source version control systems.

    7. Performance of all elements should make use of International capability models used for Software Development. Examples of such models include (but are not limited to) the ISO SPICE model as well as the CMM model for Software Development. 
    		•

    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 environments 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information. 

    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 the subject. 

    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 exist in isolation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to one's 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. A program specification that is suitable for implementing using a structured programming language in a GUI environment must be provided to the person being assessed against this unit standard. The specification should include: windows, menus, data input, validation and file update, text, drawing, colour, controls, dialogues.
    2. The business rules of the program requirements specifications must be accurately expressed in the program.

    Definitions:
  • Computer (or Business) Application - A set/suite of business transactions interfacing with each other to address/support a suite of business processes (E.g. A Banking current account system, Customer Relationship System) 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  58820   National Certificate: Advertising  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    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.
     
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    5. Belgium Campus 1 
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    7. Careers IT 
    8. CHILI PEPPER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 
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    10. Columbus Consulting Pty Ltd 
    11. CTU Training Solutions 
    12. DC Academy (PTY)LTD 
    13. Digital School of Marketing (Pty) Ltd 
    14. Digix Computers Services 
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    23. Global Institute for Capacity 
    24. Greater Tzaneen Community Foundation 
    25. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
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    27. Information Technology Resource Centre 
    28. IT Academy 
    29. Jeppe College of Commerce and 
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    61. SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS 
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