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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115391	Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web
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-Fundamental	Level 4	NQF Level 04	3
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:

Explain the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web

Explain how the world-wide-web incorporates the various internet applications
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 PC competency skills (End-User Computing unit Standards, at least up to NQF level 3.)

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The explanation outlines the origins and history of the internet

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The explanation identifies the major applications of the internet

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The explanation demonstrates the use of major internet applications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The explanation describes the history and development of the world-wide-web

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Explain how the world-wide-web incorporates the various internet applications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The explanation provides a comprehensive understanding of the physical context of web pages

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The explanation identifies how the world-wide-web can be applied in an intranet and extranet

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The explanation describes the latest internet applications, including web-based email, instant messaging and Voice-over-IP (VoIP)

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.

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 - Web Design

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	61591	National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	59057	Further Education and Training Certificate: Telecommunication Network Operations	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Core	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
Elective	67509	Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	61669	Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Facilitation	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Elective	50520	Further Education and Training Certificate: Library Practice	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	ETDP SETA
Elective	77963	Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining/Exploration Geology	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MQA
Elective	65669	Further Education and Training Certificate: Thoroughbred Horse Racing	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	58624	National Certificate: Library and Information Services	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2015-03-13	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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3.	Aspirations Communication Training CC
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5.	Balefile Trading and Services
6.	Belgium Campus 1
7.	Bokamoso Skills and Economic Development Centre
8.	College Africa Group (Pty) Ltd
9.	CSL Accountants
10.	Eagle Computer Training
11.	Ekasi IT Solutions Centre
12.	Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre Pty Ltd
13.	Elangeni Training Institute
14.	Elchees Software Solutions
15.	Eshybrand Pty Ltd
16.	ESKOM GENERATION - PALMIET PUMP STORAGE GRABOUW
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18.	Finweb Business Consultancy
19.	Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd
20.	Fourways Private College
21.	Gender Education & Development Institute (GEDI
22.	Global Institute for Capacity
23.	HAVOHEJ CONSULTANCY
24.	Hazyview Computer College
25.	HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY
26.	Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd
27.	Ikusasalethu Youth Development Project NPC
28.	Inqubeko Institute (Pty) Ltd
29.	IT Academy
30.	Jeppe College of Commerce and
31.	K Boneng Consulting Services P
32.	K Centre Business Enterprise (PTY) LTD
33.	K2014266944 (SA) t/a Hyperion Development
34.	Loomee Group
35.	Masakhane Training and Consult
36.	Mogapi Education Group (Pty) Ltd
37.	Moving Ahead Development Agenc
38.	Musengavhadzimu Media
39.	Natfin Holdings Pty Ltd
40.	Ndulita Solutions
41.	Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd
42.	POWER SYSTEMS TRAINING, CAPE TOWN
43.	Progressive School of Business
44.	PRX SCHOOL TEST
45.	QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD
46.	Redefine Human Capital (PTY) L
47.	Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
48.	Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd
49.	Sabile Human Resources Consult
50.	SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD
51.	Silulo Ulutho Technologies
52.	Synergistic Covenant Network NPO
53.	Techtisa (pty) Ltd
54.	The Finishing College (Pty) Lt
55.	Titan Trade Technologies
56.	TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD
57.	Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd
58.	We Think Code
59.	Wellinkwise Pty Ltd
60.	Whitestone College
61.	ZA WIT (PTY) LTD
62.	Zealot Business College