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

Apply and explain the generic business process and value chain model 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115395  Apply and explain the generic business process and value chain model 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Human Resource Management and Practices 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Human Resources 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  12 
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 
The person credited with this Unit Standard will have a good understanding of the relevant business processes and underlying theoretical knowledge of the appropriate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) functional area and be able to relate it to the business practice of a client.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Explaining the underlying principles and theory that underpin a functional area.
  • Explaining the best-practice business process associated with an ERP functional area.
  • Comparing the client's business processes with best practice business processes.
  • Drawing a basic business process flow. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in Communication at NQF level 4 and Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the underlying principles and theory that underpin a functional area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The underlying principles of a functional area are identified and explained in a report using examples to illustrate how the principles influence practice in the area in relation to ERP. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The underlying theories relating to ERP in a functional area are identified and explained in a presentation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the best-practice business process associated with an ERP functional area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The processes associated with an ERP functional area are identified accurately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Business best practice relating to the processes in the ERP functional area are identified and explained in a report that illustrates how business best practice can be implemented in the functional area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The advantages of implementing business best practice in a functional area are illustrated in a written report with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Compare the client's business processes with best-practice business processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The processes in practice in a business are identified and documented for comparison with business best practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The best practice equivalent of the client's business processes are identified and documented for comparison purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The client's business processes and the best practice model are compared and recommendations made on how the business should alter its processes to align with best practice. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Draw a basic business process flow. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The characteristics and principles of process flow methodology are identified and summarised using examples from a process flow study that has been undertaken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The salient details of a business process are determined and explained using the process flow methodology. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A business process flow diagram is compiled for a business showing the related features in the correct sequence and indicating the relative importance of each component. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA .
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Computer literacy.
  • Principles of good client relations.
  • The organisational service ethic.
  • Organisational policies and procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
  • Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when recommending ways in which the client's business processes can be amended to align with business best practice. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group organization, community when determining the client's business process flow. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when collecting information, writing reports and doing presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information when collecting information, writing reports and doing presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when writing reports and doing presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others when using computer software to write reports and preparing presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when seeing the effect of poor businesses on the viability of a business and the way that the use of best practice processes can improve a business. 

    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  63769   National Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Core  48874   National Certificate: Business Consulting Practice (Enterprise Resource Planning)  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  58977   National Certificate: Publishing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Core  49419   National Diploma: Business Consulting Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  58473   National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  80686   National Diploma: Supply Chain Management: Sensitive Consumer Products  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  50081   Further Education and Training Certificate: Leadership Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  50205   National Certificate: Municipal Integrated Development Planning  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG 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.
     
    1. Afrika Tikkun NCC 
    2. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd 
    3. Amabamba Recruitment 
    4. ASMO INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AN 
    5. ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd 
    6. Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    7. Circleway College 
    8. Clean Heat Academy 
    9. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
    10. Dee-Bravo Training Centre 
    11. DM Training Consultants 
    12. Edutraining Business College 
    13. Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd 
    14. FACULTY TRAINING INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    15. Faranang Marketing 
    16. Finweb Business Consultancy 
    17. Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa 
    18. Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd 
    19. Furniture World Training Centre 
    20. Gauteng City College 
    21. Growth Management Consulting 
    22. HAVOHEJ CONSULTANCY 
    23. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
    24. ICM t/a Institute for Career Management 
    25. Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd 
    26. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    27. Jeppe College of Commerce and 
    28. Jobafrik Consulting 
    29. Josmap Training Institute 
    30. KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    31. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    32. Limadi Industrial Projects 
    33. Makwedeng Training 
    34. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    35. MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    36. Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD 
    37. MINDWORX CONSULTING GAUTENG PTY LTD 
    38. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    39. MTK Corporate Solutions 
    40. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    41. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    42. Networx for Career Development 
    43. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    44. Nokusho M Consulting and Trading 
    45. OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT 
    46. Pebetse Training and Consulting 
    47. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    48. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    49. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    50. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    51. Reflections Development Institute 
    52. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    53. Resonance Institue of Learning 
    54. SA Maritime School and Transport College 
    55. Sisekelo Sustainability Institute 
    56. Siza Nesu Training and Consultants 
    57. SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS 
    58. Tachfin Holdings 
    59. Tembe Service Providers 
    60. Terry Computer Services cc 
    61. Thusanang Skills & Training 
    62. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    63. Tshepang Consulting & Project 
    64. Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. 
    65. TSP COLLEGE 
    66. Umqondo Consultancy 
    67. University of Venda 
    68. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
    69. Vukauzakhe Traiding Enterprise 
    70. VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING 
    71. YITRO INNOVATIONS 


    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.