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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to create and edit documents |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
116938 | Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to create and edit documents | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Computer Sciences and Information Systems | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
7568 | Demonstrate knowledge of and produce word processing documents using basic functions | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 | |
7570 | Produce word processing documents for business | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is intended for people who need to produce and edit documents using a GUI-based word processor either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career in the ICT industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: 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 standard is calculated assuming a person is competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of word processing. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Word processing is defined in terms of its purpose and use. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Documents that can be produced using a word processor are provided, with relevant examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least three examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The benefits of using a word processor for producing documents are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least three benefits. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Create, open and save documents. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
When creating new documents, the name of the new document must allow the document to be easily identified in terms of its purpose and content. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The word processing program is opened. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The parts of the word processor window are described in terms of their features and use. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least 2 of: Menu Bar, Toolbar, Status Bar, scroll bar, ruler. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
A new document is created. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Saving documents is explained in terms of its purpose and the destination of the saved filed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The document is saved with a specific name in a specific folder. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least two different methods of saving a document. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The document is closed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
An existing document is opened. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
The word processing program is closed. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Produce a document from given text. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A document is produced with the required data from given text. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The document is saved regularly to avoid loss of data. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The benefits of saving a file in different formats are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least two of: RTF, Text, HTML, other software versions, other software types. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
A document is saved in a different format. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least two of: RTF, Text, HTML, other software versions, other software types. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Format a document. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A paragraph is manually formatted. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Alignment, justification, line spacing, indentation, paragraph spacing, line and page break control, hyphenation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Text is manually formatted. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least three of: Font (type, size, style - italic, bold, underlined), font colour, font effects (shadow, small capitals, outline, strike-through, superscript, subscript). |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Edit a document. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Data is inserted into a document. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Method of input: insert, typeover; type of data: text, special characters, page break. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Text is selected for manipulation and de-selected. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Text is manipulated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Move, copy, delete. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The format of selected text is copied to other text. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Selected text may be any of: word, line of text, sentence, paragraph, entire document. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Text is located and replaced in a document. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Check spelling and grammar in a document. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Text is entered and corrected automatically while entering. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Text is checked for spelling and grammar and corrections made based on judgement. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Word, paragraph, document. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Words are added to the custom dictionary. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 |
Adjust the display characteristics. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The page view mode is changed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any three of: normal, web, print layout, outline, draft, multi-page. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The document view is increased and decreased. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Using a zoom feature. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Toolbars are removed and added. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Ruler is viewed and removed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Non-printing characters are displayed and removed. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Moderation Process: |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
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 decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made by understanding the uses and benefits of using a word processing application. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by understanding the saved destination and file name conventions. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information by effectively using the Help function and by using the check for synonyms and antonyms. |
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 by organising the text within a document. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by using a word processing application to create and edit documents. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by understanding the application of formats, effects and graphics in documents. |
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 |
This unit standard has replaced:
Assessor Notes: Abbreviations: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 71751 | General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 73249 | General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2028-06-30 | UMALUSI |
Elective | 61755 | General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 66029 | General Education and Training Certificate: Chemical Operations | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 73313 | National Certificate: Electrical Engineering | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 66512 | National Certificate: Foundry Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2013-11-07 | MERSETA |
Elective | 59015 | National Certificate: Gas Installations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CHIETA |
Elective | 59689 | National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 58497 | National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2009-02-18 | Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 57879 | National Certificate: Manufacturing of Surface Coatings | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CHIETA |
Elective | 58861 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Electro-Mechanical Winding | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
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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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. |