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

Conduct a range of audits 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117392  Conduct a range of audits 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Public Administration and Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Public Administration 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  6 
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 
This Unit standard is for people working within the inspection and enforcement services in a government department. On successful completion of the unit standard, people will be able to contribute to the planning and conducting of an audit assignment, as well as preparing related draft reports within a supervised environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 4
  • Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard includes audits relating to :
  • Organisations approved by the Department of Labour head office as Inspection Authorities and include those approved for Occupational Hygiene, First Aid Orgaisations, Vessels under pressure, Diving Medical Practitioners, Audiometrists/Audiologists, any other approved Inspection Authority.
  • Occupational hygiene and electrical installations for purposes of legal proceedings.
  • Desk audits of plans, reports and policies requested by employers. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan an audit assignment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Manual and computerised auditing systems and tools relating to the areas covered in the unit standard range. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant tools, instruments, documentation required related to the specific areas as outlined in the unit standard range, are identified correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Necessary approval processes are followed, as outlined in the Procedural Guide. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All administrative arrangements in relation to the audit are concluded as per organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    All information and tools are verified in terms of their appropriateness for the specific audit to be conducted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Confidentiality and security procedures are strictly followed in accordance with organisational guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The proposed audit plan is formulated clearly in consultation with appropriate personnel and submitted for approval to the appropriate person. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct an audit assignment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    An audit should be conducted in each of the three broad areas listed in the Unit Standard range. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Tests, as specified in the audit plan, are correctly conducted, the results properly recorded and conclusions validly drawn. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Compliance, Substantive.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All matters of an unusual nature are identified and promptly dealt with in line with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Material and significant errors, deficiencies or other variations from standard are identified, recorded and dealt with in line with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Discussions with staff involved in the audit are conducted in a manner, which promotes professional relationships between auditing and operational staff. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Confidentiality and security procedures are strictly observed in accordance with the prescribed standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prepare related reports. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Manual and computerised systems 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Clear, concise reports relating to the audit assignment are prepared and submitted for review and approval in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Conclusions drawn are valid and supported by evidence. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Recommendations made are constructive and practicable. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Preliminary conclusions and recommendations are discussed and agreed with the relevant person. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The appropriate action to follow is agreed upon and executed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Confidentiality and security procedures are strictly followed. 


    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 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 or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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 
  • All Regulations, Codes, official policy documents relaying to the various labour legislation.
  • Formats, tools and instruments approved by the Department of Labour for auditing purposes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community. 

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

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

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations. 

    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. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts. 

    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  49107   National Certificate: Inspection and Enforcement Services  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Core  80047   National Certificate: Road Safety Development  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Core  80046   National Certificate: Tactical Road Traffic Operations  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  58580   National Certificate: Aerodrome Control  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 
    Elective  58579   National Diploma: Air Traffic Control  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 


    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. AFRIC POLICING INSTITUTE 
    2. BOLTON BUSINESS COLLEGE & COMPUTER STUDIES 
    3. DAM SCHOOL OF POLICING 
    4. DAM SCHOOL OF POLICING POLOKWANE 
    5. DAM SCHOOL OF POLICING PRETORIA 
    6. Global Tech 
    7. HJN TRAINING CC 
    8. JEPPE COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND COMPUTER 
    9. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    10. SHEPPERD ACADEMY 
    11. TELLUMAT 


    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.