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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 format documents 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117924  Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to format documents 
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 2  NQF Level 02  5 
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 use advanced formatting to documents using a GUI-based word processor either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career needing this competency, like the ICT industry.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Work with multiple documents.
  • Format text.
  • Format paragraphs.
  • Format pages.
  • Format a document.
  • Templates are used and created.

    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:
  • Mathematical literacy and communication skills at least at NQF level 1.
  • ID 117902: Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment, NQF level 1.
  • ID 116938: Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to create and edit documents, NQFlevel 1. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • This standard is applicable to any word processor application that runs on any Graphical User Interface(GUI) operating system.
  • Where wording are not exact for the chosen operating system, the learner can choose the equivalent item or option to demonstrate competence in the specific outcome or assessment criteria. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Work with multiple documents within a word processing application. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Minimum 2 documents. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A number of documents are opened, in order to switch control between them. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Documents are sized so that at least two documents can be seen at the same time. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Text is manipulated between active documents. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Format Text using a word processing application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A border is applied to text and removed from text to enhance the look-and-feel of a document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Shading is applied to text and removed from text. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Shading is also refers to a filling.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The current date and time is added. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The use of an automatic field added capability of the word processor is demonstrated, in terms of its purpose and use to speed up typing of words and sentences. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Date, time, document information.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Special characters and symbols are inserted into an existing word processing document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Hyphenation is activated and applied into an existing word processing document. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    At least one of the following: Automatic, soft, optional.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Special effects are applied to text in an existing word processing document. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Animation, text border.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Character Spacing is changed in an existing word processing document. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Format paragraphs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Tabs are set, reset and removed from an existing word processing document. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Tabs: left tab, right tab, centre tab, decimal align tab, leading character tab; at least 2 methods of setting tabs are demonstrated.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The default tab setting is changed in an existing word processing document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Bullets are applied to and removed from an existing word processing document. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Automatic while entering, to existing text.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Bullet formats are changed within an existing word processing document. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Bullet character, bullet position, text position.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The difference between numbered text and outline numbered text is explained in terms of their use in an existing word processing document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Numbering is applied to and removed from selected text in an existing word processing document. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Automatic while entering, to existing text; single level numbering, multi-level numbering to at least three levels.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Numbering formats are changed within existing paragraph. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Number format, number style, number position, text position.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    A border is applied to and removed from an existing word processing document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Paragraph spacing is changed in an existing word processing document. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Line spacing, before and after paragraph.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Format Pages within an existing word processing document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The page format of a document is changed according to given specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Page size, page orientation, margins, layout.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Manual Page breaks are inserted into an existing word processing document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Page breaks are deleted from an existing word processing document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A border is applied to and removed from an existing word processing document. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Format an existing word processing Document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Methods of automatically formatting a document are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Templates, styles, manual.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A header is added to and removed from a document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A footer is added to and removed from a document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Page numbers are added to a document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    A document is split into sections according to given specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Minimum 2 sections.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Endnotes and footnotes are inserted into a document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    A Section Break is inserted into and deleted from an existing word processing document. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Templates are used and created to facilitate ease of use in future, by having default options when starting a new word processing document. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A document is created using an existing template. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A document is saved as a new template with a specific name and in a specific folder. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A created template is used to have pre-defined default options when starting a new word processing document. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Default options include but is not limited to:
  • Document type, document format depending on type chosen.
     
    		•


    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 
  • 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.
  • Performance of all elements complies with the laws of the country operating in, especially with regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights.
  • 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.
  • 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). 
    		•

    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 working with multiple documents, and applying special formatting to a document. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by switching control between documents and manipulating text between documents. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information by selecting graphics, symbols and special characters to be included in the text. 

    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 and formatting documents appropriately. 

    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 format 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:
  • " 7568, which was " Demonstrate knowledge of and produce word processing documents using basic functions", NQF Level 2, 3 Credits.
  • " 7570, which was "Produce word processing documents for business", NQF Level 3, 5 Credits.

    Assessor Notes:
  • If the learner is required to enter text used for this unit standard, the entering of the text and the time taken to enter the text do not form part of the assessment of this standard.
  • At least three documents must be available for use for assessment.
  • GUI functions like printing, using a pointing device and using the HELP facility are covered in a generic unit standard (ID 117902) and should be assessed as part of the mentioned standard.
  • Possible laws applicable to this standard could include acts like Access to Information Acts; Copyright Acts, Constitution of the Country being assessed in.

    Abbreviations:
  • " PC-Personal computer.
  • " CD-Compact disk.
  • " GUI-Graphical User Interface. 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  67629   National Certificate: Mechatronics  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  74269   National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  77063   National Certificate: Construction Health and Safety  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    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  79806   National Certificate: Occupational Hygiene and Safety  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  57804   National Certificate: Public Administration  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Fundamental  79407   National Certificate: Polymer Compound Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    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  59099   National Certificate: Agricultural Equipment Service and Repair  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  58955   National Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CHIETA 
    Elective  78527   National Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  64749   National Certificate: Community Health Work  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Elective  59016   National Certificate: Fish and Seafood Processing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    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  61929   National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Elective  64529   National Certificate: Automotive Body Repair  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    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  64409   National Certificate: Automotive Spray Painting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  50308   National Certificate: Bread and Flour Confectionery Baking  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  49752   National Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  66449   National Certificate: Foundry Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2013-11-07  MERSETA 
    Elective  58950   National Certificate: Gas Installations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CHIETA 
    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  57121   National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Quarrying  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-09-17  Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  62869   National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Surface Excavations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  48654   National Certificate: Seed Analysis  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  59019   National Certificate: Tissue Conversion  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    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 
    Elective  20486   National Certificate: Surveying  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  90656   National Certificate: Mine Ventilation  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


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