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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Install a Personal Computer (PC) peripheral device, in a GUI environment |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
117943 | Install a Personal Computer (PC) peripheral device, in a GUI environment | |||
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 | 2 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
7566 | Operate personal computer peripherals | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is intended for people who need to be able to operate a personal computer 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: 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 |
Physically connect a peripheral device directly to a PC. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The type of device is described in terms of its technology in relation to its output quality and speed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The consumables for the type of device are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Depending on type of device: paper (type, size, method of paper feed), ink, colour ink, laser cartridge, ribbon. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The affect on the environment, of typical peripheral device consumables are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Depending on type of device: paper (type, size, method of paper feed), ink, colour ink, laser cartridge, ribbon. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The device is powered on according to the manufacturer`s instructions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Communication is established between the device and the computer. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The device is powered off according to the manufacturer`s instructions. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Setup device drivers for a peripheral device in a GUI environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The chosen peripheral device is installed on the computer. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The default device is explained in terms of its use and benefits. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The default device is selected. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The device properties are altered. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
One of (as applicable or similar): Paper/image size, orientation, input source, resolution. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
A test operation is performed on the installed device to show output. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Depending on type of device, one of the following: a test page, test scan, test plot. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards.
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 identifying simple operating problems when operating personal computer peripherals. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by understanding the connection of personal computer peripherals and selecting a default device. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information by ensuring that personal computer peripherals are connected, operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturers` instructions. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by acting responsibly when operating and maintaining personal computer peripherals, by understanding their affect on the environment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that PC peripherals do not exists in isolation. |
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 7566, which was "Operate personal computer peripherals", Level 2, 3 Credits.
Abbreviations: Notes: 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. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 57804 | National Certificate: Public Administration | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Elective | 71751 | General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 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 | 2023-06-30 | UMALUSI |
Elective | 61755 | General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 66029 | General Education and Training Certificate: Chemical Operations | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 59015 | National Certificate: Gas Installations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CHIETA |
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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