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

Use a GUI-based word processor to enhance a document through the use of tables and columns 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119078  Use a GUI-based word processor to enhance a document through the use of tables and columns 
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 3  NQF Level 03  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
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 enhance document appearance 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:
  • Create and edit a table.
  • Format a table according to given requirements.
  • Create and edit columns in a document.
  • Format columns in a document.

    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 2.
  • Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment (ID 117902 - NQF Level 1).
  • Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to format documents (ID 117924 - NQF Level 2). 
    		•

    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 
    Create and edit a table. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A table is created. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Table to have at least 4 columns and 4 rows, andat least two of the following methods of creating a table are demonstrated: Insert Table on Standard Toolbar, Insert/Draw Table from Table Menu, Convert Text to Table from Table Menu.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Data is entered into the table. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Text is selected in the table. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    A word, a sentence, a Cell, a Row, a Column, the Entire Table.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Text is deleted from a table. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Text to be deleted includes:
  • In a single cell, in an entire row, in an entire column.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Table cells are inserted and deleted. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    A single cell, a whole column, a whole row.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Text is copied from one cell range to another. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    A cell, a column, a row.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Text is moved from one cell range to another. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    A cell, a column, a row.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Format a table according to given requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The width of a column is changed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Methods of changing a column width:
  • Manually using drag, and automatically using Table Menu.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The height of a row is changed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Methods of changing a row hight:
  • Manually using drag, and automatically using Table Menu.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The alignment of text in a cell range is changed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Left, Center, Right, Justified, Direction.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Borders are added to a cell range. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    A single cell, a column, a row, the entire table, at least two methods of adding a border to be demonstrated.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The background shading of a cell range is changed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Shading:
  • Colour.

    Cell range:
  • A single cell, a column, a row, the entire table, at least two methods of adding shading to be demonstrated.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The text colour is changed in a cell range. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    A single cell, a column, a row, the entire table, at least two methods of changing the text colour to be demonstrated.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Borders are changed in a cell range. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Change:
  • Line colour, line style, line width.

    Cell range:
  • A single cell, a column, a row, the entire table, at least two methods of changing the border colour to be demonstrated.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    A table is formatted automatically using the features of the word processing application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Cell attributes are changed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Merge cells, split cells.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    Data in a table is sorted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    Numeric calculations are applied to achieve a given scenario. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Create and Edit Columns in a document. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Columns referred to here are not columns in a table (see definition in the notes section). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A document column is inserted. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    At least two.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Edit a column in a document. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Resize, Line in between, Adjust column length.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A column break is inserted and deleted. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Format a column in a document. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Columns referred to here are not columns in a table (see definition in the notes section). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A heading is added for a column. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Above column break, inside column.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A text box is added inside a column. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    At least two in separate columns.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Text boxes are linked between different columns. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    At least two.
     


    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 understanding the application of tables and columns to documents. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by organising tables and columns within a document. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information by understanding the impact of tables and columns in a document. 

    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 formatting tables and columns in documents. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by incorporating tables and columns into a document. 

    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 7570, which was "Produce word processing documents for business", Level 3, 5 Credits.

    Supplementary Information:

    Definitions:
  • Columns - Columns in the standard refers to a way of formatting documents into columns. This is often used when creating newspapers or magazines. This does not refer to the column of a table inside a document.

    Assessor Notes:
  • The following must be made available to the learner at the start of the assessment:
    > ClipArt gallery - a picture or image in .gif or .jpg format
  • 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  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  63189   National Certificate: Medical Laboratory Assistance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30   
    Core  66370   Further Education and Training Certificate: Roof Truss Technology  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Fundamental  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 
    Fundamental  78803   National Certificate: Primary Response in Emergencies  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2013-06-02   
    Fundamental  60249   National Certificate: Primary Response in Emergencies  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-06-02  HW SETA 
    Elective  58975   National Certificate: Automated Packaging Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    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  78528   National Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58537   National Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-06-17  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  58882   National Certificate: Fluid Power  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  57828   National Certificate: Glass Forming  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  63349   National Certificate: Molten Glass Production  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CHIETA 
    Elective  50398   National Certificate: Project Support Service  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  61971   National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Elective  60190   National Certificate: Water and Wastewater Process Control  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Elective  61450   Further Education and Training Certificate: Film and Television Production Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Elective  66489   Further Education and Training Certificate: Foundry Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2013-11-07  MERSETA 
    Elective  77963   Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining/Exploration Geology  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  57898   Further Education and Training Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Elective  50329   Further Education and Training Certificate: Radiation Protection  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Elective  59037   Further Education and Training Certificate: Tissue Conversion  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 


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