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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 | ||||
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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 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: 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 |
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:
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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:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The height of a row is changed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods of changing a row hight:
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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:
Cell range: |
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:
Cell range: |
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: |
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 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: Assessor Notes: > ClipArt gallery - a picture or image in .gif or .jpg format Abbreviations: |
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 |
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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33. | HAVOHEJ CONSULTANCY |
34. | Hazyview Computer College |
35. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
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37. | Ikusasalethu Youth Development Project NPC |
38. | imithetho labour law |
39. | Inqubeko Institute (Pty) Ltd |
40. | IT Academy |
41. | Jeppe College of Commerce and |
42. | K Boneng Consulting Services P |
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44. | Kelvin Power (Pty) Ltd |
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66. | PRX SCHOOL TEST |
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69. | Redefine Human Capital (PTY) L |
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73. | Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd |
74. | RUDO CONSULTING cc |
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76. | SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
77. | Silulo Ulutho Technologies |
78. | Sonani Training and Communications |
79. | Synergistic Covenant Network NPO |
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