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

Produce a business plan for a golfing pro-shop 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
120202  Produce a business plan for a golfing pro-shop 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Sport 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-11-30  2008-11-30  SAQA 0463/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-11-30   2012-11-30  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
262380  Produce a business plan for a small business  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  12   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners working towards this standard will be working within a golf club environment, specialising in golf retailing, added services to golf clubs, golf coaching, sports science and golf event management, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to one's job. This standard will also add value to individuals who are seeking to develop a career pathway towards an accomplished sports management and administration specialist.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Identifying and demonstrating an understanding of the elements of a business plan.
  • Compiling an organisation structure for one's own business to determine how a business plan can best be integrated.
  • Identifying resources and information required to complete own business plan.
  • Compiling a business plan. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners accessing this standard are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 4
  • Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and demonstrate understanding of the elements of a business plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Legal business types are identified and explained with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Business types include but are not limited to sole trader, partnerships, close corporations, private companies, public companies.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Legal registrations and any legislative compliance in relation to golfing business are explained and included in business plan. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Legal registrations include but are not limited to PAYE (Pay As You Earn), VAT (Value Added Tax), RSC (Regional Services Council), COIDA, Skills Development Levy, Industry regulations.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A business plan is explained in terms of business, financial, marketing and operations plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The codes of ethics pertaining to a business plan are identified and explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The business plan for the purpose of a management tool for a golfing business is explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Compile an organisation structure for one's golfing business to determine how a business plan can best be integrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A business organogram is drawn up for golfing business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The broad functions required to effectively complete business activities are described according to overall business goals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Lines of authority and responsibility are designated in relation to organogram. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Any relevant human resources needs are determined accordingly. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify resources and information required to complete own business plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Information on the resources needed and procedures to be followed to achieve the plan is compiled in order to effectively execute business plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The type of business ownership is decided upon and registration completed accordingly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The industry specific and legal requirements for own venture are identified and explained in terms of how they will affect the business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    All relevant information is gathered for the completion of the business plan. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Compile business plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The structure and layout of the business plan is designed to be compatible with the nature of business. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Business and operational goals include but are not limited to short, medium and long-term goals extending for at least five years.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Business and operational goals are identified and procedures for the effective implementation thereof are outlined in business plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Marketing plans are included in business plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Financial and cash flow plans are included in business plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    An outline of how business will operate and achieve marketing and financial objectives are included in business plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    A vision statement that represents the goals and objectives of the new venture is outlined and integrated into overall business activities. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any 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 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 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 
  • The principles of researching and compiling a business plan.
  • A basic understanding of how to compile organograms and define the business functions related thereto.
  • An understanding of legal compliances affecting a business.
  • The applications of a business plan.
  • An understanding of types of business ownership.
  • An understanding of resource requirements.
  • An understanding of how to set business and operational objectives for inclusion in a business plan. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking processes to compile a viable business plan for a golfing business. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to determine the business plan for a golfing business. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to gather all the necessary data to effectively compile a business plan for a golfing business. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and crtically evaluate marketing, financial, industrial specific, legal and all other relevant information to include in a business plan for a golfing business. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to compile business plan. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others to gather necessary data for inclusion in business plan. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognising that factors influence a golfing business and the inputs to the business plan do not exist in isolation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities by in ensuring all factors have been considered for inclusion in business plan. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 262380, which is "Produce a business plan for a small business", Level 5, 12 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  50017   National Diploma: Club Professional Golfing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-11-30  Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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.
     
    NONE 


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