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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Work with information technology in an accounting environment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12991	Work with information technology in an accounting environment
ORIGINATOR
SGB HET Accountancy and Financial Management
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
FASSET - Financial and Accounting Services SETA
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Finance, Economics and Accounting
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	6
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
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

People credited with this unit standard are generally found within the accounting technician field. On successful completion of the unit standard, people will be able to input, store and output data, and minimise risk to data held on a computer system within an accounting environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Unit standards for Basic computer literacy at NQF level 4.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Information technology software and hardware used in an accounting environment.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Input, store and output data.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Data to be input into the computer system and data required from the computer system is clarified with, and authorised by, the appropriate person.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Input - Manual source documents, Computerised source documents

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Data is input and stored in the appropriate location.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. New unique codes are generated as necessary.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. All vital fields are completed accurately.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Errors in inputting and coding are identified and corrected in a timeous manner.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Available search facilities are utilised effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Confidentiality of data is maintained at all times.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Data is output as required in line with agreed deadlines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Output - Print, E-mail, Fax, Disk, To other systems

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Minimise risks to data held on a computer system.

OUTCOME RANGE

Sources of data - Internal, External

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Work carried out on a computer is saved on a regular basis.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Back-ups of work are made in accordance with organisational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Passwords are used where limitations on access to data are required, are kept secret and discreetly changed at appropriate times.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Appropriate times - On a regular basis, If disclosure is suspected

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The computer is closed down in a way so as not to cause loss of information or damage to the computer system or storage media.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Immediate assistance is sought in the case of difficulties or failure of equipment from the appropriate person.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Hardware and software are securely located.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Potential risks to data from different sources are identified and the appropriate person is promptly notified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Viruses, Confidentiality, Hardware, Software

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Use basic computer systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The principles of general information technology is described in relation to relationships, purpose and relevant security and legal regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Software packages, Types of data, General operations, Passwords, Types of risk, Causes of difficulties

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Knowledge of organisational policies and procedures related to computer systems and information is demonstrated in a meaningful manner.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Documentation presentation style, Information sources, Security policies, Computer software, systems and networking, Password and back-up policies, Hardware, software and back-up copy locations

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Basic computer operations are applied in terms of saving, transferring and printing information.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Communication through e-mail is utilised effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Downloading mail, Sending mail, Downloading and sending attachments

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Accreditation for this unit standard shall be obtained from the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body, through summative assessment by a registered assessor.

Moderation activity comments by SGB`s, organisations and individuals may be forwarded to NSB03.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

A demonstrated understanding of:

General Information Technology

The organisation

Basic Software

Basic Hardware

Legal Requirements:
Security and legal regulations relating to IT - Data protection legislation, Copyright, Health and Safety.

Terminology:
IT - Information technology

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, organise and critically evaluate information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.

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

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	36213	National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FASSET

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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