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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate an understanding of contracts and their sources

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13995	Demonstrate an understanding of contracts and their sources
ORIGINATOR
Interim SGB for Business, Commerce, Mgmnt Studies
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Generic Management
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
ABET Level 4	Regular	Level 1	NQF Level 01	2
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

A candidate credited with this general competence will be able to: discuss different contracts, the role of government in contracts and the institutional sources of contracts.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Literacy level 3.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain and discuss contracts.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The concept contract is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The components of a contract are identified and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Parties involved, date, objectives, expiry dates, responsibilities of parties, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The purpose/s and conditions of contract is/are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

To protect both parties, service to be delivered in agreed time period, at price, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. An understanding of contractual obligations is demonstrated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Case studies, personal experiences, etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Discuss and compare kinds of contracts and the role of government.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Different kinds of contracts are discussed and compared.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Personal contracts, Business contracts, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Breach of contract is discussed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Procedures to follow, where to seek assistance, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The role of the government in contracts is debated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Role of judicial system, ombudsman, constitution, small claims court, Legal Wise, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. An understanding of individual contracts is demonstrated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Case studies etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Identify and discuss institutional sources of contracts.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Different institutional sources of contracts are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Financial institutions, insurance companies, retail stores, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The functions of the different institutions are examined.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Financial institutions, insurance companies, retail stores, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The role of each source of contract in society is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Social responsibility, etc.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Awareness of contractual obligations
Negotiation Skills
Conflict resolution

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

1. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
2. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
3. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
4. Exploring education and career opportunities; and
5. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

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

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

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

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and health of others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	24153	General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-09-13	Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	49411	General Education and Training Certificate: Construction	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	49753	General Education and Training Certificate: General Technical Practice	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Core	65969	General Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	23253	National Certificate (GETC): Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Core	22977	National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-12-04	CETA
Core	20287	National Certificate: Farming	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Core	20893	National Certificate: Human Resources Management and Practices Support	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-02-13	Was SABPP until Last Date for Achievement
Core	21728	National Certificate: Labour Recruitment Consultancy	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2004-06-12	SERVICES
Elective	71751	General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "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	2028-06-30	UMALUSI
Elective	50584	General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FPMSETA
Elective	20183	National Certificate: Banking	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2015-06-30	BANKSETA
Elective	20288	National Certificate: Farming	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Elective	22991	National Certificate: Refractories Installation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA

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