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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Present an informed argument on a current issue in a business sector |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 14525 | Present an informed argument on a current issue in a business sector | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Financial Services | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
| - | ||||
| 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 | 5 |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2003-08-13 | 2006-08-13 | SAQA 0249/03 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2007-08-13 | 2010-08-13 | |||
| 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 |
| 230070 | Present an informed argument on a current issue in a business sector | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 5 |
| PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
| This Unit Standard is intended specifically to meet the communication requirement for qualifications in Financial Services at NQF Level 5, but it may be useful to learners in other sectors. It requires knowledge of current issues in a selected field or sub-field and ability to conduct independent research on such issues.
The qualifying learner is capable of: |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| There is open access to this Unit Standard. Learners should be competent in Communication and Mathematical and Financial Literacy at NQF Level 4. |
| UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
| The presentation should include a handout, slides and verbal presentation. |
| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Demonstrate knowledge and insight into a current issue in a selected business sector. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. A current issue is identified in a selected business sector. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The issue is analysed indicating in-depth insight into the specialist issue. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The relevance of the issue and potential impact on a specific business sector is explained with reference to current research. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. Regulations relating to the topic are identified to ensure that the argument to be developed complies with legislative requirements. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Develop an argument around an issue using the language of the field. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. Appropriate terminology is used in the correct context. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The issue is considered from different viewpoints in order to produce an objective position or balanced view. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. A specific case for or against the issue is developed for a selected audience and purpose. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The argument is substantiated in order to produce informed opinions. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| 5. Potential challenges to the argument are anticipated in order to be prepared for questions or counter arguments. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Organise a communication on a selected issue. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The objective of the communication is clearly identified and stated for the target audience. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. Appropriate communication tools are used to achieve the stated objective of the communication. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The selected content is sequenced to achieve the communication objective. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The information is synthesised into a coherent presentation that meets the objective and is appropriate for the intended audience. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| 5. A cogent argument is provided to negate undesired options. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
| 6. Appropriate examples are included to illustrate and substantiate the argument. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
| Apply technical knowledge and skill to present argument on an issue in a selected business sector. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. A written document is produced to present an argument on the selected issue and support a verbal presentation. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The main points of the argument are identified and highlighted with due regard for the specific audience and purpose. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The language level and vocabulary used are appropriate for the audience. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. A communication is presented coherently using the basic conventions of the appropriate professional discourse. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| 5. A specific viewpoint is defended and substantiated with additional information and examples when necessary. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
| 6. Comments and challenges are addressed without losing the focus of the argument. |
| UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
| This Unit Standard will be internally assessed by the provider and moderated by a moderator registered by INSQA or a relevant accredited ETQA. The mechanisms and requirements for moderation are contained in the document obtainable from INSQA (INSQA framework for assessment and moderation). |
| UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
| N/A |
| UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
| N/A |
| UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
| N/A |
| Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
| The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses show that responsible decisions using critical thinking have been made in identifying and arguing a selected issue. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
| The learner is able to organise and manage him/herself and his/her activities responsibly researching the issue and meeting deadlines. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
| The learner is able to collect, organise and critically evaluate information in researching a current issue. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
| The learner is able to communicate effectively in presenting a verbal argument, defending a point of view, developing a written document to accompany the presentation and selecting the main points of the argument. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
| The learner is able to demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems identifying a current issue and explaining the relevance of the issue to a selected business sector. |
| UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
| N/A |
| UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
| This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 230070, which is "Present an informed argument on a current issue in a business sector", Level 5, 5 Credits. |
| QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
| ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
| Fundamental | 48886 | National Certificate: Business Advising | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2010-11-11 | Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement |
| Fundamental | 49834 | National Certificate: Financial Services: Long-Term Risk Assessment | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | INSETA |
| Fundamental | 23973 | National Certificate: Financial Services: Wealth Management | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2006-08-13 | Was INSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
| Fundamental | 36438 | National Certificate: Local Economic Development | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
| Fundamental | 49793 | National Certificate: Productivity | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SABPP |
| Fundamental | 20908 | National Diploma: Customer Management | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
| Fundamental | 49860 | National Diploma: Financial Services: Long-Term Risk Assessment | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | INSETA |
| Fundamental | 20904 | National Diploma: Marketing Communications | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
| Fundamental | 61593 | National Diploma: Marketing Management | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Fundamental | 20896 | National Diploma: Marketing Research | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
| Fundamental | 35926 | National Diploma: Payroll Administration Services | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-03-31 | Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement |
| Fundamental | 67229 | National Diploma: Payroll Administration Services | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
| Fundamental | 49794 | National Diploma: Productivity | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SABPP |
| Elective | 48960 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Social Security Administration | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | HW SETA |
| Elective | 49123 | National Certificate: Journalism | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-10-18 | Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement |
| Elective | 61594 | National Certificate: Management | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-05-02 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Elective | 49023 | National Diploma: Liaison Interpreting | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | QCTO |
| Elective | 49598 | National Diploma: Paralegal Practice | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
| Elective | 48784 | National Diploma: Translation | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-12-31 | CHE |
| 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. |
| 1. | A4 Consultancy CC |
| 2. | Edutraining Business College |
| 3. | Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
| 4. | Giamanje TVET College |
| 5. | Growth Management Consulting |
| 6. | Josmap Training Institute |
| 7. | Khehli Institute |
| 8. | MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) |
| 9. | Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) |
| 10. | Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School |
| 11. | Siza Nesu Training and Consultants |
| 12. | Thinking Mind Trading |
| 13. | Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd |
| 14. | Tshepang Consulting & Project |
| 15. | Umqondo Consultancy |
| 16. | UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD |
| 17. | University of Venda |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |