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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Design a computer program according to given specifications |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 14915 | Design a computer program according to given specifications | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Information Systems and Technology | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
| - | ||||
| 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 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
| 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 |
| This unit standard is intended:
1. to provide a proficient knowledge of the areas covered. 2. for those entering the workplace in the area of systems development. Qualifying learners are able to: 1. Apply the fundamental principles of procedural programming design techniques. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the features of a procedural computer program that will solve a given simple problem. 3. Operate procedural computer program development toolsThe 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 |
| Open.
The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to: 1. be able to apply the principles of Computer Programming (SGB-ID = SDG001). |
| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Apply the fundamental principles of program design techniques to the given specification. |
| OUTCOME RANGE |
| Structure diagrams, decision trees, decision tables. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The application includes the drawing of a program structure diagram for a given simple problem. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The application includes the drawing of a decision tree for a given simple problem. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The application includes the creation of a decision table for a given simple problem |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The application allows previously-prepared design technique outputs to be read and desk-checked for accuracy. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Demonstrate an understanding of the features of a computer program. |
| OUTCOME NOTES |
| Demonstrate an understanding of the features of a computer program that will solve the problem of the given specification. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The demonstration includes the research of a problem in terms of inputs and outputs. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| HIPO diagram, Warnier-Orr diagrams, Flowcharts. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The demonstration includes the features of a procedural computer program that will solve the given problem. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Data structures, program execution, access methods, output media. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The demonstration outlines why a batch or online program will be the best solution to the problem |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| . |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Demonstrate an understanding of how to document program designs using appropriate tools. |
| OUTCOME RANGE |
| Editor, Syntax, checking, Compiling. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The operation demonstrates the use of the editor of the development tools to produce procedural program source code |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The operation includes the use of the syntax checker of the tools to check for syntax errors. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The operation uses the tool to compile the procedural source code produced. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| User written code, standard functions. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
| Apply fundamental principles of problem analysis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The application provides an appreciation of the steps and techniques of program maintenance. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Understand problem, devise plan, carry out plan, review solution, apply change, test & implement. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The application provides examples to demonstrate different problem analysis techniques (at least 2). |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Problem definition, Hierarchical (Top-Down) approach, Stepwise refinement, Modularity. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The application uses logic flow techniques to solve given elementary problems. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Flow charts, Structured use of language (Pseudo code). |
| UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
| Please note that the relevant Education and Training Quality Authoriy (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programs of education and training assessed against unit standards. |
| UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
| 1. Performance of all elements is to be carried out in accordance with organisation standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication, health and safety, and personal behaviour. An example of the standards expected is the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations.
2. Performance of all elements complies with the laws of South Africa, especially with regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights. 3. All activities must comply with any policies, procedures and requirements of the organisations involved, the ethical codes of relevant professional bodies and any relevant legislative and/ or regulatory requirements. 4. Performance of all elements should be performed with a solid understanding of the use of development tools needed in the areas applicable to the unit standard. Examples of such tools are, but is not limited to CASE tools, programming language editors with syntax checking, program source version control systems systems. 5. Performance of all elements should make use of International capability models used for Software Development. Examples of such models include (but is not limited to) the ISO SPICE model as well as the CMM model for Software Development. |
| Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
| Identify, solve problems and make decisions in relation to the current systems development environments. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
| Organise and manage him/her self and his/her 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 persuasion when engaging with systems development |
| 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 by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exists in isolation. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
| Contribute to his/her full personal development and the social and economic development of the society at large by being aware of the importance of: reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively, exploring education and career opportunities and developing entrepreneurial opportunities. |
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 | 78965 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
| Core | 24294 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2010-01-23 | Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement |
| Core | 79627 | National Certificate: Mechatronics | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2015-06-30 | MERSETA |
| Elective | 20185 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Banking | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | BANKSETA |
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