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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Install a personal computer or handheld computer and peripherals |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
14950 | Install a personal computer or handheld computer and peripherals | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Information Systems and Technology | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 | 7 |
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:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: The performance of all elements is to a standard expected in a professional environment. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit value of this unit standard is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to:
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Plan the installation of a single-user personal computer and peripherals. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The plan identifies and explains the feasibility of the specification. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The plan identifies the time and resources required for the installation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The plan adopts a review procedure which ensures that the final outcome meets user requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The plan ensures that the resources required for the installation are available at the time of the installation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Install a single-user computer and peripherals. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The installation ensures that the hardware units match the installation specification. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The installation ensures that the hardware units are located in accordance with the installation and the manufacturer's specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The installation ensures that the hardware units are interconnected according to the installation and the manufacturer's specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The installation ensures that the hardware units complete the manufacturer's diagnostic tests free of errors. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The installation ensures that the system software is configured and customised according to the installation and the manufacturer's specifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Test the installation of a single-user computer and peripherals. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The test ensures that the computer system operates according to the manufacturer's and installation specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The testing procedure meets the manufacturer's guidelines. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The test results are recorded according to organisation specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The test ensures that the system software and application software communicate with the hardware according to the manufacturer's specifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Gain user acceptance for the installation of a single-user computer and peripherals. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. An explanation of the manufacturer supplied operating procedures allows the user to begin operating the system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. An explanation of training and support options allows the user to obtain training and support. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. A review of the installation and installation specification allows the user to judge that the installation has been completed. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Providers must be accredited by the relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) before they can offer programs of education and training assessed against unit standards.
Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. |
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.
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 is to be completed within the normal range of time and cost that would be expected in a professional environment (e.g In a commercial or government organisation). |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
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 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 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. |
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 |
Supplementary information:
None. Sub-Sub-Field (Domain): Hardware, Infrastructure Maintenance and Support. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 49129 | Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Management and Administration | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 78964 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 24293 | National Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2010-01-23 | Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 60652 | Professional Qualification: Management and Administration | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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. | Academy at Vaal Triangle (AVT |
2. | Affirmations Training |
3. | Africa Learn (Pty) Ltd |
4. | Afrika Tikkun NCC |
5. | Amilak Training Center |
6. | ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd |
7. | Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd |
8. | Basadipele Skills Development and Training |
9. | Bells Technical College |
10. | Brainwave Projects 1430 cc |
11. | Careers IT |
12. | Clean Heat Academy |
13. | College Africa Group (Pty) Ltd |
14. | Columbus Consulting Pty Ltd |
15. | Common Vision Young Specialist Trading cc |
16. | CSL Accountants |
17. | CTU Training Solutions |
18. | Dee's Training (Pty) Ltd |
19. | Delight Computer Training |
20. | EAST LONDON MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE |
21. | ED-U Options Academy |
22. | Ekasi IT Solutions Centre |
23. | Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre Pty Ltd |
24. | Elchees Software Solutions |
25. | Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd |
26. | Eshybrand Pty Ltd |
27. | EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD |
28. | Finweb Business Consultancy |
29. | Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd |
30. | Fourways Private College |
31. | Futurekids SA (Fochville) |
32. | Global Institute for Capacity |
33. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
34. | Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd |
35. | Home of Compassion/Grace Ministries |
36. | HUAWEI Technologies Africa (PTY) LTD |
37. | Ikusasalethu Youth Development Project NPC |
38. | iLearn Corporate Services PTY LTD |
39. | Information Technology Resource Centre |
40. | IT Academy |
41. | IT-HI-Q Training (PTY) Ltd |
42. | Jeppe College of Commerce and |
43. | K Boneng Consulting Services P |
44. | KT Mobile Services |
45. | LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING |
46. | LIMPOPO COMPUTER COLLEGE BK |
47. | Loomee Group |
48. | Makhophila Training |
49. | Malope It Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
50. | Mash Computer Training |
51. | MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD |
52. | Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD |
53. | MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT |
54. | Mogapi Education Group (Pty) Ltd |
55. | Moving Ahead Development Agenc |
56. | Mpande Technologies cc |
57. | Mufuka Business and Technical |
58. | NBC Technologies |
59. | NCC - Vereeniging |
60. | Nolwazi Stem Education for The |
61. | Nyathela Business College |
62. | Olrich Home of Technology |
63. | On the Ball College Pty ltd |
64. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
65. | Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd |
66. | Pretoria Technical College |
67. | Priha Projects Pty Ltd |
68. | Progressive School of Business |
69. | Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd |
70. | QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD |
71. | Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd |
72. | Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd |
73. | Sabile Human Resources Consult |
74. | SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
75. | Silulo Ulutho Technologies |
76. | Spears Business and Life Couch Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
77. | Spina Consultancy |
78. | SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
79. | SUCCESS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL CC |
80. | SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS |
81. | Techtisa (pty) Ltd |
82. | Terry Computer Services cc |
83. | The Finishing College (Pty) Lt |
84. | Think Tank T2 (Pty) Ltd |
85. | Titan Trade Technologies |
86. | Tlou Foundation College |
87. | TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD |
88. | TSP COLLEGE |
89. | Ukwazi Academy and Corporate S |
90. | Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd |
91. | Visionary Skill Academy |
92. | VSS College (Pty) LTD |
93. | Vukani Solutions |
94. | VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING |
95. | Wellinkwise Pty Ltd |
96. | Whitestone College |
97. | Working Solution International |
98. | Xylo Trading 12 (Pty) Ltd |
99. | YITRO INNOVATIONS |
100. | Yonet Training Academy |
101. | ZA WIT (PTY) LTD |
102. | Zikode Development Trust |
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. |