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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Create opportunities for innovation and lead projects to meet innovative ideas |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
15216 | Create opportunities for innovation and lead projects to meet innovative ideas | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Generic Management | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Generic Management | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular-Fundamental | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 4 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2006-05-02 | 2007-11-28 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2008-11-28 | 2011-11-28 |
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 |
252020 | Create and manage an environment that promotes innovation | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This is a Unit Standard intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second level managers such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, and may have more than one team reporting to them.
The qualifying learner is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that people learning towards this Unit Standard are already competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Keep abreast of and analyse innovations or new developments. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Latest innovations in the specific business sector are identified from a wide range of media. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. An indication is given of how the innovation or new technology could impact on the business sector and the department/division in particular. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The pros and cons of new technology or innovations are investigated and summarised in writing. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. A recommendation is made as to whether the innovation should be further investigated with a view to application in the section/division/department. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Knowledge of innovations is used to assist with further innovations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Trends are identified and used to identify further opportunities. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Create opportunities for innovation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The immediate team/group, the larger group and stakeholders are used in the innovation process. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Elements of innovation are included in all regular team meetings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Techniques are used to increase creativity within the group. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. A number of alternate solutions are generated for any given situation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The problem solving process it used to innovate new ideas. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Lead projects to meet new, innovative ideas. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The overall framework for the project reflects the innovative nature of the project. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. A new approach to work breakdown structure and task allocation is used in line with the innovative nature of the project. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Controls are established in line with the innovative nature of the project. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Project planning is approached with inputs from the team. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. New ideas that emerge throughout the project are recorded and communicated for use throughout the project implementation or to initiate new projects. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Review new projects/procedures to determine effectiveness. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. New plans adopted and innovated techniques introduced are monitored against team / section / division / department objectives to determine their effectiveness. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. A report is written on the effectiveness of the new plan/procedure/technique advising on its continuation, amendment and/or abandonment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Amendments are made to new plans/techniques/procedures , if necessary to make them more efficient / effective. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Alternative plans/procedures/techniques are drawn up if the innovative one is to be abandoned. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical.
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UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in order to innovate. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others when generating new ideas and implementing projects. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities when implementing projects. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information when generating ideas. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively with stakeholders new ideas as they emerge. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology to assist with idea generation and to record ideas. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems and how innovations in one area could impact on another. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
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UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 252020, which is "Create and manage an environment that promotes innovation", Level 5, 6 credits. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 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 |
Core | 49793 | National Certificate: Productivity | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SABPP |
Core | 50060 | National Certificate: Public Administration | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Core | 48888 | National Diploma: Hiring Operations Management | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2016-12-31 | SERVICES |
Core | 49794 | National Diploma: Productivity | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SABPP |
Core | 58601 | National Certificate: Land Transport Planning | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | LG SETA |
Fundamental | 49626 | National Certificate: Landcare Facilitation | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
Fundamental | 49745 | National Certificate: Value Engineering | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | QCTO |
Fundamental | 49060 | National Degree: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical) | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-12-31 | EWSETA |
Elective | 49627 | Further Education and Training Certificate: e Records Management | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | |
Elective | 50081 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Leadership Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 50372 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Municipal Finance and Administration | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 49086 | National Certificate: Auctioneering Management | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2011-02-16 | Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 58883 | National Certificate: Fluid Power | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 49121 | National Certificate: Interactive Media | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
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 | 58978 | National Certificate: Journalism | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 50205 | National Certificate: Municipal Integrated Development Planning | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 57805 | National Certificate: Public Sector Employment and Skills Development Practices | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Elective | 49469 | National Diploma: Complex Procurement | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | |
Elective | 62610 | National Diploma: Copywriting | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 58802 | National Diploma: Disability Employment Practice | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2020-07-30 | SABPP |
Elective | 59256 | National Diploma: Flight Dispatch | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2016-12-31 | TETA |
Elective | 49023 | National Diploma: Liaison Interpreting | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | QCTO |
Elective | 48784 | National Diploma: Translation | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-12-31 | CHE |
Elective | 67460 | National Diploma: Public Administration | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | 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. | Acorser Corporate and Business Consulting Cc |
2. | Arishi ISD (PTY) Ltd |
3. | ATTI (Advanced Technonogy Training Institute) |
4. | ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd |
5. | Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprises |
6. | Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd |
7. | Bono Skills Development (PTY) Ltd |
8. | Cale Developments |
9. | Centre for Africa Capacity Building and Development (Pty) Ltd |
10. | Chartered Institute of Management (Pty) Ltd |
11. | Clean Heat Academy |
12. | College of Cape Town TVET |
13. | Commerce Edge South Africa (Pty) Ltd |
14. | Dee's Training (PTY) LTD |
15. | Digital School of Marketing (Pty) Ltd |
16. | DM Training Consultants |
17. | DotCentre Business Consulting |
18. | Dzindalo Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
19. | E-Login Business Institute (Pty) Ltd |
20. | Equity Training and Consulting |
21. | Fachs Business Consulting and Training |
22. | Falcon Business Institute (PTY |
23. | Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd |
24. | Faranang Marketing |
25. | Frayintermedia Cc |
26. | Free State Training and Development Institute |
27. | Genvio (Pty) Ltd |
28. | Gleyding Management Institute (Pty) Ltd |
29. | Global Steel Merchants (Pty) Ltd |
30. | Harvestine Investments (Pty) Ltd |
31. | Harvitex cc |
32. | HDPSA |
33. | Higherway Institute of Learning (Pty) Ltd |
34. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
35. | IALE School of Advanced Learning Education |
36. | ICM t/a Institute for Career Management |
37. | Institute of Busines Management of Southern Africa |
38. | Integrated Corporate Skills Solution |
39. | Jeppe College of Commerce and |
40. | Khongoloti Training Academy |
41. | Kundani Trading |
42. | Le - Mark Training and Development Pty (Ltd) |
43. | Lusa Social Enterprenueship Institute (PTY)LTD |
44. | Mafamawethu Consultants |
45. | Majuba Technical Vocational Education and Training |
46. | Mamuhle Academy |
47. | Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre |
48. | Matash Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
49. | Matontech Trading Enterprise |
50. | Matsila Holdings |
51. | Maximum Development Institute |
52. | MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD |
53. | Mgwezane Training and Management cc |
54. | MMPS Holdings |
55. | Morning Star Design |
56. | Mowils Consultants |
57. | Mpumalanga School of Government - MPSG |
58. | MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE |
59. | Musengavhadzimu Media |
60. | Nare Training and Development |
61. | National Skills and Technical |
62. | NokushoM Consultancy and Trading |
63. | Orchards Graduate School (Pty) Ltd |
64. | Peuneo (Pty) Ltd |
65. | Pholo Human Capital (Pty) Ltd |
66. | PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
67. | Posh Multimedia |
68. | Prestige Leaders Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
69. | Pretoria Technical College |
70. | Pro-Active Public Services (Pty) Ltd |
71. | Prodigy Business Services |
72. | Prosam Consulting Group (Pty) Ltd |
73. | Prospen Group (Pty) Ltd |
74. | PTDEV (Pty) Ltd |
75. | Ramazwi Security Service and Training Agency (Pty) Ltd |
76. | Rams Professional Training and Conferencing |
77. | Rand Training College |
78. | Ratomac Trading Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
79. | Reflections Development Institute |
80. | Regen Institute of Leadership and Management Education |
81. | Regenesys School of Public Management |
82. | Resonance Institue of Learning |
83. | Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd |
84. | Ritepath HR Solutions |
85. | Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd |
86. | Saint Colonel Graduate Institute |
87. | Sampatla Procurement Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
88. | Sizanesu Consulting |
89. | South Africa School of Diplomacy, Protocol and Public Administration |
90. | Spears Business and Life Coach Consulting |
91. | Step Ahead Academy (Pty) Ltd |
92. | Summat Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
93. | TBL Empowerment Hub |
94. | Tembe Service Providers |
95. | Thandiwenathi (Pty) Ltd |
96. | Thubelihle Graduate Institute (Pty) Ltd |
97. | Tinotel Communications |
98. | Tippinggate Business Solutions |
99. | Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
100. | Together Lifestyle Resort Pty Ltd |
101. | Tonex Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
102. | Tovani Traiding 299 |
103. | Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. |
104. | Tsoelopele Leadership Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
105. | TSP COLLEGE |
106. | Ukwakhile Projects (PTY) Ltd |
107. | Vala Nge Bhetshu Human Capital Development (Pty) Ltd |
108. | Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd |
109. | Vuca Institute of Leadership Development |
110. | Vumilia Africa Group |
111. | VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING |
112. | Weinvest Investments |
113. | Whitestone College |
114. | WW.IT-IQ Training & Solutions |
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