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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Develop analytical perception

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
256155	Develop analytical perception
ORIGINATOR
SGB GET & FET Business, Commerce and Mngment Stud
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 1	NQF Level 01	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
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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 develops specific cognitive (thinking) skills in learners. Learners are taught strategies to differentiate (dividing whole concepts and objects into parts) and integrate (joining parts into a whole concept or object). Attitudinal and motivational changes in an individual's approach to reality are encouraged by developing these cognitive strategies. Adaptation to the world depends upon a balance between these two perceptual processes.

On completion of the unit standard, the learner will be able to:

Divide whole concepts and objects into parts in accordance with specific goals.

Combine parts into a whole concept or object according to specific needs.

Link components to restructure a given concept or object.

Conduct a structural versus an operational analysis of a concept or object.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Mathematical literacy at ABET Level 3.

Communication at ABET Level 3.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Divide whole concepts and objects into parts in accordance with specific goals.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The whole is divided into component parts.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Each component part is analysed as an independent whole unit itself.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The purpose and reason for dividing the whole into parts is clarified in terms of aiding understanding.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Concepts and objects are divided in a number of different ways according to time and need.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Combine parts into a whole concept or object according to specific needs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Combine parts into a whole concept or object according to specific needs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

A systematic approach and plan to combine parts are established and implemented.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Different strategies are employed to suit the changing demands of the task.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Link components to restructure a given concept or object.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

An analysis is made of the different elements of the concept or object.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The elements are recombined in a manner which enables the concept or object to be organised in a different way.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Synthesis and analysis are combined to determine the specific elements which are able to be put together to create the whole.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Conduct a structural versus an operational analysis of a concept or object.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

An inventory of all the parts is made.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

All the parts are categorised in terms of relevant criteria.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The stages and steps in the process are clearly outlined.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Steps in the process are labelled and sequenced.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

A comparison is made between the structural and operational analyses.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be an assessor registered with the relevant ETQA.

Both internal and external moderation of the assessment will be quality assured by the relevant ETQA.

Any institution or provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Cognitive theory relevant to analytical perception.

Relevant techniques for comparison and analysis.

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 ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively, using analytical techniques to do so.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, using analytical perception to do so.

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, coupled with the ability to both dis-embed its parts and synthesise parts into the whole.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard is part of a series that has been developed to address the development of cognitive literacy. Obviously no one unit standard can address the multiplicity of cognitive functions that are required for effective thinking. Taken as a whole however, the series is designed to address most of the cognitive functions required at the input, elaboration and output phases of the mental act.

Unit standard developmental outcomes:

This unit standard also supports the development of the following Developmental Outcomes:

Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.

Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.

Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.

Exploring education and career opportunities.

Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	61755	General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES

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.

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