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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Demonstrate an understanding of map composition elements in map production 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258656  Demonstrate an understanding of map composition elements in map production 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Geographical Information Sciences 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  4 
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 has been developed for the GIS occupational area and is intended for persons who aim to achieve career advancement by gaining GIS skills leading to a qualification based on unit standards. A person who has successfully completed this unit standard will be able to produce an appropriate map from within a GI system.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Include fundamental elements on a new map.
  • Select a spatial contextual reference to include on the map.
  • Select a map grid to include on the map.
  • Include technical references for map data where appropriate.
  • Include symbology reference on the map.
  • Include legal references on the map, as appropriate. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
  • Spatial awareness.
  • Projections.
  • Communication at NQF Level 5.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 5. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
  • Basic elements, Contextual element, Selective elements.

    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Include fundamental elements on a new map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The map title is included on the map in an appropriate way. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to position, font, colour and size.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An appropriate north arrow is included on the map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The map is appropriately delineated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Neatline, frame.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The scale of a map is determined in terms of the usage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The scale of a map is represented using a ratio scale. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The scale of a map is represented using a textual scale statement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    An appropriate graphic scale is designed according to the scale and projection of the map. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Scale bar, nomogram.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Select a spatial contextual reference to include on the map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A reference to the map series is understood and included where appropriate. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including the national map references system and a customised map reference system.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An index map is created and included where appropriate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An inset map is created and included where appropriate. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Select a map grid to include on the map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A locator grid is understood and generated to include on the map. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Grid, grid text references. E.g. The grid in a street map with alpha and numerical indicator values.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A map graticule is generated to be included on the map. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Resolution, coordinate system, Latitude, Longitude; tick marks, grid text references.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Include technical references for map data where appropriate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    References to the datum, projection and coordinate system are included on the map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    References to the date, sources and scale of the data layers are included on the map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A metadata statement pertaining to source data are included on the map where appropriate. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to bias, primary data capture methodology.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Include symbology reference on the map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A map legend is understood and included on the map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Map class definitions are understood and included on the map where appropriate. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including but not limited to a data frequency distribution histogram.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Include legal references on the map, as appropriate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Copyright notices are understood and included on the map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Production notes are understood and included on the map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Publication dates and edition numbers are included on the map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Disclaimers and legal notes are understood and included on the map. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation or community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Display an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  63589   National Diploma: Geographical Information Science  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  63689   Bachelor of Arts: Geographical Information Science  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   
    Elective  63711   Bachelor of Geographical Information Science (GISc)  Level 7  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   


    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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