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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate an understanding of the external environment of business |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
258840 | Demonstrate an understanding of the external environment of business | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Computer Sciences and Information Systems | ||||
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 | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 5 |
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 will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of the business environment through engagement in various activities related to a specific context.
A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Describe the fundamental characteristics of a selected industry within the South African business environment. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Fundamental characteristics include but are not limited to market place, products and services, general legislation, industry bodies. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Business activities common to all organisations within the industry are identified and analysed from readily available information. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Examples of organisations in each business sub-sector are identified and categoriesedfrom information available in the public domain. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The main forces influencing activities in the specific sector are identified in order to determine their impact on the internal operations of the organisation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The types of products or services available in the specific industry are listed and categorised according to each purpose. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Analyse the relationship between a selected business and its industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The structure and roles of different types of organisations is explained within own industry in South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The various types of organisation are named and explained using the terminology accepted within their own industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The operations of the different types of organisation are discussed in the context of the business environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Operations include but are not limited to structure, business models, processes, infrastructure, resources and core functions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The way business is conducted is assessed to optimise the organisation's operational performance in order to achieve their organisation goals. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Analyse the impact of the business environment on a selected business or organisational unit. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The impact of the business environment on an organisation is described to reflect the constraints or promotion on operational activity of a specific business. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The impact of industry bodies, associations or regulatory authorities is identified and explored to reflect how they affect a selected business operational activity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Legislation, legal documents and rules relevant to a unit is examined to determine their impact on business operational activities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Legislation, legal documents and rules could include labour, occupational health and safety, the environment, trade constraints, financial framework, legal framework, internal documents and rules and all external, statutory documents. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The implications of compliance and non-compliance are explored in terms of the advantages and disadvantages of each. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Possible areas of non-compliance of a unit are identified in order to determine possible corrective action. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The influence of industry best practices is appraised to reflect their impact on internal operations of a selected business activity. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
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 |
Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively through:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and articulation of:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Using science, technology and indigenous knowledge effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others through:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
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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 | |
Fundamental | 63769 | National Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
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. | Afrika Tikkun NCC |
2. | ASMO INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AN |
3. | ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd |
4. | Clean Heat Academy |
5. | Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd |
6. | FACULTY TRAINING INSTITUTE PTY LTD |
7. | Finweb Business Consultancy |
8. | Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd |
9. | HAVOHEJ CONSULTANCY |
10. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
11. | Jeppe College of Commerce and |
12. | MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD |
13. | Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD |
14. | MINDWORX CONSULTING GAUTENG PTY LTD |
15. | Novia One Group (Pty) Ltd |
16. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
17. | Sisekelo Sustainability Institute |
18. | SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS |
19. | Terry Computer Services cc |
20. | TSP COLLEGE |
21. | VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING |
22. | YITRO INNOVATIONS |
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. |