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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Prepare business documents

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
335836	Prepare business documents
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Public Relations
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Public Relations
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	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
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

The learner successfully completing this Unit Standard will gain essential knowledge of and practical exposure to the different types of business documents used in a specific business, the preparation of a document, the use of the appropriate software to create the document and storage of the document.

Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of different types of business documents.

Prepare a collection of business documents.

Keep records of the business documents.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:

Communication at NQF Level 3.

Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Business documents may include but is not limited to portfolios, company profiles, correspondence, presentations, reports and proposals.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate an understanding of different types of business documents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

An explanation is given of the purpose of business documents in terms of their importance within the organisation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

A description is given of different business documents in terms of their usages.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

An explanation is given of the consequences of selecting inappropriate documents in terms of the impact on the business.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Software is selected suitable for the type of document to be created.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare a collection of business documents.

OUTCOME RANGE

A collection of documents may include but is not limited to portfolios, company profiles, correspondence, presentations, reports and proposals.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The layout, tone and content of the document is prepared in accordance with the 'house style' and brief provided.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Security, confidentiality and distribution procedures are adhered to in accordance with organisational procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The necessary corrections are made to documents by checking for accuracy and completeness.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Documents are prepared and issued within agreed deadlines.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Keep records of the business documents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Documents are stored in accordance with organisational requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Storage of documents may include but is not limited to an original and back-up copy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Documents are labelled in accordance with organisational requirements and standard operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Reference system is created to manage the business documents in terms of organisational requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Confidentiality is maintained to protect privacy and business interests.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Computer Literacy in terms of operating hardware and using the applicable software.

Writing skills for the creation of business documents.

Document storage and retrieval procedures.

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:

Preparing a collection of business documents.

Keeping records of the business documents.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community during:

The preparation of a collection of business documents.

Record keeping of the business documents.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:

Preparing a collection of business documents.

Keeping records of the business documents.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:

The different types of business documents.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:

Preparing a collection of business documents.

Keeping records of the business documents.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:

Preparing a collection of business documents

Keeping records of the business documents.

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	71729	Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Relations Practice	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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