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

Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of databases and the ability to plan and create a simple database 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7569  Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of databases and the ability to plan and create a simple database 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Information Systems and Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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-Fundamental  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2003-12-03  2004-12-02  SAQA 1351/03 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2005-12-02   2008-12-02  

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
116936  Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based database application to work with simple databases  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
People credited with this unit standard are able to :
  • demonstrate an understanding the basic concepts of databases
  • demonstrate the ability to use a database on a personal computer
  • design and plan a simple database using a standard database package 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Open.

    The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to operate a personal computer. 

    UNIT STANDARD OUTCOME HEADER 
    Demonstrate basic knowledge of the uses and featur 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate basic knowledge of the uses and features of a data base programme 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    1.1 The database programme is opened

    1.2 An existing database is opened with default layout

    1.3 A record within an existing base is modified and the database is saved

    1.4 The database is saved onto hard disk or diskette

    1.5 The database is closed

    1.6 Application Help Functions are used 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Demonstrate basic knowledge of the uses and features of a data base programme 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    1.1 The database programme is opened

    1.2 An existing database is opened with default layout

    1.3 A record within an existing base is modified and the database is saved

    1.4 The database is saved onto hard disk or diskette

    1.5 The database is closed

    1.6 Application Help Functions are used 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Adjust Basic Settings 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    2.1 Viewing modes are changed

    2.2 Toolbar display is modified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Adjust Basic Settings 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    2.1 Viewing modes are changed

    2.2 Toolbar display is modified 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Design, plan and create a database 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    3.1 A database is designed and planned

    3.2 A table is created with fields and attributes

    3.3 Data is entered in a table 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Design, plan and create a database 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    3.1 A database is designed and planned

    3.2 A table is created with fields and attributes

    3.3 Data is entered in a table 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Define primary keys, set up an index, modify table and update database 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    4.1 A primary key is defined

    4.2 An index is set up

    4.3 Table layout attributes are modified

    4.4 Field attributes are modified

    4.5 Data in table is updated
    Range: modify, delete

    4.6 Records in database are updated
    Range: Add, delete 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Define primary keys, set up an index, modify table and update database 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    4.1 A primary key is defined

    4.2 An index is set up

    4.3 Table layout attributes are modified

    4.4 Field attributes are modified

    4.5 Data in table is updated
    Range: modify, delete

    4.6 Records in database are updated
    Range: Add, delete 



    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and 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, mathematical, and language skills in 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 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • reflecting on 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 and
  • developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by 116936, which is "Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based database application to work with simple databases", Level 3, 3 Credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Fundamental  48475   National Certificate: Electrical Engineering  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-02-18  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  49066   National Certificate: Railway Signalling: Installation and Scheduled Maintenance of Equipment  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 


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