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

Analyse a business and determine the way it functions 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7782  Analyse a business and determine the way it functions 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hospitality,Tourism,Travel, Leisure and Gaming 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2009-11-03  2011-07-31  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2012-07-31   2015-07-31  

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 
Each learner should understand the way the business operates and the way various parts of the organisation relate to each other. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
None 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Explain how to list typical departments in a business. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Explain how to list typical departments in a business and distinguish them from each other in terms of function. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Arrange an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed, but clear links must be made to a workplace.
  • This unit standard can be assessed in isolation from other unit standards. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed by using a combination of questioning (including questioning around the work environment) and case studies. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe typical ways that the departments depend on each other. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Arrange an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed, but clear links must be made to a workplace.
  • This unit standard can be assessed in isolation from other unit standards. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed by using a combination of questioning (including questioning around the work environment) and case studies. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe different types of organisations and distinguish them from each other. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Range of organisations: private company, public company, close corporation, partnership and sole proprietorship. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Arrange an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed, but clear links must be made to a workplace.
  • This unit standard can be assessed in isolation from other unit standards. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed by using a combination of questioning (including questioning around the work environment) and case studies. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the reasons why organisations are changing their structures. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Explain the reasons why organisations are changing their structures and reducing the number of reporting levels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Arrange an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed, but clear links must be made to a workplace.
  • This unit standard can be assessed in isolation from other unit standards. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed by using a combination of questioning (including questioning around the work environment) and case studies. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Explain how to list the actual departments in a selected business. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Explain how to list the actual departments in a selected business and explain the role each department plays. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Arrange an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed, but clear links must be made to a workplace.
  • This unit standard can be assessed in isolation from other unit standards. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed by using a combination of questioning (including questioning around the work environment) and case studies. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Describe the difference between the actual departments and typical departments. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Describe the difference between the actual departments in the selected business and typical departments found in "the average business" and explain reasons for the differences. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Arrange an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed, but clear links must be made to a workplace.
  • This unit standard can be assessed in isolation from other unit standards. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed by using a combination of questioning (including questioning around the work environment) and case studies. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Describe how inter-departmental effectiveness can be improved. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Describe how inter-departmental effectiveness can be improved, given the existing conditions in a business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Arrange an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed, but clear links must be made to a workplace.
  • This unit standard can be assessed in isolation from other unit standards. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed by using a combination of questioning (including questioning around the work environment) and case studies. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 
    Evaluate relationships between oneself and others in the immediate environment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Evaluate relationships between oneself and others in the immediate environment and suggest potential improvements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Arrange an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • There are no restrictions on where this unit standard may be assessed, but clear links must be made to a workplace.
  • This unit standard can be assessed in isolation from other unit standards. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed by using a combination of questioning (including questioning around the work environment) and case studies. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered with the FE/HE Registrar.

    3. Any institution wishing to receive skill development grants must be accredited with the relevant ETQA. Such an institution will also be registered with the relevant SETA.

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

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where "demonstrated knowledge and understanding" is required. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

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

    Specific Outcomes:
  • Describe typical ways that the departments depend on each other.
  • Explain the reasons why organisations are changing their structures and reducing the number of reporting levels.
  • Describe the difference between the actual departments in the selected business and typical departments found in "the average business" and explain reasons for the differences. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Recommendations and Exemplars for the design of:

    Learning / Curriculum
  • Potential project: Analyse an existing business and determine the way it functions.
  • Theory on organisational structures and types of organisations must be covered.
  • Learners should be encouraged to compare and analyse the strengths in various structures
  • Various ways work is organised should be covered, including the differences between traditional hierarchy, projects, teams, matrixed organisations etc.

    Performance systems
  • This unit standard is not useful around performance management at a junior level.
  • At a more senior level, the employee would be expected to introduce work systems that contribute toward the effectiveness of the organisation. 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  59365   National Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  48883   Further Education and Training Certificate: Small Business Advising (Information Support)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  24433   Diploma: Hospitality Operations  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Core  49086   National Certificate: Auctioneering Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2011-02-16  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  20414   National Diploma: Service Management  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Fundamental  61597   National Certificate: General Travel  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Fundamental  14122   National Diploma: Retail Travel  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Fundamental  14118   National Diploma: Wholesale Travel  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  14110   National Certificate: Accommodation Services  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  22440   National Certificate: Customs Clearing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-09-13  Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  14114   National Certificate: Dealing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2010-01-23  Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  14115   National Certificate: Fast Food Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  22442   National Certificate: Freight Forwarding  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-09-13  TETA 
    Elective  14117   National Certificate: Gaming Cashiering  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-09-17  Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  23433   Further Education and Training Certificate: Micro Finance  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  BANKSETA 
    Elective  14123   National Diploma: Accommodation Services  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  14109   National Diploma: Fast Food Services  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  61596   National Diploma: Food and Beverage Management  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  14112   National Diploma: Professional Cookery  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 


    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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    3. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd 
    4. Amandla Obunye Training Academy 
    5. Assured Vocational Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    6. AUK MARINE AND MINING 
    7. BPL Academy 
    8. Centre for Logistics Excellence (Pty) Ltd 
    9. Circleway College 
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    14. Diversity technology Training Institute 
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    17. Gigimo Tourism Academy 
    18. Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd 
    19. Innovative Shared Services 
    20. Jumpstart Training Institute 
    21. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
    22. Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) 
    23. MAKHENSA GLOBAL ICT SERVICES 
    24. Maritime Business Institute 
    25. MAT 007 (PTY) LTD 
    26. Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) LTD 
    27. Metro Minds 
    28. Ncameni Kasizane Skills Development PTY LTD 
    29. NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD 
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    35. RIAPHATHUTSHEDZA 
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    37. Robertsons Cargo Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    38. Royal Impression Academy 
    39. RUDO CONSULTING cc 
    40. SA Maritime School and Transport College 
    41. School of Shipping 
    42. Sinovuyolethu Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    43. Sobabini Group Pty Ltd 
    44. Training Consultant and SD College 
    45. Velile Supply Chain Consulting 


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