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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Plan and conduct a research project

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8663	Plan and conduct a research project
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 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	6
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

A person assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to:

Plan, conduct and report on a research project, using a variety of techniques, and evaluate factors which may affect the possibilities for research within the workplace.

This competence will equip individuals with the competence to pose and answer questions in the workplace through a structured research process. It lays the foundation for research skills at higher levels, and contributes to the development of more reflective workers and workplaces.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

No prior learning is pre-supposed.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Guides to the scope and complexity of the specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are provided in bullet points beneath each. These are prefaced by "for example" since they are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are intended only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan a research project.

OUTCOME RANGE

A focus on investigating the implications of a customer-supplier analysis for the quality policies and systems of the workplace.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The assessment of a person against this standard should meet the requirements of established assessment principles.

It will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools which are appropriate to the contexts in which the skills will be applied. These activities and tools may include an appropriate combination of self assessment and peer assessment; formative and summative assessment; and portfolios and observations.

The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes, and essential embedded knowledges are assessed.
1. The specific outcomes must be assessed through observation of performance. Supporting evidence should be used to prove competence of specific outcomes only when they are not clearly seen in the actual performance.
2. Essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in its own right, through oral and written evidence. It cannot be assessed only through seeing the knowledge being applied.
3. The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If the person being assessed is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if they are able to perform the specific outcomes but are unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should also not be assessed as competent.
4. Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found both in performance and in the essential embedded knowledge.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Collate data using a limited variety of research techniques.

OUTCOME RANGE

At least two alternative approaches to research.

A limited variety of research techniques, including document review and literature search.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Analyse data using more than a limited variety of data analysis techniques.

OUTCOME RANGE

A limited variety of data analysis techniques.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The assessment of a person against this standard should meet the requirements of established assessment principles.

It will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools which are appropriate to the contexts in which the skills will be applied. These activities and tools may include an appropriate combination of self assessment and peer assessment; formative and summative assessment; and portfolios and observations.

The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes, and essential embedded knowledges are assessed.

1. The specific outcomes must be assessed through observation of performance. Supporting evidence should be used to prove competence of specific outcomes only when they are not clearly seen in the actual performance.
2. Essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in its own right, through oral and written evidence. It cannot be assessed only through seeing the knowledge being applied.
3. The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If the person being assessed is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if they are able to perform the specific outcomes but are unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should also not be assessed as competent.
4. Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found both in performance and in the essential embedded knowledge.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Prepare and present a brief written report on the project.

OUTCOME RANGE

A brief written report (roughly ten pages).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Evaluate factors that affect the possibilities for research within the workplace.

OUTCOME RANGE

Evaluation should include reflection on the factors affecting the possibilities for research in the workplace.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
3. Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQA`s (including professional bodies); and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed under point 4 immediately below.
4. Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification.

Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution which is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The person acquiring this unit standard should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:
1. At least two established approaches to research.
2. A limited variety of technique for conducting research.
3. A limited variety of techniques for data analysis.
4. An appropriate structure for a research report in a workplace context.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identifying and solving problems - relates to the following specific outcomes:

Plan a research project.

Collate data using a limited variety of research techniques.

Analyse data using more than a limited variety of data analysis techniques.

Prepare and present a brief written report on the project.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community - relates to the following specific outcomes:

Plan a research project.

Collate data using a limited variety of research techniques.

Analyse data using more than a limited variety of data analysis techniques.

Prepare and present a brief written report on the project.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information - relates to the following specific outcomes:

Plan a research project.

Collate data using a limited variety of research techniques.

Analyse data using more than a limited variety of data analysis techniques.

Prepare and present a brief written report on the project.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication - relates to the following specific outcomes:

Plan a research project.

Collate data using a limited variety of research techniques.

Analyse data using more than a limited variety of data analysis techniques.

Prepare and present a brief written report on the project.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use of science and technology - relates to the following specific outcomes:

Plan a research project.

Collate data using a limited variety of research techniques.

Analyse data using more than a limited variety of data analysis techniques.

Prepare and present a brief written report on the project.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Assessment case studies and other supplementary to be developed through the learnership pilots.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	97228	National Certificate: Paralegal Practice	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	63249	National Diploma: Agricultural Extension	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	35925	Certificate: Fisheries Observation: Deep Sea	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	67695	National Certificate: Coaching Science	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Fundamental	24195	National Certificate: Community Conservation: Practice and Co-ordination	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2006-04-09	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	20153	National Certificate: Conservation: Fisheries Resource Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	20416	National Certificate: Conservation: Natural Resource Management: Terrestrial	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-03-12	Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	48395	National Certificate: Sugar Technology	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	18943	National Certificate: Tourism: Cabin Crew	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-01-10	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	67692	National Diploma: Coaching Science	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Fundamental	20613	National Diploma: Event Co-ordination	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	20414	National Diploma: Service Management	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	59409	National Certificate: Agricultural Extension	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Elective	59949	National Certificate: Natural Resource Management: Terrestrial	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	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.

1.	ABBA THEKGA CONSULTING
2.	ADVANCED RISK SOLUTIONS 10000 (PTY) LTD
3.	AFRIC POLICING INSTITUTE
4.	ARKE LEGAL ADVISORS
5.	Betterskills Academy
6.	BITLINE SA 368 CC
7.	BOLTON BUSINESS COLLEGE & COMPUTER STUDIES
8.	Chithi Holdings
9.	COLLINS SEBOLA FINANCIAL SERVICES (PTY)
10.	CRANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY DURBAN
11.	CRANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY MIDDLEBURG
12.	CRANE INTERNATIONAL BURGERSFORT
13.	CRANE SKILLS TRAINING ACDEMY INTERNATIONAL
14.	Department Of Justice (head Office)
15.	E E L PROTECTION SERVICES
16.	ELASON PRO-ACTIVE SECURITY (PTY) LTD
17.	ENGIE SECURITY SERVICES TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE PTY LTD
18.	GREEN MARKET SQUARE T/A SA LAW SCHOOL PRETORIA
19.	HJN POLOKWANE BRANCH PTY LTD
20.	HJN PROTORIA BRANCH 02
21.	HJN TRAINING CC
22.	Ikhwezi Training Institute (Pty) Ltd
23.	JEPPE COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND COMPUTER
24.	Legaelamatlo Development and Projects
25.	LUCENT EDUCATION PTY LTD
26.	MANDULO FOUNDATION
27.	MAS SAFE SECURITY CC
28.	MIDRAND TRAINING ACADEMY PTY LTD
29.	Molasba Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd
30.	MY KIDS EMPIRE INVESTMENTS AND PROJECTS
31.	N MAHARAJ ATTORNEYS
32.	NETWORK FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
33.	OXY TRADING 735 CC
34.	QUBELISA MTIYA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY (PTY) LTD
35.	RAMAZWI SECURITY SERVICES CC
36.	RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP)
37.	Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd
38.	RI A LINDA SECURITY SOLUTIONS
39.	SDC Security and Safety Pty Ltd
40.	SHAMARIAH SECURITY AND TRAINING
41.	SOUTH AFRICAN LAW SCHOOL
42.	SOUTH AFRICAN LAW SCHOOL RANDBURG
43.	The Institute of Paralegal Practice Development and Research
44.	UNLOCK INNOVATIONS (PTY) LTD
45.	VISHAL JUNKEEPARSAD AND COMPANY INC