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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Identify, analyse and select business opportunities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10007  Identify, analyse and select business opportunities 
ORIGINATOR
Interim SGB for Business, Commerce, Mgmnt Studies 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
ABET Level 4  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
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 
A candidate credited with this general competence will be able to: identify business ideas, eliminate inappropriate business ideas and select viable business ideas. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Identify business ideas. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The concept business ideas is explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Business ideas are identified and listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Ideas are generated through brainstorming; discussion; and observation.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Business ideas are discussed and compared. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Discussions indicate advantages and disadvantages.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Eliminate inappropriate business ideas. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Appropriate screening techniques are identified and selected. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Factors to consider: market size; quality; cost per job; potential profits; empowerment; number of jobs created.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The selected screening techniques are justified and applied. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Ideas are generated through brainstorming; discussion; and observation.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The most appropriate ideas are listed. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Analyse and select viable business opportunities. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Market research is defined and discussed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Different methods of market research are identified and listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Methods include - door-to-door surveys; telephone surveys; interviews; personal needs.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Appropriate research methods are evaluated and selected. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Methods include - door-to-door surveys; telephone surveys; interviews; personal needs, taking into account specific type of business.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Selected methods are used to research potential business opportunities. 


UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
1. Labour Laws
2. Human Rights and the constitution
3. Health and Safety regulations.
4. Awareness of contractual obligations. 

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
1. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
2. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
3. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
4. Exploring education and career opportunities; and
5. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

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, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and health of others. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 

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

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core  61755   General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Core  50584   General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
Core  48495   General Education and Training Certificate: Water Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  EWSETA 
Core  20813   National Certificate: Construction Contracting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
Fundamental  22971   General Education and Training Certificate: Conservation  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Fundamental  22190   General Education and Training Certificate: Tourism  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Elective  48642   General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  24153   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2008-09-13  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  71751   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective  73249   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  UMALUSI 
Elective  65969   General Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  58267   General Education and Training Certificate: Mining and Minerals Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MQA 
Elective  23193   GETC in Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-02-13  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23853   GETC: Domestic Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Elective  22977   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-12-04  CETA 
Elective  20287   National Certificate: Farming  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  20183   National Certificate: Banking  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2015-06-30  BANKSETA 
Elective  65789   National Certificate: Construction Plant Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  65769   National Certificate: Glazing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Elective  96402   National Certificate: Hot Water System Installation  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective  65929   National Certificate: Waterproofing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  23094   Further Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2009-09-09  ETDP SETA 
Elective  23708   National Certificate: Community Water, Sanitation and Health Facilitation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2008-06-11  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23095   Higher Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Reregistered  2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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69. Inter-Coastal Business & Property Services cc 
70. INTERMASIKO CC 
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78. Khanyisa Business and Management Consultancy 
79. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
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82. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
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84. Kotton Wear (Pty) Ltd 
85. Leribe Training Solutions 
86. LERONSA TRADING ENTERPRISE 
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89. Lucky Neo (Pty) Ltd 
90. Luther Varsity in Southern Africa NPC 
91. MADYONZI TRADING AND PROJECTS 
92. Maluti TVET College 
93. Marematlou Training Institute 
94. MARULENG TRAINING ACADEMY 
95. MASHLOW HOLDINGS 
96. Matatiele Fashion Design Academy (Pty) Ltd 
97. Mavco Engineering 
98. Meals on Wheels Community Services - South Africa 
99. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
100. Mila Cleaning Services 
101. Mlasimbi Catering Primary Co-operative Limited 
102. Mnambithi TVET College 
103. Modiehi Consulting & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
104. Mphahle Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
105. National Workplace 
106. Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise 
107. Nedbank Ltd 
108. Ngaphakathi Investments 
109. Ngcebo Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
110. Nhlanzi Investments (Pty) Ltd 
111. Nolwazi Dev Centre (Pty) Ltd 
112. Nomzumbe Trading & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
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114. Nosino Projects (Pty) Ltd 
115. Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc 
116. NTI College 
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119. Optimi Workplace 
120. Optimum Capacity (Pty) Ltd 
121. PAULINE MATHLAELA & ASSOCIATES 
122. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
123. Positive Thinking Consultants CC 
124. Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd 
125. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) LTD 
126. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
127. Propat 
128. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
129. PROTECH TRAINING JET PARK 
130. Rantsane Mario Training Solutions 
131. Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
132. Retshetse Training Project 
133. Sedibeng TVET College 
134. SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC 
135. Sew Africa Training Centre 
136. Shirs Vision Compleadev 
137. Sigodi Development Services and Associates (SDS) cc 
138. Silungokuhle (Pty) Ltd 
139. Sinovuyolethu Trading (Pty) Ltd 
140. Siyakha Learning 
141. Siyaya Skills Cape 
142. South African ABET Development Agency SAADA 
143. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
144. South West Gauteng Tvet College 
145. Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
146. Southern African Youth Movement 
147. Spotru Training Centre 
148. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
149. Talent for Sewing 
150. Tebkhan Investments (Pty) Ltd 
151. Tembe Service Providers 
152. THABANGOFE LE JOY TRADING ENTERPRISE 
153. Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
154. The Brokers Learning Centre 
155. The Finishing College (Pty) Ltd 
156. The Fundamentals Training Centre 
157. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
158. The Institute of Fashion and Garment Technology (Pty) Ltd 
159. Thembekile training consulting 
160. Thuto Skills Development 
161. Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
162. Tlhole Foundation (PTY) LTD 
163. TMG Quality Services 
164. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) LTD 
165. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) Ltd (Mobeni) 
166. Try Easy Electrical Solutions 
167. TSHWANE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ACADEMY (PREMOS) 
168. Tshwane North College 
169. U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
170. Ubucubu Home Industries 
171. Ubuhle Bengcebo 
172. Ultimate Health and Hygiene Solutions 
173. Ulwazi Training & Development 
174. Umtha Developments 
175. Uyabusisa Arts and Development Pty Ltd 
176. Value at Hand (Pty) Ltd 
177. Vicresco (Pty) Ltd 
178. Vijay Bhagwan Consultancy and Solutions cc 
179. VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD 
180. Visionary Skill Academy 
181. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
182. Vukasizwe Multipurpose Primary Co-operative Limited 
183. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
184. Western Cape Clothing and Textiles Service Centre 
185. Wildfire Development Training Agency 
186. Womens Leadership & Empowerment Initiative 
187. World Pace Development & Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 


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