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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Demonstrate the ability to start and run a business and adapt to a changing business environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10009  Demonstrate the ability to start and run a business and adapt to a changing business environment 
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 start, run and expand a business. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Explain and discuss the purpose of a business plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The elements of a business implementation plan are listed and explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Draw up a list of what must be done by whom, when & how, e,g premises, recruitment of staff, registration of business, open bank accounts, secure finance, set up contracts with suppliers
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. An activity chart is designed and drawn up. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Show an activity chart / schedule of activities with time-frames and persons responsible, using a bar chart
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The legal requirements are discussed and verified. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
UIF, PAYE, VAT, Health & Safety requirements, etc
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Show how to run a business. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The systems required to run and maintain a business are identified, explained and discussed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Financial management systems, Human resource management, Reporting systems, monitoring systems.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The inter-relationship between the systems are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Financial management systems, Human resource management, Reporting systems, monitoring systems.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The risks involved in running a business are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Theft, competitors, strikes, failure of systems, natural disasters
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Show how to respond to a changing business environment. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Changes in business environment are identified and described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Reasons for the changing environment are provided. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Ways to adapt to the environment are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Business Plan is adopted to respond to the changing environment. 


UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
1. Language Literacy and Communications
2. Conflict resolution
3. Negotiation Skills
4. Labour Laws. 

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  50584   General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
Core  20813   National Certificate: Construction Contracting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
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  61755   General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 
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  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  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  SERVICES 


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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15. Amasiko Trading Enterprise 
16. Amasu Consulting 
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38. Btech 
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40. Buya Sphe Trading (Pty) Ltd 
41. Camblish Training Institute 
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44. Cape Business & Engineering College (Pty) Ltd 
45. Capricorn TVET College 
46. CEDROS DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS 
47. Cel Impilo (Pty) Ltd 
48. Centre of Excellence for Leather Skills South Africa (Pty) Ltd 
49. Class Skills Development Consultancy 
50. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
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54. CS Hentiq 1121 
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57. DITEBOGO CONSULTANCY CC 
58. Dithipe Development Institute (Pty) Ltd 
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60. Dlamini The Siba PTY LTD 
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69. Eclectic Opulence 
70. Effective Interactions 
71. Ekurhuleni Artisans & Skills Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
72. Ekurhuleni TVET College 
73. Elada Institute 
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75. Emanzini Staffing Solutions 
76. Esayidi FET College - Central Office 
77. Esvee Consultant 
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83. Fezile Fashion Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd 
84. Flavious Mareka TVET College 
85. FLIHI Training 
86. Fuel Online 
87. Furniture World Training Centre 
88. Future Performance Training 
89. Gauteng City College 
90. GIAMANJE TVET COLLEGE 
91. Gold Class Group 
92. Golden Era Group of Companies 
93. Goldfields TVET College 
94. GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SCIENCES PTY LTD 
95. Green Earth Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
96. Greenrim Training 
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99. Hand In Hand Southern Africa 
100. HCI Skills Training 
101. Heartlines College 
102. Helpers For Life NPC 
103. HLUVUKA TRAINING AND CONSULTING 
104. Honey Cube Projects & Services (Pty) Ltd 
105. Hoseah Training and Manufacturing NPC 
106. HR Consultancy and Learning 
107. HR Matters 
108. I Care Resource Centre 
109. Ikhono Business Solutions 
110. Imbewu Development Institute (Pty) Ltd 
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113. IMPUMELELO INSTITUTE 
114. IMTHUBI TRADING AND PROJECTS 
115. INDOSAKUSA AFROSUN TRADING 
116. Initium Venture Solutions 
117. INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP AND RESEARCH 
118. Intellectual Media And Communication 
119. Inter-Coastal Business & Property Services cc 
120. INTERMASIKO CC 
121. INTSHIVA CONSULTING PTY LTD 
122. Inyathi Visions 
123. ISISEKELO TRAINING SOLUTIONS PTY LTD 
124. Izithelo Strategic Partners 
125. Jan for J 
126. JP Design House (Pty) Ltd 
127. JUBILEE SKILLS ACADEMY 
128. K & Y Training Solutions 
129. k2015174402(South Africa) 
130. KA-MAPHATHA CONSULTING AND DEVELOPMENTS 
131. KC Skills Development 
132. Keba Promotions 
133. Kelmik Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
134. Khabonina Investment Holding 
135. KHANYA TEMBU TRADING ENTERPRISE PTY LTD 
136. Khanyisa Business and Management Consultancy 
137. Kingdom Varsity College (Pty) Ltd 
138. Kingsbury International College (SA) 
139. Knoop Academy NPC 
140. Kotton Wear (Pty) Ltd 
141. KWAZI TRAINING ACADEMY PTY LTD 
142. Labora Shoes(Pty) Ltd 
143. Lailadoo Trading 
144. LAKEVIEW BUILDING 
145. Lancashire Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd 
146. Lentswe La Motheo Trading Enterprise 
147. Leribe Training Solutions 
148. LFS DESIGNS 
149. LICHAZA DELIGHT SEEVICES 
150. Lima Rural Development Foundation 
151. Longata Consultant 
152. Lucky Neo (Pty) Ltd 
153. Lulwandle Training Consultants 
154. Luther Varsity in Southern Africa NPC 
155. MADYONZI TRADING AND PROJECTS 
156. MAHUBE PROJECT NPO 
157. MAITE BUSINESS CONSULTING AND TRAINING AGENCY 
158. Makarios Leadership Academy 
159. Malitinne (Pty) Ltd 
160. Maluti TVET College 
161. MASA Training Academy 
162. Masikila Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
163. Matatiele Fashion Design Academy (Pty) Ltd 
164. Mate Service Supply 
165. Mavco Engineering 
166. MBOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES 
167. Mcanyi Group 
168. Meals on Wheels Community Services - South Africa 
169. Megro Learning Lowveld 
170. Mila Cleaning Services 
171. MIRANDANEL TRADING ENTERPRISE CC 
172. Mlasimbi Catering Primary Co-operative Limited 
173. Mnambithi TVET College 
174. Modiehi Consulting & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
175. Moneydoc Financial Coaching 
176. Moripe Business Training and Consultants 
177. Mosa Brand Marketing 
178. Mphahle Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
179. Mzulwini Traders 
180. National Workplace 
181. Nedbank Ltd 
182. NEWBRIDGE INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
183. NewSkills Consulting 
184. Ngaphakathi Investments 
185. Ngcebo Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
186. Nhlanzi Investments (Pty) Ltd 
187. Nkulungwane General Trader cc 
188. Nolwazi Dev Centre (Pty) Ltd 
189. Nomzumbe Trading & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
190. Northlink College 
191. Northlink College Cape Town 
192. Nosino Projects (Pty) Ltd 
193. NTHABISENG LETSELI GROUP PTY LTD 
194. Ntunzela Trading Enterprise 
195. Nurture-Nature Resources (Pty) Ltd 
196. Ogni Cosa Trading Enterprise 
197. Optimi Workplace 
198. Optimum Capacity (Pty) Ltd 
199. ORA BUSINESS DEVELOPEMENT PTY LTD 
200. Ordon Trading 18 
201. Ouvrir Trade Training College 
202. Peakford Management Consulting 
203. Phiwokuhle Projects 
204. Platinum Business Solutions 
205. Positive Thinking Consultants CC 
206. Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd 
207. Primeserv Corporate Solutions 
208. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) LTD 
209. Prodigy Business Services 
210. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
211. Propat 
212. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
213. Pulse Network 
214. PURE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 
215. Rand International Management and Training Consultants 
216. Rantsane Mario Training Solutions 
217. RB Training Solutions 
218. Reaitirela investments 
219. Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
220. Refmoloi Textile Consulting 
221. ROBIN T J THOMAS BUSINESS CONSULTANT 
222. SA CAMPUS ON THE GO 
223. SADHANA GOVENDER PROJECT CONSULTANTS 
224. Salabedla Contracting and Trading (Pty) Ltd 
225. Sanda Skills Development 
226. Sanoj Project Solutions 
227. Sedibeng TVET College 
228. SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC 
229. Sew Africa Training Centre 
230. Sezela Training Academy 
231. Shirs Vision Compleadev 
232. Sibani Consulting cc 
233. Silungokuhle (Pty) Ltd 
234. Sinovuyolethu Trading (Pty) Ltd 
235. SirSam EDU 
236. Siyakha Learning 
237. Siyaya Skills Cape 
238. Skills Development Professionals Pty Ltd 
239. SMARTKIP PTY LTD 
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241. Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
242. Sparrow FET Enterprises 
243. Spier Arts Trust 
244. STARHERE TRADING 
245. STUDY WAYS 
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247. Talent for Sewing 
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249. Tembe Service Providers 
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251. The Finishing College (Pty) Ltd 
252. The Institute of Fashion and Garment Technology (Pty) Ltd 
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256. Thutong Training Institution and Consulting 
257. Tlhole Foundation (PTY) LTD 
258. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) LTD 
259. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) Ltd (Mobeni) 
260. Training Business 2 Business 
261. TRAINSKILLS 
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265. TSHOMARELO CONSULTING 
266. Tshwane North College 
267. Tsimakoe Holdings 
268. TWASA 
269. U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
270. Ubucubu Home Industries 
271. Ubuhle Bengcebo 
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276. Vijay Bhagwan Consultancy and Solutions cc 
277. VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD 
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279. Visionary skills 
280. VM HR Consultants & Projects Management 
281. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
282. VRV SINGH ENTERPRISES LTD 
283. Vukasizwe Multipurpose Primary Co-operative Limited 
284. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
285. Western Cape Clothing and Textiles Service Centre 
286. WeTrain Holdings 
287. Womens Leadership & Empowerment Initiative 
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289. Yellow Media Publishers 
290. Yenza Umehluko/Make a Difference 
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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.