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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Process data using information technology |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
110025 | Process data using information technology | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Administration | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Office Administration | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular-Fundamental | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-11-03 | 2010-03-11 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2011-03-11 | 2014-03-11 |
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 |
263414 | Process data using information technology | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
Persons credited with this unit standard are able to follow basic procedures for maintaining a computer-based information system, and able to extract relevant information. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Persons attempting this unit standard should be competent:
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Capture information from source documents onto a computer system. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. All vital fields are completed accurately. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Incomplete or unauthorised source documents are referred for clarification. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. All errors in data capturing and coding are identified and corrected as required. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The correct part of the computer system is used for capturing data. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. New, unique reference codes are generated as necessary. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Data capturing is completed to agreed deadline. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. Organisational procedures for filing source documents are followed for the organization in question. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
8. Risks to the information technology environment are minimised at all times. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Generate and print standard reports on a computer system. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Printed information is correct and complete. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Hard copy is clean, clearly printed and aligned correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Efforts are made to minimise the wastage of paper. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The printer area is kept clean and tidy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Work is produced to agreed deadline. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Documents are correctly collated and distributed as directed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. Risks to the information technology environment are minimised at all times. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Obtain information from an information system. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The required information is correctly located within the IS structure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Advice is sought where there are difficulties in obtaining the required information. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Additional authorisation is obtained for sensitive or confidential information, in accordance with the organisation`s security regulations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Information is checked for its accuracy and completeness. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Information is stored in a format which helps others to access and use it. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Confidential information is kept secure and not disclosed to unauthorised people. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Produce documents for the analysis of numerical information. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The document is titled in a way that clearly defines its use and purpose. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The arrangement of the document is consistent with organisational conventions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. All rates and other numeric inputs and assumptions are stated to the correct number of decimal places. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Calculated values are checked for correctness when changes are made to the inputs. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The document is used to carry out data modifications and for the entering of related formulas. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Each document is formatted clearly and accurately. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. A method is selected to eliminate rounding errors which is suitable for the purpose of the document. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
8. Confidential information is kept secure and not disclosed to unauthorised people. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Contribute to the quality of the management information system. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Potential improvements to the IS are identified and considered for their impact on the quality of the system and any interrelated systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Suggestions for changes are supported by a clear rationale as to how they could improve the quality of the system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The reliability of assumptions and judgements made is assessed and clearly stated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The benefits and costs of all changes are described accurately. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Suggestions are presented clearly and in a way that helps people to understand and act on them. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Accreditation for this Unit Standard shall be obtained from the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body, through summative and formative assessment by a registered assessor.
Moderation should include both internal and external moderation where applicable. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
An understanding of:
General Information Technology: Specific outcomes: Obtain information from an information system. Produce documents for the analysis of numerical information. Specific outcomes: Obtain information from an information system. Produce documents for the analysis of numerical information. Contribute to the quality of the management information system. Specific outcomes: Obtain information from an information system. Contribute to the quality of the management information system. Specific outcomes: Produce documents for the analysis of numerical information. Specific outcomes: Produce documents for the analysis of numerical information. Specific outcomes: Produce documents for the analysis of numerical information. The Organisation: Specific outcomes: Obtain information from an information system. Produce documents for the analysis of numerical information. Contribute to the quality of the management information system. Specific outcomes: Obtain information from an information system. Produce documents for the analysis of numerical information. Contribute to the quality of the management information system. Specific outcomes: Obtain information from an information system. Produce documents for the analysis of numerical information. Contribute to the quality of the management information system. Specific outcomes: Obtain information from an information system. Produce documents for the analysis of numerical information. Contribute to the quality of the management information system. Specific outcomes: Obtain information from an information system. Produce documents for the analysis of numerical information. Contribute to the quality of the management information system. Specific outcomes: Contribute to the quality of the management information system. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
The learner is able to identify and solve information technology problems using critical and creative thinking processes. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
The learner is able to work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community in order to ensure that all data is entered into the system. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
The learner is able to organize and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively in order to ensure that all data is gathered and processed within defined time frames. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
The learner is able to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate technological information relating to the payroll system. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
The learner is able to communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and / or language skills in the modes of oral and / or written persuasion in order to process payroll data. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
The learner is able to use science and payroll technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
The learner is able to demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of interrelated systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts relating to information technology do not exist in isolation and that the payroll system needs to be congruent with all other related systems. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 263414, which is "Process data using Information Technology", Level 4, 5 credits. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 93997 | National Certificate: Contact Centre and Business Process Outsourcing Support | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-07-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 35927 | National Certificate: Payroll Administration Services | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-11-07 | Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 48888 | National Diploma: Hiring Operations Management | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2016-12-31 | SERVICES |
Elective | 50479 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Advertising | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 65989 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 58800 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Project Support Services | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 61609 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Volunteer Support | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 67229 | National Diploma: Payroll Administration Services | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "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. |
1. | College Africa Group (Pty) Ltd |
2. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
3. | Ikusasalethu Youth Development Project NPC |
4. | MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD |
5. | Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD |
6. | Musengavhadzimu Media |
7. | Nyathela Business College |
8. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
9. | Peo Entle HIV Wellness Management and Youth Skills Development NPO |
10. | QUALITATIVE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS |
11. | Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd |
12. | Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd |
13. | Visionary Skill Academy |
14. | Whitestone College |
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. |