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

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a range of records kept in a local economic development environment and what constitutes evidence in own work context 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110473  Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a range of records kept in a local economic development environment and what constitutes evidence in own work context 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Economics 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
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 
This Unit Standard is for people who are, or seek to be active in a local economic development environment. It introduces the learner to a variety of types of records and the concept of value (such as in value for money). It also introduces the learner with to the purpose and functions of record-keeping in general and in the local economic development environment specifically.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Name and describe the types of records that need to be kept within a local economic development environment? > Explain why records and information are kept in the local economic development environment
  • Evaluate the contents of local economic development related records specific to own work context
  • Maintain the records required for an LED department. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication at NQF Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Types of records include contracts and agreements, minutes of meetings, bills and invoices, records of payment and correspondence
  • Value is objective (i.e. product and/ or service delivered and rands and cents) and subjective (i.e. information, opinion)
  • Evidence is found in records and includes details of parties involved, definitions of exchange of value and notes on work in progress. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Name and describe the type of records that need to be kept. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Name and describe the type of records that need to be kept within a local economic development environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The different types of records are listed in the local economic development context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The purpose of each type of record is explained in own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The parties to each type of record are identified in own work context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain why records and information are kept in the local economic development environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The role of records and information in identifying and tracking the parties and their responsibilities is provided in the local economic development context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The evidence of the exchange of information and value is identified with regards to records kept in the local economic development context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The consequences of keeping inadequate or inappropriate records and information are explained in the local economic development context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Evaluate the contents of local economic development related records specific to own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The types of information contained in a record are explained with reference to a range of named documents. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The importance of recording role player -specific details is described and explained by referring to examples from own work context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The purpose of recording changes, milestones, work in progress and achievements is explained with reference to examples from own work context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Maintain the records required for an LED department. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Information required by the various departments involved in LED are kept in electronic and/or hardcopy form according to institutional requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Information in records is kept up to date and irrelevant information deleted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Information required by individuals/ departments is sourced and supplied when requested. 


    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, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or will assess this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQ, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA .
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA .
    4. Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Purpose and functions of formal record-keeping
  • The concept of exchanges of value
  • The concept of being responsible and accountable with public money
  • Awareness of documentation as a management tool
  • Records as a means of controlling access to resources (e.g. proxima; boardroom; photocopy facilities; international telephone lines). 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    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 by, e.g.
  • Explaining the consequences of keeping inadequate or inappropriate records and information according to this assessment criterion "The consequences of keeping inadequate or inappropriate records and information are explained in the local economic development context." 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization and community by, e.g.
  • Explaining the parties to each type of record according to this assessment criterion "The parties to each type of record are identified in own work context".
  • Identifying the evidence of the exchange of information according to this assessment criterion "The evidence of the exchange of information and value is identified with regards to records kept in the local economic development context".
  • Explaining the consequences of keeping inadequate records and information according to this assessment criterion "The consequences of keeping inadequate or inappropriate records and information are explained in the local economic development context". 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information by, e.g.
  • Explaining each type of record according to this assessment criterion "The purpose of each type of record is explained in own work context".
  • Providing the role of records and information in identifying and tracking the parties and their responsibilities according to this assessment criterion "The role of records and information in identifying and tracking the parties and their responsibilities is provided in the local economic development context".
  • Describing and explaining the importance of role player-specific details according to this assessment criterion "The importance of recording role player -specific details is described and explained by referring to examples from own work context". 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts by, e.g.
  • Explaining the types of information contained in a record according to this assessment criterion "The types of information contained in a record are explained with reference to a range of named documents". 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  36436   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 


    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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    2. Africa Institute For Public Administration 
    3. African Divas 
    4. Amabamba Recruitment 
    5. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    6. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    7. AVC Corporate Advisory Services (PTY) LTD. 
    8. Bantubanye Skills 
    9. Belgravia Institute of Mangement (PTY) LTD 
    10. Bettes - Types Trading and Projects 
    11. Black Thari Trading Enterprise 
    12. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    13. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    14. C Madumo Projects cc 
    15. Chuene Bosa Bosele Trading & Enterprise (PTY) LTD. 
    16. Continuing Education Programme 
    17. Daily Double Traiding 281 
    18. Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) 
    19. DialNx Consultants 
    20. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    21. Ditlou Solutions 
    22. Edutraining Business College 
    23. Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC 
    24. Express Model 405 
    25. Faith First Trading 
    26. Gauteng Association Of Local Authorities 
    27. Glere Skills and Consultants 
    28. Global Care Trading 100 CC 
    29. Hanyeleni Business Enterprise 
    30. Hercuscope 
    31. Hlombe and Associates 
    32. Ikwanda Customs Consultants CC 
    33. Inkcubeko YakwaNtu Trading 
    34. INTERMASIKO CC 
    35. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    36. Iziko Capacity Building CC. 
    37. JIT Projects 
    38. Jobafrik Consulting 
    39. Josmap Training Institute 
    40. Jucamo Shelf 4 CC. 
    41. Kernel Management and Consulting (PTY) LTD. 
    42. Kgotla Trading Enterprise 
    43. Khumo Project Management Services 
    44. Kia Chuma 
    45. KPK Training Solutions 
    46. KZN Tourism Training 
    47. Lelethu Training (Pty) Ltd 
    48. Lesias Educational Services 
    49. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    50. Life Long ABET Consulting 
    51. Limpopo LED Resource Centre 
    52. Local Government Management Academy 
    53. Lwazi Community Facilitator 
    54. M.I.C. Training and Development 
    55. Mafusega Projects 
    56. Mahayi HRD Services cc 
    57. Makwenzeke Grass and Cleaners CC. 
    58. Mancosa (PTY) LTD T/A Management College of Southern Africa 
    59. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    60. Mbokazi & Mkhize 
    61. Mc Intosh Xaba and Associates (MXA) 
    62. Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. 
    63. Miczo's Enterprise 
    64. Mimoisa Business Solutions CC 
    65. Misol Projects cc 
    66. MJ Mafunisa Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    67. Mmanape Management Solutions 
    68. MML Consulting CC. 
    69. Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    70. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    71. Mosako Wa Kitso 
    72. Multi-Skills Training & Development Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    73. Multiple Productive Management Solutions 
    74. National Peace Accord Trust 
    75. Ndrendre Building & General Services 
    76. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    77. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    78. Nhlahle Development Agency 
    79. Omithombo Management Academy 
    80. Outeniqua Leadership Institute 
    81. Pandelani Investment Holdings (PTY) LTD. 
    82. Pebetse Training and Consulting 
    83. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    84. Philani Solutions 
    85. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    86. PM Skills House 
    87. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    88. Power Rush Trading 170 CC. 
    89. Powernexus 
    90. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    91. Reflections Development Institute 
    92. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    93. Sabela Trading and Projects CC. 
    94. Sebobatho Project Management 
    95. Senelo Trading CC 
    96. Sisezwa Business Enterprise 
    97. Siyakhula Trust ETD Institute Pty Ltd 
    98. Siza Nesu Training and Consultants 
    99. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    100. South African ABET Development Agency SAADA 
    101. South African Governance and Business College 
    102. SWARANANG MANAGEMENT CONSULTING CC 
    103. Talent Centre Training 
    104. TEE ZET Group 
    105. The Chosen Consulting Services 
    106. Thekwini College 
    107. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    108. Tlaletso Consultants 
    109. Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting 
    110. Trade Avail 172 CC. 
    111. Tradesman Consulting and Training Solutions 
    112. Training at Work (Pty) Ltd 
    113. Tru-ThoughtsTrading and Projects 
    114. Tshelopele Development Institution 
    115. Tswelopele Rural Development Network 
    116. Twin Peak Technologies 
    117. Umqondo Consultancy 
    118. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
    119. University of Venda 
    120. Vantage Training 
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    122. Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects 
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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.