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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Managing files in a Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
117867 | Managing files in a Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Computer Sciences and Information Systems | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Information Technology and Computer Sciences | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular-Fundamental | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
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 | |||
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
7547 | Operate a personal computer system | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 | |
7548 | Use personal computer operating system | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is intended for people who need to use Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based operating systems either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career needing this competency, like the ICT industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit value of this unit standard is calculated assuming a person is competent in the following:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify the different storage devices on a computer, using operating system features where applicable. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Storage devices are physically identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Hard drive, additional hard drive (if present), "stiffy" drive, CD-ROM, flashdrive. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Storage devices are logically identified by their drive label. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Whichever is present:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Storage space on a storage device is identified using the operating system features. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Storage space used and unused storage space needs to be identified using the operating system. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain the concepts of files on a computer in a GUI environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A file is explained with reference to its use on a computer. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
A method for storing related information electronically, A method for keeping information for future retrieval, even after physical power to a computer has been lost. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The method of organising files on a computer is described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Windows: folders, non-windows:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The "path" (or location) of the file is described in terms of its extended name. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The file type is identified from the name of the file. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
File types are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least 4 of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The hierarchical structure of folders/directories is explored and explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
File compression is described in terms of its use and benefits. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Locate files in a GUI environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Files are located by file name search and file organising utilities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Two of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Methods of viewing file lists are demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Two of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
File lists are sorted. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
By file name, date, file type. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
A specific folder is located and selected. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Methods of selecting more that one file are demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Adjacent files, non-adjacent files. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Methods of identifying and selecting actions on a file are demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Right click on file name, File menu. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Work with computer files in a GUI environment. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
When creating new folders/directories and files, the name of the new folder/directory or file must be descriptive to allow it to be easily identified in terms of its purpose and content. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
New folders/directories are created. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
To a minimum hierarchy of 3 levels. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The number of files in a folder/directory is identified using the operating system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Files are manipulated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Protect computer files in a GUI environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Common threats to the integrity of information held in computer files are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any two of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Methods of protecting files are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Backups, read-only, password. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Files are backed-up using the operating system backup facility. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Files are restored using the operating system restore facility. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Other methods of backing up and restoring files are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any one of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Different backup devices are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any two of:
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UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards.
Moderation Process: |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
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 decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made by understanding how to manage files in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based operating system. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively made by using files in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based operating system. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information by understanding how to manipulate files using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based operating system. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by using files & storage devices in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based operating system effectively and responsibly. |
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 |
This unit standard has replaced:
Supplementary Information: Where not specified otherwise, all options in the range statement must be covered to confirm that a learner is competent in the specific outcome. Definitions: Disks or storage devices - This refers to all types of removable storage devices, like a harddrive, CD, Stiffy, Floppy, Flashdrive etc. Abbreviations: Notes: GUI functions like printing, using a pointing device and using the HELP facility are covered in a generic unit standard (ID 117902) and should be assessed as part of the mentioned standard. |
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 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Core | 49689 | National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2008-11-30 | Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 74530 | National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 71751 | General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "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 | 2028-06-30 | UMALUSI |
Elective | 59300 | General Education and Training Certificate: Transport | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 58722 | National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 59015 | National Certificate: Gas Installations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CHIETA |
Elective | 59689 | National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 58718 | National Certificate: Metals Processing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 50083 | National Certificate: Milk and Cream Handling and Storing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-12-02 | Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 65510 | National Certificate: Piano Restoration | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Elective | 58010 | National Certificate: Piano Restoration | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2009-04-08 | Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 64909 | National Certificate: Small Scale Mining | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
Elective | 59017 | National Certificate: Tissue Conversion | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2015-06-30 | FPMSETA |
Elective | 57881 | National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 50228 | National Certificate: Wool and Mohair Handling | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
Elective | 22490 | National Certificate: General Security Practices | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-11-28 | Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 57899 | National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2015-06-30 | FPMSETA |
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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88. | Keybase Training Solutions Cc |
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97. | Loomee Group |
98. | LYFE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD |
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100. | Makhophila Training |
101. | Makwedeng Training |
102. | Masakhane Training and Consult |
103. | Mash Computer Training |
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116. | NBC Technologies |
117. | NCC - Vereeniging |
118. | Ndikho Ndinani Protection (Pty) Ltd |
119. | Ndulita Solutions |
120. | New Company FAT |
121. | New Link Computer Skills |
122. | NORTHERN PROVINCE TRAINING ACADEMY |
123. | NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD |
124. | Ntandokazi Holdings Pty Ltd |
125. | NW Avuxeni Computer Academy |
126. | Nyathela Business College |
127. | Olrich Home of Technology |
128. | On the Ball College Pty ltd |
129. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
130. | OSR Trading |
131. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
132. | Paramixed Pty Ltd |
133. | Peo Entle HIV Wellness Management and Youth Skills Development NPO |
134. | Pioneer Business Consulting |
135. | Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd |
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137. | Priha Projects Pty Ltd |
138. | Progressive School of Business |
139. | Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd |
140. | PRX SCHOOL TEST |
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143. | RAMAZWI SECURITY SERVICES CC |
144. | Ramotec Business College |
145. | Redefine Human Capital (PTY) L |
146. | Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd |
147. | Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd |
148. | Sabile Human Resources Consult |
149. | SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
150. | SED Computer Academy |
151. | Sesk Facilitation Development (PTY) LTD |
152. | Silulo Ulutho Technologies |
153. | SILVER SOLUTIONS SECURITY 1713 CC |
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155. | SIYAFUNDA COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE NPC |
156. | SOUTH AFRICAN CORPORATE TRAINING ASSOCIATION (PTY) LTD |
157. | SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK |
158. | Spears Business and Life Couch Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
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198. | Zikode Development Trust |
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