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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
117902 | Use generic functions 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 | 4 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-11-20 | 2010-11-20 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2011-11-20 | 2014-11-20 |
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 |
This unit standard is replaced by: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
258883 | Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is intended for people who need to produce and edit documents using a GUI-based word processor 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:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Use the desktop of a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based operating system. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Any GUI applications available to the learner can be chosen for this outcome. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based operating systems are defined and an example of a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based operating system is given. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The main components of a "desktop" of a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based operating system are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any two of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The term "ICON" is described and standard icons identified on the GUI "desktop". |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any two of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
ICONS are rearranged on the "desktop", showing the different options. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any two of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
A desktop short-cut (ICON) is created. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
One of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The elements on the Start Menu are described in terms of their purpose. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any two of:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Use of the features of a GUI Window. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Any GUI applications available to the learner can be chosen for this outcome. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Different types of windows are described and an example given for each one described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any 3 of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
An application is started from the Start Menu. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The parts of a window are described in terms of their features and use. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any 4 of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
GUI application windows are manipulated on a GUI desktop. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Opened, minimized, maximized, moved and closed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Implications of having more than one window open at the same time are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Active and inactive windows, impact on speed, switching between open windows. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Multiple applications are started. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The "active" window is changed between applications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Keyboard, mouse. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Use of the Help facility in a GUI environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Different methods to launch the HELP facility in a GUI application are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Menu option, |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The HELP facility is launched. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Different methods of finding information within the HELP facility are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any 2 of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Different methods of finding information within the HELP facility are demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any 2 of:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Use a pointing device in a GUI environment. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Any one of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Different methods to select objects by using the device are demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Single-click, Double-click, Alternate click. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Different methods to select groups of objects by using the device are demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Device + |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
A method of displaying device setting is demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any 2 of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
A method of changing device setting is demonstrated, but changing the settings to allow alternate hand settings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
From right- to left-handed users, and back. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Different methods to use the "drag-and-drop" concept are demonstrated in a GUI environment, allowing graphical objects to be moved around on in a GUI environment and explaining the difference between the methods being demionstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Drag with SELECT button, drag with ALTERNATE SELECT button. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Use generic print options in a GUI environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
An object is previewed in print format. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
How to change various print options before printing an object are demonstrated, explaining the effect of each. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Select the printer, number of copies, collate sequence. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Different methods of altering various printer properties are demonstrated, to allow formatting of printing output. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods are:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Different methods of printing within any chosen application package are demonstrated, to allow formatting of printing output to a desired requirement. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods are:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
An object is printed to the connected printer selected, resulting in a print job queue for the selected printer. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
A whole object, a selected part of an object. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Print job progress status in a print queue is viewed in the print queue manager software of the operating system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Progress status includes:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Print jobs are manipulated in the print queue, to get the required result. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Manipulation includes:
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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 |
This cover but is not limited to: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication, health and safety, and personal behaviour. |
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 a Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively made by using generic functions a Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information by understanding the different parts of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by using generic functions a Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment effectively and responsibly. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 258883, which is "Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment", Level 1, 4 credits.
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. Assessor Notes: Definitions: Abbreviations: Notes: Generic GUI functions like printing, using a pointing device and using the HELP facility are covered in this standard and should not be assessed as part of other standards using these facilities. Learners can choose any applicable software package being assessed to demonstrate the required outcomes listed. This allows both the generic and specific parts to be covered in a integrated manner, without repeating the assessment of such competencies. |
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 | 65809 | National Certificate: Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
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 | 67569 | National Certificate: Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2015-06-30 | MERSETA |
Core | 57804 | National Certificate: Public Administration | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | PSETA |
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 | 66029 | General Education and Training Certificate: Chemical Operations | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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 | 50307 | National Certificate: Bread and Flour Confectionery Baking | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
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 | 64029 | National Certificate: Food Processing: Plant Baking | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
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 | 74229 | National Certificate: Milk and Cream Handling and Storing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
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 | 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 |
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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