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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Describe the types of computer systems and associated hardware configurations

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14921	Describe the types of computer systems and associated hardware configurations
ORIGINATOR
SGB Information Systems and Technology
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 4	NQF Level 04	6
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 intended:

to provide conceptual knowledge of the areas covered

for those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Information Systems & Technology Management

as additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Describe past, present and future computer hardware configurations.

Describe categories of computer system applications.
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 is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to:

Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental mathematics (at least NQF level 1)

Demonstrate PC competency skills (End-User Computing unit standards, at least up to NQF level 3).

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Describe past, present and future computer hardware configurations.

OUTCOME RANGE

Stand alone & networked PC's, Mid-range, Mainframes, Client-server, Emerging systems (at least 3).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The description lists the characteristics of the configurations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Single-user, Multi-user.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The description justifies categorisation of examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Single-processor, Multi-processor.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The description explains performance characteristics of the configurations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The description explains the environmental requirements of the configurations.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Describe categories of computer system applications.

OUTCOME RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: Batch, Interactive, Real time, Process control, Scientific, Education, Home (at least 3).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The description identifies categories of computer system applications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The description justifies categorisation of examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The description explains the performance characteristics of the categories.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programs of education and training assessed against unit standards.
Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

1. Performance of all elements is to be carried out in accordance with organisation standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication, health and safety, and personal behaviour.
2. Performance of all elements complies with the laws of South Africa, especially with regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights.
3. All activities must comply with any policies, procedures and requirements of the organisations involved, the ethical codes of relevant professional bodies and any relevant legislative and/ or regulatory requirements.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage him/her self and his/her activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contribute to his/her full personal development and the social and economic development of the society at large by being aware of the importance of: reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively, exploring education and career opportunities and developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Sub-Sub-Field (Domain):
Information Systems and Technology Management.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	78964	Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Core	24293	National Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2010-01-23	Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	20185	Further Education and Training Certificate: Banking	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	BANKSETA
Elective	24294	Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2010-01-23	Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	78965	Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS

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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13.	Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd
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24.	Common Vision Young Specialist Trading cc
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31.	Delight Computer Training
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37.	Elchees Software Solutions
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39.	Eshybrand Pty Ltd
40.	EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD
41.	Fachs Business Consulting and Training
42.	Finweb Business Consultancy
43.	Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd
44.	Fourways Private College
45.	Futurekids SA (Fochville)
46.	Genii Institute PTY LTD
47.	Gigimo Tourism Academy
48.	Global Institute for Capacity
49.	HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY
50.	Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd
51.	Home of Compassion/Grace Ministries
52.	HUAWEI Technologies Africa (PTY) LTD
53.	Ikusasalethu Youth Development Project NPC
54.	iLearn Corporate Services PTY LTD
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56.	IT Academy
57.	IT-HI-Q Training (PTY) Ltd
58.	Jeppe College of Commerce and
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62.	LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
63.	LIMPOPO COMPUTER COLLEGE BK
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65.	Makhophila Training
66.	Malope It Solutions (Pty) Ltd
67.	Mash Computer Training
68.	MAT 007 (PTY) LTD
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70.	MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD
71.	Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD
72.	MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT
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75.	Mpande Technologies cc
76.	Mufuka Business and Technical
77.	NBC Technologies
78.	NCC - Vereeniging
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81.	Nyankwavi Inverstment
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84.	Octopus Training Solutions
85.	Olrich Home of Technology
86.	On the Ball College Pty ltd
87.	OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT
88.	Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd
89.	Pretoria Technical College
90.	Priha Projects Pty Ltd
91.	Production Management Institute of Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
92.	Progressive School of Business
93.	Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd
94.	QUALITATIVE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
95.	QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD
96.	RIAPHATHUTSHEDZA
97.	Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
98.	Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd
99.	Sabile Human Resources Consult
100.	SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD
101.	SIGNA ACADEMY (PTY) LTD
102.	Silulo Ulutho Technologies
103.	Sinovuyolethu Trading (Pty) Ltd
104.	Spears Business and Life Couch Consulting (Pty) Ltd
105.	Spina Consultancy
106.	SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd
107.	SUCCESS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL CC
108.	SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS
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110.	Techtisa (pty) Ltd
111.	Terry Computer Services cc
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117.	TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD
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130.	Yonet Training Academy
131.	ZA WIT (PTY) LTD
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