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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate an understanding of information systems analysis |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
14924 | Demonstrate an understanding of information systems analysis | |||
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 | 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 | |||
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:
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 is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to:
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Describe information systems analysis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The description identifies the position of information systems analysis in the software development life cycle. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Initial strategy, Feasibility, Requirements Analysis, Systems analysis, Specification. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The description explains the purpose of information systems analysis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Analysis of current system, Define user requirements, Derive logical system ("WHAT"). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The description outlines the functions of the information systems analyst. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Communicate between user and mgmt., Generate structured specifications, Estimate costs & benefits. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The description outlines information gathering techniques used by information systems analysts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Interviews, Historical records, Questionnaires, Observation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The description explains different systems analysis techniques used in the industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Structured, Object-Oriented |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain different systems analysis techniques used in the industry. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Structured; Object-Oriented. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The explanation identifies different techniques for describing data structures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Data Models, Object Models, Entity-Relationship Diagrams. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The explanation identifies different techniques for documenting business process flows. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Process Flow Diagrams, Use Cases. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The explanation identifies different techniques for documenting data flows. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Data Flow Diagrams, Object Interaction Diagrams, State Diagrams. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The explanation identifies different analysis tools to assist with documentation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Data Dictionaries, CASE Technology, Office Applications. |
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. An example of the standards expected is the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations.
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. 4. Performance of all elements is to be completed within the normal range of time and cost that would be expected in a professional environment (eg. In a commercial or government organisation). 5. Performance of all elements should be performed with a solid understanding of the use of development tools needed in the areas applicable to the unit standard. Examples of such tools are, but are not limited to CASE tools, programming language editors with syntax checking, program source version control systems. 6. Performance of all elements should make use of International capability models used for Software Development. Examples of such models include (but are not limited to) the ISO SPICE model as well as the CMM model for Software Development. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify, solve problems and make decisions in relation to the current systems development environments. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and or language skills in the modes of oral and/ or written persuasion when engaging with systems development. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exists in isolation. |
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 |
Supplementary information:
Definitions: Sub-Sub-Field (Domain): Systems Development |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 49627 | Further Education and Training Certificate: e Records Management | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | |
Core | 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 |
Core | 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 | 20185 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Banking | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | BANKSETA |
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