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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of developing software for the internet

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14930	Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of developing software for the internet
ORIGINATOR
SGB Information Systems and Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
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:

to demonstrate fundamental of knowledge of the areas covered

for those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of systems development

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Review the requirements for a web-based computer application

Design a web-based computer application

Present the design of a web-based computer application
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

Open.
The credit value of this unit is based on a person having the prior knowledge and skills to:

demonstrate an understanding of fundamental English (at least NQF level 3)

demonstrate PC competency skills (End User Computing unit standards up to level 3).

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the network issues related to Internet applications.

OUTCOME RANGE

Internet, Intranet, Extranet.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The explanation identifies the Internet uses a session-less network protocol.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

TCP/IP

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The explanation lists the implications of session-less application development.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Using session-ID's, Handling time-outs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The explanation identifies the Internet uses limited band-width.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Bandwidth speeds from 1st-world to 3-rd world countries.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The explanation lists the implications of slow wand-width to application design.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Small components, re-fresh only changed areas.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Demonstrate an understanding of different user interface methods used for Internet applications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The demonstration identifies different user interface methods used for Internet application development.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Active Server Pages (ASP), Client-side Presentation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The demonstration explains each of the user interface methods identified in 1, indicating the implication of each method.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Active Server Pages (ASP), Client-side Presentation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Demonstrate an awareness of the implications of copyright, ownership and royalties.

OUTCOME NOTES

Demonstrate an awareness of the implications of copyright, ownership and royalties for Internet application development.

OUTCOME RANGE

Different laws in different countries, What if laws change?

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The demonstration shows an awareness of copyright issues related to Internet development.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Intellectual property, Copyright registration.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The demonstration shows an awareness of ownership issues related to Internet development.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Dual ownership, Sole ownership.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The demonstration shows an awareness of royalty issues related to Internet development.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Per use, per update.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Explain version control and security issues related to Internet Applications.

OUTCOME RANGE

Internet, Intranet, Extranet.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The explanation identifies version control issues related to Internet development.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

User request, Just in Time (JIT) compilers.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The explanation identifies security issues related to Internet development, and explains ways of handling each.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Secure/Non-secure environments, Time-outs.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The relevant Education and Training Quality Authoriy (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).

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 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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
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
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
Elective	49627	Further Education and Training Certificate: e Records Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30

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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