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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Create opportunities for innovation and lead projects to meet innovative ideas

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15216	Create opportunities for innovation and lead projects to meet innovative ideas
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Generic Management
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular-Fundamental	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2006-05-02	2007-11-28	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-11-28		2011-11-28

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
252020	Create and manage an environment that promotes innovation	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	6

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This is a Unit Standard intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second level managers such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, and may have more than one team reporting to them.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

Keeping abreast of and analyse innovations or new developments.

Creating opportunities for innovation.

Leading projects to meet new, innovative ideas.

Reviewing new projects/procedures to determine effectiveness.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that people learning towards this Unit Standard are already competent in:

Communication at NQF level 4

Computer Literacy at NQF level 4

The Unit Standard entitled, "Analyse new developments reported in the media that could impact on a business sector or industry".

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Innovation is the bringing into being of something, which did not exist before, i.e. a product, a process or a thought/idea. Innovation happens when two or more ideas merge, that have never been merged before.

Techniques for increasing creativity include brainstorming, mind mapping, lateral thinking, problem solving techniques.

Steps for solving problems are; define problem, analyse problem, generate solutions, analyse solutions, select best solution, plan action.

Stakeholders used in the process could include; customers, suppliers, interest group.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Keep abreast of and analyse innovations or new developments.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Latest innovations in the specific business sector are identified from a wide range of media.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. An indication is given of how the innovation or new technology could impact on the business sector and the department/division in particular.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The pros and cons of new technology or innovations are investigated and summarised in writing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. A recommendation is made as to whether the innovation should be further investigated with a view to application in the section/division/department.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Knowledge of innovations is used to assist with further innovations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Trends are identified and used to identify further opportunities.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Create opportunities for innovation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The immediate team/group, the larger group and stakeholders are used in the innovation process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Elements of innovation are included in all regular team meetings.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Techniques are used to increase creativity within the group.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. A number of alternate solutions are generated for any given situation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The problem solving process it used to innovate new ideas.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Lead projects to meet new, innovative ideas.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The overall framework for the project reflects the innovative nature of the project.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. A new approach to work breakdown structure and task allocation is used in line with the innovative nature of the project.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Controls are established in line with the innovative nature of the project.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Project planning is approached with inputs from the team.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. New ideas that emerge throughout the project are recorded and communicated for use throughout the project implementation or to initiate new projects.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Review new projects/procedures to determine effectiveness.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. New plans adopted and innovated techniques introduced are monitored against team / section / division / department objectives to determine their effectiveness.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. A report is written on the effectiveness of the new plan/procedure/technique advising on its continuation, amendment and/or abandonment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Amendments are made to new plans/techniques/procedures , if necessary to make them more efficient / effective.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Alternative plans/procedures/techniques are drawn up if the innovative one is to be abandoned.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical.

Assessors must be registered as an assessor with the Services SETA ETQA or an ETQA that represents the sector in which the learner is employed and which has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA.

Moderators must be registered as assessors with the Services ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA.

The mechanisms and requirements for moderation should be applied in accordance with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.

Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.

Training providers must be accredited by the Services ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Creative thinking techniques.

Problem solving steps.

Project management steps and processes.

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 order to innovate.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when generating new ideas and implementing projects.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities when implementing projects.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information when generating ideas.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with stakeholders new ideas as they emerge.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology to assist with idea generation and to record ideas.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems and how innovations in one area could impact on another.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.

Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 252020, which is "Create and manage an environment that promotes innovation", Level 5, 6 credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	61594	National Certificate: Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-05-02	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	49793	National Certificate: Productivity	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SABPP
Core	50060	National Certificate: Public Administration	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	PSETA
Core	48888	National Diploma: Hiring Operations Management	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2016-12-31	SERVICES
Core	49794	National Diploma: Productivity	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SABPP
Core	58601	National Certificate: Land Transport Planning	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	LG SETA
Fundamental	49626	National Certificate: Landcare Facilitation	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	49745	National Certificate: Value Engineering	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	QCTO
Fundamental	49060	National Degree: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical)	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-12-31	EWSETA
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
Elective	50081	Further Education and Training Certificate: Leadership Development	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	LG SETA
Elective	50372	Further Education and Training Certificate: Municipal Finance and Administration	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	LG SETA
Elective	49086	National Certificate: Auctioneering Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2011-02-16	Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	58883	National Certificate: Fluid Power	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	49121	National Certificate: Interactive Media	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Elective	49123	National Certificate: Journalism	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2007-10-18	Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	58978	National Certificate: Journalism	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Elective	50205	National Certificate: Municipal Integrated Development Planning	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	LG SETA
Elective	57805	National Certificate: Public Sector Employment and Skills Development Practices	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	PSETA
Elective	49469	National Diploma: Complex Procurement	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30
Elective	62610	National Diploma: Copywriting	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	58802	National Diploma: Disability Employment Practice	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2020-07-30	SABPP
Elective	59256	National Diploma: Flight Dispatch	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2016-12-31	TETA
Elective	49023	National Diploma: Liaison Interpreting	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	QCTO
Elective	48784	National Diploma: Translation	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-12-31	CHE
Elective	67460	National Diploma: Public Administration	Level 6	NQF Level 06	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

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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