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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning for skills development and other purposes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15218  Conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning for skills development and other purposes 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Human Resource Management and Practices 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Human Resources 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
9946  Develop workplace skills plan(s)  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  20   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard is for people who intend to conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning for the purposes of defining skills needs at organisational level and/or to identify assessment standard titles at industry or sub-sector level. The Unit Standard will be especially useful to skills development facilitators, training managers and human resource development practitioners.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • plan, organise a skills analysis process
  • conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning needed for formal recognition
  • produce and verify a matrix of outcomes. 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this Standard are competent in Communication, Mathematical Literacy and Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    An "Outcome" represents a significant, coherent, meaningful milestone of learning that is worth recognising as an individual achievement.

    The Outcomes identified may be used for the purposes of identifying skills development needs at organisational level or as titles for assessment standards at industry or sector level.

    It is expected that the candidate seeking this Unit Standard will conduct the analysis through the facilitation of group processes, interviews and document studies.

    The term "analyst" refers to the person seeking recognition for this Unit Standard. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan and organise the analysis process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The scope and purpose of the analysis is defined in line with organisational or sub-field requirements and aligns with intended reasons for formal recognition of outcomes of learning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The form of the analysis selected is appropriate to the skill areas to be analysed and enables the analyst to identify outcomes appropriate to those areas. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    There are a variety of forms of analysis that could be used including purpose analysis, work process analysis, functional analysis, task analysis. More than one type of analysis could be used in order to verify results.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Possible sources of information are identified and selected in terms of their potential to provide details of skills, knowledge and attributes required by people in relation to key roles and/or work processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Any of the following sources as may be applicable in the situation: subject matter experts, management, customers, work instructions, standing operating procedures, training manuals, key shareholders, legislation, reports.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. People with an established interest in the results of the analysis are identified and the nature of their contribution is confirmed in accordance with organisational or national policies and procedures. Sufficient notification is provided to ensure participants are aware of times, venues and purpose of any activities related to the analysis process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. All resources needed to ensure an effective process are obtained so as to be ready and available on time. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Resources include venue, audio and visual aids, source documentation, recording resources and catering.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Insights gained from similar processes are incorporated into the planning and preparation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct the analysis. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The analysis to include the facilitation of group processes, interviews and document studies where these methods are relevant. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Clear definitions are provided to participants concerning the nature and purpose of any outcomes analysis workshops. The nature and purpose are confirmed with relevant stakeholders where necessary. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Confirmed to be within the scope, terms of reference and authority of the analyst.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Information is collected and recorded using structured data collection methods. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Including the use of a selection of interviews, observation, questionnaires, brainstorms or surveys as may be applicable to the situation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The information is checked and verified for completeness, relevance and validity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Group processes and dynamics are managed to ensure the achievement of the workshop purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The analysis yields outcomes that are realistic, current and fit for purpose in terms of the needs of the organisation or sub-field concerned. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    "Fit for purpose" means the outcomes
  • are significant, measurable, meaningful, coherent milestones
  • are attainable by and attributable to individuals
  • can be justified as outcomes worthy of recognition,
  • reflect the organisation or sub-field's current and predicted needs, and
  • address individual's needs for recognition.
     

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Develop and verify a matrix of outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The matrix reflects the outcomes needed within the defined scope and a clear rationale is provided and endorsed in terms of the established needs for recognition. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The needs for recognition including standards as parts of a qualification or as recognition milestones in their own right.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The matrix is continually updated so as to reflect changes that emerge through the design and implementation process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The outcomes are written in precise and meaningful language, consistent with normal and/or sub-field usage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Outcome statements are presented in the format required by approval bodies and are unique to the organisation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Unless specifically required in another format, the conventional format of "active verb - noun" should be used, including a condition or modifier where required.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The presentation of the matrix allows for easy access to and interpretation of the information and Outcomes are clearly linked to the various roles or disciplines within the scope of the analysis. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The Outcomes describe results of applying skill and knowledge and avoid describing methods and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Key stakeholders are consulted, through structured processes, concerning the usefulness, relevance, validity and size of the proposed Outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Agreed changes are made to reflect the inputs of key stakeholders, if necessary. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA) or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA..
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or will assess this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed accredited ETQA procedures.
    4. Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the Specific Outcomes in terms of the stipulated Assessment criteria
  • The essential concepts, principles, structures and terminology of an
    outcomes-based system.
  • Methods of facilitating group processes and the dynamics involved.
  • Methods of gathering, analysing and recording data 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
  • Identify and solve problems:
    This outcome will be demonstrated during the planning stage as well as when conducting the analysis. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
  • Work effectively with others and in teams
    This outcome will be demonstrated when conducting the analysis using group processes. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
  • Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively This Unit Standard requires high levels of self-management and organisation. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
    The standard is primarily focused on this outcome, in particular specific outcome 2:
    Conduct the analysis 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
  • Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills
    Communication will be demonstrated during the preparation, the actual analysis and when recording the results. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
  • Understand the world as a set of inter-related parts of a system
    The inter-relatedness of roles, disciplines and outcomes will emerge throughout the analysis. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 9946, "Develop workplace skills plan(s)", Level 5, 20 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  50330   Bachelor: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices  Level 6  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  50331   National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  50334   National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  61592   National Diploma: Human Resources Management and Practices  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  50333   National Diploma: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


    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.
     
    1. A5 Competence Evolution 
    2. ABASUNGULI TRAINING SPESIALISTS (PTY) LTD 
    3. Abinet Training and Development 
    4. ACADEMY OF PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    5. Academy Training Group 
    6. Accreditation & Training Services 
    7. Advantage Training Services cc 
    8. Affari Consultants cc 
    9. AFRICA COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
    10. African Learing and Development Academy for Adults ALDAA 
    11. African Learning & Development Academy (Pty) Ltd (ALDA) 
    12. Afrika Tikkun NCC 
    13. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality (Pty) Ltd 
    14. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
    15. Amyoli Consulting 
    16. Annacol Training Consultants 
    17. AQUARIUS SKILLS SOLUTION 
    18. ASORIP NPC 
    19. Assessment and Entrepreneurship Centre 
    20. ASSESSMENT COLLEGE OF SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD 
    21. ATE Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    22. ATTE - The Training Edge 
    23. ATTI (Advanced Technonogy Training Institute) 
    24. Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc 
    25. Ayoba Training Institute (Pty)Ltd 
    26. Azanian Community Development Pty Ltd 
    27. B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd 
    28. Basadi Africa Management 
    29. BEPE Developments 
    30. Bohlali Provider Support 
    31. Bonang Training & Development 
    32. BORDERGATE EVENTS MANAGEMENT AND PROJECTS 
    33. Brain Boosters Business Education (PTY) LTD 
    34. Brainwave Projects 1997 CC 
    35. Breakeven 59(PTY) Ltd 
    36. Bull's Business and Skills Training Institute 
    37. Business Development Unit (PTY)Ltd 
    38. Business Intelligence Trading 48 (PTY) LTD 
    39. Cale Developments 
    40. Colleen Osorio Skills Development Consultancy cc 
    41. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
    42. Commerce and Computer College 
    43. Compass Academy of Learning 
    44. Competency Alignment Forum (C.A.F) t/a Tlhatlogo Educational Services 
    45. Competitive Edge Training & Consulting 
    46. Contra-lit (Pty) Ltd 
    47. Corporate Safety Training Academy PTY Ltd 
    48. CTU Training Solutions 
    49. Curoplex PTY LTD 
    50. D M Management and Consulting 
    51. Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc 
    52. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
    53. Designa Qualifications Pty Ltd 
    54. Diligence Defined Projects PTY Ltd t/a Deligence Defined 
    55. Ditseko Training & development Services 
    56. Divine Inspiration Trading 704 PTY Ltd 
    57. Dotcentre Business Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    58. DRM Skills Academy 
    59. Dru A Professional Further Education and Training College DAPFETC PT 
    60. Eagles Wings Skills Development Consultants 
    61. EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ASSOCIATION INC 
    62. Education and Training Unit 
    63. EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    64. Emergence Learning Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    65. Empirical Training Agency (PTY) Ltd 
    66. Employmax 
    67. Enjo Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    68. Enskills Training and Consulting 
    69. Environment and Language Education Trust 
    70. Equipt Training and Development cc 
    71. Faranang Business and Training Solutions PTY(LTD) 
    72. Fourways Private College 
    73. Future Discovery Training Academy CC 
    74. Future Performance Training and Development 
    75. G & K Gray Training cc 
    76. Gare Kgare Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    77. Gateway City College 
    78. Genius Business College (Pty) Ltd 
    79. Giver of Givers Foundation Organisation 
    80. Goldfields TVET College 
    81. Gotsec Skills Training 
    82. Guru Group of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    83. HDPSA 
    84. HEART Solutions 
    85. HLOSI SECURITY SOLUTIONS 
    86. HRD Performance Consultants 
    87. HRD Training & Consulting 
    88. ICM t/a Institute for Career Management 
    89. Igugu Training and Investments 
    90. Ikamva Projects Pty Ltd 
    91. Infomage Pty Ltd 
    92. Inkwazi Learning Network 
    93. INKWENKWEZI PRIVATE COLLEGE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT cc 
    94. Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd 
    95. Isibani Skills Academy 
    96. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
    97. IYAM Investments (Pty) Ltd 
    98. J and N Ikwekwezi Yokusa Development Training 
    99. JIKA ST ANDREW'S LANGUAGE PROJECT (PTY) LTD 
    100. Karabo Info Centre and Trading 
    101. Katiso-kuno Consulting 
    102. Katlego Compliance Training 
    103. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
    104. Kgaka Kgolo Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    105. Kgang-Kgolo Consulting 
    106. Khaas Training Academy 
    107. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    108. Klein Karoo Resource Centre 
    109. Learnership Support Systems (Pty) Ltd 
    110. Learning Performance Link 
    111. Lebzatainment Foundation NPC 
    112. Lehlabile Emergency Institute 
    113. LEMBETSI BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 
    114. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    115. LICENCE WISE TRAINING SPECIALISTS 
    116. Lionsden Africa Business Solutions Pty Ltd 
    117. Loago Business Consulting 
    118. M3i Skills Development 
    119. Mabidi Funzani Trading And Projects Pty Ltd 
    120. MACCAUVLEI LEARNING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
    121. MASHUSHE ETDP TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    122. Masimong Resource Solutions 
    123. Matimba Management and Labour cc 
    124. Mawethu Training 
    125. Mentor Me Corporate Foundation 
    126. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
    127. Metro Minds 
    128. MI Learning & Development Consultancy 
    129. MIET Africa 
    130. MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT 
    131. Mnambithi FET College - Central Office 
    132. MOKO SECURITY SERVICES 
    133. Montshai Skills Development and Consultants 
    134. Mthimkhulu Training and Development Institute (PTY) LTD 
    135. Mtk Corporation Solutions 
    136. MWG Logistical Services 
    137. Ndwamato Training Solutions PTY LTD 
    138. Ndzalama Training 
    139. Nelson Mandela University 
    140. Neolebongi Trading Enterprise 
    141. Nero Training Consultants cc 
    142. Netgrow Training Solutions 
    143. Networx for Career Development 
    144. Next Step Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    145. Nomagwanishe Investments cc 
    146. Nsovo Learning Academy 
    147. NTI College 
    148. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
    149. OMNI HR CONSULTING PTY LTD 
    150. Opehst Trading 
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    152. Open Learning Group 
    153. Pachi Global Foundation 
    154. Paradise Skills Development 
    155. PC Educational Holdings Pty Ltd 
    156. Peritum Agri Institute Pty LTD 
    157. Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd 
    158. PHALANE SAFETY CONSULTANT AND TRAINING PROVIDERS PTY LTD 
    159. Pitt Institute T/A Imithombo Institute 
    160. Platinum Peak Consulting 
    161. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
    162. PMADS Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    163. PND Academy of Learning cc 
    164. Polly Maths Sci (Pty) Ltd 
    165. PRO-ACTIVE PUBLIC SERVICES COLLEGE/PTY/LTD 
    166. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    167. QED Quality Executive Development 
    168. QED-Quality Executive Development 
    169. QPD CONSULTANTS 
    170. Reflections Development Institute 
    171. Regenesys Management (Pty) Ltd 
    172. Resonance Institute of Learning 
    173. Retshetse Training Project 
    174. RIO RIDGE 7 (PTY)LTD 
    175. S A Skills Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    176. Saint Colonel Graduate Institute (PTY) Ltd 
    177. SANDA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 
    178. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    179. SEJ Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    180. SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC 
    181. SHANWES TRAILER MANUFACTURING AND BUILDERS T/A SHANWES LEARNING AND DE 
    182. Sigodi Development Services and Associates (SDS) cc 
    183. Sirius Training 
    184. Sisazi Consulting 
    185. Siyazama Professional Management Services t/a Siyazama 
    186. SKILLS DYNAMICS AFRICA PTY LTD 
    187. SKU Training and Assessment 
    188. South West Gauteng Tvet College 
    189. Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    190. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    191. T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
    192. TDM Management Consulting Pty Ltd 
    193. TEAM CONSULTANTS CC 
    194. Tembe Service Providers 
    195. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    196. The East London Institute for Leadership Advancement & Development 
    197. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    198. The Institute of People Development 
    199. The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd 
    200. THE SKILLS COLLEGE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING(PTY) LTD 
    201. THE SKILLS FACTOR 
    202. The Skills Launchpad 
    203. Thobologo Training and Education Group (Pty) Ltd 
    204. TLN HUMAN PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 
    205. TMG Quality Services 
    206. Totally Tailored Solutions Pty Ltd 
    207. Train 2 Teach (PTY) Ltd 
    208. Trainers Without Borders 
    209. Training Answers 
    210. Training Consultant and SD College 
    211. Trainyoucan (Pty) Ltd 
    212. Tshepo Hope Consulting 
    213. Tshireletso Multi-skills and Training 
    214. TSHIROLOGO DISABILITY TRAINING SERVICES PTY TLD 
    215. Tununu Trading cc 
    216. Ulwazi Training & Development 
    217. UMO LEARNING SUPPORT SYSTEM 
    218. Umzansi Educational Programs Centre 
    219. University of Johannesburg 
    220. Vaiti Staffing and Training Solutions cc 
    221. VERYCOOLIDEAS 
    222. Vicresco (Pty) Ltd 
    223. Vutivi Training and Skills Development 
    224. VUTLHARI BYA DZONGA CONSULTANTS (PTY) LTD 
    225. VUWA PROJECTS 
    226. Workers Knowledge Centre Pty Ltd 
    227. XO EDUCATION (Pty) Ltd 
    228. Zisukumele Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 



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