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

Develop publishing project resources 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
246547  Develop publishing project resources 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Publishing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language Communication Studies 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  15 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
The purpose of the learning is to identify and source the best resources required for publishing projects in line with the project specifications. Learners acquire generic planning competencies and the ability to design flexible schedules. Because they can manage their workload, they have improved control over their work responsibilities.

Publishing projects will be managed in such a way that suppliers are not overloaded, that efficiency will improve and productivity will increase. The rights of not only publishers and their suppliers will be protected, but also those of all value chain players.

Implementing correct planning procedures and meeting project objectives are generic competencies. These competencies can be applied in many contexts. Being able to handle more than one process at a time and understanding how they are linked provides a basis for contingency planning.

Credited learners are capable of:
  • Developing project plans within given specifications.
  • Identifying resources to meet given specifications and requirements.
  • Identifying operational risks and proposing resolutions where required.
  • Allocating resources according to project plans.
  • Contracting resources to meet identified needs. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credits and level assigned to this unit standard is based on the assumption that learners have already attained the following competencies:
  • Computer literacy, NQF Level 3.
  • Communication and language, NQF Level 4.
  • Working as a member of a team, NQF Level 4.
  • Administering projects, NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard must be achieved in the areas of responsibility of publishing, editing, marketing, design and production. Range statements are included with the relevant specific outcomes and assessment criteria where appropriate. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Develop project plans within given specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All relevant project parameters are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Parameters include time, budget, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Project requirements are analysed against project parameters. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Requirements include complexity, specifications, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Project processes are selected that are applicable to given project specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Schedules are drawn up based on selected project processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Processes include interdependent and concurrent processes.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify resources to meet given specifications and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All required internal and external resources are identified relevant for specific projects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Resources are identified that are relevant for specific areas of responsibility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All aspects of specifications are included when identifying specific resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Resource databases are maintained to be current and accurate. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    "Current" refers to information being both correct and up to date.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify operational risks and propose resolutions where required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Risks are identified for all relevant project components before they realise, in terms of their impact on specific project schedules and the likelihood of such risks occurring. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All identified operational risks are addressed in contingency plans that ensure that project processes aligned with planned critical action points. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Discrepancies between project plans and available resources are identified in terms of the impact on linked processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Discrepancies include variances in budget, scheduling, supplier performance, liaising, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Proposed resolutions to discrepancies address project requirements and possible problems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Recommendations are presented using specified procedures, formats and methods and include relevant motivations for proposed resolutions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Allocate resources according to project plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Resource persons are contacted according to agreed communication procedures to determine availability and affordability in terms of project specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Resources are matched to ensure compliance with project specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Deliverables are described in terms of project specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Specifications include work agreement, levels of service, delivery dates, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Authorisation processes are followed according to specified organisation procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Contract resources to meet identified needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All aspects of work required are reflected in contracts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All aspects agreed during negotiation are reflected in contracts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Authorisation processes are followed according to specified organisation procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Administration adheres to all specified organisation requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Specified ethical, professional and legal requirements are met. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Credited learners understand and can explain:
  • Project management principles.
  • Project parameters, processes and components.
  • Resource types, scheduling and allocation.
  • Resource information sources and databases.
  • Procurement and authorisation procedures.
  • Basic principles of contracting.
  • Database structures and maintenance.
  • Risk management and contingency planning, and operational risks.
  • Ethical, professional and legal requirements.
  • Communication procedures.
  • Law of contract.
  • Negotiation techniques. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions to develop project plans within given specifications, and identify resources to meet given specifications and requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community when resources are matched to ensure compliance with project specifications, and authorisation processes are followed according to specified organisation procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when all identified operational risks are addressed in contingency plans that ensure that project processes aligned with planned critical action points, administration adheres to all specified organisation requirements, and specified ethical, professional and legal requirements are met. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when risks are identified for all relevant project components before they realise, in terms of their impact on specific project schedules and the likelihood of such risks occurring. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when recommendations are presented using specified procedures, formats and methods, and resource persons are contacted according to agreed communication procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when resource databases are maintained to be current and accurate. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when project requirements are analysed against project parameters, project processes are selected that are applicable to given project specifications, schedules are drawn up based on selected project processes, resources are identified that are relevant for specific areas of responsibility, discrepancies between project plans and available resources are identified in terms of the impact on linked processes, and all aspects of work required and agreed during negotiation are reflected in contracts. 

    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 
    Notes to Assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the learner is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the learner can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58977   National Certificate: Publishing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 


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