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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Use field data capture devices

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258635	Use field data capture devices
ORIGINATOR
SGB Geographical Information Sciences
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction			Physical Planning, Design and Management
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	4
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

This unit standard has been developed for the GIS occupational area and is intended for persons who aim to achieve career advancement by gaining GIS skills leading to qualification based on unit standards. A person who has successfully completed this unit standard will have an understanding of how to capture primary data in the field using a number of common devices.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:

Use a field survey instrument.

Use a laser range finder.

Administer a questionnaire.

Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following:

Communication at NQF Level 5.

Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 5.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Use a field survey instrument.

OUTCOME RANGE

Dumpy level or theodolite.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The instrument is properly set up in terms of standard survey principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

An angle is measured from a known point to the object in terms of standard survey principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Horizontal and/or vertical.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The distance is calculated from a known point to the object in terms of standard survey principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Horizontal and/or vertical.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The distances are calculated from a known point to a range of points in terms of standard survey principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Horizontal and/or vertical.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Use a laser range finder.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The instrument is properly set up and its safe use is demonstrated in terms of standard survey principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The distance is measured from a known point to the current point in terms of standard survey principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The distances are measured from a range of points to the current point in terms of standard survey principles.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Administer a questionnaire.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The content of a questionnaire is understood and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The content of the questionnaire is assessed for appropriateness against the database and problems are reported.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The questionnaire is administered and the answers are assessed for appropriateness. Corrections are obtained when necessary.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Solve problems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation or community.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, organise and critically evaluate information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Display an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contribute to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large.

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

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	63689	Bachelor of Arts: Geographical Information Science	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-06-30
Elective	63589	National Diploma: Geographical Information Science	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA

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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