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

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of implementing and managing a web server 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115376  Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of implementing and managing a web server 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Computer Sciences and Information Systems 
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  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  10 
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 
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the implementation of a web server
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the management of a web server.
    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 
    The credit value of this unit is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to:
  • Apply advanced HTML and associated techniques to build a web site 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the implementation of a web server. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The demonstration identifies the functions of a web server 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The demonstration explains the function of the HTTP protocol 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The demonstration outlines the operational model for a web server 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the management of a web server. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The demonstration identifies the most significant security and legal threats to the web server 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The demonstration implements simple security precautions to protect the web server from the threats identified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The demonstration explains the typical tasks of a web master 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Includes but is not limited to: security precautions, implement web changes to sites, backup of sites
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programs of education and training assessed against unit standards

    Moderation process:
    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 must demonstrate an understanding of etiquette on the Internet for personal and business use. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    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 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 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. 

    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 
    Sub-Sub-Field (Domain):
    Systems Development - Web Design 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48872   National Certificate: Information Technology (Systems Development)  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Elective  58246   Bachelor of Human Settlements Development  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   


    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.
     
    1. Academy at Vaal Triangle (AVT 
    2. Acorser Corporate & Business Consulting t/a Acorser Academy 
    3. Africa Learn (Pty) Ltd 
    4. Amadi Institute of Management And Technology (Pty) Ltd 
    5. Amilak Training Center 
    6. Answer The Call Skills and Entrepreneurship 
    7. ATTI IT SOLUTIONS (Bloemfontei 
    8. ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd 
    9. Belgium Campus 1 
    10. Bells Technical College 
    11. Careers IT 
    12. CHILI PEPPER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 
    13. Columbus Consulting Pty Ltd 
    14. CYBER-CITY IT SOLUTIONS 
    15. DC Academy (PTY)LTD 
    16. Digix Computers Services 
    17. Ekasi IT Solutions Centre 
    18. Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd 
    19. EXPLORE SOFTWARE 
    20. Facilitation Development (PTY) LTD 
    21. Finweb Business Consultancy 
    22. Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd 
    23. Global Institute for Capacity 
    24. Greater Tzaneen Community Foundation 
    25. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
    26. Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd 
    27. Ikusasa Technology Solutions 
    28. Information Technology Resource Centre 
    29. IT Academy 
    30. Jeppe College of Commerce and 
    31. JUMPCO PTY LTD 
    32. K Boneng Consulting Services P 
    33. K2014266944 (SA) t/a Hyperion Development 
    34. Keep The Dream 285 
    35. Leseding Computer Systems 
    36. LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING 
    37. Makhophila Training 
    38. Mash Computer Training 
    39. MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD 
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    41. MINDWORX CONSULTING GAUTENG PTY LTD 
    42. MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT 
    43. MND Training and Projects 
    44. Mogapi Education Group (Pty) Ltd 
    45. Moving Ahead Development Agenc 
    46. Mpande Technologies cc 
    47. Mufuka Business and Technical 
    48. NCC - Vereeniging 
    49. Ndulita Solutions 
    50. Nyathela Business College 
    51. On the Ball College Pty ltd 
    52. OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT 
    53. Posh Multimedia 
    54. Priha Projects Pty Ltd 
    55. Progressive School of Business 
    56. Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd 
    57. QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD 
    58. Redefine Human Capital (PTY) L 
    59. Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd 
    60. Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd 
    61. Sisekelo Sustainability Institute 
    62. SOUTH AFRICAN CORPORATE TRAINING ASSOCIATION (PTY) LTD 
    63. SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    64. SUCCESS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL CC 
    65. SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS 
    66. Terry Computer Services cc 
    67. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    68. Titan Trade Technologies 
    69. Tlou Foundation College 
    70. TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD 
    71. Tsima Consulting Development S 
    72. TSP COLLEGE 
    73. Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd 
    74. VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING 
    75. We Think Code 
    76. Wellinkwise Pty Ltd 
    77. Whitestone College 
    78. Woosh Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    79. WORK SKILLS RESOURCES CC 
    80. World Wise Industries & Systems Engineering 
    81. Xylo Trading 12 (Pty) Ltd 
    82. YITRO INNOVATIONS 
    83. ZA WIT (PTY) LTD 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.