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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Explain computer architecture concepts |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 14917 | Explain computer architecture concepts | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Information Systems and Technology | ||||
| 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-Fundamental | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 7 |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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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 is intended:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: 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:
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| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Explain computer architecture elements. |
| OUTCOME RANGE |
| Includes, but is not limited to: Virtual machine, Hardware, Software, Firmware, Functional levels within a computer (at least 3). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The explanation identifies the functions of elements which make up computer architecture. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The explanation outlines the functions of elements which make up computer architecture. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The explanation distinguishes categories of each element and outlines their features. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The explanation identifies examples of the application of architecture elements. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Explain the organisation of a computer. |
| OUTCOME RANGE |
| Includes, but is not limited to: Motherboard, Power supply, Storage devices, CPU, Memory, PC Cards, BIOS, Battery, Cables and leads (at least 3). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The explanation identifies the purpose of computer components. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The explanation outlines how components achieve their outcomes in terms of their relationships, and the structure of the computer. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Describe the design constraints in the design of instruction sets for computers. |
| OUTCOME RANGE |
| Includes, but is not limited to: Instruction length, Memory transfer, Word length, Instruction format, Instruction fetch, Operand specification. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. The description identifies the constraints, and outlines the issues involved. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. The description outlines how the constraints have been accommodated, by using examples. |
| 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.
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 is to be completed within the normal range of time and cost that would be expected in a professional environment (e.g. In a commercial or government organisation). |
| 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 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. |
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):
Computer Operations |
| QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
| ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
| Core | 24294 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2010-01-23 | Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement |
| Core | 78965 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
| Core | 78964 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
| Core | 24293 | National Certificate: Information Technology: Technical Support | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2010-01-23 | Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement |
| Elective | 20184 | National Certificate: Banking | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | BANKSETA |
| Elective | 61591 | National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Elective | 20185 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Banking | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | BANKSETA |
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