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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Describe information systems departments in business organisations

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14926	Describe information systems departments in business organisations
ORIGINATOR
SGB Information Systems and Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	3
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 is intended:

to provide conceptual knowledge of the areas covered

for those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Information Systems and Technology Management

as additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Describe the roles of IS departments in organisations

Describe the structures of IS departments in organisations
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:

Describe the management and use of computers in an organisation (IST001).

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Describe the roles of IS departments in business organisations.

OUTCOME RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: IS Manager, Operations Mgmt, Systems support, Development Manager, Development Project Team ( Analyst, DBA, Programmers).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The description identifies the roles typically found in an IS department.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: IS Manager, Operations Mgmt, Systems support, Development Manager, Development Project Team ( Analyst, DBA, Programmers).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The description identifies the purpose of each role and outlines their tasks.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: IS Manager, Operations Mgmt, Systems support, Development Manager, Development Project Team ( Analyst, DBA, Programmers).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The description compares the tasks of each role.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes, but is not limited to: IS Manager, Operations Mgmt, Systems support, Development Manager, Development Project Team ( Analyst, DBA, Programmers).

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Describe the structure of IS departments in business organisations.

OUTCOME RANGE

Business Strategy, IS Strategy, IT Strategy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The description identifies the position of an IS department via an organisation chart.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Business Strategy, IS Strategy, IT Strategy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The description outlines the purpose of systems and operations areas within an IS department, and their interaction.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Business Strategy, IS Strategy, IT Strategy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The description explains the interactions of systems and operations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Business Strategy, IS Strategy, IT Strategy.

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 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.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exists in isolation

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):
Information Systems and Technology Management

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
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	49129	Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Management and Administration	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Elective	20185	Further Education and Training Certificate: Banking	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	BANKSETA
Elective	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
Elective	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
Elective	60652	Professional Qualification: Management and Administration	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	49063	National Certificate: Geographical Information Sciences	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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8.	Amadi Institute of Management And Technology (Pty) Ltd
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15.	Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd
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17.	Basadipele Skills Development and Training
18.	Bells Technical College
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21.	Brainwave Projects 1430 cc
22.	Brainwave Projects 707
23.	Careers IT
24.	Claas Illustration
25.	Clean Heat Academy
26.	Colleen Osorio Skills Development Consultancy cc
27.	College Africa Group (Pty) Ltd
28.	Columbus Consulting Pty Ltd
29.	Common Vision Young Specialist Trading cc
30.	Compass Academy of Learning
31.	Compuscan Academy
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33.	CTU Training Solutions
34.	CYBAX SYSTEMS
35.	CYBER-CITY IT SOLUTIONS
36.	dc academy
37.	Dee's Training (Pty) Ltd
38.	Delight Computer Training
39.	Dionysus Skills Development Initiative
40.	EAST LONDON MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
41.	ED-U Options Academy
42.	EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD
43.	Ekasi IT Solutions Centre
44.	Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre Pty Ltd
45.	Elchees Software Solutions
46.	Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd
47.	Eshybrand Pty Ltd
48.	EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD
49.	Fachs Business Consulting and Training
50.	Finweb Business Consultancy
51.	Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd
52.	Fourways Private College
53.	Futurekids SA (Fochville)
54.	Genii Institute PTY LTD
55.	Global Institute for Capacity
56.	Growth Management Consulting cc
57.	Gurandbuilt Management Development
58.	HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY
59.	Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd
60.	Home of Compassion/Grace Ministries
61.	HUAWEI Technologies Africa (PTY) LTD
62.	iCollege College
63.	Ikusasa Technology Solutions
64.	Ikusasalethu Youth Development Project NPC
65.	iLearn Corporate Services PTY LTD
66.	Information Technology Resource Centre
67.	INKWENKWEZI PRIVATE COLLEGE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT cc
68.	IT Academy
69.	IT-HI-Q Training (PTY) Ltd
70.	J and N Ikwekwezi Yokusa Development Training
71.	Jeppe College of Commerce and
72.	K Boneng Consulting Services P
73.	Keep The Dream 285
74.	King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
75.	KT Mobile Services
76.	Kundani Trading
77.	Legal Practice Academy
78.	Leseding Computer Systems
79.	LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
80.	LIMPOPO COMPUTER COLLEGE BK
81.	Loomee Group
82.	Makhophila Training
83.	Malope It Solutions (Pty) Ltd
84.	Mash Computer Training
85.	Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) LTD
86.	MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD
87.	MENTORNET (PTY) LTD
88.	Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD
89.	MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT
90.	MND Training and Projects
91.	Mogapi Education Group (Pty) Ltd
92.	MORTERBOARD TRAINING SOLUTIONS
93.	Moving Ahead Development Agenc
94.	Mpande Technologies cc
95.	Mufuka Business and Technical
96.	NBC Technologies
97.	NCC - Vereeniging
98.	Nolwazi Stem Education for The
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100.	Nyankwavi Inverstment
101.	Nyathela Business College
102.	Octopus Training Solutions
103.	Olrich Home of Technology
104.	On the Ball College Pty ltd
105.	OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT
106.	PC Educational Holdings Pty Ltd
107.	Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd
108.	Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd
109.	Pretoria Technical College
110.	Priha Projects Pty Ltd
111.	Production Management Institute of Southern Africa
112.	Progressive School of Business
113.	Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd
114.	QUALITATIVE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
115.	QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD
116.	Rand Training College
117.	Resonance Institute of Learning
118.	Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
119.	Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd
120.	Sabile Human Resources Consult
121.	SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD
122.	Signa Academy
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124.	Silulo Ulutho Technologies
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127.	Spina Consultancy
128.	SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd
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130.	SUCCESS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL CC
131.	Success Christian Training Cen
132.	SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS
133.	Tech-Com Solutions cc
134.	Techtisa (pty) Ltd
135.	Terry Computer Services cc
136.	The Finishing College (Pty) Lt
137.	The Institute of People Development
138.	THE SHERQ CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PTY LTD
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140.	Think Tank T2 (Pty) Ltd
141.	Titan Trade Technologies
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144.	TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD
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154.	Wellinkwise Pty Ltd
155.	Welltec Academy (Pty) LTD
156.	Whitestone College
157.	WORK SKILLS RESOURCES CC
158.	Working Solution International
159.	Xylo Trading 12 (Pty) Ltd
160.	YITRO INNOVATIONS
161.	Yonet Training Academy
162.	Youth Media Movement
163.	ZA WIT (PTY) LTD
164.	Zikode Development Trust