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

Identify, analyse and select business opportunities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10007  Identify, analyse and select business opportunities 
ORIGINATOR
Interim SGB for Business, Commerce, Mgmnt Studies 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
ABET Level 4  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
A candidate credited with this general competence will be able to: identify business ideas, eliminate inappropriate business ideas and select viable business ideas. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Identify business ideas. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The concept business ideas is explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Business ideas are identified and listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Ideas are generated through brainstorming; discussion; and observation.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Business ideas are discussed and compared. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Discussions indicate advantages and disadvantages.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Eliminate inappropriate business ideas. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Appropriate screening techniques are identified and selected. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Factors to consider: market size; quality; cost per job; potential profits; empowerment; number of jobs created.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The selected screening techniques are justified and applied. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Ideas are generated through brainstorming; discussion; and observation.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The most appropriate ideas are listed. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Analyse and select viable business opportunities. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Market research is defined and discussed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Different methods of market research are identified and listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Methods include - door-to-door surveys; telephone surveys; interviews; personal needs.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Appropriate research methods are evaluated and selected. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Methods include - door-to-door surveys; telephone surveys; interviews; personal needs, taking into account specific type of business.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Selected methods are used to research potential business opportunities. 


UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
1. Labour Laws
2. Human Rights and the constitution
3. Health and Safety regulations.
4. Awareness of contractual obligations. 

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
1. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
2. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
3. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
4. Exploring education and career opportunities; and
5. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments 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 exist in isolation. 

REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core  61755   General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Core  50584   General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
Core  48495   General Education and Training Certificate: Water Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
Core  20813   National Certificate: Construction Contracting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  CETA 
Fundamental  22971   General Education and Training Certificate: Conservation  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Fundamental  22190   General Education and Training Certificate: Tourism  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Elective  48642   General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  24153   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2008-09-13  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  71751   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective  73249   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2028-06-30  UMALUSI 
Elective  65969   General Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  58267   General Education and Training Certificate: Mining and Minerals Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  MQA 
Elective  23193   GETC in Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-02-13  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23853   GETC: Domestic Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Elective  22977   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-12-04  CETA 
Elective  20287   National Certificate: Farming  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Elective  20183   National Certificate: Banking  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2015-06-30  BANKSETA 
Elective  65789   National Certificate: Construction Plant Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  65769   National Certificate: Glazing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Elective  96402   National Certificate: Hot Water System Installation  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective  65929   National Certificate: Waterproofing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  CETA 
Elective  23094   Further Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2009-09-09  ETDP SETA 
Elective  23708   National Certificate: Community Water, Sanitation and Health Facilitation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2008-06-11  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23095   Higher Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


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18. Boland College 
19. Bright Storm Projects 
20. Cape Town Workbased Learning Academy 
21. Capricorn FET College - Central Office 
22. Careerlinx Business Services Pty Ltd 
23. CBR Education and Training for Employment 
24. CENTRE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CC 
25. Construction Resource Development College 
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27. Double ST Training and Skills Development 
28. Dreyer and Dreyer Risk Solutions 
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31. ENER-RWNT120213 
32. ENER-RWYNT12-213 
33. ENER-WRSTA110812 
34. ENTELEKEY GROUP 
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36. EW583PAA0000026 
37. EWS583PAA0000027 
38. False Bay Technical Vocational Education Training College 
39. Future Teacher Pty Ltd 
40. Ga Lechuti Transformational Talks (Pty) Ltd 
41. GNBR Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
42. Goitsebasadi Construction Project 
43. Helpers For Life NPC 
44. Hot To Go Training College and Services 
45. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
46. IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY 
47. imithetho labour law 
48. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
49. Inkwenkwezi Private College Skills Development cc 
50. Insika Business and Skills Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
51. Intuthuko Yesizwe Community Organisation NPO 
52. Isibani Skills Academy 
53. Isibani Soluntu 
54. Isivuno HR and Solutions 
55. Ithemba Lomphakathi Community Organisation 
56. Izinkanyezi Zezulu Trading (Pty) Ltd 
57. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
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59. Khanyisa Business and Management Consultancy 
60. KHWESTA TRAINING 
61. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
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63. Learning at Work 
64. Leribe Training Solutions 
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66. MAFUMO ENTERPRISES PTY LTD 
67. Magnacorp Project Managers (Pty) Ltd 
68. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
69. Majoncar Projects and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
70. Marematlou Training Institute 
71. Masana Social Consultants cc 
72. Masidle Consulting CC 
73. Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) Ltd 
74. Mavco Engineering 
75. MENTORNET PTY LTD 
76. MERS-14806 
77. Microzone Training CC 
78. Misha Consulting CC 
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91. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
92. Msingwa Training and Development 
93. Mthoms Trading 
94. MTIEWS83MRA00001 
95. Nedbank Ltd 
96. New Heights 1082 Pty Ltd 
97. Nkqubela Community Developers 
98. NOLOSHA 
99. Nomagwanishe Investments 
100. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
101. NORENER 160518101 
102. Northlink College 
103. Northlink TVET College 
104. Novi General Services 
105. NTF Electrical and Training 
106. NTI College 
107. Ntingantakandini Training Education and Development Company 
108. OZARA TRADING (PTY) LTD 
109. P And F Business Enterprise 
110. P.MAB MANAGERS AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
111. Phakisa Agricultural Development 
112. Planet Waves 237 (Pty) Ltd T/A Occupational Learning Centre (OLC) (PRE 
113. PMA Holding Pty Ltd 
114. PMC Training 
115. Poly Maths Sci Pty Ltd 
116. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
117. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
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119. Reflections Development Institute 
120. Rilay Operators 
121. RUTHEKHO TRAINING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
122. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
123. Schoolboy Training Centre 
124. SEDA Construction Incubator Trust 
125. Seoposengwe Training Consultancy CC 
126. Setlakala Business Development 
127. Siphumezulwazi Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
128. SNNB Trading & Projects 
129. Somvi General Services 
130. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
131. South West Gauteng TVET College 
132. Southern African Institute of Learning SAIL 
133. Sphola Consulting CC 
134. STILL MAC PRINTING AND TRADING 
135. SWARANANG DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 
136. Take Note Trading 205 Cc t/a Khululekani Training Centre 
137. Tayitayi Business Services (Pty) Ltd 
138. Tembe Service Providers 
139. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 
140. Thuto Botshabelo Training and Projects Pty Ltd 
141. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
142. Tlhogi''s Consulting and Projects 
143. TMG Quality Services 
144. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
145. Ulwazi Training Development 
146. UMGENI WATER DURBAN 
147. UMGENI WATER DURBAN HEIGHT 
148. UMGENI WATER SERVICES PTY LTD 
149. UMNGENI UTHUKELA WATER 
150. Umthombolwazi Consultants Cc 
151. UTHUKELA WATER 
152. UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 
153. Vicresco Pty Ltd 
154. West Coast TVET College 
155. Work Safe Skills International (pty)ltd 
156. Zama Training & Development cc 
157. Zama Zama Training Centre 
158. Zero1Zero5 Group (Pty) Ltd 
159. Zibuyile Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
160. ZISIKELELE GENERAL TRADING CC 
161. Zucebise Training Academy 


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