Government Gazette
Vol. 420, No. 21269, 9 June 2000
GOVERNMENT NOTICES
Notice 592 of 2000
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (SAQA)
In accordance with regulation 24(2)(c) of the National Standards Bodies Regulations of
28 March 1998, the Standards Generating Body (SOB) for
Infonnation Systems and Technology
registered by NSB 10, Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences, publishes the
following unit standards for public comment.
This notice contains the titles and specific outcomes of the unit standards. The full
unit standards can be accessed via the SAQA web-site at www.saqa.org.za.
Copies may also be obtained from the Directorate of Standards Setting and Development at
the SAQA offices, 659 Pienaar Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria.
Comment on the qualifications and unit standards should reach SAQA at the address below
by no later than 10 July 2000. All correspondence should
be marked Standards Setting- SGB for Information Systems and Technology, and be
addressed to
The Director: Standards Setting and Development
SAQA
Attention: Mr M. C. Cosser
Postnet Suite 248
Private Bag X 06
WATERKLOOF
0145
or faxed to 012 346-5812
or e-mailed to mcosser@saqa.co.za |
UNIT STANDARDS FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY:
NQF LEVEL 2 UNIT STANDARD TITLES
| 1. Title: |
Describe the application and impact as well as social
implications of Information Technology |
| 2. Title: |
Operate a personal computer system |
| 3. Title: |
Use personal computer operating systems |
| 4. Title: |
Operate personal computer peripherals |
| 5. Title: |
Demonstrate knowledge of and produce word processing
documents using base functions |
| 6. Title: |
Demonstrate knowledge of and produce computer spreadsheets
using base functions |
| 7. Title: |
Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of databases
and the ability to plan and create a simple databases |
| 8. Title: |
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic mail software to
send and receive messages |
| 9. Title: |
Demonstrate the ability to use the World Wide Web |
| 10. Title: |
Demonstrate knowledge of and produce a presentation using
base functions |
UNIT STANDARD TITLES AND SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
| 1. Title: |
Describe the application and impact as well as social
implications of Information Technology |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Describe Information Technology |
| Outcome 2: |
Describe the uses of IT in organisation |
| Outcome 3: |
Describe IT occupations in an organisation |
| Outcome 4: |
Identify the social implications of IT |
| Outcome 5: |
Describe the past impact in information technology on aspects
of society |
| Outcome 6: |
Discuss the future implications of information technology on
aspects of society |
| Outcome 7: |
Describe ergonomic principles for computer workstations |
| Outcome 8: |
Operate a computer workstation according to ergonomic
principles |
| Title: |
Operate a personal computer system |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Describe the hardware components of a personal computer
Range: Central processing unit, memory, keyboard, mouse, disc
drive and visual display unit |
| Outcome 2: |
Operate the hardware components of a personal computer
Range: Keyboard, mouse, stiffy drive and display |
| Outcome 3: |
Maintain the hardware components of a personal computer |
| Outcome 4: |
Perform personal computer operating systems operations |
| Outcome 5: |
Describe personal computer software |
| Outcome 6: |
Describe computer data storage |
| Outcome 7: |
Manage computer files |
| Outcome 8: |
Operate a printer |
| Title: |
Use personal computer operating systems |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Show an understanding of the purpose and nature of a computer
operating system |
| Outcome 2: |
Perform system configurations, stiffyoperations and file
conversions |
| Outcome 3: |
Describe and develop automated operations |
| Title: |
Operate personal computer peripherals |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Describe a range of computer peripherals |
| Outcome 2: |
Operate a range of personal computer peripherals
Range: a printer and one external hard disk, CD-ROM, tape
cartridge, scanner, camera, videotape deck, projector and modem |
| Outcome 3: |
Maintain the hardware components of personal computer
peripherals
Range: a printer and one external hard disk, CD-ROM, tape
cartridge, scanner, camera, videotape deck, projector and modem |
| Title: |
Demonstrate knowledge of and produce computer
spreadsheets using base functions |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the uses and features of a
word processing programme |
| Outcome 2: |
Adjust Basic Settings and document set-up |
| Outcome 3: |
Manipulate data in a word processing document |
| Outcome 4: |
Format document and text in a word processing document |
| Outcome 5: |
Print document |
| Title: |
Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of
databases and the ability to plan and create a simple database |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the uses and features of a
data base programme |
| Outcome 2: |
Adjust Basic Settings |
| Outcome 3: |
Design, plan and create a database |
| Outcome 4: |
Define primary keys, set up an index, modify table and update
the database |
| Title: |
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic mail
software to send and receive messages |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Demonstrate ability to log on to the internet and understand
the basic uses of electronic mail software |
| Outcome 2: |
Adjust Basic Settings |
| Outcome 3: |
Create and send a message |
| Outcome 4: |
Read and reply to a message |
| Outcome 5: |
Use address functions and manage messages |
| Title: |
Demonstrate the ability to use the World Wide Web |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Demonstrate the ability to log on to the internet and
understand basic uses of a web Browser |
| Outcome 2: |
Adjust Basic Settings |
| Outcome 3: |
Access a web address |
| Outcome 4: |
Use a search engine and print |
| Outcome 5: |
Use and create a bookmark |
| Title: |
Demonstrate knowledge of and produce a presentation
using base functions |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the uses and features of a
presentation programme |
| Outcome 2: |
Adjust Basic Settings and save the presentation document in
another file format |
| Outcome 3: |
Create a new presentation document and modify it |
| Outcome 4: |
Format document and text in a word processing document |
| Outcome 5: |
Print document |
UNIT STANDARDS FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY:
NQF LEVEL 3 UNIT STANDARD TITLES
| Title: |
Produce word processing documents for business |
| Title: |
Produce and use spreadsheets for business |
| Title: |
Produce presentation documents for business |
| Title: |
Demonstrate the ability to use a database for business
purposes |
UNIT STANDARD TITLES AND SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
| Title: |
Produce word processing documents for business |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Change the appearance of a document |
| Outcome 2: |
Check a document for spelling and grammar |
| Outcome 3: |
Create lists and tables in a document |
| Outcome 4: |
Add and manipulate pictures, images, and objects in a
document |
| Outcome 5: |
Use the mail merge feature |
| Outcome 6: |
Prepare a document for use in another application |
| Title: |
Produce and use spreadsheets for business |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Plan and design computer spreadsheet documents to solve a
business problem |
| Outcome 2: |
Produce a computer spreadsheet file to solve a business
problem |
| Outcome 3: |
Use a computer spreadsheet file to solve a business problem |
| Outcome 4: |
Manipulate the data in a spreadsheet |
| Title: |
Produce presentation documents for business |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Add, modify and move drawn objects within a presentation
slide |
| Outcome 2: |
Create, add and manipulate charts within a slide |
| Outcome 3: |
Manage images and other objects within a slide |
| Outcome 4: |
Apply animation and transitions to a presentation document |
| Outcome 5: |
View and present a slide show |
| Title: |
Demonstrate the ability to use a database for
business purposes |
Specific Outcomes:
| Outcome 1: |
Retrieve information from an existing database |
| Outcome 2: |
Refine a query and select and sort data |
| Outcome 3: |
Use a form to enter data into a database |
| Outcome 4: |
Create reports |