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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning for skills development and other purposes

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15218	Conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning for skills development and other purposes
ORIGINATOR
SGB Human Resource Management and Practices
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Human Resources
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	4
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 replaces:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
9946	Develop workplace skills plan(s)	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	20

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This Unit Standard is for people who intend to conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning for the purposes of defining skills needs at organisational level and/or to identify assessment standard titles at industry or sub-sector level. The Unit Standard will be especially useful to skills development facilitators, training managers and human resource development practitioners.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:

plan, organise a skills analysis process

conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning needed for formal recognition

produce and verify a matrix of outcomes.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this Standard are competent in Communication, Mathematical Literacy and Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

An "Outcome" represents a significant, coherent, meaningful milestone of learning that is worth recognising as an individual achievement.

The Outcomes identified may be used for the purposes of identifying skills development needs at organisational level or as titles for assessment standards at industry or sector level.

It is expected that the candidate seeking this Unit Standard will conduct the analysis through the facilitation of group processes, interviews and document studies.

The term "analyst" refers to the person seeking recognition for this Unit Standard.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan and organise the analysis process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The scope and purpose of the analysis is defined in line with organisational or sub-field requirements and aligns with intended reasons for formal recognition of outcomes of learning.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The form of the analysis selected is appropriate to the skill areas to be analysed and enables the analyst to identify outcomes appropriate to those areas.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

There are a variety of forms of analysis that could be used including purpose analysis, work process analysis, functional analysis, task analysis. More than one type of analysis could be used in order to verify results.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Possible sources of information are identified and selected in terms of their potential to provide details of skills, knowledge and attributes required by people in relation to key roles and/or work processes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Any of the following sources as may be applicable in the situation: subject matter experts, management, customers, work instructions, standing operating procedures, training manuals, key shareholders, legislation, reports.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. People with an established interest in the results of the analysis are identified and the nature of their contribution is confirmed in accordance with organisational or national policies and procedures. Sufficient notification is provided to ensure participants are aware of times, venues and purpose of any activities related to the analysis process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. All resources needed to ensure an effective process are obtained so as to be ready and available on time.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Resources include venue, audio and visual aids, source documentation, recording resources and catering.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Insights gained from similar processes are incorporated into the planning and preparation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Conduct the analysis.

OUTCOME RANGE

The analysis to include the facilitation of group processes, interviews and document studies where these methods are relevant.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Clear definitions are provided to participants concerning the nature and purpose of any outcomes analysis workshops. The nature and purpose are confirmed with relevant stakeholders where necessary.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Confirmed to be within the scope, terms of reference and authority of the analyst.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Information is collected and recorded using structured data collection methods.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Including the use of a selection of interviews, observation, questionnaires, brainstorms or surveys as may be applicable to the situation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The information is checked and verified for completeness, relevance and validity.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Group processes and dynamics are managed to ensure the achievement of the workshop purposes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The analysis yields outcomes that are realistic, current and fit for purpose in terms of the needs of the organisation or sub-field concerned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

"Fit for purpose" means the outcomes

are significant, measurable, meaningful, coherent milestones

are attainable by and attributable to individuals

can be justified as outcomes worthy of recognition,

reflect the organisation or sub-field's current and predicted needs, and

address individual's needs for recognition.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Develop and verify a matrix of outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The matrix reflects the outcomes needed within the defined scope and a clear rationale is provided and endorsed in terms of the established needs for recognition.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

The needs for recognition including standards as parts of a qualification or as recognition milestones in their own right.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The matrix is continually updated so as to reflect changes that emerge through the design and implementation process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The outcomes are written in precise and meaningful language, consistent with normal and/or sub-field usage.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Outcome statements are presented in the format required by approval bodies and are unique to the organisation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Unless specifically required in another format, the conventional format of "active verb - noun" should be used, including a condition or modifier where required.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The presentation of the matrix allows for easy access to and interpretation of the information and Outcomes are clearly linked to the various roles or disciplines within the scope of the analysis.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The Outcomes describe results of applying skill and knowledge and avoid describing methods and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Key stakeholders are consulted, through structured processes, concerning the usefulness, relevance, validity and size of the proposed Outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Agreed changes are made to reflect the inputs of key stakeholders, if necessary.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA) or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA..
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or will assess this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed accredited ETQA procedures.
4. Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The following essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the Specific Outcomes in terms of the stipulated Assessment criteria

The essential concepts, principles, structures and terminology of an
outcomes-based system.

Methods of facilitating group processes and the dynamics involved.

Methods of gathering, analysing and recording data

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems:
This outcome will be demonstrated during the planning stage as well as when conducting the analysis.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others and in teams
This outcome will be demonstrated when conducting the analysis using group processes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively This Unit Standard requires high levels of self-management and organisation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
The standard is primarily focused on this outcome, in particular specific outcome 2:
Conduct the analysis

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills
Communication will be demonstrated during the preparation, the actual analysis and when recording the results.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of inter-related parts of a system
The inter-relatedness of roles, disciplines and outcomes will emerge throughout the analysis.

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

This unit standard replaces unit standard 9946, "Develop workplace skills plan(s)", Level 5, 20 credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	50330	Bachelor: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices	Level 6	NQF Level 07	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	50331	National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	ETDP SETA
Elective	50334	National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	ETDP SETA
Elective	61592	National Diploma: Human Resources Management and Practices	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	50333	National Diploma: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	ETDP SETA

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.	A5 Competence Evolution
2.	ABASUNGULI TRAINING SPESIALISTS (PTY) LTD
3.	Abinet Training and Development
4.	ACADEMY OF PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD
5.	Academy Training Group
6.	Accreditation & Training Services
7.	Acorser Corporate & Business Consulting t/a Acorser Academy
8.	Advantage Training Services cc
9.	Affari Consultants cc
10.	AFRICA COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD
11.	African Learing and Development Academy for Adults ALDAA
12.	African Learning & Development Academy (Pty) Ltd (ALDA)
13.	Afrika Tikkun NCC
14.	Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality (Pty) Ltd
15.	Amandla Obunye Training Academy Pty Ltd
16.	Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting
17.	Amyoli Consulting
18.	Annacol Training Consultants
19.	AQUARIUS SKILLS SOLUTION
20.	ASORIP NPC
21.	Assessment and Entrepreneurship Centre
22.	ASSESSMENT COLLEGE OF SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD
23.	ATE Solutions (Pty) Ltd
24.	ATTE - The Training Edge
25.	ATTI (Advanced Technonogy Training Institute)
26.	Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc
27.	Audit Campus
28.	Ayoba Training Institute (Pty)Ltd
29.	Azanian Community Development Pty Ltd
30.	B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd
31.	Basadi Africa Management
32.	BEPE Developments
33.	Bohlali Provider Support
34.	Bonang Training & Development
35.	BORDERGATE EVENTS MANAGEMENT AND PROJECTS
36.	Brain Boosters Business Education (PTY) LTD
37.	Brainwave Projects 1997 CC
38.	Breakeven 59(PTY) Ltd
39.	Bull's Business and Skills Training Institute
40.	Business Development Unit (PTY)Ltd
41.	Business Intelligence Trading 48 (PTY) LTD
42.	Cale Developments
43.	Cedars Academy for Technical
44.	Centre for Entrepreneurship Management and Innovation
45.	Chartall Business College
46.	Colleen Osorio Skills Development Consultancy cc
47.	College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus
48.	Commerce and Computer College
49.	Compass Academy of Learning
50.	Competency Alignment Forum (C.A.F) t/a Tlhatlogo Educational Services
51.	Competitive Edge Training & Consulting
52.	Contra-lit (Pty) Ltd
53.	Corporate Safety Training Academy PTY Ltd
54.	CRYSTAL EDUCATION AND CONSULTING
55.	CTU Training Solutions
56.	D and D Lwazi Renaissance Research and Development Institute
57.	D M Management and Consulting
58.	Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc
59.	Dee s Training PTY LTD
60.	Designa Qualifications Pty Ltd
61.	Diligence Defined Projects PTY Ltd t/a Deligence Defined
62.	Dionysus Skills Development Initiative
63.	Ditseko Training & development Services
64.	Divine Inspiration Trading 704 PTY Ltd
65.	Dotcentre Business Consulting (Pty) Ltd
66.	DRM Skills Academy
67.	Dru A Professional Further Education and Training College DAPFETC PT
68.	Eagles Wings Skills Development Consultants
69.	EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ASSOCIATION INC
70.	Education and Training Unit
71.	EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD
72.	Edzani Community Development and Consultancy
73.	Emergence Learning Academy (Pty) Ltd
74.	Empirical Training Agency (PTY) Ltd
75.	Employmax
76.	Enjo Consultants (Pty) Ltd
77.	Environment and Language Education Trust
78.	Equipt Training and Development cc
79.	EXECUTIVE COACHING AND FACILITATION
80.	Faranang Business and Training Solutions PTY(LTD)
81.	Fourways Private College
82.	Future Discovery Training Academy CC
83.	Future Performance Training and Development
84.	G & K Gray Training cc
85.	Gare Kgare Projects (Pty) Ltd
86.	Gateway City College
87.	Genius Business College (Pty) Ltd
88.	Giver of Givers Foundation Organisation
89.	Goldberg De Villiers Myburgh (Pty) Ltd
90.	Goldfields TVET College
91.	Gotsec Skills Training
92.	Guru Group of Learning (Pty) Ltd
93.	HDPSA
94.	HEART Solutions
95.	Heirs Training and Development
96.	HLOSI SECURITY SOLUTIONS
97.	HRD Performance Consultants
98.	HRD Training & Consulting
99.	ICM t/a Institute for Career Management
100.	IdleAds
101.	Igugu Training and Investments
102.	Ikamva Projects Pty Ltd
103.	Imsimbi Training
104.	Infomage Pty Ltd
105.	Inkwazi Learning Network
106.	INKWENKWEZI PRIVATE COLLEGE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT cc
107.	Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd
108.	Isibani Skills Academy
109.	Isibani Soluntu Development Trust
110.	ITUMELENG TRAINING SOLUTIONS (GARFONTEIN)
111.	IYAM Investments (Pty) Ltd
112.	Izibuko The bridge Training Consultancy
113.	J and N Ikwekwezi Yokusa Development Training
114.	JIKA ST ANDREW'S LANGUAGE PROJECT (PTY) LTD
115.	Kalideen Management Services
116.	Karabo Info Centre and Trading
117.	Katiso-kuno Consulting
118.	Katlego Compliance Training
119.	KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd
120.	KG Business Development
121.	Kgaka Kgolo Institute (Pty) Ltd
122.	Kgang-Kgolo Consulting
123.	Khaas Training Academy
124.	KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
125.	Klein Karoo Resource Centre
126.	Kukhula Global Projects
127.	Learnership Support Systems (Pty) Ltd
128.	Learning Performance Link
129.	Lebzatainment Foundation NPC
130.	LEDISA Academy
131.	Legacy Everest Leadership Training
132.	Lehlabile Emergency Institute
133.	LEMBETSI BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
134.	Leronsa Trading Enterprise
135.	LICENCE WISE TRAINING SPECIALISTS
136.	Lionsden Africa Business Solutions Pty Ltd
137.	Loago Business Consulting
138.	M3i Skills Development
139.	Mabidi Funzani Trading And Projects Pty Ltd
140.	MACCAUVLEI LEARNING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD
141.	Malandela Training and Development (Pty) Ltd
142.	MASHUSHE ETDP TRADING AND PROJECTS
143.	Masimong Resource Solutions
144.	Matimba Management and Labour cc
145.	Mawethu Training
146.	Mentor Me Corporate Foundation
147.	MENTORNET (PTY) LTD
148.	Metro Minds
149.	MI Learning & Development Consultancy
150.	MIET Africa
151.	Mlamuli M Connect (Pty) Ltd
152.	MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT
153.	Mnambithi FET College - Central Office
154.	Mokete Training and Consulting Services
155.	MOKO SECURITY SERVICES
156.	Montshai Skills Development and Consultants
157.	Motheo Training Institute Trust
158.	Mthimkhulu Training and Development Institute (PTY) LTD
159.	Mtk Corporation Solutions
160.	MWG Logistical Services
161.	Ndwamato Training Solutions PTY LTD
162.	Ndzalama Training
163.	Nelson Mandela University
164.	Neolebongi Trading Enterprise
165.	Nero Training Consultants cc
166.	Netgrow Training Solutions
167.	Networx for Career Development
168.	Next Step Academy (Pty) Ltd
169.	Nomagwanishe Investments cc
170.	NOMAKU TRADERS CC
171.	Nsovo Learning Academy
172.	NTI College
173.	Ntsangalala Business Enterprise
174.	OMNI HR CONSULTING PTY LTD
175.	Opehst Trading
176.	OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT
177.	Open Learning Group
178.	Pachi Global Foundation
179.	Paradise Skills Development
180.	PC Educational Holdings Pty Ltd
181.	Peakford Management Consulting
182.	Peritum Agri Institute Pty LTD
183.	Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd
184.	PHALANE SAFETY CONSULTANT AND TRAINING PROVIDERS PTY LTD
185.	Pitt Institute T/A Imithombo Institute
186.	Platinum Peak Consulting
187.	PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd
188.	PMADS Holdings (PTY) Ltd
189.	PND Academy of Learning cc
190.	Polly Maths Sci (Pty) Ltd
191.	Primeserv Corporate Solutions
192.	PRO-ACTIVE PUBLIC SERVICES COLLEGE/PTY/LTD
193.	Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd
194.	QED Quality Executive Development
195.	QED-Quality Executive Development
196.	QPD CONSULTANTS
197.	QT Training (Pty) Ltd
198.	Reflections Development Institute
199.	Regenesys Management (Pty) Ltd
200.	Resonance Institute of Learning
201.	Retshetse Training Project
202.	RIO RIDGE 7 (PTY)LTD
203.	S A Skills Solutions (Pty) Ltd
204.	Saint Colonel Graduate Institute (PTY) Ltd
205.	SAKHISISIZWE CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECTS CC T/A SAKHISISIZWE PROJECTS
206.	SANDA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
207.	Sebenzisanane Human Capital
208.	SEJ Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd
209.	SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC
210.	SHANWES TRAILER MANUFACTURING AND BUILDERS T/A SHANWES LEARNING AND DE
211.	Sigodi Development Services and Associates (SDS) cc
212.	Sims Khula Training & Skills Development
213.	Sirius Training
214.	Sisazi Consulting
215.	Siyazama Professional Management Services t/a Siyazama
216.	SKILLS DYNAMICS AFRICA PTY LTD
217.	SKU Training and Assessment
218.	South West Gauteng Tvet College
219.	Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL)
220.	SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd
221.	STAFFING DIRECT CC
222.	T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd
223.	TDM Management Consulting Pty Ltd
224.	TEAM CONSULTANTS CC
225.	Tembe Service Providers
226.	The Brokers Learning Centre
227.	The East London Institute for Leadership Advancement & Development
228.	The Finishing College (Pty) Lt
229.	The Institute of People Development
230.	The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd
231.	THE SKILLS COLLEGE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING(PTY) LTD
232.	THE SKILLS FACTOR
233.	The Skills Launchpad
234.	Thelin t/a TL Consulting
235.	Thobologo Training and Education Group (Pty) Ltd
236.	Thutolore Academy Pty Ltd
237.	TLN HUMAN PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD
238.	TMG Quality Services
239.	Totally Tailored Solutions Pty Ltd
240.	Train 2 Teach (PTY) Ltd
241.	Trainers Without Borders
242.	Training Answers
243.	Training Consultant and SD College
244.	Trainyoucan (Pty) Ltd
245.	Tshepo Hope Consulting
246.	Tshireletso Multi-skills and Training
247.	TSHIROLOGO DISABILITY TRAINING SERVICES PTY TLD
248.	Tununu Trading cc
249.	Turnstone Training Solutions
250.	Ukwakhile Training
251.	Ulwazi Training & Development
252.	UMO LEARNING SUPPORT SYSTEM
253.	Umzansi Educational Programs Centre
254.	University of Johannesburg
255.	Vaiti Staffing and Training Solutions cc
256.	VERYCOOLIDEAS
257.	VEZOKUHLE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
258.	Vicresco (Pty) Ltd
259.	Visionary Skill Academy
260.	VUSHENI LEARNING ACADEMY
261.	Vutivi Training and Skills Development
262.	VUTLHARI BYA DZONGA CONSULTANTS (PTY) LTD
263.	VUWA PROJECTS
264.	Workers Knowledge Centre Pty Ltd
265.	XO EDUCATION (Pty) Ltd
266.	Zisukumele Training Academy (Pty) Ltd