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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  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  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  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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4. Africa International Training Facilities T/A AITF (BREDELL) (TP) 
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6. ALLINA FRANCIS (SA) 
7. Arden School of Management 
8. Artisan Development Academy 
9. Assured Vocational Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd 
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11. AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN 
12. B T Group of Companies PTY Ltd 
13. Better Best Agri Development 
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15. Boland College 
16. Bright Storm Projects 
17. Cape Town Workbased Learning Academy 
18. Capricorn FET College - Central Office 
19. Careerlinx Business Services Pty Ltd 
20. CBR Education and Training for Employment 
21. CENTRE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CC 
22. Construction Resource Development College 
23. Dabulamanzi Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc 
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25. Dreyer and Dreyer Risk Solutions 
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33. EW583PAA0000026 
34. EWS583PAA0000027 
35. False Bay Technical Vocational Education Training College 
36. Future Teacher Pty Ltd 
37. GNBR Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
38. Goitsebasadi Construction Project 
39. Helpers For Life NPC 
40. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
41. IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY 
42. imithetho labour law 
43. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
44. Inkwenkwezi Private College Skills Development cc 
45. Intuthuko Yesizwe Community Organisation NPO 
46. Isibani Skills Academy 
47. Isibani Soluntu 
48. Isivuno HR and Solutions 
49. Ithemba Lomphakathi Community Organisation 
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51. KHWESTA TRAINING 
52. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
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54. Leribe Training Solutions 
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56. MAFUMO ENTERPRISES PTY LTD 
57. Magnacorp Project Managers (Pty) Ltd 
58. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
59. Majoncar Projects and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
60. Marematlou Training Institute 
61. Masana Social Consultants cc 
62. Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) Ltd 
63. Mavco Engineering 
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66. Microzone Training CC 
67. Misha Consulting CC 
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80. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
81. Mthoms Trading 
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83. Nedbank Ltd 
84. Nkqubela Community Developers 
85. NOLOSHA 
86. Nomagwanishe Investments 
87. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
88. NORENER 160518101 
89. Northlink College 
90. Northlink TVET College 
91. Novi General Services 
92. NTI College 
93. Ntingantakandini Training Education and Development Company 
94. OZARA TRADING (PTY) LTD 
95. P And F Business Enterprise 
96. P.MAB MANAGERS AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
97. Planet Waves 237 (Pty) Ltd T/A Occupational Learning Centre (OLC) (PRE 
98. PMA Holding Pty Ltd 
99. PMC Training 
100. Poly Maths Sci Pty Ltd 
101. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
102. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
103. Realeboga Training Provider 
104. Reflections Development Institute 
105. Rilay Operators 
106. RUTHEKHO TRAINING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
107. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
108. Schoolboy Training Centre 
109. SEDA Construction Incubator Trust 
110. Seoposengwe Training Consultancy CC 
111. Somvi General Services 
112. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
113. South West Gauteng TVET College 
114. Southern African Institute of Learning SAIL 
115. Sphola Consulting CC 
116. STILL MAC PRINTING AND TRADING 
117. SWARANANG DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 
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119. Thuto Botshabelo Training and Projects Pty Ltd 
120. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
121. Tlhogi''s Consulting and Projects 
122. TMG Quality Services 
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125. UMGENI WATER DURBAN 
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127. UMGENI WATER SERVICES PTY LTD 
128. UMNGENI UTHUKELA WATER 
129. UTHUKELA WATER 
130. UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 
131. Vicresco Pty Ltd 
132. West Coast TVET College 
133. Work Safe Skills International (pty)ltd 
134. Zama Training & Development cc 
135. Zama Zama Training Centre 
136. Zero1Zero5 Group (Pty) Ltd 
137. Zibuyile Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
138. ZISIKELELE GENERAL TRADING CC 


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