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

Write and present a simple business plan 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10008  Write and present a simple business plan 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management 
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-Fundamental  Level 1  NQF Level 01 
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: Describe and analyse the different components of a typical business plan and design a business plan relevant to a selected business idea. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Numeracy and Literacy skills (ABET level 2 )Unit standard SMME 2. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Explain and discuss the purpose of a business plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. A business plan is described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The need for, and use of, a business plan is discussed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Access to finance monitoring & development tool
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Outline and analyse the components of a business plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The different components of a business plan are listed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Title Page ; Executive Summary ; Introduction ; Marketing Plan ; SWOT Analysis ; Financial Plan ; Staff Structure; Technical Plan ; Material Purchasing Plan ; Environmental Impact
Assessment ; Conclusion and Appendices
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The different components of a business plan are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Factors to consider: market size; quality; cost per job; potential profits; empowerment; number of jobs created.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The functions of the different components of the business plan are analysed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Factors to consider: market size; quality; cost per job; potential profits; empowerment; number of jobs created.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Design and present a business plan relevant to the selected business idea. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Information relating to the individual selected business idea is gathered and analysed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The development of the business plan is assessed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Assess component by component, as well as draft to draft, i.e. assess each draft.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The written business plan is assessed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Assess against the generic business plan.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Various presentation skills are explained. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Body language; ability to answer questions; ability to convey ideas, tone, tempo
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. The oral presentation of the business plan is assessed. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Body language; ability to answer questions; ability to convey ideas, tone, tempo
 


UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
1. Literacy and Numeracy
2. Negotiation Skills
3. Labour Laws.
4. Human rights and the constitution
5. Health and Safety regulations
6. Awareness of contractual obligations
7. Technical knowledge applicable to business 

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
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  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 
Elective  49552   General Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  LG SETA 
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 


PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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5. Academy of Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
6. Access Employment Skills & Development Agency 
7. African Apex Apparel (Pty) Ltd 
8. Agisanang SA Training 
9. Alabaster Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
10. Amabamba Recruitment 
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15. Arden School of Management 
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25. Bright Ideas Training 
26. BT Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd 
27. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
28. Cape Town Workbased Learning Academy 
29. Capricon Training Consultants cc 
30. Careerlinx Business Services Pty Ltd 
31. Central Bridge Trading 109 
32. CHANROSE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 
33. Chartered Institute Of Safety Management 
34. Classic Human Capital Solutions 
35. Clean Heat Academy (Pty) Ltd 
36. Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise 
37. CRE8TION PROJECTS 6 (PTY) LTD 
38. Ctc College 
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40. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
41. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
42. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
43. Durban Overall PTY LTD 
44. Dynamic Sheq Solutions 
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46. East Cape Training Centre 
47. Ecoculture Training And Consultancy 
48. Edge Business School (Pty) Ltd 
49. Ekurhuleni Artisans & Skills Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
50. Elangeni Consulting 
51. Elangeni Consulting (PTY) LTD 
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55. Environmental Leadership Academy 
56. ENVOY PLANET CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
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58. Essential Skills 
59. Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
60. False Bay Technical Vocational Education Training College 
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65. Glicam Trading Enterprise 
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68. GNBR Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
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71. Hlolo Entle Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
72. Hlombe And Associates 
73. HLUVUKA TRAINING AND CONSULTING 
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75. Icando 
76. Independent Development Trust 
77. Institute For Local Government And Housing 
78. Integrated Waste And Recycling Services(Iwars) 
79. Intermasiko cc 
80. Intuthuko Yesizwe Community Organisation NPO 
81. Inyapa Vhusiku Consulting Pty Ltd 
82. Isiphephelo Consultants 
83. Ithemba Lomphakathi Community Organisation 
84. Iziko Capacity Building Cc. 
85. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
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88. K-Leng Touch, Events And Skills Development 
89. Kenmab Training Centre 
90. Kgakishe Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
91. Kgang-Kgolo Consulting 
92. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
93. Khula Nonke Training & Development 
94. Khulani Skills Development Centre 
95. Kn Business Solutions 
96. Kodi Traiding Enterprise 
97. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
98. Lapa La Afrika Farming And Projects 
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100. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
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102. Letlhokoa Management Services Cc 
103. Loko Trading Pty Ltd 
104. Maile Consulting 
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106. Malitinne (Pty) Ltd 
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108. Mamuhle Academy 
109. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
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116. Matiisetso Training And Consulting 
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118. Mcebo Technologies 
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120. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
121. MGS Gcaba Contracting & Trading cc 
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123. Mimosa Business Consultants 
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125. Mintirho Development Services 
126. Mission Point Consulting 
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129. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
130. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
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132. Muhangwene Development Enterprise 
133. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
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135. NDIMASE TRADING 
136. Ndotha General Trading 
137. Nedtex73 
138. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
139. Netgrow Training Solutions 
140. Nettcon Sa 
141. Networx for Career Development 
142. Nghano Training And Development Centre 
143. Nj & L Trading Enterprise Cc. 
144. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
145. Nobo Training And Development Services (Pty) Ltd 
146. NokushoM Consultancy & Trading (Pty) Ltd 
147. Nomagwanishe Investments 
148. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
149. Nomsithi Trading 
150. Northlink College 
151. Nqowethu Trading 
152. Ns Global Academy 
153. Nyankwavi Investment Cc. 
154. Pandelani Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. 
155. Perennial Services (Pty) Ltd 
156. Perez Development and Training 
157. PHETHA PROFFESSIONAL SERVICES CC 
158. Pinus Tech Technologies Trading and Projects 
159. PM SPECIALIZED TRAINING SERVICES 
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161. Polokwane School of Fashion and Design 
162. Power Rush Trading 170 Cc. 
163. Practice Makes Perfect Training Centre Primary Co-Operative Limited 
164. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
165. Progressive School Of Business And Engineering (Pty) 
166. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
167. Ptdev (Pty) Ltd 
168. Qabuka-Vuka Development Trading 
169. Reflections Development Institute 
170. Rlstp Training & Development (Pty) Ltd. 
171. Senelo Trading Cc 
172. Seoposengwe Training Consultancy CC 
173. Shumisanani Dressmaking School 
174. Simba Skills Consultants 
175. Simmek Holdings 
176. Sinovuyolethu Trading (Pty) Ltd 
177. Smartmatta (Pty) Ltd 
178. South African Abet Development Agency Saada 
179. South African Corporate Training Association 
180. South African Fashion Designer Agency CC 
181. Southern African Institute of Learning SAIL 
182. Spectrium 
183. SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
184. Sthe N Sparks 
185. Sulu Trading Pty Ltd 
186. Swaranang Management Consulting Cc 
187. Tasc Business Consulting And Training 
188. Technogirl Trust 
189. Tembe Service Providers 
190. THANDEKA VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRUST (PTY) LTD 
191. The Crimson Co Cc. 
192. The Finishing College (Pty) Ltd 
193. The Green Affairs Consulting 
194. The Petit Pois Chef'S Academy 
195. Thembeni Skills Development Trading And Projects 
196. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
197. Thuto Mfundo Adult Education Centre 
198. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
199. Township Fire And Rescure (Pty) Ltd 
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211. U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
212. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
213. Umbuso Training Services 
214. Umhlanga 
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228. Wongintuthuko Projects 
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234. Yotha Personnel 
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