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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  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  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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4. Abvaho Phanda Group Pty Ltd 
5. Academy of Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
6. Access Employment Skills & Development Agency 
7. Agisanang SA Training 
8. Alabaster Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
9. Amabamba Recruitment 
10. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
11. Amos / Kgaphamadi Community Organisation 
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24. Bright Ideas Training 
25. BT Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd 
26. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
27. Cape Town Workbased Learning Academy 
28. Capricon Training Consultants cc 
29. Careerlinx Business Services Pty Ltd 
30. Central Bridge Trading 109 
31. CHANROSE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 
32. Chartered Institute Of Safety Management 
33. Classic Human Capital Solutions 
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35. Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise 
36. CRE8TION PROJECTS 6 (PTY) LTD 
37. Ctc College 
38. Cymbol Consulting(Pty) Ltd. 
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40. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
41. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
42. Durban Overall PTY LTD 
43. Dynamic Sheq Solutions 
44. E Mali Outsourcing Cc 
45. East Cape Training Centre 
46. Ecoculture Training And Consultancy 
47. Edge Business School (Pty) Ltd 
48. Ekurhuleni Artisans & Skills Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
49. Elangeni Consulting 
50. Elangeni Consulting (PTY) LTD 
51. Elective Training Institute Enterprise Cc 
52. Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
53. Enerhu Business Enterprise (PTY) LTD 
54. Environmental Leadership Academy 
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56. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
57. Essential Skills 
58. Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
59. False Bay Technical Vocational Education Training College 
60. Forestcom 
61. Furniture World Training Centre 
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67. GNBR Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
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69. Heypex Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
70. Hlolo Entle Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
71. Hlombe And Associates 
72. HLUVUKA TRAINING AND CONSULTING 
73. Hoseah Trading 
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75. Independent Development Trust 
76. Institute For Local Government And Housing 
77. Integrated Waste And Recycling Services(Iwars) 
78. Intermasiko cc 
79. Intuthuko Yesizwe Community Organisation NPO 
80. Inyapa Vhusiku Consulting Pty Ltd 
81. Isiphephelo Consultants 
82. Ithemba Lomphakathi Community Organisation 
83. Iziko Capacity Building Cc. 
84. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
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88. Kenmab Training Centre 
89. Kgakishe Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
90. Kgang-Kgolo Consulting 
91. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
92. Khula Nonke Training & Development 
93. Khulani Skills Development Centre 
94. Kn Business Solutions 
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96. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
97. Lapa La Afrika Farming And Projects 
98. Leribe Training Solutions 
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100. Lesias Educational Services 
101. Letlhokoa Management Services Cc 
102. Loko Trading Pty Ltd 
103. Maile Consulting 
104. Majuba TVET College 
105. Malitinne (Pty) Ltd 
106. Malizana Projects CC 
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108. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
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110. Mars Business Consulting 
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113. Masilibonge Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
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115. Matiisetso Training And Consulting 
116. Mavco Engineering Pty Ltd 
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118. Mdaka Omnyama Trading And Projects 
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120. MGS Gcaba Contracting & Trading cc 
121. Milzet Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
122. Mimosa Business Consultants 
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125. Mission Point Consulting 
126. Mml Consulting Cc. 
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128. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
129. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
130. Mphela Education Training And Development 
131. Muhangwene Development Enterprise 
132. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
133. NANDIPHA FASHION DESIGNS 
134. NDIMASE TRADING 
135. Ndotha General Trading 
136. Nedtex73 
137. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
138. Netgrow Training Solutions 
139. Nettcon Sa 
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141. Nghano Training And Development Centre 
142. Nj & L Trading Enterprise Cc. 
143. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
144. Nobo Training And Development Services (Pty) Ltd 
145. NokushoM Consultancy & Trading (Pty) Ltd 
146. Nomagwanishe Investments 
147. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
148. Nomsithi Trading 
149. Northlink College 
150. Nqowethu Trading 
151. Ns Global Academy 
152. Nyankwavi Investment Cc. 
153. Pandelani Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. 
154. Perennial Services (Pty) Ltd 
155. Perez Development and Training 
156. PHETHA PROFFESSIONAL SERVICES CC 
157. Pinus Tech Technologies Trading and Projects 
158. PM SPECIALIZED TRAINING SERVICES 
159. Pma Holdings (Pty ) Ltd. 
160. Polokwane School of Fashion and Design 
161. Power Rush Trading 170 Cc. 
162. Practice Makes Perfect Training Centre Primary Co-Operative Limited 
163. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
164. Progressive School Of Business And Engineering (Pty) 
165. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
166. Ptdev (Pty) Ltd 
167. Qabuka-Vuka Development Trading 
168. Reflections Development Institute 
169. Rlstp Training & Development (Pty) Ltd. 
170. Senelo Trading Cc 
171. Seoposengwe Training Consultancy CC 
172. Shumisanani Dressmaking School 
173. Simba Skills Consultants 
174. Simmek Holdings 
175. Sinovuyolethu Trading (Pty) Ltd 
176. Smartmatta (Pty) Ltd 
177. South African Abet Development Agency Saada 
178. South African Corporate Training Association 
179. South African Fashion Designer Agency CC 
180. Southern African Institute of Learning SAIL 
181. Spectrium 
182. SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
183. Sthe N Sparks 
184. Sulu Trading Pty Ltd 
185. Swaranang Management Consulting Cc 
186. Tasc Business Consulting And Training 
187. Technogirl Trust 
188. Tembe Service Providers 
189. THANDEKA VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRUST (PTY) LTD 
190. The Crimson Co Cc. 
191. The Finishing College (Pty) Ltd 
192. The Green Affairs Consulting 
193. The Petit Pois Chef'S Academy 
194. Thembeni Skills Development Trading And Projects 
195. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
196. Thuto Mfundo Adult Education Centre 
197. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
198. Township Fire And Rescure (Pty) Ltd 
199. TPLR and Training Services (PTY) LTD 
200. Trade Call Investments (Pty) Ltd 
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203. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
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207. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
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210. U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
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212. Umbuso Training Services 
213. Umhlanga 
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215. University of Venda 
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218. VEB CELE & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
219. Vela Vezi 
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226. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 
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228. Workplace and Entrepreneurship Talent Solutions 
229. World Pace Development And Training Institute 
230. Xl At Consulting Cc 
231. Ya Hina Management Consulting And Projects 
232. YAB Business Solutions 
233. Yotha Personnel 
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