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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Conduct a technical practitioners meeting

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114051	Conduct a technical practitioners meeting
ORIGINATOR
SGB Information Systems and Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences			Information Technology and Computer Sciences
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	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
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

This unit standard is intended:

To provide proficient knowledge of the areas covered

For those working in the workplace in the area of Information Technology

As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of different types of meetings and their procedures

Prepare for a technical practitioners meeting

Chair a technical practitioners meeting

Conduct post-meeting follow up for a technical meeting
The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The credit value of this unit is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to:

Communicate and write in English, at least at NQF level 4.

Participate in formal meetings.

Conduct formal meetings.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

1. Outcomes being assessed must be in accordance with the relevant type of meeting that the student elects to be assessed on, which can include but is not be limited to a technical contractual meeting, technical project meeting or a technical review meeting.
2. If a technical review meeting is being assessed, the appropriate technical people should be involved as identified by the learner, to ensure the assumed technical knowledge resides with the participants. For eg. the note taker must have the necessary technical background to be able to follow the meeting and produce appropriate notes.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate knowledge of different types of technical practitioners meetings.

OUTCOME RANGE

Relevant to the type of meeting chosen.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The demonstration describes the types of technical meetings and their uses.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

One of Contract meetings, technical review meetings, project review meetings.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The demonstration identifies leadership styles used in meeting procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Democratic, Autocratic, Facilitative.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The demonstration identifies decision making processes used in meetings.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Voting, Consensus, Criteria-based rating, Ranking, Paired comparisons.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The demonstration describes meeting conventions relevant to the type of meeting chosen.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Moving; Seconding; Amending; Voting Procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The demonstration identifies that the note taker should have technical background knowledge.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare for a technical practitioners meeting.

OUTCOME RANGE

Relevant to the type of meeting preparing for.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The preparation ensures physical arrangements for the meeting is done, relevant to the type of meeting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Venue selection, Facilities, Technology required, Relevant supporting information.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The preparation ensures that meeting outcomes are clear, concise and well documented.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The preparation ensures that meeting invitations are extended to relevant participants timeously.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The preparation completes and distribute the meeting agenda and other supporting documentation needed for the type of meeting.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Chair a technical practitioners meeting.

OUTCOME RANGE

Relevant to the type of meeting preparing for.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The chair and members agree on rules and guidelines on behavior.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The chair applies agreed meeting conventions throughout the meeting, according to the type of meeting and in accordance with the standing procedures of the organisation(s) involved.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The chair ensures that the published agenda is followed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The chair provides for active participation by all members to avoid/ minimize conflict.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The chair ensures that meeting topics are prioritised and that discussion times are allocated according to importance, urgency, complexity and agenda.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The chair ensures that agreed decisions are clear, accurate, includes a time frame for action and are within the mandate of the type of meeting conducted.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Conduct post meeting follow up for a technical meeting.

OUTCOME RANGE

Circulation of Minutes; Recommendations; Motions passed; Feedback.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The follow up ensures minutes of the meeting is produced accurately and in line with the policy of the organisation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The follow up communicates agreed records of discussion to interested parties in a format and time frame that meet requirements of the type of meeting and of the organisation(s) involved.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

One of Contractual, technical review or project specific.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The follow up includes a summary of discussions and actions, and meet format requirements.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programs of education and training assessed against unit standards.

Moderation Process:
Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

1. Performance of all elements is to be carried out in accordance with organisation standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication, health and safety, and personal behaviour. An example of the standards expected is the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations.
2. Performance of all elements complies with the laws of South Africa, especially with regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights.
3. All activities must comply with any policies, procedures and requirements of the organisations involved, the ethical codes of relevant professional bodies and any relevant legislative and/ or regulatory requirements.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of an organisation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage him/her self and his/her activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exists in isolation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contribute to his/her full personal development and the social and economic development of the society at large by being aware of the importance of: reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively, exploring education and career opportunities and developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

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

Sub-Sub-Field (Domain):
Information Systems and Technology Management

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	83026	National Certificate: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Software Testing	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Core	49745	National Certificate: Value Engineering	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	QCTO
Core	49469	National Diploma: Complex Procurement	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30
Fundamental	48872	National Certificate: Information Technology (Systems Development)	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Fundamental	48573	National Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Support	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS

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.

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