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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Describe the application and effect of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on society |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
117928 | Describe the application and effect of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on society | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Computer Sciences and Information Systems | ||||
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-Fundamental | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
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 |
7546 | Describe the application and impact as well as social implications of information technology | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is intended for people who need a working understanding of the trends in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career needing this competency, like the ICT industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: 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 standard is calculated assuming a person is competent in the following:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Describe Information and Communication Technology (ICT). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is defined in terms of its application and role in modern society. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
ICT Equipment used in modern society is described in terms of its purpose and use. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any four of:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Describe the use and effect of ICT on modern society. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Uses of computers in modern society are analysed in terms of advantages & disadvantages. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The analysis looks at using people to perform similar tasks as computers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
ICT is describes in terms of use and the effect on modern society. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any three of: information age, information availability (time and place), information overload, jobless growth, competencies, globalization, mobility. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Computer applications are described in terms of their advantages and disadvantages. Examples include but are not limited to any three of: In the Home, Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing, Hospitality and Tourism, Retail, Healthcare, Education, Teleworking, Libraries, Mining, Government. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Explain the effect of ICT on the Physical environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The effect of ICT on the physical environment is analysed in terms of its impact, advantages & disadvantages. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Disposal of solid waste (cartridges), disposal of ink, destruction of trees, radiation, global warming, paperless, reduced commuting, access in remote areas. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The effect of ICT on society is analysed in term of it benefits and negative effects. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Two benefits and two negative effects required out of the following:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The types of environment are defined with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Types include but are not limited to:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Explain the effect of the legal environment on ICT. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Legislation is explained with examples from the ICT industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The benefits of having legislation are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Examples must be related to ICT related legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Legal issues that arise out of the ICT industry are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Include two of:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Current legislation that impacts on ICT is identified with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Include two of:
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UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards.
Moderation Process: |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made by understanding security aspects of using computers in modern society. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by effectively using a variety of safeguards to maintain security of a computer environment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organize, and critically evaluate information by remaining alert to new viruses that could effect the computer. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when engaging with the subject. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by acting responsibly when using a computer. |
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 has replaced 7546 which was " Describe the application and impact as well as social implications of information technology", Level 2, 5 credits.
Assessor Notes: Abbreviations: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 61591 | National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 67509 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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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22. | Careers IT |
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44. | Elangeni Training Institute |
45. | Elchees Software Solutions |
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48. | Eshybrand Pty Ltd |
49. | EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD |
50. | Finweb Business Consultancy |
51. | Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd |
52. | Fourways Private College |
53. | Futurekids SA (Fochville) |
54. | Genii Institute PTY LTD |
55. | Gigimo Tourism Academy |
56. | Global Institute for Capacity |
57. | Gotsec Skills Training |
58. | Greater Tzaneen Community Foundation |
59. | HAVOHEJ CONSULTANCY |
60. | Hazyview Computer College |
61. | HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY |
62. | Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd |
63. | Home of Compassion/Grace Ministries |
64. | HUAWEI Technologies Africa (PTY) LTD |
65. | Ikusasalethu Youth Development Project NPC |
66. | iLearn Corporate Services PTY LTD |
67. | Information Technology Resource Centre |
68. | Inqubeko Institute (Pty) Ltd |
69. | IT Academy |
70. | IT-HI-Q Training (PTY) Ltd |
71. | Iyam Training Services |
72. | Jeppe College of Commerce and |
73. | K Boneng Consulting Services P |
74. | K Centre Business Enterprise (PTY) LTD |
75. | Keybase Training Solutions Cc |
76. | KN Training Specialist |
77. | KT Mobile Services |
78. | Kundani Trading |
79. | L and P Computer Academy Pty Ltd |
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81. | LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING |
82. | LIMPOPO COMPUTER COLLEGE BK |
83. | LINDAMAHLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD |
84. | Loomee Group |
85. | LYFE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD |
86. | Makhophila Training |
87. | Malope It Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
88. | Masakhane Training and Consult |
89. | Mash Computer Training |
90. | MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD |
91. | MENTORNET (PTY) LTD |
92. | Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD |
93. | MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT |
94. | Mogapi Education Group (Pty) Ltd |
95. | Motlhamme Executive Management |
96. | Moving Ahead Development Agenc |
97. | MP AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY |
98. | Mpande Technologies cc |
99. | Mufuka Business and Technical |
100. | Musengavhadzimu Media |
101. | Natfin Holdings Pty Ltd |
102. | NBC Technologies |
103. | NCC - Vereeniging |
104. | Ndulita Solutions |
105. | New Era Computer Training Centre (Hidobyte CC) |
106. | New Link Computer Skills |
107. | Nolwazi Stem Education for The |
108. | Ntandokazi Holdings Pty Ltd |
109. | NW Avuxeni Computer Academy |
110. | Nyankwavi Inverstment |
111. | Nyathela Business College |
112. | Olrich Home of Technology |
113. | On the Ball College Pty ltd |
114. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
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118. | Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd |
119. | Pioneer Business Consulting |
120. | Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd |
121. | Pretoria Technical College |
122. | Priha Projects Pty Ltd |
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124. | Progressive School of Business |
125. | Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd |
126. | PRX SCHOOL TEST |
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128. | Ramotec Business College |
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130. | Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd |
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153. | Titan Trade Technologies |
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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |