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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Design and produce cartographic products and maps with use of a geographical information system |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
14276 | Design and produce cartographic products and maps with use of a geographical information system | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Surveying | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction | Physical Planning, Design and Management | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard has been developed for the surveying occupational area and is intended for persons who aim to achieve career advancement by gaining surveying skills leading to a qualification based on unit standards. A person who has successfully completed this unit standard is able to design and produce cartographic products and maps with the use of a Geographical Information System.
A person credited with this unit standard is able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
NQF Level 4, and numeracy and literacy that will facilitate better understanding and proficiency in this unit standard. The ability to operate a geographical system and components thereof and the ability to select a map projection for cartographic design and production will also facilitate better understanding and proficiency in this unit standard. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Undertake planning associated with design and production of a Cartographic product. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Undertake planning associated with the design and production of a Cartographic product using Geographical Information Systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The process of selecting source data is understood and explained, selection is completed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Decisions on data capture methods are understood, explained and practiced. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The appropriate elements for a map are selected. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Map projections, scale, coordinate systems, method of presentation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The appropriate storage media is selected. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Mass data storage systems
Stiffy Disks Compact Disks Hard Drives Magnetic Tape |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The appropriate symbology is designed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The appropriate basic database is designed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. The appropriate operational standards are established. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Manage the process of designing and producing a Cartographic product using GIS. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The implementation of all aspects of the planning phase is verified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Work flow procedures are designed and implemented. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Captured data is checked against the pre-determined standards and accuracy. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Design and produce a Cartographic product with the use of Geographical Information Systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Data is captured in accordance with task specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Alpha-numerically
Digitising Scanning Vectorising |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Captured Data is checked and cleaned in accordance with accuracy and task specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Captured data is stored in accordance with accuracy and task specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Cartographic Product is presented according to design specifications and task requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Complete the work sequence in accordance with Geographical Information Systems requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Information is stored in accordance with legal and task specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Reporting requirements are complied with in accordance with managerial instructions. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA and registered with FE / HE registrar. 3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where "Display KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING" is required. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Solve problems - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation or community - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively - refer to all assessment criteria. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, organise and critically evaluate information - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others) - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contribute to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Supplementary Information:
The relevant information is contained in one or more of the following documents: The appropriate sections are contained in one or more of the following documents: * Occupational Health and Safety |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 49063 | National Certificate: Geographical Information Sciences | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
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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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. |