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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate an understanding of computing systems |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
246658 | Demonstrate an understanding of computing systems | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Telecommunications | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | 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 | |||
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 will contribute to the full development of any learner within the telecommunications environment at NQF Levels 5, 6, and 7. This unit standard is intended:
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to: This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the electrical engineering and technology environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the electrical engineering and technology environment. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The typical scope of this unit standard includes but is not limited to:
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate the ability to work with numbering systems. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Conversions, arithmetic operations, multiplications, division and complements methods. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The conversion of numbers between the combinations of decimal, binary and hexadecimal are demonstrated in accordance with numbering systems and notations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Arithmetic operations on the counting systems (addition, subtraction, multiplication and complements methods) are performed in accordance with numbering systems and notations. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate knowledge of logic gates. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Including but not limited to; AND; OR; NOT; NAND; NOR; XOR; XNOR. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The symbol, truth table, logic diagram and Boolean expression for logic gates are stated in accordance with computer circuit theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Logic gate functions are identified according to computer circuit theory. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the general principles of logic devices. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Including but not limited to: registers; binary counters, multiplexers and analogue to digital converters. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Symbols for logic devices are drawn according to industry conventions as indicated in the outcome range. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Different logic device operations are described in accordance with computer circuit theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Logic network expressions are translated to logic functions and vice versa according to computer circuit theory. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Demonstrate knowledge of computer memory systems. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Including but not limited to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Multiplexer functionality is explained in accordance with digital systems theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Including but not limited to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Memory systems are understood in accordance with digital systems theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Including but not limited to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Computer storage devices are described in accordance with computer theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Elements of a computer system are described in accordance with computer theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Including but not limited to:
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UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain: |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify logic systems and use the knowledge in his/her daily activities. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of an organisation to solve problems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise activities and manage oneself responsibly and effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively with other team members within the organisation (Describe basic logic system principles as used in computing systems). |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Learners are able to demonstrate an understanding of the logical system principles as a set of interrelated processes. 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 |
Comment on this unit standard should reach SAQA no later than 26 October 2007.
The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the learner: Legal Requirements: Compliance to the following legal requirements and standards are mandatory: Notes to Assessors: Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: The portfolio may include: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 59057 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Telecommunication Network Operations | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 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. |
1. | Africa Learn (Pty) Ltd |
2. | Amadi Institute of Management And Technology (Pty) Ltd |
3. | BEE Clinic Pty Ltd |
4. | HUAWEI Technologies Africa (PTY) LTD |
5. | Mpande Technologies cc |
6. | Mufuka Business and Technical |
7. | Nolwazi Stem Education for The |
8. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
9. | Progressive School of Business |
10. | QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD |
11. | SUCCESS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL CC |
12. | SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS |
13. | TELKOM SA SOC LIMITED |
14. | Ukwazi Academy and Corporate S |
15. | Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd |
16. | Victor Optic Fibre Solutions |
17. | Wellinkwise Pty Ltd |
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. |