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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate an understanding of Data Protocols principles and applications |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
246684 | Demonstrate an understanding of Data Protocols principles and applications | |||
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 3 | NQF Level 03 | 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 will contribute to the full development of any learner within the Telecommunications environment, more specifically within Data backbone environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. This skill forms the basis for the performance of duties in the day to day operations of data in specific occupations at NQF Levels 4, 5 and 6.
The knowledge, skills and understanding demonstrated in this unit standard are essential for upliftment, social and economic transformation in the Telecommunications environment. The qualifying learner is capable of demonstrating: The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the Exit Level Outcomes which provide qualifying learners with access to a range of further learning in this field at NQF Level 4 and above, in the form of workplace based learning programmes for occupationally focused qualifications. Qualifying learners also have an understanding of the science and technology which underpins these activities. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The learning assumed to be in place should be on the same level of this unit standard or higher:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The typical scope of this unit standard includes but is not limited to:
The context of this unit standard is performed within structures where stationery, transportation, support structure, communication media, company policies and procedures, cultural ethics, business ethics, work environment, professional conduct and quality standards. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Describe synchronous and asynchronous data communication. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Synchronous and asynchronous data communication is described in terms of the characteristics of each form of data communication. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The description explains the features of data communications equipment with respect to synchronous and asynchronous data communication. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Describe computer network types and standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The description reflects the current types of networks completely and accurately as indicated by the industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The description reflects and compares the current network topologies accurately as indicated by the industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The description accurately reflects the standards for industry network architectures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Demonstrate knowledge of main features of LANs. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The three main LAN topologies are explained correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Three LAN transmission media are correctly named. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The operation of LAN technologies Ethernet, Token-ring and FDDI are described correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The functionality of any three LAN devices is described correctly. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Demonstrate knowledge of main features of WANs. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The three main WAN topologies are explained correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Three WAN transmission media are correctly named and explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The operation of WAN technologies Ethernet, Token-ring and FDDI are described correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The functionality of any three WAN devices are described correctly. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Learners are able to work effectively with others as a member of an organisation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Learners are able to organise and manage their activities responsibly and effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Learners are able to collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Learners are able to demonstrate an understanding of the data protocols principles as a set of interrelated processes. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any program of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
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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.
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: |
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: |
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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. |