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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Using computer technology in retail/wholesale practices

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8248	Using computer technology in retail/wholesale practices
ORIGINATOR
SGB Retail and Wholesale
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Wholesale and Retail
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 2	NQF Level 02	10
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2003-12-03	2006-12-03	SAQA 1351/03
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-12-03		2010-12-03

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 a fundamental standard towards the qualification National Certificate in Retail / Wholesale processes at NQF 2.
It provides the fundamental competence to use basic computer technology in preparation for core and elective standards at this level.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Basic numeracy at NQF Level 1.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Software and computer terminology including programs, application Software programs/packages,

Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Graphics, Disk Operating Systems, Windows, File Name Specifications, Directories, Pathnames, ?

Techniques for working in the Windows environment including re-sizing, minimising and maximising windows, saving, opening and printing documents, copying and moving information using the Windows

Clipboard, copying, moving and deleting files usin?

Computer hardware including the system unit, central processing unit, storage (primary and secondary), input devices, the mouse, keyboard, output devices, monitors/screens and printersg Windows Explorer and changing windows settings using the Control Panel

UNIT STANDARD OUTCOME HEADER

The demonstrated ability to make decisions and con

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

The demonstrated ability to make decisions and consider options when:

OUTCOME NOTES

The demonstrated ability to make decisions and consider options when:?

Developing an understanding of computer terminology and recognising a range of computer hardware and software applications?

Applying basic keyboarding and mouse pointer techniques for capturing and processing data on computers and point of sale equipment/terminals ?

Applying a range of techniques for using tools, accessories and applications associated with Windows-based operating systems?

Opening, creating, saving and retrieving information using appropriate word processing/spreadsheeting software for generating basic business documents?

Capturing transactional data, printing cash receipts and updating customer account records using computerised systems and associated software

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The demonstrated ability to make decisions and consider options when:

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The Retail/Wholesale SETA in its ETQA role will accredit providers against this unit standard

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The demonstrated understanding of:?

Computer terminology, hardware and appropriate software applications ?

Techniques for capturing, processing and printing transaction information/documentation using appropriate point of sale equipment and software?

Windows operating system tools, accessories and applications?

Basic keyboarding and mouse pointer techniques ?

Techniques for opening, closing, saving and printing basic business documents using appropriate word processing and spreadsheeting software applications

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, organise, analyse and evaluate information when generating basic business documents so that the appropriate software application is used to produce a legible and neatly laid out document

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively for capturing, processing and generating accurate basic business documents and transactional information

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

The ability to produce the following evidence:?

Describe the various components that make up computer hardware and give a brief explanation of what each component is used for?

Name the software applications used in your retail/wholesale practice and the purpose of each application?

Give a brief explanation of the various computer terms presented to you by the assessor?

Demonstrate techniques for working in a Windows environment using tools, accessories and applications to complete the exercises presented to you by the assessor?

Demonstrate techniques for using appropriate software applications and tools to complete the exercises presented to you by the assessor?

Demonstrate techniques for capturing and printing transactional information using computerised point of sale equipment?

Demonstrate techniques for updating customer account records using appropriate point of sale terminals and software

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental	13718	National Certificate: Retail and Wholesale Processes	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2006-12-03	W&RSETA

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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