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Solve problems, make decisions and implement solutions SAQA ID 242817

  • January 25, 2016
  • Written by  Gary Watkins
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Solve problems, make decisions and implement solutions

Programme Overview

Welcome to this learning programme that will lead the learner to a greater understanding of solving problems, making decisions and implementing solutions .

As the learner works his/her way through the learning programme he/she will gain competence against the following Unit Standard:

Solve problems, make decisions and implement solutions

SAQA ID 242817: Solve problems, make decisions and implement solutions

NQF Level 4, 8 Credits

Intended Audience

This learning programme is intended for all persons who need to solve problems, make decisions and implement solutions.  This Unit Standard is intended for junior managers of organisations. The Unit Standard specifies the knowledge and skills required to solve problems and make decisions.

Programme entry level requirements

It is assumed that people learning towards this Unit Standard are already competent in:

  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3

Programme Outcomes

In this learning programme, we will be covering the following learning outcomes :

During the workshop the learner will complete a number of class activities that will form part of his/her formative assessment.  In this the learner has the opportunity to practice and explore new skills in a safe environment.  The learner should take the opportunity to gather as much information as he/she can to use during his/her workplace learning and self-study.

The workshop will be followed by summative assessment tasks to be completed through self-study in your workplace.  In some cases, the learner may be required to do research and complete the tasks in his/her own time.

Accreditation

This unit standards is a core unit standard of Qualifications ID57712, Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management, Level 4, NQF Level 04

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This one day course will present a clear process and user-friendly techniques for making smart business and personal choices. Using a case study approach, this course offers straightforward, easy-to-follow process designed to improve the way business decisions -- or any decisions that help to reach a goal – are made. This workshop incorporates lecture, group exercises, business examples and coaching in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Participants learn and practice skills they can apply to make better quality decisions.

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Upon completion of this course, the participant  will increase their ability to:

• Assess their decision making style

• Define clear parameters of decisions

• Collect relevant information and generate creative alternatives

• Hone intuition and incorporate it into decisions

• Define consequences and payoffs

• Analyze risks and define level of risk tolerance

• Avoid common mistakes and psychological traps in the decision making process

• Correlate an appropriate strategy with a specific decision

• Describe the dynamics of group decision making

• Develop clear guidelines on communicating decisions

• Design an action plan to evaluate the results of decisions

• Tailor decision-making style to be situationally appropriate

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In today’s competitive and dynamic healthcare climate,it is critical to develop leadership skills to help team members reach their full potential. Our goal at Philips Healthcare is to train tomorrows healthcare leaders today and provide support across all levels of the healthcare continuum.

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  • The most eligible candidate must hold an appropriate and recognised relevant qualification at NQF Level 7 in Finance/Business Management/ Commerce/ Supply Chain Management or a related field.
  • A relevant recognised qualification at NQF Level 8 on the 10 Level NQF will be advantageous.
  • A minimum of 3 years management experience in a managerial position within SCM / Finance/ accounting or a related field.
  • More than 3 years experience in a managerial position would be advantageous.
  • The incumbent must have extensive knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, other relevant Treasury Regulations and Supply Chain Management policies and procedures are prerequisites.
  • Problem-solving, time management, project management, attention to detail, customer-oriented, and decision-making should be the strengths of those aspiring for this appointment.
  • Characteristics of a transformational leader with strong leadership skills, a clear vision, and focused action would position the candidate favourably.

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  • Develop and recommend medium to long-term supply chain management strategies for SAQA.
  • Ensure compliance with Legislation (PFMA, PPPFA, National Treasury Regulations, Circulars and Practice Notes) by maintaining and updating the SAQA Policy and Procedures on Supply Chain Management.
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  • Ensure that conduct and performance meet required expectations and implement corrective action as necessary.
  • Manage the finances of own area of operations as per approved budget criteria and action any deviations that occur.

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REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 
57827  National Diploma: Public Administration 
SGB Public Administration and Management 
PSETA - Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority  OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
National Diploma  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Public Administration 
Undefined  260  Level 7  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7  Regular-Unit Stds Based 
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
SAQA 9900/00  2018-07-01  2023-06-30 
2024-06-30   2028-06-30  
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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 
 
Purpose:

The purpose of the NQF Level 7 Public Administration qualification is to provide the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required by public officials that work at a senior management and executive level. These competencies will enable senior public officials to provide the strategic leadership and management needed to transform all spheres of government. The need for well-qualified efficient, client-oriented public officials is identified as a priority in all the three spheres of government.

The National Diploma in Public Administration (NQF Level 7) is aimed at practitioners working in the public sector. It is the last qualification in a career pathway in Public Administration and Management.

The National Diploma in Public Administration consists of Exit Level Outcomes covering competencies related to service delivery from a developmental perspective, ensuring that public value is delivered within the broader market economy, formulating public sector policies, evaluating outcomes of multiple projects and determining requirements for new projects, harnessing knowledge that can be integrated into public sector decision making and problem solving, designing and facilitating all administrative functions required to ensure regionalism, decentralisation and governance, strategically leading public sector change and integrating public administration under the rule of law.

The competencies covered in the proposed unit standards encapsulate the competencies required by public officials working at executive level. The qualification will therefore enhance the ability of the qualifying learner as a public official to perform the necessary administration tasks expected as well as to improve management and strategic leadership abilities. In this way, the qualification enhances transferability of skills within different spheres of the public sector.

With regard to the implementation of Public Administration and Management reforms, the Qualification serves, as a basis of an effective implementation process by defining and identifying those competencies required by technical public officials. The possession of relevant knowledge, skills and attitude by public officials is crucial to the implementation of public sector administration and management reforms. Thus, the qualification contributes to the upliftment of the South African economy in line with the aims of existing skills development legislation through enhancing of skill levels of public sector employees.

The qualifying learners could follow a variety of careers within the Public Sector related to:
It is assumed that all learners accessing this qualification must be in possession of a Further Education and Training Certificate or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, and also a general degree at NQF Level 6 in the areas of Administration, Management, Finance or Commerce.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

The structure of this Unit Standard based Qualification makes the Recognition of Prior Learning possible. Learner and Assessor will jointly decide on methods to determine prior learning and competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in the Qualification and the associated Unit Standards. Recognition of Prior Learning will be done by means of an Integrated Assessment.

This Recognition of Prior Learning may allow for:
Level, credits and learning components assigned to the qualification:

The qualification is made up of Unit Standards that are classified as Fundamental, Core and Elective. A minimum of 260 credits is required to complete this qualification.

The credits of the qualification are allocated as follows:
1. Deliver public value.

2. Formulate and evaluate public sector policies and programmes.

3. Fulfil management functions required to deliver public value.

4. Conceptualise, design and implement a public sector development management framework.

5. Integrate public administration under the rule of law. 
1:
This qualification was compared to similar level Public Administration qualifications in:
This Qualification articulates with MBA and other similar qualifications at NQF Level 7 and 8. 
For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:

 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 
As per the SAQA decision to re-register all provider-based qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework that meet the criteria for re-registration, this qualification has been re-registered from 1 July 2018. As per the SAQA decision to re-register all provider-based qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework that meet the criteria for re-registration, this qualification has been re-registered from 1 July 2018. N/A 
Core    Apply the principles and theories of public sector project management  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  12 
Core    Analyse and apply administrative provisions to regionalism, decentralisation and governance  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  16 
Core    Apply the principles and theories of public management  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  16 
Core    Conceptualise, design and implement a public sector development management framework  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  16 
Core    Conceptualise, design, implement and monitor public policies and programmes  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  20 
Core    Deliver public value  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  16 
Core    Demonstrate an understanding of public administration functions and policy within the broader market economy  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  12 
Core    Evaluate public sector programmes  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  16 
Core    Harness knowledge to promote the achievement of public sector goals  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  12 
Core    Integrate public administration under the rule of law  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  16 
Core    Manage human resources in a public sector context  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  12 
Core    Strategically lead public sector change  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  12 
Fundamental    Apply critical systems thinking and practice to public sector policy issues  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 
Fundamental    Apply research methodologies in order to compile in a major research report in a public sector context  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  12 
Fundamental    Implement a sector wide communication strategy  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 
Fundamental    Integrate qualitative and quantitative information, methods and evidence to support decision making in the public sector  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 
Fundamental    Strengthen and implement sustainable public sector ethical practices  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 
Elective    Manage construction organizational assets  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 
Elective    Participate in the design and implementation of municipal supply chain management  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  12 
Elective    Analyse global economic structures  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  10 
Elective    Analyse international law in diplomatic relations  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  12 
Elective    Analyse South Africa's domestic policies  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  25 
Elective    Analyse South Africas foreign policy  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  20 
Elective    Assess the role of the United Nations and other key World Organizations in diplomatic relations  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 
Elective    Demonstrate an understanding of diplomacy and the structure of the Department of Foreign Affairs  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 
Elective    Demonstrate economic diplomacy  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  10 
Elective    Demonstrate effective team work in diplomatic practice  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 
Elective    Design electoral processes  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  12 
Elective    Develop and manage government communication campaigns  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 
Elective    Develop negotiation and conflict management skills for diplomatic practice  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  10 
Elective    Establish, develop and manage media relationships to promote the image of Government  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 
Elective    Explain the policies of the African States and SADC countries  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 
Elective    Promote South Africa abroad  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  10 
 
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.
 
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.
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.
 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 
264403  Apply problem-solving techniques to make decisions on a multi-faceted problem 
SGB Generic Management 
-  
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
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. 
 
This Unit Standard is for learners who are already managers of functions or aspiring to become managers of functions. This Unit Standard meets the needs of the sector and of the society by providing competent function managers who, by being able to solve multi-facited problems arising from the function, contribute to the effective management of the function.

The learner successfully completing this Unit Standard will gain essential knowledge and practical skills required to, on a continual basis within a function, pro-actively analyse a situation, develop possible solutions and then choose the most appropriate solution.

Learners credited with this standards will be able to:
It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:
Function refers to the core task or responsibility carried out by a department, directorate or group within an organisation or entity. 
 
Apply problem solving techniques to analyse a situation. 
A variety of creative thinking techniques are analysed in order to determine the best situations n which they would be used. 
Creative thinking techniques refers but is not limited to six hat thinking technique, brainstorming and lateral thinking techniques, Gonan's Blockbusters, Osborne's Checklist, Fishbone Diagram, the Iceberg Model and Duncker Diagram.
 
A variety of analytical thinking techniques are analysed in order to determine the best situations in which they would be used. 
Analytical thinking techniques refers but is not limited to cause and effect, Kepner-Tregoe Matrix and Pareto Analysis.
 
Real/hypothetical problems are solved using the various techniques, showing the appropriateness of the thinking techniques selected to the problems for which they are chosen. 
Define a multi-faceted problem in the function. 
The problem is analysed so that a clear perspective is obtained. 
Information regarding the problem is gathered from a variety of sources. 
Information relates to apparent problem, timing, place, person/s involved, equipment and material.
 
The present and desired states are defined so that the difference between them can be highlighted. 
Criteria defining the desired state are analysed so that the way to solve the problem becomes clearer. 
Diagnose the source/s or cause/s of the problem. 
Problem solving tools appropriate to the nature of the problem are selected to indicate that consideration has been given to all the available problem solving tools. 
The tools are applied considering the criteria for the desired state. 
Factors influencing the situation are analysed so that the solution is seen in a broader perspective and would therefore require a comprehensive solution. 
Generate a number of possible solutions and motivate the preferred option. 
Alternatives are analysed using a decision table so that a comprehensive picture emerges of the range of possibilities. 
The advantages/disadvantages of the various possible solutions are analysed for rating against weighted criteria. 
A decision is made based on the results obtained from application of weighted criteria to the data. 
The preferred solution is motivated in terms of the analysis of the problem. 
N/A 
 
Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:

 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 
Core    National Certificate: Labour Relations Practice  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Core    National Diploma: Supply Chain Management: Sensitive Consumer Products  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
Fundamental    National Certificate: Strategic Road Traffic Operations  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
Elective    National Certificate: Generic Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective    National Certificate: Labour Relations Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective    National Certificate: Maintenance Coordination  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2015-06-30  MERSETA 
Elective    National Diploma: Human Resources Management and Practices  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Elective    National Diploma: Labour Relations Practice: Dispute Resolution  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
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.
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.
 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 
246617  Participate in a problem solving work group 
SGB Pulp and Paper 
-  
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04 
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
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. 
 
This unit standard is intended for a person who has to participate actively in a problem solving work group. This will ensure that the obstacles to production efficiency in a tissue conversion operation are cleared in accordance with safe and accepted work practices.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
Description of required skills:
The context of this unit standard includes a complete tissue conversion process including final packing operations if in-line packaging is performed. Processes included are diaper conversion, femcare product conversion, roll tissue conversion and cut tissue conversion.

The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process requires a wide range of cognitive skills and offers a considerable choice of solutions. A broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts, analytical interpretation of information, informed judgement and a range of sometime innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems are employed. 
 
Explain the problem solving process. 
A formal problem solving methodology is explained in accordance with specified requirements. 
Problem solving strategies are explained in terms of life and workplace applications. 
Workplace applications may include:
Behavioural obstacles to efficient problem solving are identified and explained in accordance with specified requirements. 
Group dynamics which contribute to efficient problem solving are described in terms of the principles of group work. 
Own role and contribution to group activities are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 
Identify deviating events. 
Types of deviations that could occur are explained with the assistance of workplace examples. 
Process deviations may include:
Simple statistical process control methods are explained in terms of their use to identify deviations. 
Statistical process control methods are used to monitor a range of parameters. 
Process deviations and potential deviations are identified as applicable to own workplace. 
Deviations and potential deviation types may include:
Product quality deviations and potential deviations are identified as applicable to own workplace. 
Extent and impact of deviations are quantified in terms of a tissue conversion operation. 
An accurate problem statement is formulated using correct terminology. 
Collect data relevant to solving the problem. 
Relevant data and data sources are identified that may cause the problem and as applicable to the problem solving methodology. 
Data may include:
Relevant data is collected in accordance with the type of problem. 
Data is analysed to confirm or refute possible causes. 
Contribute to the analyses of causal factors and the identification of the cause of the problem. 
Results are compared to findings obtained by other members of the group 
Possible causes are formulated in accordance with the type of problem and using appropriate terminology. 
Causes are analysed in terms of the data obtained and its potential to cause the problem. 
A most likely cause is selected and motivated based on the analysis. 
Contribute to implementing solutions and carry out follow-up activities. 
Recommendations are formulated in order to address the problem. 
Chosen actions are checked for compliance with the (standard operating) instructions. 
The optimum action is implemented in accordance with workplace procedures. 
Changes in variables are monitored and evaluated against the expected results. 
On-going or new problems are addressed in the light of other options identified during the analysis. 
On-going problems should be referred if a solution is not found within a specified time limit. 
Prescribed documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures. 
An assessor, accredited with a relevant NQF 4 or higher qualification, will assess the learner's competency.
The qualifying learner understands and can:
N/A 
 
The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by:
The learner is able to work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community by:
The learner is able to organise and manage himself and his activities responsibly and effectively by:
The learner is able to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when:
Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations by:
The learner is able to use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by:
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by rrecognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation by:
Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by:

 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 
Application:

This unit standard may also find application within:
Core    Further Education and Training Certificate: Tissue Conversion  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
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.
 
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.

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    The focus is on authentic situations that may require a decision or be a problem for the learner. The qualifying learner is capable of: Distinguishing between problems, challenges and matters requiring a decision. Investigating techniques for solving problems and making decisions. Identifying a problem in a real life situation.

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    If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY. REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: Apply problem-solving techniques to make a decision or solve a problem in a real life context.

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    SAQA DECISION NUMBER: Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" 2018-07-01 : 2023-06-30 : ... Contribute to team problem solving? ... Decision making matrices; Nominal group technique; Consensus; Majority vote. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 : 3. Contributions to decision making are made on the basis of available data and are made objectively.

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    SAQA DECISION NUMBER: Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" 2018-07-01 : 2023-06-30 : ... > Different problem solving techniques ie business, academic and other. ... defining; decision making and problems solving processes. UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE : Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility ...

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    Problem-solving, time management, project management, attention to detail, customer-oriented, and decision-making should be the strengths of those aspiring for this appointment. Characteristics of a transformational leader with strong leadership skills, a clear vision, and focused action would position the candidate favourably.

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    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. SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY. REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: Participate in a problem solving work group.