Subfield: Information Technology
Level: NQF5
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept “the information age”
Demonstrate an understanding of the computer in terms of systems
Explain the impact of the computer on the world of work
Identify and describe computer hardware.
Identify and describe computer software.
Identify and describe databases
Name and describe the various personnel involved in information technology operation and development
Discuss issues relating to database security and identify the range of options available to an enterprise
Demonstrate and understanding of the computer in terms of its communication function
Identify and describe the components of a network
Identify threats to computer systems with a view to finding solutions to minimising such threats
Describe the basic components of the Internet
Identify the uses of the Internet and explain the impact of this technology on modern society
Subfield: Local Government Management
Level: NQF5
Explain the distinctiveness of Local Government as part of the public sector in development and service delivery.
Differentiate between the roles of the various government spheres and -agencies in co-operative government.
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of governance within a prescribed statutory and legal framework.
Comprehend the influence of the environment on Local Government and differentiate between the influences of the various role players in this regard.
Identify and describe the structure, powers, functions of local government.
Distinguish between the different organisational components of Local Government and explain each component`s contribution to the Local Authority`s functioning.
Demonstrate an understanding of the components of the external environment and its impact on local government.
Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles of democracy and its manifestation through the political- and electoral processes.
Demonstrate an understanding of the procedure at meetings
Differentiate between the systems of policy making and service delivery in an organizational context.
Subfield: Local Government Accounting and Finance
Level NQF5
Describe the procedures for accounting for fixed assets, capital accounting and accounting for reserves and provisions
Discuss the purchasing and stock management principles
Draw up a tender and select the most suitable tender and make recommendations to accept the tender
Select a quotation and motivate the selection
Describe the applied computer accounting systems
Using a computer, design a spreadsheet suitable for a financial application
Describe the legislative controls that regulate local government finance
Subfield: Human Resources Management
Level: NQF5
Demonstrate a sound appreciation of organisational and functional relationships in an organisation
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the writings and theories of pioneers in behavioural science to modern thinking in the management of people at work.
Discuss the communication process in organisations
Demonstrate an understanding of theories of leadership
Evaluate various theories of leadership in order to apply them to practical day-to-day working in an organisation.
Demonstrate an understanding of the need for and importance of staff development and training.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of equity issues in the work place
Subfield: Internal Auditing
Level: NQF5
Describe the background and raison detre for internal auditing
Define risk
Define control
Demonstrate a knowledge of control measures in managing risk
Demonstrate an understanding of the auditing process with reference to the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Carry out an organisation impact assessment
Carry out an unit impact assessment
Assess the present internal auditing controls strategy
Assess the adequacy of the present internal controls
Assess the effectiveness of the present internal controls
Assess the quality of present performance of an organization
Report on a unit assessment
Carry out a follow-up assessment
Demonstrate the skills used in performing an internal audit
Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualifications is achieved.
Assessment is conducted in several ways:
Self-assessment which is carried out by the learners on a daily basis, and which improves the quality of learning and mastery.
Formative assessment by means of contact tuition during the course of their studies.
Continuous assessment incorporating assignments.
Summative assessment by way of examinations at six monthly intervals.
The above provides for a holistic approach to assessment
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