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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Demonstrate an understanding of human resources and industrial relation principles and legislation 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10617  Demonstrate an understanding of human resources and industrial relation principles and legislation 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Food 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  6 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2002-06-12  2005-06-12  SAQA 0742/02 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2006-06-12   2009-06-12  

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 
A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the industrial relations legislation,
  • Demonstrate an understanding of human resources legislation,
  • Demonstrate an understanding of negotiations with trade unions.

    This unit standard is intended for persons in both management and organised labour who seek to specialise in employment relations.
    The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment for any individual. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    None 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope and context of this unit standard is for persons in both management and organised labour who seek to specialise in employment relations. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of labour relations legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The importance and dynamics of labour relationships within human resource management is explained according to labour and human resources principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The stakeholders within labour relation system are identified and their role explained according to labour and human resources principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The rights and responsibilities of employers and employees are identified and explained within current company and legislative context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The relationship between company, human resource and labour policies are explained according to labour and human resources principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The components within a labour relationship system are identified and the purposes of each component explained according to labour relationship system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The nature of law, its purpose in terms of its effects on society is recognised and described according to industrial legislation principles. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of human resources legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Principles and rationale of the basic conditions of employment act, employment equity act, employment contracts act, skills development act, occupational health and safety act and compensation for occupational injuries and diseases act are explained according to the relevant acts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Clauses from employment contracts are interpreted according to with employment law. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Interpret 3 clauses.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The provisions of the employment contracts, and significant decisions relating to the negotiation of employment contracts are applied to a given fact situation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Refer to one individual employment contracts and collective employment contracts.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Legislation, policies and procedures regarding persona grievances and breach of contract are explained according to current legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of negotiations with trade unions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The choice of negotiation or consultation style and process are identified according to the organisation's policies on negotiation and consultation and suits the needs of the particular situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Negotiations and consultations are carried out in accordance with the organisation's values, culture, policies and processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Negotiations and consultations are supported by researched information, arguments are clear, propositions are tenable, and the presentation takes account of the obligations and priorities of the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Behaviour in negotiations and consultations meet ethical and professional standards based on current good practise, promises and undertakings given are reasonable, realistic and capable of being honoured. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Negotiations and consultations policies and processes are followed and recorded or the parties involved agree the reasons for any deviation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Complete and accurate records are made of proposals, offers and points of argument, decisions and other proceedings of the negotiations and consultations. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Internal moderation.
  • External moderation.
  • An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner's competency.
  • Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
  • All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities. Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
  • Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected.
  • Examination of an assessment portfolio.
  • Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication, using verbal (language) and/or writing skills.
  • Direct observation in simulated or actual work conditions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary Information:

    Legal requirements:

    The following acts current and future regulations and amendments will be applicable:
  • Basic conditions of employment Act, No 75 of 1997,
  • Compensation for occupational injuries and disease Act, No 61 of 1997
  • Employment equity Act, No 55 of 1998,
  • Labour relation Act, No. 66 of 1995,
  • Health Act, No 63 of 1977,
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993,
  • Skills Development Act, Act 97 of 1998 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  67460   National Diploma: Public Administration  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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    NONE 


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