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

Demonstrate an understanding of the trade union movement 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243848  Demonstrate an understanding of the trade union movement 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Development 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development Adult Learning 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 
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
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. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credited with this Unit Standard is able to understand the contribution of the trade union movement to improving the standard of living of the working class and social justice in South Africa. In addition, the learner will be able to understand how the culture and practice of trade unions impact on organisational operations.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Describing the history of the trade union movement.
  • Analysing trade union culture and practice.
  • Describing the structures and roles of the trade union movement. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners assessing this Unit Standard will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the history of the trade union movement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The trade union movement internationally is described in terms of its origins and development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The role of trade unions in the South African liberation struggle is described in terms the contribution by workers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The trade unions in South Africa are described in terms of their origins and development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The formation and role of trade union federations are explained in terms of trade union development and social dialogue. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse trade union culture and practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Trade unionism is described in relation to struggle against social injustice and economic inequalities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Different traditions of trade unionism are identified and analysed in terms of specific culture and practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Different affiliations and alliances are described in terms of trade union objectives and development. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe the structures and roles of the trade union movement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Trade unions are described in terms of the structures and functions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Five trade unions must be described and must be representative of the different trade union federations and independent trade unions.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Principles of trade unionism are explained in the South African context. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Principles may include but is not limited to worker control, accountability of leadership and internal democracy.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The trade union structures and their roles are compared to other organisational structures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Other organisational structures must include at least one from civil society and one from the corporate sector.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Trade union collective bargaining processes are described in terms of their legislative and policy guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Trade union activities are explained in terms of their impact on society. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Activities include but are not limited to defending workers rights in society, challenging patterns of economic ownership, challenging legislation that threatens workers rights, participation and contribution to social justice movements and development.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • History of the trade unions.
  • How trade unions are structured and how they function.
  • Culture and practice of different trade unions.
  • Legislation pertaining to the trade unions.
  • Bargaining processes in trade unions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems associated with the analysis of trade union culture and activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities in order to have current required information pertaining to the trade unions at hand. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise to critically evaluate information pertaining to the history, culture, practice and structures of trade union movement. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make the individual aware of the importance of participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global trade union communities. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58337   Further Education and Training Certificate: Trade Union Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Core  63369   National Diploma: Trade Union Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


    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.
     
    1. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality (Pty) Ltd 
    2. Ayoba Training Institute (Pty)Ltd 
    3. B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd 
    4. Breakeven 59(PTY) Ltd 
    5. Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc 
    6. DITSELA WORKERS EDUCATION INSTITUTION 
    7. ELIJAH BARAYI MEMORIAL TRAINING CENTRE 
    8. Essential Skills Management 
    9. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    10. Motheo Training Institute Trust 
    11. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    12. Southren African ABET and Skills Development Agency (Pty) LTD 
    13. T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
    14. Yellow Media Learning Institute (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.