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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Advance Certificate in Labour Law 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102427  Advance Certificate in Labour Law 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Advanced Certificate  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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 AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The intended purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with the ability to identify and solve basic labour law disputes and recognise and appraise the importance and functioning of equity legislation in the employment relationship evaluate the importance of freedom of association in South African labour law and recognise and assess the regulation of collective labour relations in South Africa. Enforce the rights and obligations of the individual employment relationship and indicate and evaluate the relevant dispute routes and procedures for labour law dispute resolution. Identify and analyse relevant social security provisions relating to the employment relationship.

Rationale:
This qualification will provide its participants with an overview of the most important aspects of Labour Law. It will greatly assist those who are already in the field including legal advisers, labour consultants, civil servants, labour relations and personnel officers, managers and trade union officials. After the successful completion of this qualification students will be able to solve basic labour law problems in the workplace. They will also be able to identify the correct dispute resolution procedure and refer disputes to such external or internal forums as appropriate. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the institution concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required National Qualifications Framework(NQF)-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through Recognition of Prior Learning students may gain access, or advance placement, or status recognition on the condition that they continue their studies at this institution.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirement is:
  • National Senior Certificate National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 6 totalling 120 Credits.
  • Interpretation and application of the Labour Relations Act and other related legislation, 30 Credits.
  • The Employment Relationship, 30 Credits.
  • Collective Labour Law, 30 Credits.
  • Dispute settling procedures, 30 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Exit Level Outcome:
    1.Give a detailed analysis of the labour legislation on labour relations as tempered by the constitution as well as a practical knowledge of the common law in various sectors of relevant legislation on the employer and employee relationship. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Interpret, analyse and apply various legislative and other provisions which regulate the contract of employment.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The curriculum is coherently aligned in that all teaching, learning and assessment activities are linked to module outcomes and qualification outcomes. Assessment methods are varied and includes summative and formative assessment to enhance applied competence from students and facilitate authentic assessment and learning. Assessment will not only be used to determine whether outcomes were achieved, but also to generate data for grading and provide feedback in order to improve the curriculum. In order for all the assessment purposes to be achieved, Tests, assignments and an examination which reveal evidence of learning based on the criteria of adequacy forms part of assessment methods. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    There are similar international qualifications, but individual institutions have unique offerings which may or may not articulate with this qualification entirely. There is undoubtedly synergy in courses with variations ranging from slight to extreme synergy-depending on the institution. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation options:
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advance Diploma in Labour Law, Level 7.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Advance Certificate in Civil Law, Level 6.
  • Advance Certificate in Advance Certificate in Civil Law, Level 6. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    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.