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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Occupational Certificate: Labour Inspector

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
118748	Occupational Certificate: Labour Inspector
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - SERVICES SETA
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Occupational Certificate	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Human Resources
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	209	Not Applicable	NQF Level 05	Regular-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered		EXCO 0522/24	2022-02-03	2025-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-12-31		2029-12-31

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 Labour Inspector promotes, monitors and enforces compliance within the employment legislative framework.

A qualified learner will be able to:

Monitor and enforce relevant legislation.

Facilitate fair and just labour relations.

Initiate actions to prevent labour disputes.

Promote, monitor, and enforce compliance with collective agreements.

Rationale:
With the advent of democratic government in South Africa in 1994, an entirely new approach to Labour Inspections in South Africa has emerged. There has been the establishment of new statutory structures with implications for every level of labour relations in the country. The purpose is to advance economic development and social justice, reduce labour unrest and advance the democratisation of the workplace by fulfilling the primary objective of labour-related legislation. This qualification will help to transform the labour market and workplace by promoting sound and improved employment relationships.

The qualification will provide learners with specific learning and skills related to compliance with statutory and legislative frameworks in the workplace. This qualification will deepen learners' understanding of the South African Labour Relations field and will underpin their ability to use this qualification in various workplaces. The development of competence in this field can lead to better service delivery, institutional longevity and the promotion of job creation and security. Labour inspection will help prevent costs resulting from occupational accidents and illnesses, absenteeism, abuse of workers and labour conflict. Application of the learning in this qualification will also assist parties in labour disputes to enforce their labour rights while at the same time, enabling them to become aware of their obligations as active and responsible participants in society and the economy. Therefore, this qualification is designed to enable individuals to develop theoretical competencies, practical skills, and work experience to operate effectively in the labour relations field.

The qualification will be targeting school leavers, graduates and currently employed persons in organisations such as the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), the Department of Labour, Human Resource (HR) Practitioners, Labour consultants, Bargaining and statutory councils, Private agencies, Advice offices, Law firms, particularly labour lawyers, Trade unions and federations, and Employer organisations and federations. The successful implementation of this qualification will support the strategic and socio-economic objectives of the country.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment
Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record.

RPL for Access to the Qualification
Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

NQF Level 4 qualification.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:

Knowledge Modules

335901-000-00-KM-01, Labour Legal Compliance and Regulatory Framework, Level 5, 8 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-02, Labour Relations Provisions, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-03, Collective Agreements and Bargaining Councils, Level 5, 4 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-04, CCMA Rules, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-05, Bargaining Council Rules, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-06, Professional Values and Ethics, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-07, Data Records Management, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-08, Conflict Resolution and Management, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-09, Report Writing, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-10, Analyse and Communicate Workplace Data, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-11, Workplace Communication Skills, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-12, Impact of Labour Legislation on Business, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-13, Negotiation for Results, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-14, Customer Service, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-15, Dispute Resolution Process, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-16, Labour Dispute Prevention, Level 5, 2 Credits.

335901-000-00-KM-17, Problem Solving, Level 5, 2 Credits.

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 42

Practical Skill Modules

335901-000-00-PM-01, Monitor and Enforce Compliance with the Relevant Legislation, Level 5, 18 Credits.

335901-000-00-PM-02, Enable Fair and Just Labour Relations Through Advocacy in Action, Level 5, 15 Credits.

335901-000-00-PM-03, Initiate Actions to Prevent Labour Disputes, Level 5, 15 Credits.

335901-000-00-PM-04, Promote, Monitor and Enforce Compliance with Collective Agreements, Level 5, 10 Credits.

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 58

Work Experience Modules

335901-000-00-WM-01, Processes and Procedures for Monitoring, Enforcing Any Legal Proceedings in Compliance with Relevant Legislation and Regulatory Frameworks, Level 5, 30 Credits.

335901-000-00-WM-02, Procedures to Facilitate Fair and Just Labour Relations Under the Direct Supervision of a Qualified Person, Level 5, 30 Credits.

335901-000-00-WM-03, Process to Promote Advocacy in Action to Prevent Labour Disputes Under the Supervision of a Qualified Person, Level 5, 25 Credits.

335901-000-00-WM-04, Process for Promoting, Monitoring and Enforcing Compliance with Collective Agreements Within Required Regulatory Frameworks, Level 5, 24 Credits.

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 109

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Monitor and enforce relevant legislation.
2. Facilitate just and fair labour relations.
3. Initiate actions to prevent labour disputes.
4. Promote, monitor, and enforce compliance with collective agreements.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Compile plans for inspection visits.

Conduct preparation for inspection visits at business premises.

Conduct inspections of employer records and business premises.

Confirm compliance status, and follow-up action agreed upon.

Institute the enforcement process for non-compliance.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Gather specific information relating to own labour jurisdiction.

Research and establish a structured advocacy approach within own labour jurisdiction.

Optimise the advocacy opportunity.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Consolidate and analyse labour trends and statistics.

Share information and create awareness to prevent labour disputes.

The support of employers, workers and their organisations and other relevant organisations for implementing the highest standards of ethics in the labour inspection services and the profession are actively sought.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Interpret collective agreements, and capture data components.

Present and report analysis.

Consolidate and share policy and practice variances within own labour jurisdiction.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated Formative Assessment
The Skills Development Providers will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated External Summative Assessment.

Integrated Summative Assessment
An External Integrated Summative Assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required to issue this qualification. The External Integrated Summative Assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The international comparability study conducted focused specifically on identifying occupational standards or qualifications used in other countries that might contain indicators of best practice that could be used for comparison in the development of the Labour Inspector qualification.

Japan, the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK) were selected as a best practice as it was accepted as international standards.

Japan
Japan International Labour Foundation offers training on Labour-related legislation and social security in Japan, also Industrial Relations.

USA
Cornell University - Industrial and Labour Relations (ILR) School provides training in Labour-Management Cooperation; Legal Issues; Collective Bargaining.

United Kingdom
Central London - Employee Relations, Trade Unions and the Law trains learners in Training and Development; Employee Relations; European Union

The content, scope and duration of the qualification is uniform internationally and has been controlled against the ILO Conventions for Labour Inspectors and the national statutory and legislative framework.

Conclusion
South African standards are equal to other countries as South Africa adheres to the International Labour Organisation's conventions and regulatory requirements. The standards are comparable with those for labour inspectors in countries having comparable education and training systems to South Africa.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification provides opportunities for horizontal and vertical articulation options.

Horizontal Articulation:

National Certificate: Labour Relations Practice: Dispute Resolution, NQF Level 5

Vertical Articulation:

National Certificate: Labour Relations Practice, NQF Level 6

NOTES

Qualifying for External Assessment:
To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience.

Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:

ILO Conventions and the South African statutory and legislative framework.

Criteria for the accreditation of providers
Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website as well as in compliance with Department of Labour legal requirements.

The curriculum title and code are: Labour Inspector: 335901000-00-00.

Encompassed Trade:
This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD:

None.

Assessment Quality Partner (AQP)

South African Board of Personnel Practice (SABPP)

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION

None

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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