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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Laws: Labour Law

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19209	Master of Laws: Labour Law
ORIGINATOR
University of North West
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Justice in Society
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	150	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2013-06-30

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

The learner will:

1. Practice and conduct research in the field of labour and social security law;

2. Work in the public and private employment sectors as a labour lawyer, labour law adviser or labour consultant;

3. Prepare for study at NQF level 8.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Formal prior learning:

LLB degree or a qualification deemed equivalent for this purpose.

Informal and non-formal prior learning:

A recognition of prior learning policy will be implemented in accordance with decisions taken by professional bodies.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, socio-economic and political context of South Africa Labour Law.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and rules of South African labour law

3. Demonstrate ability to apply the law creatively to resolve labour disputes and minimise labour conflicts

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of the constitution, fundamental rights and international instruments on South African labour law

5. Evaluate South African labour law from a comparative perspective

Specific outcomes

1.1. Understand the history of South African labour law

1.2. Explain the role of labour law in economic development.

2.1. Understand of the principles, concepts, rules and practice relating to labour law.

2.2. Have insight into the principles and concepts which underlie labour law

3.1. Analyse hypothetical and real labour law problems

3.2. Identify the rules of law which are applicable to resolve the problem

3.3. Give appropriate and responsible advice as to the resolution of the legal problem

4.1. Analyse the effect of the constitution and fundamental rights on labour law

4.2. Analyse the effect of international instruments on labour law

4.3. Comment critically on the effect of the constitution, fundamental rights and international instruments on labour law

5.1. Analyse South Africa labour law from a comparative perspective

5.2. Comment critically on the provisions of South African labour law from a comparative perspective

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1.1. Demonstrate an understanding of the history of South African labour law

1.1.2. Reflect on the underlying political and socio-economic forces which shaped the history of South African labour law

1.2.1. Explain the function of labour law in the economy and the effect of labour law on economic development

1.2.2. Compare the effect of different legal regularoty mechanisms in the field of labour on economic development

2.1.1. Demonstrate an understanding of the rules of labour law

2.1.2. Demonstrate an understanding of the practice relating to labour law

2.2.1. Demonstrate insight into the principles and concepts which underlie labour law

2.2.2. Demonstrate an understanding of the interaction between the rules, concepts and principles of labour law

3.1.1. Correctly identify the issues which are raised by the legal problem

3.1.2. Demonstrate ability to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant facts in the legal problem

3.2.1. Demonstrate the ability to correctly identify the rules of law and practice to the legal problem

3.2.2. Demonstrate the ability to apply the relevant rules of law and practice to the legal problem

3.3.1. Demonstrate the ability to give advice which is appropriate in the context of the legal problem

3.3.2. Demonstrate the ability to give advice which is responsible in the context of the legal problem

4.1.1. Demonstrate an understanding of the manner in which the constitution and fundamental rights affects labour law

4.1.2. Demonstrate capacity to apply this knowledge to real and hypothetical problems in labour law

4.1.3. Demonstrate the ability to comment critically on the extent to which labour law is required to conform to the dictates of the constitution and fundamental rights

4.2.1. Demonstrate an understanding of the manner in which international instruments affect labour law

4.2.2. Demonstrate capacity to apply this knowledge to real and hypothetical problems in labour law

4.2.3. Demonstrate the ability to comment critically on the extent to which labour law is required to conform to the dictates of international instruments

4.3.1. Demonstrate a capacity to comment critically on the effect of the constitution and fundamental rights on labour law

4.3.2. Demonstrate a capacity to comment critically on the effect of international instruments on labour law

5.1.1. Demonstrate capacity to compare South African labour law with other systems of labour law

5.1.2. Demonstrate an awareness of the context of various systems of labour law and the limits of comparison

5.2.1. Demonstrate capacity to recommend amendments to South African labour law from a comparative perspectives

5.2.2. Demonstrate capacity to evaluate South African labour law from a comparative perspective

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Continuous assessment will take place through the evaluation of essays and tutorial work

Summative assessment will consist of a final examination of the taught modules which comprise the degree and the production of a minor dissertation on a topic of research in labour law

Formative and summative assessment are closely integrated by means of the production of the minor dissertation on a topic of research.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal articulation

The qualification will give and receive recognition for equivalent qualifications at other tertiary educational institutions, enabling mobility.

Vertical articulation

The qualifications toward which the LLM graduate may proceed are doctoral degrees in law.

There are no exit level outcomes articulating with other qualifications.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The taught modules and the minor dissertation will be externally assessed. The programme and qualification will be reviewed periodically by a panel of external assessors appointed by the Senate of the University. This review will include teaching and learning methodologies; assessment practice; and programme and qualification fitness for purpose.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Horizontal articulation

The qualification will give and receive recognition for equivalent qualifications at other tertiary educational institutions, enabling mobility

Vertical articulation

The qualifications toward which the LLM graduate may proceed are doctoral degrees in law.

There are no exit level outcomes articulating with other qualifications.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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