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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
19689	Master of Laws: Labour Law
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			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	300	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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
73994	Master of Laws in Labour Law	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	180	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to develop the learner's intellectual and theoretical competencies at an advanced level, and to strengthen his/her ability to understand labour law and associated social security law from the viewpoint of a critical analysis of the underlying principles and a comparative evaluation of the application value of foreign data..

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The learner will be able to demonstrate his/her ability to reason critically and solve problems theoretically and practically, as well as to identify, interpret and evaluate the essence of relationships between theory and applied practice and between foreign concepts and local principles.

By successfully completing the dissertation, the learner will furnish proof that she is capable of giving a scientific account of and apply the knowledge in the area of labour law and associated social security law that s/he has gained through literature study. This the learner will be able to demonstrate by the ability to define the topic, arrange the subject-matter coherently, accurately and succinctly reflect, formulate and interpret scholarly opinion on the topic, identify particular problem areas and develop a clear line of argument by means of analysis and interpretation. This ability will invaluable in further research, for example for the purposes of obtaining further postgraduate qualifications, as well as in the practice of labour and social security law at a high level.

The minimum entry requirement is an LLB degree (or equivalent qualification). A student can gain entry at the beginning of and for purposes of any of the five modules, and may receive credit for any successfully completed module.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING:
Students who do not meet the normal admission requirements for the qualification may apply for recognition of prior learning and for admission on the basis thereof. Prior learning can include prior qualifications, other prior formal, informal and non-formal learning as well as relevant work experience. If admission is granted, students must undertake to comply with all the conditions that may set with a view to promoting successful studies.

Through recognition of prior learning a learner can gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status on condition that s/he studies at this University.

Recognition of prior learning in case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. For this post-graduate qualification, recognition takes only where prior learning corresponds to the required NQF-level, and in terms of the applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification.

Recognition of prior learning by the Faculty takes place in terms of an asswssment procedure. This procedure includes a motivated recommendation by an assessment panel to the Dean's Committee, which takes the final decision.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Problem solving skills
Learners should be able to identify, analyse, comment on and solve advanced Labour Law problems based on a relevant theoretical framework and reflect on the process of problem-solving.

2.Team ship
Learners should be able to work in a team or group and reflect on and integrate their own participation.

3.Self-responsibility skills
The primary key to obtaining a Masters degree by course work is indeed self-responsibility. Therefore, successful learners will have to be able to demonstrate an ability for self-reflection, independent assessment, analysis, and interpretation, self-study, self-discipline, initiative, and to plan, organise, manage and execute the research and writing of the dissertation responsibly and effectively.

4.Research skills
Learners will be able to demonstrate their ability to plan and conduct advanced research, and be capable of giving a scientific account of and apply the knowledge in the area of Labour Law and Associated Social Security Law that she has gained through literature study.

Communication skills
Communication and communication skills, both orally and in writing, are keys to the practice of the law at an advanced level and to high-level research. Learners should therefore be able to demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the course of practicing law at an advanced level, and in the process of undertaking high-level research.

Technological and environmental literacy
Learners should be able to demonstrate the ability to utilise science and technology effectively in the course of the study, research and writing required by the qualification.

Developing macro vision
Learners must be able to show their ability to comprehend the interrelatedness of the law with other fields and with society in general, and in particular with the individual and collective employment relationship and with social protection issues.

Learning skills
Learners must be able to demonstrate their ability to independently and innovatively undertake high-level research and reflective studies.

Citizenship
Learners must be able to show a greater awareness and knowledge of societal issues, in particular with regard to bank-customer relationship and investor protection issues, thereby enhancing their social responsibility as citizens.

Cultural and aesthetic understanding
Learners must be able to demonstrate a well-developed sensitivity for cultural and aesthetic realities in society.

Employment seeking skills
Learners should be able to access advanced employment opportunities, particularly in the areas of Labour Law and associated social security law.

Entrepreneurship
Learners should be able to demonstrate the application of entrepreneurial skills in the practice of law at an advanced level, and in the undertaking of high-level research of labour law and associated social security law issues.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Can the learners:

1. Demonstrate, in written or oral form, an ability to identify, analyse and solve high-level legal problems.

Solve relevant legal problems by skilfully identifying, analysing, and commenting on same.

2. Display an ability to function effectively in and lead a high-level team.

Demonstrate the ability to participate effectively in debating solutions and approaches to particular legal problems.

3. Undertake independent research and writing at an advanced level.

Analyse related legal problems and their solutions independently.

4. Display an ability to conduct a high-level research project successfully.

Define a particular related topic, arrange the subject-matter coherently, accurately and succinctly reflect, formulate and interpret scholarly opinion on the topic.

Identify particular problem areas and develop a clear line of argument by means of analysis and interpretation.

5. Advise clients on the legal implications of and on solutions for particular labour law and associated security law problems and questions.

Write a report in which a particular related problem is identified, analysed, and discussed.

6. Make use of written and electronic data in writing a report/assignment and dissertation.

7. Participate in a seminar on the implication of relevant legal information for other related disciplines, in particular employment relations and social welfare and protection.

Report on a coherent approach towards problem-solving and policy-making with regard to related employment and societal issues.

8. Undertake advanced research and write a dissertation on an applicable labour law and/or social security law topic.

9. Debate the impact on society in general, and on certain interest groups in particular, of related legal provisions and principles.

10. Reveal an ability to distil moral and cultural values underlying related economic, employment and social protection realities in society.

11. Display an awareness as to how the qualification can be utilised to access the labour market.

12.Display an ability to develop and maintain a career in law.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT APPROPRIATELY INCORPORATED TO ENSURE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION IS ACHIEVED.
Assessment seeks to (1) evaluate learner performance in order to determine whether learners comply with assessment criteria; and (2) encourage and guide the improvement of the learner performance. Assessment is therefore based on the principle of continuous and regular assessment and complete and prompt feedback. Assessment consist of two components, formative assessment and summative assessment.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT PRACTICES THAT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED:

Formative assessment is aimed at the development of a life long learning culture based on continuous self-study. More particularly, in this qualification, formative assessment aims at the preparation of learners for writing an examination at the end of each module and writing a quality dissertation or offering a quality seminar programme. Formative assessment is conducted by class discussions, seminars, assignments, and the writing of the dissertation. Discussions of the assignment and examination results and the questions and other forms of feedback are an integral and critical part of assessment.

Regular meetings between learners and their study leaders take place during which all aspects pertaining to the preparation for and drafting of the research dissertation (or the presentation of the seminar programme) are discussed. Study leaders assess learners continuously and, equally important, guide them through the process.

SUMMITIVE ASSESSMENT PRACTICES THAT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED:
Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of:

Both in the examinations at the end of each module and in the dissertation, learners are assessed on their ability to integrate prior knowledge gained in the preceding studies with a deeper, high-level knowledge of relevant topics dealt with in the course of the qualification, and of the research topic gained from the research into the topic and from the scholarly writing thereon. The purpose is to demonstrate a reflective and scholarly understanding of the Labour Law and associated Social Security Law and of the relevant research topic. In conjunction with formative assessment, summative assessment determines whether the learner is awarded the qualification. In the summative assessment, the four modular examinations and the final dissertation as submitted are examined by a panel of not less than two examiners (see also par 10Criteria for the registration of assessors). The qualification is obtained if the learner passes all four modular exams and the dissertation or seminar programme.

A further demonstration of the learner's ability in this regard, the learner may be required to submit a publishable article based on the dissertation that may, at the discretion of the study leader, be submitted for publication in a law journal under the name of the learner or the names of both the learner and the study leader.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

ACCESS TO QUALIFICATION ON LOWER LEVEL:
A student can gain entry at the beginning of and for purposes of any of the five modules, and may receive credit for any successfully completed module. It is therefore, in principle possible for learners to enter the qualification in mid-stream. Any relevant "credit:" obtained elsewhere may impact on the number of outstanding modules to be completed. It is also possible to exit the qualification at lower level by obtaining an endorsed Post-Graduate Diploma in Labour Law after successful completion of the four taught semesters. In the event that the Post-Graduate Diploma in Labour Law has been awarded, it is not possible to obtain the LLM in Labour Law as well.

ACCESS TO QUALIFICATIONS ON THE SAME LEVEL:
Learning may exit the course in mid-stream by changing to the LLM degree by dissertation or to the M Phil degree in Labour Law and employment relations. In the event of changing to the LLM degree by dissertation, course work modules completed successfully may serve to credit the learner with exemption from the requirement to do the oral examination for purposes of the LLM degree by dissertation.

ACCESS TO QUALIFICATIONS ON A HIGHER LEVEL:
It is possible for learners to exit the qualification in mid-stream to elevate their research to doctoral level, enabling them to register for the LLD degree. Generally, the qualification enables learners to qualify for doctoral studies, nationally and internationally.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Moderation to ensure fair, reliable and valid assessment is essential.
The following mechanisms are employed:

Criteria for study material, tests and examinations imposed by the University and Faculty Boards.

No supplementary examination is granted in a semester module. The subject lecturer may, however, exercise his/her discretion in calling a student for a re-evaluation then a student needs only one course to complete the qualification (dissertation or seminar excluded).

Moderation of results by the Dean/Dean's Committee.

Global assessment and moderation by the Faculty Examination Committee.

Appeals to the relevant Dean by the individual learners.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

All internal and external assessors (moderators and examiners) will be required to:

Have specialised knowledge I the relevant branch of the law;

Have the ability to assess learners at this level;

Be nominated by the Faculty of Law for this purpose and registered with the appropriate ETQA, requiring them to comply with the other criteria imposed by the relevant SGB.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

Old Qualification

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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