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

Diploma: Labour Law 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
36051  Diploma: Labour Law 
ORIGINATOR
Graduate Institute of Management and Technology (The) 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Diploma  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 0480/09  2009-07-01  2011-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2011-12-31   2011-12-31  

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 
The Diploma in Labour Law provides Senior Management or upper Middle management with a more strategic view to managing their labour relations in their organisations and encompasses the broader aspects of labour law. Senior and upper middle management are able to gain knowledge of general labour law trends, best practice and management and leadership roles.

It is often assumed that Executive Managers know and understand all aspects of their duties and responsibilities. In many cases the broad range and strategic focus of Senior Management`s responsibilities require the development of focussed and strategic skills in these areas. The Diploma in Labour Law assists senior and upper middle management to be inducted into their roles effectively and by doing so, assists in ensuring improved senior management for all South African organisations.

The programme thereby assists in improving Industrial relations in organisations, increasing productivity and profitability, improving strategic planning within organisations, etc.

The programme encourages independent research through the extensive assessment requirements on the assignments and the case study exam. Delegates are also encouraged to conduct research through the additional readings that are made available to them.

Research and reading skills form an integral part of the facilitation process and individual, personal guidance is provided by the facilitators and tutors.

The GIMT programme is unique in its approach of personalising the delivery to the needs of the particular organisation, thereby ensuring the more effective transfer of skills to the workplace. In addition, the programme has been designed by leading Academics in Industry in South Africa and benchmarked against International standards. The following key commitments are made by GIMT:
  • Learners will have access to relevant, appropriate and up-to-date knowledge resources
  • Learners will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in relevant workplace scenarios i.e. actual workplace situations, simulated workplace situations etc.
  • Learners will receive constructive feedback on progress towards achievement of competence
  • Learners will be informed as to the learning outcomes they are expected to demonstrate and in what form assessment of competence will take place
  • The learning process will take into account individual pace of learning and allow reasonable flexibility with regard to timing of assessments

    All the facilitators on the programme are senior managers and experienced executives specialising in their particular area. The support from these Business Professionals ensures that all material presented conforms to requirements set for Senior Management and in line with the very latest recommendations made by the King Report. GIMT has extensive experience in running management development programmes, particularly at the senior management and postgraduate level.

    Rationale for the qualification
  • It provides students with an in-depth view of the business world
  • It combines traditional working theory with a practical approach to studying
  • Profession driven - outcomes are job related via the professional faculty and assessors that are experts in the field.
  • Furthermore, it provides students with an in-depth view of the business world, combines traditional working theory with a practical approach to studying

    The following highlights examples of employer responses that have been received from delegates and company management:
  • "The Diploma in Labour Law has been one of the most valuable learning
    experiences for me." - Wanda Schoon, Human Resource Manager, Nedcor
  • A very informative course making use of good practical examples and topics were addressed in a very practical and relevant manner. The course was well structured and speakers were well informed on their particular subject matter."- Leanne Winn, Human Resource Manager, National Converter Industries
  • "Although I`ve been directly involved in labour law for the past 14 years, I still found the course extremely informative as it showed me how to simplify legislative compliance and made me aware of possible contentious areas. I found the sessions dealing with the leading of evidence extremely helpful and I have definitely benefited from it in subsequent arbitrations. The practical exercises and discussions also prepared me for incidents which I would not normally have anticipated." - Marianne Gradwell, Human Resource Manager, Castellano-Beltrame. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    All GIMT facilitation is offered in English only, this being the primary business language in South Africa

    As GIMT is a Corporate Business School and our learners are all working professionals in mostly middle and senior management positions, our medium of instruction is English, being the generally accepted business language of South Africa.

    All facilitation, written material and assessments are done in English. Delegates have to submit all their assignments and written work in English. Guidance is provided on the programme in respect of Business writing and communication.

    Learners whose first language is not English must show GIMT that their level of English is high enough for study at postgraduate level. In cases where GIMT believes that learners will not have the language ability to complete the course successfully they are advised to attend an appropriate English language programme or are counselled to attend a more appropriate level programme.

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

    At present GIMT does not have a formal policy pertaining to experiential learning as the majority of our learning takes place in-company and the vast majority of our learners are currently working in organisations.

    As a result students have the opportunity to apply the learning directly back in their own organisations.

    The Diploma in Labour Law is aimed at assisting delegates to make positive changes within their own organisations, the application of which is assessed through practical work based assignments and projects.

    Both assignments and the final project are aimed at practical implementation in the workplace. They both require learners to assess their current working environment, processes and procedures and use the knowledge gained on the Diploma to suggest measures to improve such, and to devise new processes and procedures. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    N/A 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
  • Understand the basic requirements of the most important labour statutes
  • Apply the requirements of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
  • Apply the requirements of the Employment Equity Act
  • Apply the requirements of the Skills Development Act
  • Apply the requirements of the Labour Relations Act
  • Understand the relationship between the South African Constitution and Labour Law
  • Interpret the Labour Relations Act from a legal perspective
  • Apply Collective Bargaining
  • Implement Workplace Forums
  • Understand Industrial Action
  • Understand the various types of dismissals
  • Apply the various types of dismissals
  • Resolve discrimination claims in accordance with the Employment Equity Act
  • Resolve disputes effectively
  • Apply the laws of evidence
  • Apply litigation skills effectively

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
  • Identify and solve problems
  • Collect, analyse, organise and evaluate information
  • Communicate effectively
  • Recognise problem-solving context
  • Work in a team 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment takes place according to strict assessment criteria. Assessors and tutors set assignments and the final project. This ensures that assessments maintain a certain standard in accordance with the standards as set out in the syllabus. An external moderator moderates assessments set. The same principle applies to the final marking of the assessments. This ensures that skills and concepts are mastered, thereby maintaining a standard of assessment relevant to this offering.

    The Academic Board ensures that the level of assessment is equal to the level of offering. The level of offering determines the content. A certificated course would require more knowledge components and less analysis, while this diploma would build on the knowledge base by including more analysis and evaluation. The assessment criteria are linked tot the level of offering with more practical evaluation at higher levels.

    Students are assessed both theoretically and practically. Depending on the level of the offering, students are required to show competency via a number of cognitive processes, including knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis etc. In the case of the Diploma in Labour Law, most of the assessment requires comprehension and practical application.

    Integrated assessment

    Students are involved in practical excursions, internships and field trips throughout the duration of their course.

    GIMT applies the learning approach of action learning that provides a practical cognitive framework in which the learner can apply concepts learned to daily management activities within their company. Assessment procedures are based on the ability of the learner to practically apply the concepts, tools and skills learned in the programme to the work environment. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    All GIMT management programmes are Internationally benchmarked through GIMT`s relationship with Henley.

    Expert faculty ensures that the GIMT programmes meet South African standards and the needs of the South African market.

    All GIMT courses are therefore globally competitive and locally relevant. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification has been developed for Middle Management within organizations where a focus of the position is on Labour Law and Labour Relations. The qualification builds on the Global Business Solutions programme in Labour Law (NQF 5) and learners should ideally complete this programme before continuing with the Diploma in Labour Law.

    The Diploma in Labour Law provides ideal articulation for learners towards the anticipated Masters programme in labour Law, currently being developed by GIMT and Global Business Solutions.

    The Diploma in Labour Law will also allow for articulation with a range of other qualifications and programmes in the Labour Law and Labour Relations field as required. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Recommendation of a moderating body

    External examiners requirements:
  • Minimum Masters degree level qualified
  • Minimum ten years business and academic experience
  • Subject matter experts

    Moderator requirements
  • Minimum Masters degree level qualified
  • Minimum ten years academic and business experience
  • Assessors with a minimum of two years assessment experience
  • Briefing tutor for a minimum of two years.

    All student results are moderated by a qualified moderator. The final approval and awarding of all Diplomas rests with the GIMT Academic Board consisting of:
  • Managing Director/ Senior Management Representative
  • Academic Head
  • Head of Tutor College
  • External examiner 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The Operations Director interviews prospective assessors who meet the minimum requirements as set by GIMT. Successful candidates then undergo a formal training programme enabling them to become part of the GIMT Assessor team.

    Assessors will only be allowed to assess once they have successfully undergone the interview and formal training stages of the process.

    Assessors who have been assessing for a minimum of two years, who have been a briefing tutor for a minimum of two years and has the right academic qualifications, will qualify to become a moderator.

    External examiners are appointed by the Operations Director based on their Academic Qualifications and extensive experience in the particular subject area. External examiners are made up of both local and international academics.

    The moderator has the power to alter a result at their discretion. All results are interim until verified by the moderator.

    The Tutors brief the Learners on the expectations of the Case Studies and Assignments. The Assessor would assess the Case Studies and Assignments, and give feedback on the process.

    GIMT have Tutors who are qualified to brief a group of Learner`s, Briefing Tutors. And there is a pool of Assessors who are qualified to assess.

    The Assessor will be allocated to a Briefing Tutor, and they attend the entire workshop Tutor Sessions as a team. The Assessor will hear the brief, assess accordingly, and meet with the Briefing Tutor to give overall feedback before the next Tutor Session with a group. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


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