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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Conduct a disciplinary hearing |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
10985 | Conduct a disciplinary hearing | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Human Resource Management and Practices | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Human Resources | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 5 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
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 unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is intended for line managers and human resources practitioners who may be called upon to chair disciplinary hearings. Persons accredited with this unit standard are able to t effectively handle hearings and reach reasoned decisions on the basis of evidence presented. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this standard are able to:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Conduct and manage the hearing. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Employee is properly and clearly informed of the allegation and of his/her rights. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Relevant questions are asked to ensure that proper procedure was followed prior to the hearing. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The hearing is conducted in a firm and procedurally fair manner. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Includes allowance for statement of case on both sides, witnesses, cross-examination, proper control and due consideration to cultural and linguistic factors. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Relevant questions for clarification (not in prosecution) are asked. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Behaviour is free of bias towards any party. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Implement procedure to handle non-dismissible offences. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. All evidence is efficiently summarised, considered and weighed in terms of probability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Decision is based on analysis of the evidence. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Decision is clearly communicated to the parties. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Clear reasoning is provided for the decision. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Hear pleadings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Parties are granted sufficient opportunity to plead mitigation or aggravation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. If necessary, information regarding mitigating and aggravating circumstances is elicited. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Take a decision as to sanction. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. All relevant factors are considered and carefully weighed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Clear reasoning is demonstrated for reaching final decision. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Inform employee of and record decisions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. All relevant factors are considered and carefully weighed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Employee is verbally informed, in clear terms, of decision. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Decision is properly substantiated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Employee is informed of his/her rights in this regard. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Ensure that proceedings and decisions are recorded. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Procedure is properly recorded. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Main issues and arguments are succinctly recorded. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Reasons for final decisions as to guilt and sanction are recorded. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. 3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 4. Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Knowledge considered to be critical evidence of competence is included in the assessment criteria explicitly, or can be inferred by performance. This includes knowledge on:
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UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems by using critical and creative thinking by, e.g.:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by, e.g.:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively by, e.g.:
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UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Role cluster
The SGB: Human Resources Management and Practices has grouped unit standards into four role clusters in its document "A Framework for Qualifications for Professionals and Practitioners in People Management Processes". This unit standard falls into the following cluster: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 61592 | National Diploma: Human Resources Management and Practices | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 93994 | National Diploma: Labour Relations Practice: Dispute Resolution | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 64330 | National Certificate: Mission Corporate Services Management | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2020-07-30 | PSETA |
Elective | 48915 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 24194 | National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 21728 | National Certificate: Labour Recruitment Consultancy | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2004-06-12 | SERVICES |
Elective | 61589 | National Certificate: Banking | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 49257 | National Certificate: Conflict Management and Transformation | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Elective | 96401 | National Certificate: Export Administration | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 49118 | National Certificate: Resolving of Crime | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-12-02 | Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 59989 | National Certificate: Resolving of Crime | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2016-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 22444 | National Diploma: Freight Forwarding | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-11-28 | Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 59304 | National Diploma: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2020-07-30 | TETA |
Elective | 49794 | National Diploma: Productivity | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SABPP |
Elective | 21847 | National Diploma: Manufacturing Management: Food and Beverage | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | FOODBEV |
Elective | 49317 | National Certificate: Scriptwriting | Level 7 | Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 49062 | National Diploma: Interpreting | Level 7 | Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-12-31 | CHE |
Elective | 48801 | National Diploma: Specialised Translation | Level 7 | Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-12-31 | CHE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
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. |
1. | Absa Learning & Development |
2. | AFRICAN BANK LTD |
3. | BROOKLYN CITY COLLEGE (PTY) LTD RUSTENBURG CAMPUS |
4. | Chartall Business College |
5. | EKHURHULENI SHOOTING AND TRAINING ACADEMY |
6. | Legal Practice Academy |
7. | Plumb Line Risk Alignment |
8. | Riverwalk Trading 151 CC trading as Culhane Consulting |
9. | SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE BASIC TRAINING PROVISION |
10. | STRATEGIC INVESTIGATIONS AND SEMINARS |
11. | The Institute of Literacy Advancement |
12. | THE SHERQ CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PTY LTD |
13. | VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING |
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. |