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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Identify and interpret related legislation and its impact on the team, department or division and ensure compliance

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15225	Identify and interpret related legislation and its impact on the team, department or division and ensure compliance
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Generic Management
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular-Fundamental	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
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 managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second level managers such as a heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, and may have more than one team reporting to them.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

Identifying and accessing legislation, legal documents and rules

Interpreting legislation, legal documents and rules

Complying with legislation and rules which regulate business in general and the department/division in particular

Identifying areas of non-compliance

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that that people learning towards this Unit Standard are already competent in:

Communication at NQF level 4

Computer Literacy at NQF level 4

The Unit Standards entitled,

"Demonstrate basic understanding of the Primary labour legislation that impacts on a business unit"

"Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1991 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management under the Act".

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Labour, occupational health and safety, environmental, trade, and financial legislation are included together with any other legislation specific to the team, department or division

Legal documents include contracts and records

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify and access legislation, legal documents and rules.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. All legislation relevant to the team, department or division is identified and listed for future use.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Legislation relevant to labour, occupational health and safety, the environment, trade constraints, financial framework, legal framework and any other areas specific to the team, department or division can be accessed when required.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Documents will include all relevant internal documents and rules and all external, statutory documents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Documents are categorised and filed for later retrieval.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Interpret legislation, legal documents and rules.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Legal obligations for the department/division are identified to assist compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Stakeholders are consulted to avoid misinterpretation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The implications of compliance and non-compliance are understood and an explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of each are given with examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Company rules are identified and a decision made as to the degree of compliance by the section/division/department.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Comply with legislation and rules, which regulate business in general and the department/division.

OUTCOME NOTES

Comply with legislation and rules, which regulate business in general and the department/division in particular.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Legal documentation used is correct, current, appropriate ands complies with all legal and statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Terminology used in all documents, contracts and transactions is accurate and unambiguous.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Experts are contracted to develop documents and contracts that fall outside own level of authority or expertise.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Reporting systems are in place according to the requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Compliance issues are communicated to all stakeholders.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identify areas of non-compliance with legislation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Possible areas where non-compliance is possible for the section/ division/department are identified for possible corrective action.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Identified areas are examined to determine if there is compliance or non-compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Appropriate corrective action is listed for areas where non-compliance is identified or where compliance could be closer to the letter of the law.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. A report on non-compliance/compliance with applicable legislation is submitted to management for consideration.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical.

Assessors must be registered as an assessor with the Services ETQA or an ETQA that represents the sector in which the learner is employed and which has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA..

Moderators must be registered as assessors with the Services ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA.

The mechanisms and requirements for moderation should be applied in accordance with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.

Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.

Training providers must be accredited by the Services ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

A comprehensive understanding of legislation, rules and statutory requirements applicable to business and to the specific department/division

A comprehensive understanding of the implications of the relevant legislation, rules and statutory requirements

A comprehensive understanding of all legal documents and records

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems relating to issues of non-compliance

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others in order to endure that all legal requirements are adhered to

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities to reflect the ongoing development legal and compliance competence

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information which might hinder or advance legal compliance

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties fully understand all legal obligations, procedures and processes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology to source and access all legislation and documents

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities

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

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	60070	National Certificate: Inspection and Assessment (Non-Metallics)	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Core	49107	National Certificate: Inspection and Enforcement Services	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	PSETA
Core	49336	National Certificate: Law Enforcement: Sheriffing	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Core	61594	National Certificate: Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-05-02	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	58625	National Certificate: Occupational Safety	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
Core	50419	National Certificate: Port Control and Admissions	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2009-06-29	Was PSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	57631	National Certificate: Radiation Protection	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Core	49745	National Certificate: Value Engineering	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	QCTO
Core	49469	National Diploma: Complex Procurement	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30
Core	58473	National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA
Core	58309	National Diploma: Project Management	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Core	80066	National Certificate: Strategic Road Traffic Operations	Level 6	NQF Level 06	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Fundamental	58581	National Certificate: Air Traffic Support	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA
Fundamental	58025	National Certificate: CNC Production Machining	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Fundamental	78843	National Certificate: Diamond Processing	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MQA
Fundamental	49398	National Certificate: Incident Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA
Fundamental	49511	National Certificate: Lift Inspection	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Fundamental	49061	National Certificate: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical)	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Fundamental	57122	National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2015-06-30	FPMSETA
Fundamental	49122	National Certificate: Radio Station Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Fundamental	58784	National Diploma: Geospatial Image Analysis	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2020-07-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	23433	Further Education and Training Certificate: Micro Finance	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	BANKSETA
Elective	66389	Higher Certificate: Diagnostic and Procedural Coding	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	HW SETA
Elective	65030	National Certificate: Arts and Culture Development Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	63209	National Certificate: Energy Regulation	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	66869	National Certificate: Home Affairs Services	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	PSETA
Elective	49123	National Certificate: Journalism	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2007-10-18	Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	58978	National Certificate: Journalism	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Elective	49746	National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Elective	61489	National Certificate: Transport Operations	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA
Elective	49853	National Diploma: Defensive Mission Control	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2008-09-17	Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	59589	National Diploma: Music	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2020-07-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	59550	National Certificate: Agricultural Extension	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Elective	48785	National Certificate: Specialised Translation	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-12-31	CHE
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.	AAR Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd
2.	Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd
3.	Amandla Obunye Training Academy
4.	Assured Vocational Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd
5.	Aviation Training Academy
6.	Circleway College
7.	DC Academy
8.	Dee-Bravo Training Centre
9.	Department Of Justice (head Office)
10.	Diversity technology Training Institute
11.	Frayintermedia Cc
12.	Gauteng City College
13.	Get Ready information Services
14.	Gigimo Tourism Academy
15.	HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY
16.	Jeppe College of Commerce and
17.	Jumpstart Training Institute
18.	MAKHENSA GLOBAL ICT SERVICES
19.	Makwedeng Training
20.	MAT 007 (PTY) LTD
21.	Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) LTD
22.	MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD
23.	Musengavhadzimu Media
24.	N MAHARAJ ATTORNEYS
25.	Octomate Education Pty Ltd
26.	Posh Multimedia
27.	Pretoria Technical College
28.	RIAPHATHUTSHEDZA
29.	RUDO CONSULTING cc
30.	SA Maritime School and Transport College
31.	Sinovuyolethu Trading (Pty) Ltd
32.	South African Fire and Medical Academy (SAFMA)
33.	Together Lifestyle Resort Pty Ltd
34.	TSP COLLEGE
35.	Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd
36.	VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING
37.	Whitestone College