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

Organise and mobilise workers 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243847  Organise and mobilise workers 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Development 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development Higher Education and Training 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  12 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
The person credited with this Unit Standard will be able to organise, recruit, service and represent workers in accordance with trade union values, principles and policies. They will also be able to mobilise their members and co-ordinate the structures of the workers they present.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Recruiting and servicing workers.
  • Developing and implementing organising strategies to strengthen union membership.
  • Representing interests of workers.
  • Managing a plan of action.
  • Co-ordinating union structures and workplace. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners assessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Recruit and service workers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Conditions at the workplace are assessed and monitored in terms of worker rights, interests, health and safety and trade union policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Strategies are described and developed that are responsive to the needs of workers in respect of rights, interests, health and safety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A recruitment plan is compiled in line with agreed targets and trade union policy and needs. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recruitment plan should include but not be limited to a conscientisation programme.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Organisational and recruitment meetings and activities are planned and conducted in line with agreed objectives. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Develop and implement organising strategies to strengthen union membership. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An organising strategy is developed and implemented in line with the principles and objectives of the trade union movement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Commitment to social justice and equality is explained with examples of interaction in the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Plans are selected depending on the nature of the activity. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Activities could be of a economic, social and political nature. Activity plans may include but are not limited to campaigns, strikes, meetings, petitions, sit-ins, toy-toying, and demonstrations.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The infrastructure and resources of the trade union are utilised to strengthen the organising strategies of the trade union. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Represent interests of workers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Workers needs and demands are articulated and advanced to improve their working conditions and social needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Negotiation skills are used in a given situation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Given situation includes but is not limited to a structured scenario, real or simulated.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Workers' disputes and grievances are assessed in order to establish whether or not a legitimate case exists. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    In certain instances the terms disputes and grievances are used inter-changeably but in this context it is used separately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Possible outcomes of negotiations are predicted in order to adapt the negotiating strategy or develop alternative strategies. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Manage a plan of action. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A plan of action is compiled according to the trade union needs. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Plan of action refers to a plan in which workers are organised and mobilised for a specific purpose.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Activities within the plan of action are prioritised according to level of importance and timeframes involved. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A communication strategy is designed to ensure that the plan of action is communicated to workers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The plan of action is implemented and managed according to targets and indications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The implementation of the plan is monitored to ensure if the objectives of the plan have been achieved. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Monitoring also refers to the timeous execution of the plan.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The implementation of the plan is reviewed in order to ascertain its effectiveness indicating strengths, weaknesses and recommendations. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to the organising and mobilising of workers for trade union activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in order to recruit workers for a trade union. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities in such a way that alternative plans exist in order to perform trade union activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information which may assist in the implementation of trade union activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with all relevant role players in order to ensure recruitment campaigns, meetings and membership drive is highly successful. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to develop and monitor a plan of action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where activities improve its success in the workplace. 

    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 an programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of exploring education and career opportunities for all. 

    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 
  • Acts which affect the trade union movement.
  • The main purposes of a trade union. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58337   Further Education and Training Certificate: Trade Union Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Core  63369   National Diploma: Trade Union Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


    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. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality (Pty) Ltd 
    2. Ayoba Training Institute (Pty)Ltd 
    3. B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd 
    4. Breakeven 59(PTY) Ltd 
    5. Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc 
    6. DITSELA WORKERS EDUCATION INSTITUTION 
    7. ELIJAH BARAYI MEMORIAL TRAINING CENTRE 
    8. Essential Skills Management 
    9. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    10. Motheo Training Institute Trust 
    11. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    12. Southren African ABET and Skills Development Agency (Pty) LTD 
    13. T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
    14. Yellow Media Learning Institute (Pty) Ltd 


    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.